M'tucci To Renovate Iconic Building + Murderer Stays Behind Bars

Albuquerque NM

28 September, 2021

5:24 PM

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Rise and shine, Albuquerque! It's Wednesday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on around town today. First, today's weather: Partly cloudy throughout the day. High: 79 Low: 52. Here are the top stories today in Albuquerque: M'tucci's Moderno Italian Restaurant, a local chain, is planning to renovate the iconic Jones Motor Company building in Albuquerque that has been vacant for over a year. The building used to be a popular spot for cars driving along Route 66 in the 1940s and 1950s. According to online documents, the city's Landmark Commission recently approved M'tucci's request to renovate five of the old service bays in the long garage behind the building. Because it is a historic landmark, features like the old service gas pumps and the shape of the patio must be preserved. The company hopes to have everything open by January. (KRQE News 13)The man who confessed to multiple murders in the 1980s, Paul Apodaca, was back in court again Monday to see if he'll be released before his trial. The state asked the court today to keep Apodaca behind bars until his trial next year. Based on his extensive criminal history, the judge agreed. At the beginning of Monday's hearing, the state took more than seven minutes to list Apodaca's criminal history. (KOB)Lisa Padilla, alumna of the University of New Mexico, is the gender justice organizer for NM Con Mujeres, a subsidiary of the Southwest Organizing Project (SWOP) in Albuquerque. Her work, both domestically and internationally, concentrates its efforts on gender justice to combat the global consequences of the patriarchy. (UNM Daily Lobo)APD is investigating a deadly hit-and-run crash that occurred Monday near a northwest Albuquerque gas station. (KOB)An electric bike company is offering a unique way to get to and from this year's Balloon Fiesta and not only is it eco-friendly, but it will help you beat that Balloon Fiesta traffic. (KRQE News 13) Today's Albuquerque Daily is brought to you by our friends at GoodRx — the best way to save money on your prescriptions. GoodRx helps you locate the lowest prices for medications at local pharmacies, so you're not overpaying. Works for pet medications too! To see how much you can save, go to GoodRx.com. From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Local NEWS Network — Interested in reaching Farmington and SW Colorado residents? (Visit website) Add your business here You're officially in the loop for today. See you all tomorrow morning for another update! If you're feeling these newsletters, consider bringing some of your friends and neighbors into the fold. You can send them this link to subscribe. — Rachel Kilimnik About me: Rachel is a born-and-raised New Yorker who recently relocated to the mountains in the west. She is a freelance copywriter for the content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and is assisting Patch.com with community newsletter curation. During her free time, you can find Rachel roller skating, making pottery, drinking tea, and tending to her growing collection of houseplants.