Morning News Headlines: Rainy Monday, pedestrian injured in crash, violent weekend in Albuquerque
Here's what you need to know as you head out the door this morning.
Weather
Rain and snow showers are expected to continue throughout the day across New Mexico.
Winter storm warnings have been issued for the higher elevations of northern New Mexico, where several inches of snow are possible.
Warmer temperatures in Albuquerque will keep precipitation falling as rain.
An active pattern is expected to last through the week.
Breaking overnight
Albuquerque police are investigating an accident that seriously injured a pedestrian in northeast Albuquerque.
Police say one person was hit by a vehicle and transported to the hospital.
The condition of the pedestrian is unknown.
Violent weekend in Albuquerque
Four homicides happened in different parts of the city over the weekend in the city.
It started on Saturday morning when one person was found dead after a house fire in southeast Albuquerque.
The second homicide happened just a few hours later when a motorcyclist was shot on Alameda Boulevard and Corrales Road in northwest Albuquerque.
The third homicide happened on Saturday night when one person was shot on the 300 block of Dorado Place in southeast Albuquerque.
The fourth homicide occurred early Sunday morning after one person was shot and killed near 1st Street and Indian School Road.
Police have not released any information on any suspects and have not said if the shootings are connected.
Legislative session ends
New Mexico’s Legislature approved a $1.1 billion tax-relief package at the close of its annual session as lawmakers tapped a financial windfall from oil production in efforts to break through entrenched cycles of poverty.
The House gave final approval on a voice vote Saturday to an array of tax changes, including $500 individual rebates, tax credits of up to $600 per child, gradual cuts to taxes on sales and new incentives to the film industry.
State government would forgo $1 billion in annual income by 2025 under the provisions.
National tensions over voting rights, abortion access and gun safety were on prominent display during the 60-day legislative session.