Friday’s Top Stories
- What’s happening in New Mexico July 10-16? New Mexico Tattoo Fiesta and more
- NMDOJ launching investigation into allegations of fake Project Jupiter comments
- Santa Fe police arrest man accused of breaking into video game store
- BCSO deputy on trial accused of tipping off drug trafficker before DEA operations
- County commissioner calls for investigation into high gas prices in San Juan County
- Deputies search for man they believe was involved in fatal hit and run in Eddy County
- John Deere settlement helps New Mexico farmers repair their own equipment
Friday’s Five Facts
[1] Millions in state funding to increase wages for ‘at home’ caregivers in NM may not be distributed – There are rising concerns on whether or not higher wages for care workers are making it into their pockets. This comes after funding was secured for raises during the last legislative session. Earlier this year, lawmakers allocated $10 million in the state budget to the four “Managed Care Organizations” in the state. The money was meant to increase care giver wages, but hasn’t been distributed.
[2] PNM warns NE Heights ABQ customers may be asked to conserve power – About 37,000 Albuquerque residents could soon be asked to cut back on their electricity. PNM is warning residents in the northeast heights that they may have to reduce electricity use to prevent blackouts and damages. PNM said they are looking to add another substation in the northeast. PNM said if they decide to ask customers to conserve energy, they would notify them through email, text, and/or phone calls.
[3] Dry and hot weather before Monsoon rain returns – Drier air will continue spreading into northern New Mexico Friday, bringing very few thunderstorms to northern and northwestern parts of the state, including the mountains. The heat will be the other big story Friday. Heat Advisories are in effect for northwest New Mexico and the Albuquerque Metro, where highs will climb to 100° to 104°…