Wednesday’s Top Stories
- ‘DWI King’ cashing in while his cases crumble
- Why is New Mexico a Netflix production hub?
- Opening statements heard in trial for two former firefighters accused of rape
- ABQ BioPark reptile keeper studies Komodo dragons in Indonesia
- Albuquerque Rapid Transit hits 10 million rides
- Jaelyn Bates returning to basketball at New Mexico Highlands
Wednesday’s Five Facts
[1] Former APD officer tied to DWI scandal now working in Durango – A former APD officer is on leave from his job at another police department after being implicated in the DWI corruption scandal. Daniel Carr was added to the district attorney’s ‘Giglio list’ Monday. It comes as part of the ongoing federal investigation into the DWI corruption scheme, where officers are accused of taking money to get cases dismissed in court. Carr is a full time patrol officer with Durango Police. Carr has not been charged with a crime. A deputy chief with Durango Police says as of now, Carr is being placed on administrative leave as they investigate.
[2] As rain moves across burn scars in Ruidoso, preparations for potential flooding pay off – The Ruidoso area remains on high alert as rain continues to move across the burn scars from last year’s wildfires. Village officials say rainfall over the burn scar will impact the Eagle Creek, Cedar Creek and Ruidoso drainage canals. Monday’ the Ruidoso Downs race track says its flood mitigation efforts got tested after receiving more than an inch of rain. They say their preparations have paid off. The village is expecting rain throughout the day.
[3] Monsoon storms with mild & breezy conditions – Rain will be likely to start the day in eastern New Mexico Wednesday before clearing out late morning. Scattered showers and storms will develop by early afternoon across the mountains and drift to the east through the afternoon and evening. Storms will again be capable of heavy rainfall, and after today’s heavy rain it won’t take a lot more additional rainfall to cause flash flooding. Storms will end Wednesday night. Drier air will move into the state through the rest of this week and into the weekend. Storm chances will become more isolated with temperatures heating up. Most of the state will dry out by Saturday…