Good morning, this is Albuquerque Local Pulse for Thursday, June twelfth.We start today with a look at breaking news and major developments shaping our city. Overnight, Albuquerque police made headlines again as another stolen car chase ended with an arrest near the Walmart off Eighteenth Street, where officers also found fentanyl and meth. The suspect, Estevan Maestas, admitted to fleeing because he had outstanding warrants, highlighting the persistent challenge of auto theft and drug crime in our neighborhoods. Meanwhile, the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate a shooting in the East Mountains, and the APD just closed the case on a 2018 homicide with the arrest of two suspects. In a separate incident, the owner of Moe’s Smoke Shop on Central Avenue was charged with murder after a confrontation with a shoplifter turned deadly.City Hall has been busy, too. Budget season is wrapping up, with the city council finalizing decisions on how our tax dollars will be spent starting in July. Notably, councilors discussed providing gas cards to police units in the Northwest and Southwest command areas, aiming to cut down response times and keep officers out in the field longer. Infrastructure came up as well, with recommendations for new roadways in Mesa del Sol and a potential new interchange at I-40 and 118th Street, all moves that could ease traffic and support new development.On the business front, a new food hall has opened in uptown Albuquerque, adding another option for local eats and community gatherings. But not all news is positive in real estate—Barcelona Suites has been shut down by the city for unsafe and unsanitary conditions. Inspectors found nearly every room out of code, prompting the closure and raising questions about affordable housing and property oversight.Looking at jobs and the local economy, Bernalillo County just approved extensions on two major affordable housing projects. City officials hope these moves help stabilize rents and create more construction jobs as we move into summer.Today’s weather is a hot topic as well—literally. The National Weather Service says we can expect high temperatures and dry conditions as the monsoon pattern builds. That means outdoor workers, event organizers, and anyone with plans along the Bosque or at Balloon Fiesta Park should take precautions and stay hydrated. Looking ahead to the weekend, those storm chances remain low, but we recommend keeping an eye out for updates as the summer heat sets in.Our community calendar is filling up: look out for the No Kings Day rally happening downtown this afternoon, drawing crowds to Civic Plaza. Uptown’s Art Walk returns on Friday, and several high school teams are celebrating big wins in state track and baseball, including Valley High’s close victory at Rio Grande Stadium.Finally, for a feel-good story, Camp Enchantment is back in session, giving kids battling cancer a summer to remember, thanks to dozens of local volunteers.That’s it for 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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