Good morning, this is Albuquerque Local Pulse for Saturday, December 14, 2024. We're starting with some breaking news from the past few days. Detectives from the Albuquerque Police Department have arrested a suspect in the Loma Verde Motel murder that happened last month. Jonathan Morales, 35, was taken into custody at the same Central Avenue motel where he is accused of fatally shooting Adan Valenzuela-Morales, 27. Morales has been charged with an open count of murder and tampering with evidence[1].Moving on to today's job market snapshot, Albuquerque continues to show resilience and growth. According to recent reports, the city added nearly 8,400 jobs in total nonfarm employment over the past year, representing a 2% gain. The private sector saw significant growth, with industries like private education and health services, mining and construction, and professional and business services leading the way. Notably, the manufacturing sector added 1,200 jobs, a 7.3% increase[5].In real estate news, while we don't have specific updates on notable property sales or new development projects today, it's worth mentioning that the city's economic growth is expected to have a positive impact on the housing market. We'll keep an eye on weekly median home prices and inventory levels for you.From city hall, there have been discussions on various projects and initiatives aimed at improving daily life for residents, but no major decisions have been announced recently. We'll keep you updated as more information becomes available.Looking at the weather, today is expected to be mostly sunny with high cloud cover later in the day. This should make for a pleasant day for outdoor activities and events. For those planning ahead, the forecast suggests a mild week ahead.In new business activity, a Los Angeles-based skate shop has expanded with a second location in Nob Hill, adding to the vibrant local business scene. Meanwhile, Giovanni’s Pizzeria is hosting "Pizza with Police" to raise money for the Chaplain Unit, a great community initiative[4].Upcoming community events include the River of Lights hosting a Low Sensory Night, which is a wonderful opportunity for families to enjoy the festivities in a more comfortable environment. Also, don't forget to submit your holiday photos to be featured on KOB 4[4].In local school achievements, while we don't have specific updates today, it's always inspiring to see our schools and students excel in various fields. We'll highlight some of these achievements in future updates.For a feel-good community story, it's worth mentioning the New Mexico wolf sanctuary's efforts to take over a Colorado wolf sanctuary, showcasing the compassion and dedication of our local community[4].In today's crime report, aside from the arrest in the Loma Verde Motel murder, there have been no other significant incidents reported in the past 24 hours. However, a jury recently found Jeannine Jaramillo guilty of all charges for a deadly wrong-way crash, and a man was sentenced for killing a Good Samaritan at a Circle K[4].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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