[1] How do you spot card skimmers at the pump? Albuquerque police offer tips – APD are warning people to be aware at the gas pumps as new technology is making it harder to spot card skimmers. Lt. Connor Ollquist says card skimming devices are a consistent problem across the country. How you pay matters, Lt. Ollquist recommends cash or skipping your PIN altogether. “So the tap to pay is typically the safest way to do it,” said Lt. Ollquist. They recommend checking your finances regularly and reporting anything questionable.
[2] Neighboring business owner reacts to second recycling plant fire in Albuquerque – The owners of Town Recycling had been working to clean up after a fire that broke out over Memorial Day Weekend. As crews were digging through the rubble on Tuesday, flames erupted again. BCFR said the first fire was smoldering under bales of cardboard at the plant and Tuesday’s heat and intense winds created the perfect storm to reignite the area. Fire Chief Lardy said two neighboring businesses will end up being condemned while Town Recycling itself faced some internal damage.
[3] Less rain with storms migrating east and warmer weather – Isolated thunderstorm chances will continue across parts of New Mexico through Saturday before hotter and drier weather takes over early next week. Rain chances will become more isolated through the rest of the week, with the best opportunities for afternoon storms focused near the mountains and across eastern New Mexico. Another round of afternoon storms is expected Saturday…