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Albuquerque Local Pulse: Tragedy at UNM, Immigration Protections, and Community Events
Published 9 months ago
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Good morning, this is Albuquerque Local Pulse for Sunday, July 27. We start today with a heavy heart as our city processes the tragic overnight shooting at the University of New Mexico dorms. An 18-year-old suspect, John Fuentes, is now in custody after a 14-year-old boy was killed and a 19-year-old wounded during what police say was a gathering in the dorms, apparently while playing video games. The incident caused an hours-long lockdown just as hundreds of new students were on campus for orientation, making for an unsettling start to the fall for many families and highlighting ongoing concerns around youth violence in Albuquerque. Police credit quick action and new technology for the fast arrest, and UNM has promised an increased police presence on campus in the coming days.
In other city news, Mayor Tim Keller has signed a fresh executive order reaffirming protections for immigrants. The order makes clear that city resources will not be used to assist in federal civil immigration enforcement. This comes as national conversations around immigration remain heated, and it reinforces Albuquerque’s ongoing commitment to being a welcoming place.
From city hall, debates over affordable housing and public procurement methods continue with the council focused on transparency for upcoming housing projects. Conversations have been tough, but city leaders maintain that open dialogue will guide us toward more affordable neighborhoods and better city services.
The weather takes a friendlier turn today, with highs pushing into the low 90s and only a slight chance of brief afternoon storms. It should be another beautiful summer day to enjoy local events, though we recommend plenty of water and sunscreen.
This weekend offers plenty of reasons for us to come together. Bernalillo County is keeping the pool lights on longer, with Paradise Hills, Rio Grande, Los Padillas, and South Valley Aquatic Center all open until 7:30 tonight. Balloon Fiesta Park is the place to be, hosting both the New Mexico Movies in the Park series and, for the first time, the huge Lavender in the Village Festival, which brings more than 100 vendors, local foods, and live music to the field from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
If you have a hankering for a little cowboy spirit, Wild Avocado Cork and Tap is putting on the National Day of the Cowboy celebration, free for families with western music and cowboy poets until 5 p.m. tonight. Then later, the Manuel Lujan building at Expo New Mexico hosts the Albuquerque Roller Derby as they face an all-star team in a high-energy matchup starting at 6 p.m.
On the sports front, the Connie Mack World Series is underway up in Farmington, with our own Albuquerque Baseball Academy representing against teams from across the nation, while the Lobos prepare for their pre-season opener against Northern Arizona.
In the job market, local listings show Albuquerque holding steady with around twenty-eight hundred open positions, with particular demand in healthcare, skilled trades, and logistics. The real estate beat shows the median home price hovering near three hundred and seventy thousand dollars, with interest from both local first-time buyers and new residents.
One feel-good story for your Sunday: staff and families at the Los Volcanes Senior Center are celebrating the upcoming expansion of their outdoor space, thanks to a combination of city grants and a big volunteer effort. It’s a reminder of what’s possible when our community pulls together for our elders.
As always, a brief safety note. Besides last night’s tragedy at UNM, there were no reports of major incidents elsewhere in the city over the past 24 hours. Police are advising everyone to remain aware, especially as the city sees more visitors during summer festival season.
This has been Albuquerque Local Pulse. We’ll see you tomorrow with more local updates. Thanks for tuning in, and
In other city news, Mayor Tim Keller has signed a fresh executive order reaffirming protections for immigrants. The order makes clear that city resources will not be used to assist in federal civil immigration enforcement. This comes as national conversations around immigration remain heated, and it reinforces Albuquerque’s ongoing commitment to being a welcoming place.
From city hall, debates over affordable housing and public procurement methods continue with the council focused on transparency for upcoming housing projects. Conversations have been tough, but city leaders maintain that open dialogue will guide us toward more affordable neighborhoods and better city services.
The weather takes a friendlier turn today, with highs pushing into the low 90s and only a slight chance of brief afternoon storms. It should be another beautiful summer day to enjoy local events, though we recommend plenty of water and sunscreen.
This weekend offers plenty of reasons for us to come together. Bernalillo County is keeping the pool lights on longer, with Paradise Hills, Rio Grande, Los Padillas, and South Valley Aquatic Center all open until 7:30 tonight. Balloon Fiesta Park is the place to be, hosting both the New Mexico Movies in the Park series and, for the first time, the huge Lavender in the Village Festival, which brings more than 100 vendors, local foods, and live music to the field from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
If you have a hankering for a little cowboy spirit, Wild Avocado Cork and Tap is putting on the National Day of the Cowboy celebration, free for families with western music and cowboy poets until 5 p.m. tonight. Then later, the Manuel Lujan building at Expo New Mexico hosts the Albuquerque Roller Derby as they face an all-star team in a high-energy matchup starting at 6 p.m.
On the sports front, the Connie Mack World Series is underway up in Farmington, with our own Albuquerque Baseball Academy representing against teams from across the nation, while the Lobos prepare for their pre-season opener against Northern Arizona.
In the job market, local listings show Albuquerque holding steady with around twenty-eight hundred open positions, with particular demand in healthcare, skilled trades, and logistics. The real estate beat shows the median home price hovering near three hundred and seventy thousand dollars, with interest from both local first-time buyers and new residents.
One feel-good story for your Sunday: staff and families at the Los Volcanes Senior Center are celebrating the upcoming expansion of their outdoor space, thanks to a combination of city grants and a big volunteer effort. It’s a reminder of what’s possible when our community pulls together for our elders.
As always, a brief safety note. Besides last night’s tragedy at UNM, there were no reports of major incidents elsewhere in the city over the past 24 hours. Police are advising everyone to remain aware, especially as the city sees more visitors during summer festival season.
This has been Albuquerque Local Pulse. We’ll see you tomorrow with more local updates. Thanks for tuning in, and