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  • What really happens to unsold weed when an Albuquerque dispensary closes?
  • How deep does Albuquerque’s DWI deception scandal really go?
  • Why Albuquerque leaders say current help for the homeless isn’t enough

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high of 62 and low of 35 degrees.
  • Friday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 64, low: 37.
  • Saturday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 68 and low of 39 degrees.

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1. What happens to leftover cannabis when a dispensary shuts down in Albuquerque? (kob.com) — After UNM police detained a man in Albuquerque with marijuana and potent kief allegedly tied to a closing dispensary, regulators are stressing what must legally happen to leftover cannabis. State rules require closed shops to document destruction or transfer, keep video of it, and ensure no product remains once a license ends. Any gifting or post-closure transfers can trigger serious administrative or criminal penalties.
   

2. Retired APD officer pleads guilty in DWI deception scandal (kob.com) — A retired Albuquerque Police Department officer has pleaded guilty in a federal case tied to a DWI deception scheme involving officers from APD and other New Mexico agencies. Court records say he took thousands of dollars to help a DWI suspect avoid consequences, with a prison sentence of up to 46 months recommended.
   

3. Vigil held in Albuquerque for Homeless Persons Memorial Day (krqe.com) — Albuquerque city officials and the Homeless Coalition gathered Wednesday at the ABQ Health Care for the Homeless Memorial Wall for a vigil and silent march to Civic Plaza honoring Homeless Persons Memorial Day. Speakers, including City Councilor Joaquín Baca, stressed that the city must do more to support people living on the streets, as nearly 30,000 New Mexicans experienced homelessness or used related services last year.
   

4. Japanese cyclist's journey continues after bike theft in Albuquerque (koat.com) — A Japanese cyclist crossing the U.S. had his bike stolen during a brief stop at a Walgreens on Central in Albuquerque, but local residents and the city’s cycling community quickly rallied donations to help him recover it. After tracking down someone riding his bike and paying $40 to reclaim it, he’s spending a few more days in Albuquerque before continuing toward Los Angeles.
   

5. UNM women's basketball opens Mountain West play with a victory (krqe.com) — UNM women’s basketball protected home court in Albuquerque, edging Boise State 70-63 to open Mountain West play with a win. Four Lobos hit double figures, and a late defensive surge sealed the victory as UNM improved to 9-3 overall and 1-0 in conference.
   

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  • To whomever received our package today, and then realized it was ours and drove it over to our house, and personally delivered it to us, you have restored my faith in humanity.
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