🌱 Teen Competency Hearing + County Headquarter Reopening

Albuquerque NM

21 October, 2021

5:51 PM

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Good day, neighbors! It's me again, Rachel Kilimnik, your host of the Albuquerque Daily. First, today's weather: Partly sunny and beautiful. High: 74 Low: 48. Here are the top stories in Albuquerque today: A competency hearing will determine whether a 13-year-old boy charged with shooting and killing a classmate can stand trial. Juan Saucedo Jr. is charged with first-degree murder for the death of 13-year-old Bennie Hargrove. His attorney says he takes medication for mental illness. Authorities say he should be in a treatment-based facility rather than a detention center or released to his family where he can be supervised and attend school virtually. (KRQE News 13) Bernalillo County prepared to reopen its downtown headquarters Thursday morning. This comes more than a week after a suspect shot out several windows, and caused nearly $45,000 worth of damage. Windows will probably stay boarded up for another three to four months, while the county waits for new glass to come in. (KOB) According to the latest federal data for fall 2019, there were nearly 8,300 deadly car crashes nationwide. From this data, Albuquerque is ranked as the 6th most dangerous place to drive based on the rate of fatal collisions per 100,000 residents. (KOB)City payroll records show there are 899 Albuquerque police officers. Out of the ten largest cities in the southwest Albuquerque ranks toward the bottom per capita in the number of officers on the force. (KOAT New Mexico)Toys for Tots is beginning collections for the holiday season during the motorcycle run on Oct. 24. (KRQE News 13) Today's Albuquerque Daily is brought to you by our friends at Verizon. They're building the fastest 5G network in the country. To learn how 5G is going to change life for you and your community — and to get access to this amazing technology — click here. And thank you Verizon for sponsoring this community resource in Huntsville! Today in Albuquerque: Orchid Show & Sale - Albuquerque Garden Center (1:00 PM) The 10th Annual Rocky Horror Anniversary Show - Nob Hill Main Street, The Guild Cinema (10:30 PM) 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 Events: Barton Pine Plays Sibelius (October 23) New Mexico Philharmonic Youth Concert (October 29) Before I Die NM Festival (October 30) Add your event You're all caught up for today! I'll see you soon. If you're into these newsletters, consider bringing some 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.