KRQE Newsfeed: Baby in dumpster, CYFD investigation, Warming up, Graduation rates, Love in the clouds
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[1] APD: Newborn baby found dead in a dumpster – APD says officers were called out around 3:30 a.m. Tuesday after people digging through a dumpster found a dead newborn baby, partially wrapped in a blanket. APD says the individuals immediately alerted a security guard in the area. Police are not sharing details of the gender of the newborn or ow long the baby may have been in the dumpster. Police believe whoever the mother is may need medical attention. They are urging anyone with information to come forward.
[2] New Mexico Attorney General launches investigation into CYFD – New Mexico's Attorney General is now investigating CYFD with the goal being to provide a blueprint of the issues that have plagued the agency and how to fix them. Raul Torrez said the agency is not being transparent about incidents that have left children under state supervision injured or dead. Torrez said the investigation will seek detailed records of events leading up to deaths or injury of children under CYFD supervision. The results will go to the newly created office of the child advocate, to provide a blueprint of the issues that have plagued the agency.
[3 ]Warmer than normal with storms in far-East New Mexico – Isolated storms will be possible in eastern New Mexico through Saturday. High temperatures will stay above average all week long. Temperatures will also continue to stay well-above average for this time of year through the weekend. Westerly winds will increase across the state beginning Friday, bringing potentially even warmer temperatures by Saturday afternoon. Windier weather Sunday will likely bring a high fire danger across the state. A cold front will cool highs back down to around average again early next week.
[4] Graduation rate increases for Albuquerque Public Schools – APS says they're seeing more students earn their caps and gowns than in years past. APS says the class of 2024 had a nearly 76% graduation rate, up from roughly 72% the previous year. They say increasing attendance and an early warning system to let students know about low grades have helped improve student success. The district's graduation rate is still below the 87% national average.
[5] Balloon Fiesta showcased in new Hallmark movie – Albuquerque native Lisa Hepner knew her home state had everything needed to make a great film. So Hepner got to work writing and completing 'Love in the Clouds.' The storyline revolves around an out of town news reporter who comes to cover Balloon Fiesta and meets and falls for a hot air balloon pilot. Most of the filming took place at Balloon Fiesta Park. Love in the Clouds premieres on Hallmark on May 10.
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