Monday’s Top Stories
- MDC inmate death under investigation
- APD: Man dies following domestic violence call
- Banana Ball returns to Isotopes Park
- MAP: Gas prices dip in 15 states since last weekend
- Subscription fees for YouTube Premium, Music are increasing
- Historic La Posada De Santa Fe hotel sells for $58 million
Monday’s Five Facts
[1] ‘Something like that doesn’t happen again’: Forest officials use infrared to contain prescribed burns – Ever since the Hermits Peak Calf Canyon Fire in 2022, the Santa Fe National Forest Service has been utilizing infrared technology to detect any heat sources on the ground. In 2022, more than 300,000 acres were burned, including hundreds of ranches, homes, and buildings. The fire was sparked by a prescribed burn that was not fully extinguished. Now, an infrared camera on a plane is being used to detect any residual heat sources from prescribed burns.
[2] ‘It breaks my heart’: Albuquerque veterinarian shares legacy of Bolton Animal Hospital – After 85 years serving Albuquerque’s furry friends, Bolton Animal Hospital is set to close its doors next month. Established in 1941, the Bolton Animal Hospital was founded by Richard Bolton’s father, Dr. Glenn Bolton. In 2009, the National Veterinary Association took over the business, but now they are putting the building on the market with a closing date of May 29.
[3] Windy start to the week with isolated storms expected across New Mexico – Milder air is present for most compared to Sunday, with passing clouds, but with little precipitation. Clouds are partially absorbing Sunday’s warmth from escaping into space, and gustier conditions from the west are mixing that air around, but the drop in the jet stream has led to the slight coolness in the air to start for most…