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[1] Documents show shoe prints led FBI to believe couple started Salt Fire – FBI says they have identified two suspects they believe caused thousands of acres of land destroyed near Ruidoso A wildfire is to blame. A month after the Salt Fire, the FBI said it is now investigating a man and woman they believe are connected to at least six wildfires, including the Salt Fire. Court documents say there were 16 suspected wildland fires in the Msecalero Apache Reserve between May 3 and June 18, all of which were human-caused.
[2] Local political analysts talk about electoral impact if Biden withdraws – University of New Mexico politics professor and KRQE political analyst Gabe Sanchez is weighing the impact of President Biden withdrawing from the presidential election. Sanchez said he wasn't surprised by Press' performance. Biden decided to resign under pressure from fellow Democrats after a debate with Trump in June. Sanchez said with the Democratic National Convention still a month away, the party will need to work hard to secure a presidential candidate.
[3] Stormy, muggy weather expected in New Mexico – After a stormy weekend, many in New Mexico saw monsoon rains taper off Monday morning as temperatures were well below normal and breezy.
[4] Horse racing moves from Ruidoso Downs to Albuquerque – Ruidoso Downs will move racing to Albuquerque for the remainder of the year due to severe flooding in the area Keji. Racetracks and casinos recently canceled races scheduled for the weekend as another round of flash flooding damaged tracks.
[5] Santa Fe shortlisted to host Sundance Film Festival – Santa Fe is one of six cities shortlisted to host the 2027 Sundance Film Festival. Short films and episodic content. The festival also hosts daily filmmaker conversations, panels and other events, according to the festival website.
