🌱 Man Convicted For Funneling $4.1 Million + Nonprofit Helps Homeless

Morning, neighbors! I'm back in your inbox this morning with your new edition of the Albuquerque Patch newsletter. Follow along to find out the most important things happening around town.

But first, your local weather:

• Wednesday: Partly sunny. High: 95 Low: 68.
• Thursday: Mostly cloudy. High: 91 Low: 68.

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Here are the top three stories today in Albuquerque:

1. A federal jury convicted a 77-year-old New Mexico man, Milton Boutte, for conspiracy to defraud the United States and conspiracy to commit wire fraud. He was ordered to pay more than $1.21 million in restitution. According to the DOJ, he funneled nearly $4.1 million to his contacts and was sentenced to two years in prison for his crimes. (KRQE News 13)
2. In Albuquerque, rent prices continue to rise, causing hundreds of residents to miss rent payments, forcing a local organization, The New Mexico Dream Team, to take matters into their own hands. The NM Dream Team is a statewide network that helps homeowners struggling to make payments. According to reports, Bernalillo County has about $17 million to distribute to homeowners, and people in a four-person home can qualify if they make under $60,400. (KOAT)
3. Saranam, a local nonprofit organization, is helping families in New Mexico experiencing homelessness and giving them a place to live for two years. The nonprofit is building 25 transitional housing units to assist the homeless population. The foundation is laid for 10 of the 25 buildings, and they hope to have two of the four-bedroom homes filled by the spring. (KRQE News 13)

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Today and tomorrow in Albuquerque:

Wednesday, June 28

• Family Story Time At Erna Fergusson Branch Library (10:15 AM)
• 89th annual New Mexico Grand Assembly - Forever the Rainbow Session At Sheraton Albuquerque Uptown (11:00 AM)
• Summer Reading Concert At East Mountain Branch Library (3:00 PM)

Thursday, June 29

• Baby Storytime At Juan Tabo Branch Library (10:30 AM)
• New Mexico Shakespeare Festival At National Hispanic Cultural Center (6:45 PM)

From my notebook:

• Did you know that the Albuquerque Public Schools are offering free hot meals? From Monday through Friday, from now until Jul. 21 free meals will be available at five local school locations. (Albuquerque Public Schools via Facebook)
• Get ready for Morgue and Krypt Horror Fest at the Albuquerque Convention Center from Jul. 7-9! Hang out with fellow freaks and geeks, and meet your favorite horror icons at this three-day event. (Visit Albuquerque)
• Do you love listening to orchestras? This weekend the third annual Reuter Organ Festival is coming to Albuquerque where three of America's finest organists travel to New Mexico to perform on the State's largest pipe organ. (KRQE)

Thanks for following along and staying informed. I'll see you soon!

— Michelle Paul

About me: Michelle Paul is a Utah-based writer and photographer with a professional background in content management and registered nursing. When not working on projects ranging from photo editing to copywriting, they enjoy traveling, video games, and expanding their skills.