KRQE Newsfeed: Salt Fire update, Biden steps down, Stormy weather continues, Horse racing update, Sundance Festival
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Monday’s Top Stories
After Biden drops out of 2024 race, does Kamala Harris become the Democratic nominee? Not exactly
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Man admits to drinking after being seen with handgun, Albuquerque Police Department reports
Mini Coop group finishes cross-country trip after departing Albuquerque in mid-July
Monday’s Five Facts
[1] Shoe prints lead FBI to believe couple started Salt Fire, documents show– Federal investigators say they have identified two suspects they believe caused one of the wildfires that destroyed thousands of acres near Ruidoso. A month after the Salt Fire, the FBI said it is now investigating a man and woman they’ve linked to at least six wildfires, including the Salt Fire. Court documents say between May 3 and June 18, there were 16 suspicious wildland fires started on the Msecalero Apache Reservation all of which were human-caused.
[2] Local political analyst talks about impact on election after Biden drops out – The University of New Mexico political professor and KRQE’s political analyst Gabe Sanchez is weighing in on the impact of President Biden stepping down from the presidential election. Sanchez said he’s not surprised by Pres. Biden’s decision to step down following pressure from fellow Democrats after his debate against Trump in June. With the Democratic convention one month away, Sanchez said the party will need to scramble to get a presidential nominee.
[3] Stormy and muggy weather expected across New Mexico – Monsoonal rains are tapering off Monday morning after a stormy weekend for many in New Mexico as temperatures have dropped considerably below normal with breezy conditions.
[4] Horse racing meet moving from Ruidoso Downs to Albuquerque – Ruidoso Downs will be moving their races to Albuquerque for the rest of the year following severe flooding in the area. The race track and casino recently canceled races that were scheduled over the weekend after another round of flash flooding damaged the track.
[5] Santa Fe selected as finalist to host Sundance Film Festival – The City of Santa Fe is one of six cities chosen as a finalist to host the Sundance Festival in 2027. The Sundance Film Festival focuses on the independent film industry and the program includes dramatic and documentary features, short films, and episodic content. The festival also hosts daily filmmaker conversations, panel discussions, and other events, according to the festival’s website.
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