Good morning, this is Albuquerque Local Pulse for January 4, 2025.We're starting with some breaking news from the past few days. On December 31, a tragic shooting occurred at a southwest area park, resulting in the death of one teenager. The incident happened around 6:20 PM at 8500 Old Cottonwood Ave SW. Our thoughts are with the families affected by this tragic event.In other news, the Albuquerque Police Department has been busy with several significant incidents. An APD officer's police car was rammed by a suspect during a traffic stop, and the department is still searching for the blue Infinity sedan involved. Additionally, APD arrested 33 individuals for felony shoplifting charges, and a suspect was caught near Betts Pl and Betts St NE after fleeing from police.Moving on to our job market snapshot, the latest unemployment rate for Albuquerque is 4.10% as of October 2024, which is slightly higher than the previous month but still lower than the long-term average of 5.05%[2]. While there are no major hiring announcements or new job postings to report today, we'll continue to monitor the job market for any significant developments.In real estate news, the iconic 'Breaking Bad' house is up for sale for $4 million, a notable residential property sale in our city[5]. We'll keep an eye on any new development projects or construction updates in the coming days.From city hall, the next City Council meeting is scheduled for January 6, 2025, at 5:00 PM in the Vincent E. Griego Chambers One Civic Plaza NW City of Albuquerque Government Center[3]. We'll be following any decisions that affect daily life in Albuquerque.Weather-wise, we're expecting a windy and warm weekend start before a cooldown. Today's activities and events might be impacted by the gusty winds, so be sure to check the latest forecast before heading out.In new business activity, we don't have any major openings or closings to report today. However, we'll be keeping an eye on any significant changes in the local business scene.Looking ahead to community events, the Al'burrr'querque Polar Plunge is coming up to support a fund created in memory of a lifeguard. We'll provide more details on this and other upcoming events in the next few days.In local school achievements, we don't have any specific updates today, but we'll be back with more news on our local schools and sports teams soon.On a positive note, Presbyterian Hospital has welcomed the first babies born in 2025, a heartwarming start to the new year.Moving on to today's crime report, the APD has been dealing with several significant incidents, including the arrest of pimps involved in kidnapping and sex trafficking minors in the War Zone area. Additionally, a reported bomb threat closed numerous streets and businesses in northeast Albuquerque, and an inmate died while in custody at the Metropolitan Detention Center. We urge everyone to stay vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the authorities.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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