Good morning, this is Albuquerque Local Pulse for Sunday, August 3, 2025.We begin our day with breaking news that has many in our city on edge. Yesterday afternoon, an officer-involved shooting took place near Chelwood Park and Menaul Boulevard in northeast Albuquerque. According to local news sources, one person was shot by officers during the incident, but no officers were injured. This marks the eleventh officer-involved shooting in Albuquerque so far this year. Police are still investigating what led to the shooting, and further updates are expected today. Residents nearby were urged to avoid the area as authorities secured the scene and started their investigation.Turning to city hall, a quick reminder that tomorrow, Monday evening at five, the City Council is inviting public comments on their agenda. If you have something on your mind that you want your leaders to hear, you can sign up online or at city hall itself. Community input remains crucial as the council continues to address issues like public safety funding and infrastructure needs.Let’s talk weather. After yesterday’s big clouds and short bursts of rain, we are waking up to mostly sunny skies. Expect highs in the low nineties today and just a slight breeze, making it a good day for outdoor activities but remember to stay hydrated and stock up on sunscreen if you are heading to the Bosque or the foothills. Looking ahead, we could see a chance of showers again by midweek, but nothing steep for now.Our job market is buzzing this August. The unemployment rate in our metro has dipped just below four percent, the lowest since the start of the year. Healthcare and hospitality sectors are leading the hiring spree, with Presbyterian and several hotels along Central Avenue advertising over two hundred openings combined. If you are job hunting, now seems to be a good time.The real estate market in Albuquerque remains active but competitive. Homes in neighborhoods near Montgomery and Paseo del Norte are selling in an average of ten days, with median prices holding steady around three hundred fifty thousand dollars. Several new apartment complexes along Unser are welcoming residents this week, adding much-needed capacity for renters.On the cultural front, this week is packed. Tuesday night is National Night Out across Albuquerque, so we are all invited to meet our local first responders and neighbors at parks like Roosevelt, Montgomery, and Ventana Ranch. Tonight, the downtown music series features local favorite La Llorona Blue at Civic Plaza, starting at seven thirty. For families, the Rio Grande Zoo is hosting its Wild Summer Nights concert Wednesday.In sports, UNM football begins its first official week of practice under the new coach. The team is showing high spirits and dedication, raising hopes for a stronger season. Our Isotopes just wrapped up their homestand with a retro night and community food drive, drawing a record crowd.We close with a feel-good story from the South Valley, where neighbors rallied around six-year-old Mateo, who is waiting for a heart transplant. A weekend bake sale and car wash raised a remarkable seven thousand dollars for his medical care, showing once again that our city cares deeply for its own.Before we sign off, here is today’s safety update. Police are still investigating the officer-involved shooting from yesterday on Menaul Blvd, and the area will see increased patrols. No other major incidents have been reported overnight, but as always, we encourage everyone to report suspicious activity, especially as school is around the corner and more kids are outside.Thank you for tuning in and spending your morning with us. Make sure to subscribe so you do not miss a beat from our growing city. This has been Albuquerque Local Pulse. We’ll see you tomorrow with more local updates.This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.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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