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Sheryl Williams Stapleton’s federal corruption trial has begun—her defense admits to unreported funds but argues they weren’t taxpayer money. Meanwhile, a 17-year-old faces charges in a deadly Albuquerque hit-and-run after striking a pedestrian in a crosswalk. New Mexico swelters under record heat with monsoon storms looming. City Councilor Nichole Rogers pushes for stricter litter accountability and public maps of problem zones. And in a thrilling local discovery, scientists have named a new dinosaur species, Dinevenator robustus, found right here in New Mexico. 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/277982cca956464a