Good morning, this is Albuquerque Local Pulse for January 13, 2025. We're starting the day with some breaking news from the past few days in our city.The Albuquerque Police Department has made significant arrests in a New Year's Eve murder case that left a 15-year-old boy dead. Detectives charged Adrian Torres, 17, and Uriel Alonso, 16, with an open count of murder, armed robbery, conspiracy, and tampering with evidence. The incident occurred during a gun purchase gone wrong at Anderson Mesa Park[1].Moving to job market news, Albuquerque's tech scene is booming in 2025. With an unemployment rate of just 3.5%, major players like Intel and Amazon are actively recruiting. The city has over 1,400 tech job openings, with roles in cloud computing, AI, and data science being in high demand. Software developers and engineers are particularly sought after, with average salaries exceeding $100,000[2].In real estate, there have been no recent notable commercial or residential property sales or new development projects announced. However, we're keeping an eye on the market and will bring you updates as they become available.From city hall, Mayor Tim Keller's $1.4 billion budget proposal for the 2025 fiscal year 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[5].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 City of Rio Rancho recently cut the ribbon on a new solar farm, and the New Mexico Academy for the Media Arts is offering programs for students interested in media arts.In local school achievements, we're proud to see our students excelling in various fields, though we don't have specific updates today.In a feel-good community story, Albuquerque Fire Rescue is participating in a multi-agency strike team to combat California wildfires, showcasing our city's commitment to helping others in need.Today's crime report includes a shooting in NE ABQ that left a man wounded, with the suspect still on the run. The incident occurred near Montgomery and San Mateo around 7 pm[4]. Additionally, APD is investigating a serious injury crash at Eubank and Menaul, which resulted in one person being taken to the hospital[3].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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