Albuquerque Tightens Metal Theft Laws | Albuquerque News

Albuquerque’s crackdown on stolen parts just got tougher—now copper and brass are off-limits unless sold with a check, creating a paper trail to stop thieves in their tracks. Meanwhile, New Mexico’s AG is pressing the feds for records on a DEA operation that allegedly let fentanyl flood the state for intel, with a new deadline looming. Heat waves still grip the state, but scattered thunderstorms may bring relief—especially around Albuquerque. At NMSU, Alumni Pond has reopened after major upgrades, but pets are banned until the ecosystem fully recovers. And in Angel Fire, a water emergency underscores how vital our dwindling resources are amid rising temperatures. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/28b6630420effb76