Good morning, this is Albuquerque Local Pulse for Sunday, August tenth. We are waking up to clear skies and cooler temperatures after last night’s scattered monsoon showers. Temperatures today climb back into the low nineties, so we want to remind everyone to keep hydrated if you are heading out for weekend activities. We could see isolated afternoon thunderstorms again, so keep an umbrella handy just in case.Breaking news this morning centers on a troubling case. Albuquerque police have confirmed the arrest of eighteen-year-old Sheliky Sanchez for the shooting death of Uber driver Joseph Andrus early Thursday. Authorities say Sanchez selected his victim at random and admitted to the crime, citing personal stress as the motive. He was apprehended in far southwest Albuquerque after police tracked him through the ride request. Sanchez appeared in Metro Court yesterday, where the judge is considering a motion to keep him in custody until trial. Our thoughts are with the family and loved ones of Joseph Andrus during this difficult time.Elsewhere in public safety, officers handled two major crash scenes across the metro area late Saturday. One incident took place near Menaul Boulevard northeast. Details on injuries and travel disruptions are still coming in. In response to frequent summer speeding in school zones as classes resume, APD has increased patrols around major campuses including Del Norte and Highland High. Please remember to slow down and give our students a safe return to school.Over at City Hall, the Finance and Government Operations Committee meets Monday evening at the Albuquerque Government Center, tackling budget items that could impact services citywide. Meanwhile, District 7 Councilor Tammy Fiebelkorn’s “Red and Green VegFest” brought together hundreds on Saturday for food, music, and sustainability talks at the First Unitarian Church. If you missed it, District 6 Councilor Nichole Rogers’ next Community Conversation is set for September fourth at Happy Accidents.Looking ahead, traffic remains a challenge as summer construction continues. Roadwork on Cortez Drive between Porter and Dunn and closures along Madrid Avenue between Evelyn and Triviz will cause detours through the end of the month. Crews are also working on I-10 widening near the West Mesa exit, with ramp closures expected intermittently for the next few weeks. Allow extra time for your commute and follow all posted detours.In the job market, the latest numbers from local placement agencies show a slight uptick in openings, especially for nurses, construction trades, and high-tech support roles. The current unemployment rate for Bernalillo County hovers around four and a half percent, slightly better than this time last year. In real estate, median home prices have held steady near three hundred seventy thousand, but inventory remains low and competition high for buyers.On the cultural front, the very first Albuquerque Smoke Show at Civic Plaza wrapped up its debut on Saturday, featuring local barbecue, live bands, and a friendly cook-off. We are seeing more events blossom this August, with the Albuquerque Isotopes hosting a series of theme nights and a community food drive this week. Children under twelve now get into UNM football games for free this season, giving families a fresh reason to support the Lobos as they open practice.Finally, on a lighter note, local churches partnered up yesterday for the annual Unity in the Community day, drawing dozens of families to Roosevelt Park for games, food, and a celebration of our city’s diversity and neighborly spirit.Thank you for tuning in to Albuquerque Local Pulse. Remember to subscribe for tomorrow’s updates, and as always, drive safe and take care. This has been a Quiet Please production. For more, check out quietplease 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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