02-06-2025
Bloomfield officer dies, Bernalillo County shelter, Cooler weather, 2nd St. and Rio Bravo construction, Balloon Museum turns 20
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[1] Bloomfield police officer dies days after being shot during traffic stop – Bloomfield Chief of Police Phillip Francisco announced Sunday that Bloomfield police Officer Timothy Ontiveros died from injuries sustained after being shot during a traffic stop. Ontiveros was shot in the neck and shoulder by Dennis Armenta. A fellow officer returned fire, killing Armenta. Ontiveros was later taken to the University of New Mexico Hospital on Tuesday. Ontiveros had been with the Bloomfield Police Department since December 2024 and had also worked with the Farmington Police Department.
[2] Senior dog adopted after 128 days at Bernalillo County shelter – With over 140 dogs in their care, the Bernalillo County Animal Care and Resource Center is asking for help giving furry friends a home. The shelter says one of its dogs, Chica, had been waiting for over four months at the shelter before officially being adopted. The shelter's biggies hurdle is overpopulation, with just 11 vet techs to care for over 200 animals. Shelter staff are hoping to get more people to adopt, reminding people that adoptions are free and each pet comes either spayed or neutered.
[3] Active weather to start the workweek – Through the morning, isolated to scattered showers and storm chances will continue across most of the state. Much cooler temperatures will be in place across most of New Mexico today, but with some daytime heating, widespread showers and thunderstorms will develop through late this evening. A couple of these could bring heavy rainfall, gusty winds, and small hail. There is a risk of burn scar flash flooding Monday as well. On and off showers and storms are likely for the Albuquerque Metro and much of New Mexico.
[4] 2nd St./Rio Bravo intersection to close for construction on June 18 – Starting on June 18 and going through June 22, road crews will get started on roadwork at 2nd Street and Rio Bravo Blvd. Construction began about a year ago, at the nearby Princeton Dr. and Rio Bravo Blvd. intersection and stretching all the way to I-25. This upcoming project will bring several improvements to this intersection of roads, walking trails, and train tracks. During the closure, traffic will be diverted further down 2nd Street, towards Woodward Rd. The full construction project is not expected to be complete until December.
[5] Anderson-Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum turns 20 – In honor of its 20th birthday, a new exhibit is now on display at the Anderson-Abruzzo International Balloon Museum. Since 2005, the museum has been a place where the unique spirit of Albuquerque ballooning comes alive for everyone to enjoy. A new exhibit honors the balloon museum's beginnings while inspiring future generations to keep ballooning thriving in the state.
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