New Mexico
After New Mexico heat kills migrant, a Mexican national sentenced to 10 years in prison
DOÑA ANA COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – In the summer of 2023, Border Patrol found several migrants traveling in the desert in Doña Ana County. One died of heat exposure, and now 40-year-old Rafael Radillo-Bernal has received a federal prison sentence for his role in the incident.
Law enforcement found Rafael Radillo-Bernal, a Mexican national, traveling with several migrants in the New Mexico desert after Texas Department of Public Safety Officers received a tip from a group of undocumented individuals. After questioning, two witnesses claimed that Radillo-Bernal was a foot guide helping smuggle the migrants, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) says.
Eventually, Radillo-Bernal pled guilty to transporting an illegal alien resulting in death. Now, a federal judge has given Radillo-Bernal a 10-year prison sentence.
After he serves his prison sentence, Radillo-Bernal will face deportation proceedings, the DOJ says. Another individual, Estrada-Velasquez, also pled guilty to a role in the event and received a 36-month prison sentence.
“Those involved in human smuggling operations, including foot guides, drivers, and coordinators, face severe legal consequences if caught and prosecuted,” the DOJ said in a press release. “Human smuggling is a federal crime under U.S. law, with penalties that can include hefty fines and lengthy prison sentences, especially in cases involving death, serious injury, or other aggravating factors.”
The Canyon Venado Fire has grown to 852 acres east of Clines Corners and crews say wind farms in the area are threatened.
CLINES CORNERS, N.M. – The Canyon Venado Fire has grown to 852 acres east of Clines Corners and crews say wind farms in the area are threatened.
The fire is burning just east of Clines Corners, south of Interstate 40.
It forced the closure of eastbound Interstate 40 at Clines Corners on Tuesday night. I-40 reopened Tuesday night. I-40 is back open but smoke still affects visibility.
“We’re on the side of I-40 so drivers have to be pretty cautious. As far as our establishment itself we’re pretty isolated by the freeway itself as a nice fire break,” said Lincoln Tarantino, Clines Corner general manager.
The fire has burned around 852 acres, up from just 20 at this time Monday.
Crews say the fire is not contained and wind farms in the area are threatened.
New Mexico
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Seniors at Manzano Mesa Multigenerational Center say broken air conditioning has left the gym above 80 degrees during peak summer heat.
Angi Gonzales Carver said she goes to the center almost every day and now worries the heat could cancel classes for seniors, adults and kids.
The city said three HVAC roof units at the center need replacement. The city said those units are 20 years old and crews have put in one portable cooler and two fans for now.
“I have a temperature measure, and it was 88 and that was without people,” said Angi Gonzales Carver.
Carver says the center recently posted a warning sign saying staff will cancel classes and activities if the gym gets hotter than 78 degrees.
“A lot of them have to sit down and they’re they’re fanning themselves,” said Carver.
The city considers all multigenerational centers cooling centers, including Manzano Mesa. The city says it plans to add two more portable units next week while it works to restore the air conditioning.
“I mean, we, as seniors, we deserve better,” said Carver.
The City’s statement
A city spokesperson gave the following statement regarding the HVAC situation:
“The City is carrying out a planned replacement of the three HVAC roof units at Manzano Mesa Multigenerational Center, which are 20 years old. Portable cooling units support the gym and two additional portable units will be installed next week. All other areas of the facility remain fully air-conditioned and operational.”
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