Tuesday’s Five Facts
[1] Two Torrance County firefighters accused of beating man with mental health issues – An investigation into two Torrance County firefighters is underway after Estancia Police say they beat a man and threatened to kill him. Last month, police say Deputy Fire Chief Hanna Sanchez and Assistant Fire Chief Randy Sanchez at the Torrance County Volunteer Fire Department called about a man walking around their property, threatening kids. Investigators later determined that the man was known to have mental health issues. Court documents detail a video shared by a witness, where Randy and Hanna can be heard threatening the man, who responds that he didn’t do anything. The couple faces multiple charges.
[2] Rezoning proposal again fails to pass in Tijeras Village Council – Community members in Tijeras are coming out in full force to voice their feelings on a rezoning proposal. This all started when the owner of a 58-acre property at State Route 14 and Torres Trail requested to rezone her property to allow large commercial businesses. During Monday night’s council meeting, Representative Stefani Lord raised concerns about the proposal. The proposal failed to pass the council. The landowner can appeal the decision in the district court.
[3] Cool and calm weather expected for New Mexico – Cooler air is present for most compared to Monday, with passing clouds, rain, and snow showers accompanied by lightning in the Four Corners to communities in the northern mountains, as well as light rain showers in southeastern New Mexico…