Good morning, this is Albuquerque Local Pulse for Friday, February 27th. We start with a tragic crash last night on I-40 eastbound at 98th Street NW, where one person died and three others were injured, two critically, after two vehicles collided. New Mexico State Police are investigating, and eastbound lanes stayed blocked for hours, so we urge drivers to check traffic apps near the Big-I today.

From City Hall, we see pushback on election costs with councilors introducing ranked choice voting for citywide races by 2027, aiming to save us nearly five million dollars spent on runoffs since 2013. Meanwhile, the city paid out over eight million in lawsuits last year, including big settlements for police shootings and public records issues, reports from City Desk highlight how oversight lapsed.

On public safety, Bernalillo County Sheriffs Office announced memorial services for Sgt. Michael Schlattman, a reminder of the risks our first responders face daily. No major arrests here in the past day, but northwest neighborhoods near Claremont Avenue and 2nd Street grapple with abandoned homes, fires, and code violations, frustrating long-time residents like Francisca Atencio who just want stability.

New business buzz includes the Residence Inn Albuquerque North wrapping a full renovation of its ninety suites, ready for guests. And our taste buds gear up as Fiery Foods heats back up this spring at Sandia Resort and Casino.

Jobs stay steady with about two thousand openings in tech and healthcare around Journal Center, while real estate sees median home prices at three hundred twenty thousand, up five percent, per local listings. Track fans, Midwestern State Mustangs hit the Albuquerque Convention Center today and tomorrow for LSC Indoor Championships, fresh off school records.

Weather brings mild sixties under partly cloudy skies, perfect for outdoor walks along the Bosque, but gusty winds near twenty miles per hour could kick up dust, so bundle light with a short cooler dip tonight.

Upcoming, catch community cleanups this weekend at Roosevelt Park. And a feel-good note: locals rallied to help Ray Jaramillo near 2nd Street fix his code issues and get back home.

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