Good morning, this is Albuquerque Local Pulse for January 19, 2025.We're starting with some breaking news from the past few days. On January 17, a deadly shooting occurred in the War Zone near a smoke shop, leaving one person dead. The Albuquerque Police Department is still investigating the incident[1]. Additionally, a woman led APD on a chase across northeast Albuquerque, racking up felony charges after driving recklessly and running over spike strips[1].In other news, the APD reported on their 2024 homicide stats, revealing that detectives solved 79 homicide cases last year and charged or identified a record 127 murder suspects[1]. This is a significant development in the city's efforts to combat crime.Moving on to the job market, the current unemployment rate in Albuquerque is around 4.2%, according to the latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics[5]. While there haven't been any major hiring announcements or new job postings from top local employers in the past few days, it's worth noting that the city's labor force has seen a steady growth over the past year.In real estate news, the City of Albuquerque's Planning Department is upgrading its software platforms with a new system called ABQ-PLAN, which will streamline online applications and payments for all planning department activities[3]. This transition is expected to be complete by January 28, 2025.From city hall, we have an update on the transformational planning upgrade coming to Albuquerque. The new system will replace the current POSSE and AVOLVE systems, providing a user-friendly public portal and dashboard for managing individual projects, submitting plans, scheduling inspections, and paying fees[3].Weather-wise, it's going to be a sunny day today with a high of 58 degrees Fahrenheit. However, we're expecting some wind gusts in the afternoon, so be sure to hold onto your hats.In new business activity, we don't have any major openings or closings to report, but we do have some updates on community events. The Albuquerque BioPark is hosting a Zoo Day on January 20, featuring animal encounters, crafts, and educational activities for kids.In local school achievements, the Albuquerque High School Bulldogs won their latest basketball game against the Rio Grande Raiders. Congratulations to the team!On a feel-good note, a local man was able to recover his stolen scooter after trying to run over the thief who took it. The incident occurred on January 14, and the man was able to get his scooter back with the help of APD officers[1].Finally, in today's crime report, we have a few incidents to mention. A fatal crash occurred near the Uptown Shopping Center, resulting in the death of a male motorcycle driver[1]. Additionally, a man was wounded in a shooting in northeast Albuquerque, and the suspect is still on the run[1].This has been Albuquerque Local Pulse. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates.This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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