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Tragedy at UNM, fire on Central, and business updates in this Albuquerque Local Pulse report.
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Good morning, this is Albuquerque Local Pulse for Saturday, July 26. Our top story today is the ongoing investigation into a tragic shooting at the University of New Mexico. Early Friday, a gunman opened fire inside the Casas del Rio dormitory. One person is dead and another wounded. The suspect, who was caught by law enforcement late Friday, had prompted a full campus lockdown for much of the day. According to the university, both victims were not students and had just been visiting the dorms. Safety was a priority as hundreds of students were on campus for orientation, and while the shelter-in-place order is now lifted, students are advised to avoid that area as police continue their work. The university remains closed today, and a visible police presence will stay at the site of the incident. Mayor Tim Keller says the arrest brings some relief, and the city is focused on supporting those affected. District Attorney Breg is urging lawmakers to address the ongoing concerns about youth violence in Albuquerque.
Yesterday also saw an early morning fire near 9201 Central Avenue Northwest that destroyed two mobile homes and a vehicle. Albuquerque Fire Rescue responded just after 2 AM, managing to prevent the flames from spreading further, but one person was injured and was taken to the hospital for treatment. Investigators are still working to determine what caused the blaze.
Looking at our weather, we are waking up to mostly clear skies, with highs heading toward the low 90s later this afternoon. The forecast calls for light breezes and a very low chance of rain, so any outdoor events or errands should be good to go. Tonight, we’ll dip down into the 60s, and tomorrow looks similar—hot, sunny, and dry.
On the city hall front, there is talk about additional public safety funding in response to recent incidents, but no final decisions yet. If you have opinions or concerns, city council members are encouraging residents to email in before next week's budget session.
Now for some good news on the local business front: Over on Eubank and Lomas, a new Mediterranean restaurant called Taziki’s just opened its doors for lunch and dinner. Meanwhile, the longstanding Silver Moon Bakery on Central Avenue is closing at the end of the month after more than thirty years. The owners say supply chain costs and staffing shortages drove their decision.
In real estate, the median home price across Albuquerque is holding steady at about three hundred fifteen thousand dollars, with over six hundred new listings hitting the market this week alone—great news for home shoppers looking for more options.
For job seekers, the Albuquerque Journal reports the local jobless rate is hovering at five percent, slightly above the state average, but local employers in health care and tech are actively recruiting. Be sure to check city job boards and upcoming job fairs.
Albuquerque Public Schools has a quick reminder that scheduled website maintenance starts this morning—if you need to access student portals, plan ahead for offline time. In sports, our La Cueva High School baseball team just clinched a big win in the summer league semifinals, and the Duke City Gladiators are gearing up for the indoor football playoffs tomorrow at Rio Rancho Events Center.
Looking ahead, tonight’s Summer Nights concert series returns to the Botanic Garden, and on Sunday, the Rail Yards Market is open with music, art, and fresh produce. If you want to cool off, Pools at West Mesa and Los Altos are open extended hours this weekend.
To end on a feel-good note, volunteers from Giving Hope NM spent the past week building shaded rest areas for local bus stops along Gibson and Louisiana. Their efforts are helping provide heat relief to commuters during our hottest days.
This has been Albuquerque Local Pulse. Thanks for tuning in and don’t forget to subscribe. We’ll see you tomorrow w
Yesterday also saw an early morning fire near 9201 Central Avenue Northwest that destroyed two mobile homes and a vehicle. Albuquerque Fire Rescue responded just after 2 AM, managing to prevent the flames from spreading further, but one person was injured and was taken to the hospital for treatment. Investigators are still working to determine what caused the blaze.
Looking at our weather, we are waking up to mostly clear skies, with highs heading toward the low 90s later this afternoon. The forecast calls for light breezes and a very low chance of rain, so any outdoor events or errands should be good to go. Tonight, we’ll dip down into the 60s, and tomorrow looks similar—hot, sunny, and dry.
On the city hall front, there is talk about additional public safety funding in response to recent incidents, but no final decisions yet. If you have opinions or concerns, city council members are encouraging residents to email in before next week's budget session.
Now for some good news on the local business front: Over on Eubank and Lomas, a new Mediterranean restaurant called Taziki’s just opened its doors for lunch and dinner. Meanwhile, the longstanding Silver Moon Bakery on Central Avenue is closing at the end of the month after more than thirty years. The owners say supply chain costs and staffing shortages drove their decision.
In real estate, the median home price across Albuquerque is holding steady at about three hundred fifteen thousand dollars, with over six hundred new listings hitting the market this week alone—great news for home shoppers looking for more options.
For job seekers, the Albuquerque Journal reports the local jobless rate is hovering at five percent, slightly above the state average, but local employers in health care and tech are actively recruiting. Be sure to check city job boards and upcoming job fairs.
Albuquerque Public Schools has a quick reminder that scheduled website maintenance starts this morning—if you need to access student portals, plan ahead for offline time. In sports, our La Cueva High School baseball team just clinched a big win in the summer league semifinals, and the Duke City Gladiators are gearing up for the indoor football playoffs tomorrow at Rio Rancho Events Center.
Looking ahead, tonight’s Summer Nights concert series returns to the Botanic Garden, and on Sunday, the Rail Yards Market is open with music, art, and fresh produce. If you want to cool off, Pools at West Mesa and Los Altos are open extended hours this weekend.
To end on a feel-good note, volunteers from Giving Hope NM spent the past week building shaded rest areas for local bus stops along Gibson and Louisiana. Their efforts are helping provide heat relief to commuters during our hottest days.
This has been Albuquerque Local Pulse. Thanks for tuning in and don’t forget to subscribe. We’ll see you tomorrow w