Tuesday’s Five Facts
[1] Bill would eliminate statute of limitations for certain sex crimes – In an effort to support victims of sexual abuse a new proposed bill is hoping to allow them to come forward when they are ready. Now, the statute of limitations for prosecuting sex crimes in New Mexico depends on what the crime was, when it happened and how old the victim was. Democratic Senators Angel Charley and Jeff Steinborn are sponsoring a bill that would eliminate the statute of limitations on certain sex crimes, including those against children.
[2] ABQ High parents upset after racial slur found on daughter’s car – Parents of an Albuquerque High School student are outraged after a racial slur was written on their daughter’s car. Before classes ended for winter break, LB Johnson and Tranette Martin said they got a call from their daughter in the parking lot of Albuquerque High School. Written in the dust on her window was the “N” word. APS spokesperson Martin Salazar told KRQE News 13 that the school jumped on the matter immediately, but said their investigation was delayed because of the winter break.
[3] Dry & mild weather despite brief cooldowns in eastern New Mexico – Drier weather is returning to New Mexico this week. Temperatures will stay fairly consistent this week with dry weather sticking around through the weekend. Warmer weather moves in on Tuesday afternoon. A backdoor cold front will move in from the northeast Tuesday night, bringing a slight drop in high temperatures on Wednesday across the state. The drop is short-lived as temperatures warm up again on Thursday…