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BCSO, United Storage partnering to make balloonists safe [Video]

“We always hear stories every year that people are coming from all different places they’re getting their trailers stolen,” the Undersheriff Johann Jareno said with Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office.Stay up-to-date: The latest headlines from KOAT Action 7 NewsHe and others are aware of the attention the city will be getting with the Balloon Fiesta around the corner. Jareno said, “This is the largest event in the whole state of New Mexico during the entire year.”In the past, there have been incidents of theft with balloonists being the victims. In 2022, two of the popular Bee balloons were stolen. They were later found, but local businesses like United Storage ABQ want to prevent this type of crime from happening in the first place.”We are proud to offer free open space for all balloonists and their equipment,” United Storage Marketing Director Jose Orozco said. United Storage is the newest storage business in Duke City. To kick things off, they are offering free space for balloonists participating in this year’s Balloon Fiesta. “We are committed to offering a safe and secure environment for our balloonists and their equipment so that they may leave with a great experience of Albuquerque and its citizens,” Orozco said. BCSO Sheriff John Allen says partnering with local businesses during an event like Balloon Fiesta is quote “one of the best ways to combat crime and create a safer environment for all.For any balloonist concerned, Jareno says not to worry. “We will be offering and providing 24/7 patrols and welfare checks to this facility during the entirety of balloon fiesta,” Jareno said. Balloonists interested can contact United Storage by visiting their website.Stay updated on the latest news updates with the KOAT app. You can download it here.

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German economy to shrink again in 2024: think tanks [Video]

Germany’s economy is expected to shrink slightly in 2024, leading economic institutes said on Thursday, as the traditional manufacturing powerhouse continues to stagnate. Output in Europe’s largest economy will decline by 0.1 percent this year, five think tanks said in a joint statement, after it shrank by 0.3 percent in 2023. The new figure was