Good morning, this is Albuquerque Local Pulse for Saturday, January 18, 2025. We're starting the day with a look at some significant developments in our city over the past few days.First off, let's talk about breaking news. On January 16, a deadly shooting occurred near 8307 Central Ave NE, resulting in the fatal shooting of 23-year-old Keyshawn Ball after an argument. The Albuquerque Police Department is currently investigating the incident[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. This is a significant development in the city's ongoing efforts to address crime.On the job market front, Albuquerque is seeing a boom in the tech sector. Major players like Intel and Amazon are actively recruiting, with over 1,400 tech job openings currently available. The city's unemployment rate sits at just 3.5%, with significant growth in industries like software development and data science. Average salaries in these fields are exceeding $100,000, making Albuquerque an attractive hub for tech professionals[2].Moving to real estate, there haven't been any notable commercial or residential property sales or new development projects announced recently. However, we're keeping an eye on the market and will bring you updates as they become available.In city hall news, Mayor Tim Keller submitted a $1.4 billion budget proposal for the 2025 fiscal year, which includes funding for positions across the Albuquerque Police Department and investments in public safety technology. The budget also allocates funds for supportive housing and voucher programs, mental health services, and emergency housing vouchers for victims of domestic violence[4].Weather-wise, today is expected to be partly cloudy with a high of 48 degrees Fahrenheit. Light rain and snow showers are possible in parts of New Mexico, so be sure to check the forecast before heading out.In new business activity, Kairos Power, a renewable energy and manufacturing company, is expanding its facilities in Albuquerque, adding 100 new jobs. On the other hand, U.S. Cotton in Rio Rancho is closing its operations.Looking ahead to community events, the New Mexico Academy for the Media Arts is offering programs for students interested in media arts. Additionally, there are several events planned around the inauguration of President Trump, including protests and celebrations across the state[3].In local sports news, the University of New Mexico's basketball team recently secured an 84-65 win over Boise State at The Pit in Albuquerque[5].Finally, in today's crime report, the APD is investigating a fatal crash near Uptown Shopping Center, and a vehicle vs pedestrian crash killed a man in NW Albuquerque. An off-duty APD officer was involved in a domestic incident and a warrant has been issued for his arrest. The APD also reported a 30% decrease in crime in the Foothills Area Command following the arrest of a serial offender[1][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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