Wednesday’s Top Stories
- BCSO Sheriff: Rise in extradition costs drains resources and some suspects walk free
- New dashboard will show where Albuquerque housing voucher money is being spent
- Former UNM football player convicted for drug trafficking
- Boxing card at the Pit postponed
- Albuquerque Public Schools move to online food menus
- NM United offering bus trip for El Paso road game
Wednesday’s Five Facts
[1] Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham authorizes National Guard deployment to ABQ – New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham announced she is authorizing the New Mexico National Guard to support the Albuquerque Police Department along the Central Avenue corridor and other specific areas. The emergency request from APD Chief Harold Medina cited rising violent juvenile crime and the fentanyl epidemic as issues that require immediate intervention. According to the news release from the governor’s office, 60-70 National Guard personnel will be deployed to Albuquerque starting in mid-May.
[2] NMSU: 6 international students’ visas revoked by federal government – New Mexico State University confirmed Tuesday night that six of its international students had their visas revoked by the federal government and could face deportation. The university said it’s unclear why their visas were revoked. Student visas are approved by the State Department, and their legal status is determined by the Department of Homeland Security while they are in the country.
[3] Near-record warmth for parts of New Mexico today – Very few high-level clouds will pass on through today out in front of a high pressure system moving in the Southwest, as temperatures across New Mexico will reach above normal. Temperatures will likely reach around record territory by the end of the week.
[4] Governor signs bill enhancing enforcement of New Mexico cannabis law – Tuesday, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham signed a number of bill into law, including House Bill 10. That will establish an enforcement bureau within the state’s Cannabis Control Division to investigate potential criminal violations of New Mexico’s marijuana regulations. The newly signed law will give CCD agents the authority to search cannabis facilities, confiscate suspicious products, destroy illegal products and make arrests when necessary.
[5] These are some of the most common allergen causing plants in Albuquerque – Horticulturist Daniel Humbles says there are a number of pollinating plants to watch out for this time of year. Juniper and cottonwood trees are the most common allergens, but also ash trees and elm trees. These trees are the biggest contributors to allergies around Albuquerque because during the windy months, pollen from the tree is carried and can find its way in your eyes, nose and lungs. Flowers such as Gallardia and Coreopsis are also to blame.