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"Albuquerque Pulse: Arrests, Tech Boom, and Community Efforts"
- 2025/04/29
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Good morning, this is Albuquerque Local Pulse for Tuesday, April 29, 2025.
We start with breaking news from downtown. Albuquerque Police have arrested Joseph Hernandez in connection with a fatal stabbing that happened Saturday evening near 1st and Rosemont NW, just steps from the Healthcare for the Homeless building. Police say Hernandez and the victim got into a fight, which escalated with Hernandez allegedly stabbing the victim before fleeing the scene. Thanks to quick work from officers and witnesses, Hernandez is now facing first degree murder charges and two counts of tampering with evidence. The community near 1st and Rosemont is feeling the impact as police continue their investigation.
Another major incident over the weekend, this time in Southeast Albuquerque — a man identified as Albert Mack was taken into custody after firing multiple shots near San Pedro Drive SE and Bell Avenue. Two homes were hit, but thankfully no injuries have been reported. Officers moved quickly, disarming Mack at the scene. He now faces several charges, including threats made toward another individual during the arrest. This follows a string of incidents that have kept residents and law enforcement on alert in the area.
On the brighter side, Albuquerque’s tech and job market is picking up remarkable steam in 2025. The city is celebrating record-low unemployment around three and a half percent, due in large part to major investments from tech giants like Intel and Maxeon Solar Technologies. Together, their new projects are bringing nearly 2,500 jobs to the area. Local startups in biotech and renewable energy are thriving as well, and the Roadrunner Technology Forum at the National Hispanic Cultural Center last week highlighted Albuquerque’s status as one of the fastest-growing tech hubs in the country. Software job growth here is now topping eighteen percent, leading the nation.
In business news, retail options are expanding as Daiso’s new store opening last week drew big crowds and positive buzz, adding flavor to our local shopping scene.
Turning to weather, after a cloudy start, we can expect partly sunny skies and a high in the mid-70s today, ideal conditions for all that Albuquerque has planned. Winds might pick up this afternoon, so outdoor events could see a breezy twist, but rain chances remain low.
Looking at city government, Mayor Tim Keller’s speech this week focused on strategic plans for tech investment and climate innovation, signaling more public-private partnerships are on the horizon.
Our schools continue to give us reasons to cheer. La Cueva High’s robotics team is heading to Nationals, and Eldorado’s girls’ soccer team just clinched a spot in the state semifinals.
For culture and community, the Sheraton Albuquerque Airport Hotel is hosting the CONFERS General Assembly and Workshop through today, bringing together innovators from across the globe. And don’t forget, local music fans can catch the KOB 4 Eyewitness News concert series kicking off this Friday night at Old Town Plaza.
Before we go, we want to highlight a feel-good story. Volunteers from the Barelas neighborhood pulled together this weekend to refurbish a community garden, turning a vacant lot near 4th Street SW into a colorful public space for all to enjoy.
This has been Albuquerque Local Pulse. We’ll see you tomorrow with more local updates.
We start with breaking news from downtown. Albuquerque Police have arrested Joseph Hernandez in connection with a fatal stabbing that happened Saturday evening near 1st and Rosemont NW, just steps from the Healthcare for the Homeless building. Police say Hernandez and the victim got into a fight, which escalated with Hernandez allegedly stabbing the victim before fleeing the scene. Thanks to quick work from officers and witnesses, Hernandez is now facing first degree murder charges and two counts of tampering with evidence. The community near 1st and Rosemont is feeling the impact as police continue their investigation.
Another major incident over the weekend, this time in Southeast Albuquerque — a man identified as Albert Mack was taken into custody after firing multiple shots near San Pedro Drive SE and Bell Avenue. Two homes were hit, but thankfully no injuries have been reported. Officers moved quickly, disarming Mack at the scene. He now faces several charges, including threats made toward another individual during the arrest. This follows a string of incidents that have kept residents and law enforcement on alert in the area.
On the brighter side, Albuquerque’s tech and job market is picking up remarkable steam in 2025. The city is celebrating record-low unemployment around three and a half percent, due in large part to major investments from tech giants like Intel and Maxeon Solar Technologies. Together, their new projects are bringing nearly 2,500 jobs to the area. Local startups in biotech and renewable energy are thriving as well, and the Roadrunner Technology Forum at the National Hispanic Cultural Center last week highlighted Albuquerque’s status as one of the fastest-growing tech hubs in the country. Software job growth here is now topping eighteen percent, leading the nation.
In business news, retail options are expanding as Daiso’s new store opening last week drew big crowds and positive buzz, adding flavor to our local shopping scene.
Turning to weather, after a cloudy start, we can expect partly sunny skies and a high in the mid-70s today, ideal conditions for all that Albuquerque has planned. Winds might pick up this afternoon, so outdoor events could see a breezy twist, but rain chances remain low.
Looking at city government, Mayor Tim Keller’s speech this week focused on strategic plans for tech investment and climate innovation, signaling more public-private partnerships are on the horizon.
Our schools continue to give us reasons to cheer. La Cueva High’s robotics team is heading to Nationals, and Eldorado’s girls’ soccer team just clinched a spot in the state semifinals.
For culture and community, the Sheraton Albuquerque Airport Hotel is hosting the CONFERS General Assembly and Workshop through today, bringing together innovators from across the globe. And don’t forget, local music fans can catch the KOB 4 Eyewitness News concert series kicking off this Friday night at Old Town Plaza.
Before we go, we want to highlight a feel-good story. Volunteers from the Barelas neighborhood pulled together this weekend to refurbish a community garden, turning a vacant lot near 4th Street SW into a colorful public space for all to enjoy.
This has been Albuquerque Local Pulse. We’ll see you tomorrow with more local updates.