Good morning, this is Albuquerque Local Pulse for Saturday, February 8, 2025.We're starting with breaking news: two former Albuquerque Police Department officers, Josh Montaño and Honorio Alba, Jr., have pleaded guilty to federal charges related to bribery in DWI cases. The officers, who were part of the APD's DWI Unit, admitted to taking at least $5,000 in cash or items of value multiple times over the years in exchange for dismissing DWI cases. This scandal has been unfolding for over a year, and APD Chief Harold Medina has stated that the investigation is ongoing, with more details and potential charges to come.In other news, the city is gearing up for a busy weekend. The Roadrunner Food Bank is hosting its 'Souper Bowl' event, collecting donations and food for those in need. You can drop off your donations at various locations around the city, including the food bank's headquarters on 5840 Office Blvd NE.If you're looking for a job, there are several opportunities coming up. The New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions is hosting a job fair on February 12 at the Employer Connection Hiring Event in Albuquerque. Additionally, the Albuquerque Police Department and Albuquerque Public Schools are currently hiring.In real estate news, there haven't been any major developments in the past few days, but we'll keep an eye on the market and bring you updates as they happen.The weather today is expected to be partly cloudy with highs around 50 degrees and lows dipping below 32 degrees. We're expecting a light touch of snow in the next couple of weeks, with one snowy day predicted for Tuesday, February 11.In community news, the City of Farmington is calling for sculpture artists to submit their work for a new project. And if you're looking for something to do this weekend, Paranormal Cirque III is coming to Albuquerque for 10 days of shows.In sports, the UNM Lobos are gearing up for their next game, and we'll bring you updates on their schedule and results.On a more serious note, the Metropolitan Detention Center has reported a recent inmate death, and the APD is investigating.Finally, a feel-good story: over 6,000 Christmas trees were recycled into mulch for metro residents, thanks to the city's recycling program.Today's crime report: the APD is investigating a recent DWI crash on I-40, and a man has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for a deadly DWI crash.This has been Albuquerque Local Pulse. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates.This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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