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Bosque Brewing, facing bankruptcy, closes three New Mexico locations; assures beer distribution continues, seeks community feedback.

The New Mexico Sports Hall of Fame unveiled its 2025 inductees, featuring a diverse group of athletes and coaches celebrated for their exceptional achievements. Notable inductees include Anita Maxwell, hailed as NMSUs greatest womens basketball player, and Landry Jones, a Steelers quarterback born in Artesia. John Fields, a UNM golf coach, and Miles Watters, a high school basketball coach with a 759-263 record, were also recognized. Courtney Frerichs, a UNM cross-country runner who won a silver medal at the Tokyo Olympics, completed the class, showcasing New Mexicos global athletic talent.

Meet Mikey, Apollo, and Blue: three adorable dogs at Albuquerques animal shelters, each with unique personalities and eager for a forever home. Mikey, a lovable husky mix, is ready for companionship. Apollo, a shy but affectionate one-year-old, is blossoming with patience. Blue, a spirited and sweet one-year-old Pit Bull mix, loves to play and is already housetrained. Visit them at the Eastside Animal Shelter.

Federal Judge Orders Release of Iranian Migrant Bodybuilder After Prolonged Detention: A legal victory for Hamid Ziaei, an Iranian migrant and bodybuilder, as a judge orders his release from U.S. immigration detention. Ziaei, who feared persecution in Iran, was held for over five months without significant progress towards deportation. His attorneys argued that his detention violated due process protections, and the judge agreed, citing the impact of prolonged detention on Ziaeis mental and physical health.

Albuquerque Man Pleads Guilty to Kidnapping and Murder, Linked to Second Homicide: A man in Albuquerque, New Mexico, has admitted to kidnapping and murdering Matthew Aragon, who was recovering from brain surgery. Preston Ball, along with accomplice Adam Perrucci, initially faced multiple charges, including murder and conspiracy. However, Ball pleaded guilty to serious charges, with another weapon-related charge dropped. Authorities also linked Ball to a second homicide, Antonio Taylor, who was allegedly tortured and killed to maintain Balls drug-dealing reputation. Ball will be sentenced at a later date, as these cases raise concerns about violent crime and drug-related activities in the area.

Authorities continue to search for the gunman responsible for a deadly shooting at Brown University, with no suspect identified despite extensive efforts. A person of interest was detained but later released, leaving many concerned. New video footage shows someone in black near the scene, but no clear suspect. Investigators are tracing the suspects movements and gathering evidence, with increased police presence bringing relief to residents. Two students were killed, and nine others wounded in the attack.

Sergeant Salty, the beloved sulcata tortoise at ABQ BioPark Zoo, passed away at 50 years old. Known for his grumpy yet lovable personality, he was a resident since 2001. Despite extensive care for a leg infection, additional health issues led to his euthanasia. Sulcata tortoises, endangered in the wild and common in pet trade, can grow to 100-200 lbs and dig extensive burrows. Zoo urges potential owners to research thoroughly before committing to their care.

In Albuquerque, a protest turned chaotic as a dumpster fire erupted outside a fire station, reportedly linked to the demonstration. Despite this, the protest was generally peaceful. The group, Dare to Struggle New Mexico, protested due to rumors of a woman freezing to death and being sprayed by firefighters. However, Albuquerque Fire and Rescue denies these claims, stating no such incident occurred. The womans death is under investigation, with authorities awaiting the autopsy report.

Roswell Police seek suspect in shooting incident; two others apprehended - Authorities are searching for Humberto Velarde, connected to a shooting in Roswell, New Mexico. Esiah Gonzales and Angelo Trujillo have been arrested; Velarde remains at large.