Good morning, this is Albuquerque Local Pulse for Friday, September 12th, and as we head into the weekend, we have plenty of news and stories shaping life in our city. Let’s start with breaking news overnight: A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle at the intersection of Central Avenue and Tramway Boulevard Southeast. First responders were on scene quickly and traffic in that area will likely be impacted this morning. Drivers, use extra caution if you’re passing through that section during your commute.

Looking to City Hall, our council took a major step last night to breathe new life into the Central and San Mateo corridor, long considered one of our more weathered commercial areas. The council approved a plan to expand the revitalization zone from Central to Lomas, making more than twenty acres eligible for redevelopment grants and incentives. Councilor Nichole Rogers says this not only opens doors for long-time local families, like the Sichlers who run the well-known chile stand, but also creates new chances for small businesses and jobs, especially with recent high-profile closures like the Walmart and two major pharmacies. The city’s Metropolitan Redevelopment Agency will be guiding present and future entrepreneurs to tap into these benefits, aiming to turn this stretch into a walkable, vibrant part of Albuquerque.

Shifting to the weather, after yesterday’s spotty showers, we’re waking up to partly cloudy skies. Expect mild temperatures in the mid-seventies this afternoon and light winds, making it a comfortable day for outdoor events or evening walks along the Bosque. More sunshine looks likely for the weekend, so keep those plans to get out and about.

In jobs and workforce news, the City of Albuquerque is gaining national attention for pioneering apprenticeship programs, especially in city planning and human resources. These efforts are geared toward addressing citywide workforce needs and making sure more of our residents have access to steady, well-paying jobs. If you, or someone you know, is seeking new job opportunities, this is something to keep an eye on.

Turning to real estate, buyers and renters are watching the market closely. Over the last three months, just over 400 new housing units have been announced for greater Albuquerque, marking a steady uptick but with competition driving prices upward across several neighborhoods.

On the police and public safety front, the APD responded to several incidents overnight. Most notably, there were increased patrols in the Southeast Heights following a rash of car break-ins. Police remind us to lock our vehicles and remove valuables. One arrest of note involved a burglary suspect on Eubank near Candelaria, who was apprehended without incident. As always, if you see suspicious activity, let APD know.

In schools, Albuquerque High’s girls’ soccer team clinched an exciting win against Eldorado last night in double overtime, continuing a strong fall season for local sports. Meanwhile, congratu

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