Tragedy at Frijoles Fire and Albuquerque Stabbing | Albuquerque News

A tragic death at the Frijoles Fire has rocked emergency crews, as an incident support team member from California’s Interagency Incident Management Team 8 passed away after a medical emergency. Meanwhile, New Mexico moves forward with a new law to ease doctor shortages by streamlining out-of-state licensure — implementation is underway. Sweltering heat blankets the state, with record highs and only occasional storms offering relief. In Albuquerque, a murder charge has been filed against 52-year-old Geraldine Begay, accused of stabbing 59-year-old Crystal Markum in the shoulder at an apartment complex — Markum died from her injuries. Another deadly stabbing in the same city underscores rising community violence. 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/3cb064e246551517