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[1] Plea deal expected for man accused of murdering Muslim men in Albuquerque – A convicted murderer accused of killing Muslim men in Albuquerque two years ago could be changing his plea in two of the cases against him. In March, Muhammad Syed was convicted for the murder of 41-year-old Aftab Hussein back in July of 2022. Syed was also charged with the murders of Muhammad Afzaal. Hussain as well as Naeem Hussein were killed around the same time. The trial for Afzaal Hussain’s murder was supposed to start next week. However, that could change after Syed’s attorney confirmed that a judge has approved to a change of plea hearing next Tuesday.

[2] CRRUA being investigated for potential ‘fraud, waste, abuse’– The Camino Real Regional Utility Authority which serves Sunland Park and Santa Teresa is being accused of violating environmental and consumer protection laws. They are also under investigation by …