Good morning, this is Albuquerque Local Pulse for Thursday, September eighteenth. We start with breaking news affecting our neighborhoods: late last night, the Albuquerque Police Department and SWAT responded to a barricaded situation near Cooper Terrace Apartments by Copper Avenue and Chelwood Park. Several streets near Tomasita Elementary were blocked for hours, and police worked to safely resolve the standoff. This situation put local traffic on edge, but as of this morning, the area is returning to normal.On the roads, anyone heading west on I-40 near Carlisle faced major delays earlier today. Police had to close lanes for several hours while investigating an incident, but westbound I-40 is now open again. Give yourself extra time in that area, as traffic is still a bit slower than usual.Turning to City Hall, the school board met last night, focusing on potential new nicotine policies and discussing concerns about censorship in school materials. These conversations might lead to updated rules in our public schools, so parents and students should keep an eye out for changes this fall.Weatherwise, we are enjoying a warm, dry Thursday with highs near 86 degrees. Clouds are passing through, but no rain is expected for the Albuquerque area today, so it is a great day for any outdoor errands or afternoon plans. Down south, there is a flood watch near Ruidoso, but Albuquerque should be clear. Looking ahead, we will stay warm and dry into the weekend with just a few clouds.On the business front, several new restaurants are opening near Uptown, and a locally-owned market is set to launch on Fourth Street this weekend, bringing new jobs and fresh options for groceries and dining. The job market continues to show gradual improvement, with close to six hundred new positions posted across Albuquerque in healthcare, tech, and hospitality sectors over the past week.In real estate, home prices hold steady with the average listing price just above three hundred fifty thousand dollars. High demand means houses near parks and schools are moving quickly, with many getting multiple offers within a few days.Music lovers can head to Civic Plaza this Saturday for Sundown Sounds, featuring local bands and food trucks. The Albuquerque Museum hosts a community art night tomorrow, and the State Fair draws to a close this Sunday – be sure to check out the livestock showcase and the finals of the rodeo.From our schools, the Eldorado Eagles celebrated a big win last night in soccer, edging out La Cueva three to two on their home field, while students at Highland High received state recognition for their STEM project on renewable energy in the desert.For a feel-good story, volunteers from the South Valley came together yesterday to clean up the Rio Grande bosque trails, collecting over one hundred bags of litter and planting new cottonwood saplings, ensuring our open spaces stay beautiful for everyone.Now, a quick crime update. Besides the SWAT response on Copper Avenue, police made an arrest downtown last night related to a recent string of car burglaries. No serious injuries, but authorities remind us to lock our vehicles and stay alert. Also, UNM Hospital is rolling out a new workplace safety program to better support its staff after a rise in incidents involving aggressive visitors. Security measures and penalties are taking effect to protect healthcare workers.Thank you for tuning in to Albuquerque Local Pulse. Be sure to subscribe for tomorrow’s updates and more stories from our city. 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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