12-06-2025
City of Albuquerque lawsuit, Inmate attacked at MDC, Hot weather, Albuquerque rental ordinance, Pickleball craze
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[1] Lawsuit filed against ABQ and motel owners over shooting death in police car – The family of Matthew 'Solo' Garcia is suing multiple parties, including the city and a motel owner, claiming responsibility for his death. In October 2024, the city was conducting a code enforcement at the Tewa Lodge. APD was there to assist when they came across Garcia, who was living at the motel. Police handcuffed him and placed him in the back of a police car. Officers claimed they didn't search Garcia because he was hitting his head on the car. They then discovered he was armed. when one officer tried to grab the gun, other officers opened fire, killing Garcia.
[2] Investigation underway after inmate attacked at MDC – –An investigation is underway after a Metropolitan Detention Center inmate attacked another inmate with a pen. An MDC spokesperson said a 24-year-old woman attacked a 49-year-old woman sitting next to her during court proceedings. The woman was seriously injured. Officials said the attacked seemed unprovoked. The investigation is ongoing.
[3] Clearer weather with hottest temperatures of the season ahead – Drier and hotter weather will continue to move into New Mexico. Afternoon rain and storm chances will continue to become more hit-or-miss along and east of the central mountain chain and into eastern New Mexico. High pressure will eventually move overhead this weekend, bringing us the hottest weather so far this year. High temperatures will climb into the triple-digits all across southern New Mexico, and will get close to 100° in the Albuquerque Metro by Sunday afternoon.
[4] Albuquerque City Council votes down 'RENT' ordinance – Albuquerque city councilors have voted against a proposed set of regulations aimed at addressing poor housing conditions and unfair rental practices. The Renters Empowerment and Neighborhood Transparency ordinance would protect tenants from hidden fees, housing instability, and unresponsive landlords. Landlords showed up in numbers to Wednesday night's zoning meetings saying the ordinance unfairly punishes landlords.
[5] Pickleball craze grows in ABQ and Rio Rancho with new courts opening soon – Pickleball is taking off across Albuquerque and Rio Rancho, with both city governments and private businesses investing millions into the sport. The city has 45 pickleball-only courts and more than 50 courts striped for multiple sports across 14 parks. The interest is also booming in Rio Rancho, where they have nearly 20 courts for pickleball. Defined Fitness is getting ready to open an indoor pickleball facility near Intel. The private business said their goal is for people to be able to play no matter the weather.
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