Monday’s Top Stories
- Mother seeks answers after son was killed in Albuquerque shooting
- Pickup truck crashes through northeast Albuquerque pizza parlor window
- Fuel reduction project planned for Sandia Ranger District
- 2024 State volleyball champions crowned on Saturday
- Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy
- Moscow warns US over allowing Ukraine to hit Russian soil with long-range weapons
Monday’s Five Facts
[1] New Mexico’s struggling with an IV fluid shortage; officials think it might ease up – New Mexico hospitals are seeing a shortage of a vital resource because of the continuing impact of hurricane Helene. The New Mexico Department of Health has been working with local hospitals to ease the effects of halted production at Baxter, a saline manufacturer impacted by hurricane Helene. Presbyterian Health Care Services is a New Mexico hospital supplied by Baxter. Presbyterian credited UNMH and St. Vincent for sharing their supplies with their hospitals.
[2] Proposed rules could change how Albuquerque addresses the homeless crisis – Albuquerque city council is scheduled to consider proposals that could lead to changes in how the city deals with homelessness. According to city documents, if approved, one proposal would prohibit camping or setting up tents in public parks, playgrounds or open spaces. Another resolution would make it illegal to possess carts outside of a retailers property.