Good morning, this is Albuquerque Local Pulse for January 11, 2025. We're starting the day with a look at some significant developments in our city.
First off, let's talk about crime. The Albuquerque Police Department has been busy over the past few days. On Sunday, January 5, officers arrested Zeyad Mohammad, 26, for shooting a man in an alley near Central Avenue. This incident highlights the ongoing efforts by APD to tackle crime in key areas of the city. Additionally, detectives have been investigating a suspicious death in the 6100 block of Avalon Road NW, and a serious injury crash at Eubank Blvd NE and Menaul Blvd NE has left one person hospitalized.
In job market news, Albuquerque's tech scene is booming. With an unemployment rate of just 3.5%, major players like Intel and Amazon are actively recruiting. The city has over 1,400 tech job openings, with average salaries exceeding $100,000. Notably, Intel has invested $3.5 billion in upgrading their Rio Rancho facility, creating 700 new jobs. This growth is particularly evident in fields like AI, cloud computing, and data science.
Moving on to real estate, while we don't have specific updates on property sales or median home prices today, it's worth noting that the city's economic growth is likely to impact the housing market positively.
From City Hall, we have updates on efforts to combat crime. The 2025 Metro Crime Initiative supports victims, survivors, and officers, emphasizing community safety. APD has also seen a 30% decrease in crime in the Foothills Area Command following the arrest of serial offender Justin Lang, a trend we hope will continue.
Weather-wise, we're expecting a clear day today, perfect for outdoor activities. However, always check the latest forecast before heading out.
In new business activity, we've seen the launch of a new news outlet, City Desk ABQ, which aims to bring back newspaper competition to Albuquerque. This nonprofit publication focuses on city hall, county government, education, crime, and courts, offering in-depth and investigative reporting.
Looking ahead to community events, we don't have specific updates for the next few days, but we encourage you to check local listings for upcoming activities.
In local school achievements, we're always proud to highlight the successes of our students and athletes, though we don't have specific news today.
On a feel-good note, APD has partnered with Animal Welfare to highlight adoptable pets this holiday season, a heartwarming initiative that brings joy to many families.
Finally, in today's crime report, APD has made several significant arrests, including Kalani Hodges, a fugitive wanted since 2022, and Jonathan Morales, accused of murdering Adan Valenzuela-Morales at a Central Avenue motel. These arrests underscore the department's commitment to public safety.
This has been Albuquerque Local Pulse. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates.
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