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Albuquerque Crime, Achievements, and Community Updates - November 20th


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Good morning, this is Albuquerque Local Pulse for Thursday, November twentieth.

We begin today with breaking news overnight. Albuquerque Police responded to a shooting near Central Avenue SE and Jefferson Street NE, marking the one hundred seventh homicide of the year. Officers are investigating, and public safety remains a top focus for our city. Just yesterday evening, there was also a reported shooting near the Mister Car Wash on Gibson Boulevard SE. Emergency crews responded quickly, and we’re keeping a close eye on developments as families and neighbors around these areas seek reassurance. On Galeras Street NW, a fire late last night displaced a resident but Albuquerque Fire Rescue saved three people trapped on a second-story balcony. Their swift response certainly prevented a tragedy and serves as a reminder of the risks our first responders face.

In crime updates, there’s been a near-fatal vehicle crash involving a bicyclist at Claremont Avenue NE and San Mateo Boulevard NE. Police are investigating the causes as we all look for ways to keep our roadways safer. In a SWAT standoff Tuesday night in the southwest, two women were arrested, one linked to a child’s exposure to fentanyl. This follows an ongoing investigation that had worried many in the community. Detectives also continue seeking tips in the unsolved 2022 homicide of Angel Soto Gallardo in the 800 block of Griegos Road NW.

On the brighter side, Albuquerque schools are celebrating several achievements this week. Eldorado High School’s volleyball team won their regional championship Tuesday evening in a thrilling five-set match, and La Cueva High’s cross country teams have qualified for state finals. We’re so proud of these young athletes and their commitment both on and off the field.

Turning to city hall, the Indicators Progress Commission meets tomorrow to review new data and set priorities for city growth and health. There’s ongoing debate surrounding major water infrastructure projects. Albuquerque joins other New Mexico city leaders calling for an additional two hundred million dollars in state funding to address critical drinking water issues and delays caused by legislative bottlenecks.

Weatherwise, the skies over Albuquerque this morning are partly cloudy with chilly temperatures hovering near forty-five degrees. We expect highs near sixty by late afternoon with some gusty winds, so bundle up if you’re heading out, especially to outdoor events or commuting around town. No major storms are forecast, but some light rain could sweep through outskirts overnight.

There’s a unique event today at the State Bar of New Mexico on Masthead Street NE. The Immigration Law Institute brings together advocates and attorneys from around the state for a session on challenging unlawful detention. It’s a chance for those involved in immigration work to build knowledge and solidarity. Over on Instagram, a video from KOB shows how the city’s installing anti-loitering speakers in busy areas to deter camping and help maintain public safety near bus stops and parks like Civic Plaza.

If you’re house hunting, the local real estate market saw about seventy new listings this week, averaging three hundred fifty thousand dollars. Job hunters will note that the city added about one hundred new positions in logistics, tech, and health care. Several local businesses opened new locations along Montgomery Boulevard NE, including a bakery and a small tech shop, but one longtime retailer on Central Avenue is closing its doors after forty years in business, citing slower sales.

Looking to the weekend, Albuquerque’s music scene is alive with a Friday jazz performance at the KiMo Theatre and a Saturday family festival at Tingley Beach. Community organizations along Rio Grande Boulevard NW are hosting an early Thanksgiving food drive. If you’re able, donations are welcome, and every contribution goes a long way.

Finally, for a feel-good moment, local volunteers banded together yesterday on Louisiana Boulevard NE to clean up graffiti from playgrounds, showing once again how we take pride in our city and support one another.

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