Albuquerque Local Pulse: Spring Storms, New Retail, and Gun Buyback

Good morning, this is Albuquerque Local Pulse for Friday, April 10.

We start with the weather shaping our day. KOB reports showers and thunderstorms building this afternoon and evening across New Mexico, with stronger storms possible in the east bringing gusty winds, small hail, and brief heavy rain. Expect mild mornings in the upper 40s, but clouds will thicken fast, so grab your umbrella for errands along Central Avenue or hikes in the Sandia foothills. Saturday looks similar before winds pick up early next week.

Shifting to city updates, excitement brews at UNMs south campus near The Pit. KOB says Lobo Crossing, a massive 38-acre retail hub, breaks ground in 30 days, bringing Target, Burlington, and In-N-Out Burger. Its ending a decades-long retail desert, creating jobs and drawing events like concerts to University Stadium, boosting our local economy and game-day vibes.

New business activity ties right in, with this development promising hundreds of positions and fresh dining options we have craved.

On public safety, APD teams up with New Mexicans to Prevent Gun Violence for a buyback tomorrow from 9 a.m. to noon at the University substation. KOB details cash offers: 100 dollars for rifles and shotguns, 200 for semis and handguns, 250 for assault types, plus free tickets to Isotopes or New Mexico United games. Guns must be unloaded in your trunk, no questions on stolen checks.

Crime in the past day stays routine, with no major incidents reported by local outlets, keeping our neighborhoods steady.

Community events ahead include Interpol rocking the stage on April 16, and a Bosque Wild guided hike on May 2 in city open space. UNM Lobos hoop it up soon, building hype.

We wrap with a feel-good nod: local schools report strong spring sports finishes, like Rio Grande Highs track team grabbing regional medals.

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