Good morning, this is Albuquerque Local Pulse for Friday, July 25. We wake up to some major developments shaping our city today. First, breaking news from the roads—be aware that I-25 southbound at Rio Bravo is shut down due to a tragic fatal crash. The Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office and Albuquerque Police are on the scene and advise all of us to avoid the area and expect extended delays if you usually commute that way. On another front, APD is investigating an officer-involved shooting near the Sunport after attempting to apprehend a wanted felon. That incident ended tragically for the suspect, but no officers were injured. Overnight, there were also reports of shootings at both the Shop at Nob Hill on Lomas Boulevard and near Chateau Apartments on Osuna Road. Several victims are being treated and authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward as investigations continue.Turning to City Hall, Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller has just signed a new executive order echoing our city’s ongoing commitment to protect immigrant rights. The order officially restricts local police from cooperating with federal immigration authorities, reinforcing Albuquerque’s status as an immigrant-friendly city. This move is already drawing strong support from community advocates.In city development news, residents in District 5 and the Westside have something to celebrate. The city has broken ground on the new Cibola Loop Multigenerational Center, a 55 thousand square foot complex on nine acres right next to the Northwest Area Command. The center will offer a fitness facility, indoor track, climbing gym, and community space for all ages—including breakfast and lunch programs for seniors and kids. This project, which represents a ten million dollar investment, is the first of its kind in that part of town and signals even more infrastructure to come, especially if voters approve the 2025 bond package in November.Let’s talk transportation: Today marks the official exit of Spin e-scooters from Albuquerque for the second time. Riders who enjoyed hopping on those distinctive orange scooters in Old Town and Downtown will notice they are gone, with company representatives citing changes in the local operating environment as their reason for leaving. Some neighbors are relieved, mentioning issues with vandalism and broken scooters, while others will miss the mobility and fun they brought to our city’s sidewalks.Weather today looks active. Clouds are rolling in, with a high near 84 degrees. Forecasters expect scattered thunderstorms this afternoon—especially in the foothills and north of I-40—so if you have outdoor plans, keep an eye on the sky, maybe bring an umbrella, and watch for possible street flooding in lower-lying areas.On Main Street, we’re seeing new business activity: a new bakery, Sunrise Breads, is opening its doors on Central Ave by Nob Hill this weekend, and there’s buzz about several tech jobs posted by Sandia Labs offering salaries upwards of 80 thousand, pointing to growth in the local job market. Meanwhile, with homes in Albuquerque now averaging about 350 thousand, realtors report more first-time buyers but say inventory remains tight.Around town, school is just around the corner and UNM is making headlines with plans to double its healthcare graduates, aiming to meet our state’s long-standing doctor shortage. Another uplifting story, firefighters at Pinewood Estates apartments worked swiftly to contain a fire, rescuing residents and even saving several pets. Red Cross teams are helping sixteen displaced neighbors until repairs are made.For events, this weekend sees the annual Blues and Brews Festival at Civic Plaza, and the ABQ BioPark is hosting a family movie night on Saturday. Lobo fans, the UNM basketball team is gearing up for their exhibition game against Northern Arizona next week, and local soccer club Albuquerque Sol notched a key victory at Balloon Fiesta Park last night.Before we wrap up, let’s mention a local hero—AFR Captain Maria Lopez—who organized a drive this week to collect backpacks and school supplies for kids in foster care, drawing strong community support.Thank you for tuning in to Albuquerque Local Pulse. Please subscribe to stay in the loop and share with neighbors. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai. We’ll see you tomorrow with more local updates.For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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