Tuesday’s Top Stories
- Man who admitted to two Albuquerque murders sentenced
- From FBI To City Hall: Albuquerque’s New Public Safety Director
- Water authority begins installation of solar-covered parking lot in Albuquerque
- City of Albuquerque Arts and Culture Director honored during retirement ceremony
- Luke Wysong is closer than ever to his NFL dream
- New Mexico DA’s push lawmakers to make major changes on the juvenile crime front
Tuesday’s Five Facts
[1] Bailey Zimmerman facing charges, accused of trashing Sandia Resort hotel room – Criminal charges have been filed against country musician Bailey Zimmerman, alleging that he destroyed a hotel room before cancelling a performance in Albuquerque on May 27. According to a criminal complaint, Zimmerman was seen on security cameras destroying instruments and equipment during a sound check at Sandia Resort and Casino. Sandia claims that his hotel room sustained more than $16,000 in damage, including a broken TV, missing furniture, a hole in the wall, and an additional $400 in unpaid alcohol charges. Zimmerman has been charged with criminal damage to property and falsely obtaining services.
[2] Santa Fe police identify suspect in mall shooting – Police have identified one of the suspects accused of a shooting at the Santa Fe Place Mall, which left one person injured over the weekend. Santa Fe police said that two suspects, one identified as 17-year-old Cesar Deras, and a male victim, got into a confrontation. Police said Deras and the other suspect fled on foot. Anyone with information is asked to call police.
[3] Heat continues as monsoon moisture increases this week – A monsoon high is strengthening south of New Mexico today, helping temperatures climb across the state. This will bring us the hottest day of the week for many locations reaching the 90s and triple digits, with Albuquerque potentially hitting 100° again. Even more moisture moves in Wednesday, bringing a increased chance for isolated showers and thunderstorms across the state…