Storms Fentanyl and Legal Fallout

A landspout slammed into Los Lunas, sparking fires, shredding debris, and knocking out power for over 100 customers—mostly businesses—while snapping tree limbs. Stay far away from downed lines and call 911. Meanwhile, Albuquerque’s fentanyl crisis deepens: hundreds of thousands of pills slipped through DEA hands on purpose to build cases, prompting the mayor to demand policy review and the governor to push for prosecution of any agents who broke federal law. More storms loom Friday afternoon, bringing wind, rain, and hail to the same areas, followed by hotter, drier, windier weather over the weekend. And in legal news, former Rep. Sheryl Williams Stapleton faces 37 federal charges total—including new fraud accusations for false tax returns—on top of existing state charges over millions stolen from the school district. Support the show:Get a discount at https://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/dc0616577c1f8c55