Good morning, this is Albuquerque Local Pulse for Saturday, May 17, 2025.
Fire crews have been busy across the city with back-to-back blazes at abandoned buildings. Last night around 11:30 PM, Albuquerque Fire Rescue responded to a structure fire at 3917 4th Street NW. The small commercial building was completely destroyed with the roof collapsing and partial wall collapses. This comes just days after AFR contained another blaze at an abandoned commercial building on 6th Street that had a history of fires and structural issues.
In the North Valley, a two-alarm fire erupted in an industrial area near 709 Nikanda NE yesterday. Both Bernalillo County Fire and Rescue and Albuquerque Fire Rescue are working at the scene.
On the public safety front, the US Marshals Service is seeking the public's help locating Uriah Edward Smith, wanted for First-Degree Murder and multiple violent felonies. Smith is 36 years old, 5'7", and considered armed and dangerous.
Tragically, APD has confirmed that a pedestrian struck in a crosswalk on May 11 in Northeast Albuquerque has died from critical injuries. The second pedestrian involved sustained serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
Traffic on I-25 is flowing normally again after yesterday's four-vehicle rollover crash near Lomas Boulevard that injured four people. The accident had caused significant delays throughout the afternoon.
At City Hall, the recent May 5th council meeting included discussion of a proposed 0.075% gross receipts tax to fund quality of life projects, including a new performing arts center. Supporters argue Albuquerque hasn't built a new performing arts venue in nearly 60 years. The next City Council meeting is scheduled for May 19th.
Looking ahead to Memorial Day weekend, the New Mexico Wine Festival returns to Balloon Fiesta Park from May 24th to 26th. The event runs from noon to 6 PM each day at the Multi-Use Facility.
Country music fans should note that "Boots in the Park" returns to Albuquerque this weekend.
The weather today will remain pleasant, similar to yesterday, but prepare for winds to return tomorrow according to meteorologist Kira Miner.
In local sports, an upset in high school baseball as Los Lunas defeated state champions La Cueva Bears.
The Isotopes are experiencing some staff changes as their hitting coach has been called up to the Colorado Rockies.
For animal lovers, the Farmington Regional Animal Shelter is seeking volunteer dog walkers – a perfect opportunity to help our four-legged friends.
This has been Albuquerque Local Pulse. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates.
Fire crews have been busy across the city with back-to-back blazes at abandoned buildings. Last night around 11:30 PM, Albuquerque Fire Rescue responded to a structure fire at 3917 4th Street NW. The small commercial building was completely destroyed with the roof collapsing and partial wall collapses. This comes just days after AFR contained another blaze at an abandoned commercial building on 6th Street that had a history of fires and structural issues.
In the North Valley, a two-alarm fire erupted in an industrial area near 709 Nikanda NE yesterday. Both Bernalillo County Fire and Rescue and Albuquerque Fire Rescue are working at the scene.
On the public safety front, the US Marshals Service is seeking the public's help locating Uriah Edward Smith, wanted for First-Degree Murder and multiple violent felonies. Smith is 36 years old, 5'7", and considered armed and dangerous.
Tragically, APD has confirmed that a pedestrian struck in a crosswalk on May 11 in Northeast Albuquerque has died from critical injuries. The second pedestrian involved sustained serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
Traffic on I-25 is flowing normally again after yesterday's four-vehicle rollover crash near Lomas Boulevard that injured four people. The accident had caused significant delays throughout the afternoon.
At City Hall, the recent May 5th council meeting included discussion of a proposed 0.075% gross receipts tax to fund quality of life projects, including a new performing arts center. Supporters argue Albuquerque hasn't built a new performing arts venue in nearly 60 years. The next City Council meeting is scheduled for May 19th.
Looking ahead to Memorial Day weekend, the New Mexico Wine Festival returns to Balloon Fiesta Park from May 24th to 26th. The event runs from noon to 6 PM each day at the Multi-Use Facility.
Country music fans should note that "Boots in the Park" returns to Albuquerque this weekend.
The weather today will remain pleasant, similar to yesterday, but prepare for winds to return tomorrow according to meteorologist Kira Miner.
In local sports, an upset in high school baseball as Los Lunas defeated state champions La Cueva Bears.
The Isotopes are experiencing some staff changes as their hitting coach has been called up to the Colorado Rockies.
For animal lovers, the Farmington Regional Animal Shelter is seeking volunteer dog walkers – a perfect opportunity to help our four-legged friends.
This has been Albuquerque Local Pulse. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates.
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