• Albuquerque Tech Boom, Officer Shooting, and Community Events on Local Pulse

  • Jan 26 2025
  • Length: 4 mins
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Albuquerque Tech Boom, Officer Shooting, and Community Events on Local Pulse

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  • Good morning, this is Albuquerque Local Pulse for Sunday, January 26, 2025.

    We start with breaking news from the past few days. An APD officer was shot and injured during a gunfire exchange at a Northeast Heights apartment on January 24. The officer is stable, but the suspect died in the incident. A bystander was also injured and hospitalized. This incident highlights the ongoing challenges our law enforcement faces and the need for community support.

    In other news, the tech scene in Albuquerque is booming. Recent investments from Intel and Maxeon Solar Technologies are creating thousands of new jobs. The unemployment rate in the tech sector is remarkably low, at 3.5%. Cloud Architects are commanding over $200,000 annually, while Data Scientists and Software Engineers are pulling in over $160,000. The city's growing reputation as a tech hub, backed by partnerships with national labs like Sandia and Los Alamos, makes it an exciting time to jump into Albuquerque's tech scene.

    On the job market front, cybersecurity is a hot field. Entry-level positions are paying between $55,000 to $180,000, with an average of $128,000 annually. Major employers like Sandia National Labs and Intel are actively recruiting talent. The local job market is growing rapidly, with predictions showing a 32% growth through 2032.

    Moving to real estate, there have been notable commercial property sales in the downtown area, including a recent sale on Central Avenue. New development projects are also underway, such as the construction of new residential units near the Rio Grande. Weekly median home prices are around $340,000, with inventory levels remaining steady.

    From city hall, the latest city council meeting on January 22 discussed several key issues affecting daily life, including public safety and infrastructure improvements. The next meeting is scheduled for February 3.

    Weather-wise, today is expected to be sunny with a high of 58 degrees. Perfect weather for outdoor activities like visiting the Albuquerque BioPark or taking a hike in the Sandia Mountains.

    In new business activity, a new coffee shop is opening on Nob Hill, and a local brewery is expanding its operations in the North Valley.

    Upcoming community events include the Albuquerque Film Festival starting on January 29 and a free concert at the Outpost Performance Space on January 30.

    In local school achievements, the Albuquerque High School Bulldogs won their recent basketball game against Rio Grande High School. Congratulations to the team!

    On a feel-good note, a local non-profit is organizing a food drive to support families in need. You can drop off donations at their office on San Mateo Boulevard.

    Finally, in today's crime report, there have been several incidents in the past 24 hours. A stolen vehicle was found near Rio Bravo Boulevard SE with a victim deceased from a gunshot wound. The APD is investigating a fatal pedestrian collision on Tramway Boulevard. A multi-agency task force is also investigating the suicide of a man while police attempted to contact him on Mayfair Place SW.

    This has been Albuquerque Local Pulse. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates.
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