05-05-2025
KRQE Newsfeed: Severe weather, Officer charged, Settlement funds, The Iron Fire, Run for the Zoo
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[1] Showers and storms persist into the workweek – Another round of strong storms and heavy rain will return Monday afternoon across parts of New Mexico, especially in the eastern part of the state. Flash flooding may be possible over some northern mountain burn scar areas. Rain and thunderstorm chances will continue across New Mexico Tuesday and Wednesday as a storm will sit and spin across the state. This will also keep temperatures below average all across New Mexico. Some storms will continue to bring a threat of heavy rain and flooding, mainly in eastern New Mexico.
[2] APD officer facing DWI charges – Albuquerque Police Officer Jonathan Franco was arrested at a Bernalillo County Sheriff's checkpoint. He has been placed on administrative leave. Police Chief Harold Medina released a brief statement, saying, 'We are disappointed that this officer made a bad choice. There are many rideshare options for people to avoid drinking and driving.'
[3] Albuquerque City Council to vote on future of opioid funds – Albuquerque City Council is scheduled to meet Monday evening, and one of the items up for a vote is how to spend millions of dollars awarded to the city from major opioid companies. Over the last several years, billions of dollars have been awarded to cities, states, and counties around the country. Millions have come into New Mexico, and millions more are likely to come in the future, but on Monday, city councilors will vote on what to do with $4.5 million.
[4] Iron Fire burning 901 acres in the Gila Wilderness – Fire crews are continuing to battle a wildfire in the Gila wilderness. The Iron Fire is burning about 70 miles west of Truth or Consequences. An evacuation order has been issued for only the Snow Lake Recreational Area at this time. The fire was reported around noon Sunday. The fire has burned just over 900 acres with 0% containment, as of Monday morning.
[5] 2025 Run For the Zoo in the books – Run For the Zoo, the ABQ BioPark Society's biggest fundraiser, saw thousands of racers showing their support for the beloved participants were gifted free admission to the zoo, BioPark, and Botanic Gardens. If you didn't make it out this year, or are on the fence for next year, officials say not to hesitate.
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