Good morning, this is Albuquerque Local Pulse for Thursday, May 15, 2025.
We wake up today to clear skies and lots of sunshine. Our high hits a comfortable seventy-seven, with a light breeze and zero chance of rain, so it’s a great day for outdoor plans or a stroll down Central Avenue. Tonight, we’ll dip to a cool fifty, and the forecast stays pleasant heading into the weekend.
Breaking overnight news, firefighters quickly contained a major blaze just before dawn at an abandoned commercial building on 6th Street Northwest near Haines. This building has been the site of repeated fires over the last year and suffered another round of heavy damage early this morning. Crews contained the fire in about ten minutes, using a defensive strategy due to the building’s compromised structure. Thankfully, no injuries were reported, but the cause is still under investigation. The city has scheduled the building for demolition, though past fire damage and its size continue to delay that process.
From city hall, today’s City Council Committee of the Whole invites public comment both online and in person. On the agenda are new allocations to road repairs and updates to city park security—discussions that could shape our summer routines. We encourage everyone to get involved and share their input.
A major legal update this week: federal oversight of the Albuquerque Police Department officially ends after more than a decade. A judge dismissed the settlement agreement, marking a new chapter for our local law enforcement. City and police leaders say this means greater accountability at the local level, while advocates promise to closely monitor policies moving forward.
Turning to crime and safety, police responded to two significant crashes last night. The first was near Central and Girard, sending one person to the hospital. Another incident near Menaul and Chelwood Park involved two pedestrians, one of whom remains in serious condition. Police continue to investigate these cases, and we urge drivers and pedestrians alike to stay alert, especially as evenings get busier.
Business news brings a mix of change. A new co-working space is opening downtown next month, while two small retail shops in Nob Hill are closing after five years. Real estate remains robust, with average home prices around three hundred forty thousand and new listings popping up in the North Valley.
On the cultural side, tonight features the Chacalacas bringing Latin folk music to Town and Ranch, and several art events at local galleries. Community events this weekend include the annual Sage Mountainflower fashion show and the HeartPlaces storytelling series.
In sports, the Lobo men’s basketball team just added a promising combo guard recruit, and the Albuquerque Isotopes called off last night’s game in the sixth inning due to poor air quality. Local high school teams wrapped up their seasons last week, with La Cueva’s baseball squad taking home a big district win.
And for a bit of good news, local volunteers were recognized for making our parks more accessible for kids with disabilities—a small act making a big difference for many families.
This has been Albuquerque Local Pulse. We’ll see you tomorrow with more local updates.
We wake up today to clear skies and lots of sunshine. Our high hits a comfortable seventy-seven, with a light breeze and zero chance of rain, so it’s a great day for outdoor plans or a stroll down Central Avenue. Tonight, we’ll dip to a cool fifty, and the forecast stays pleasant heading into the weekend.
Breaking overnight news, firefighters quickly contained a major blaze just before dawn at an abandoned commercial building on 6th Street Northwest near Haines. This building has been the site of repeated fires over the last year and suffered another round of heavy damage early this morning. Crews contained the fire in about ten minutes, using a defensive strategy due to the building’s compromised structure. Thankfully, no injuries were reported, but the cause is still under investigation. The city has scheduled the building for demolition, though past fire damage and its size continue to delay that process.
From city hall, today’s City Council Committee of the Whole invites public comment both online and in person. On the agenda are new allocations to road repairs and updates to city park security—discussions that could shape our summer routines. We encourage everyone to get involved and share their input.
A major legal update this week: federal oversight of the Albuquerque Police Department officially ends after more than a decade. A judge dismissed the settlement agreement, marking a new chapter for our local law enforcement. City and police leaders say this means greater accountability at the local level, while advocates promise to closely monitor policies moving forward.
Turning to crime and safety, police responded to two significant crashes last night. The first was near Central and Girard, sending one person to the hospital. Another incident near Menaul and Chelwood Park involved two pedestrians, one of whom remains in serious condition. Police continue to investigate these cases, and we urge drivers and pedestrians alike to stay alert, especially as evenings get busier.
Business news brings a mix of change. A new co-working space is opening downtown next month, while two small retail shops in Nob Hill are closing after five years. Real estate remains robust, with average home prices around three hundred forty thousand and new listings popping up in the North Valley.
On the cultural side, tonight features the Chacalacas bringing Latin folk music to Town and Ranch, and several art events at local galleries. Community events this weekend include the annual Sage Mountainflower fashion show and the HeartPlaces storytelling series.
In sports, the Lobo men’s basketball team just added a promising combo guard recruit, and the Albuquerque Isotopes called off last night’s game in the sixth inning due to poor air quality. Local high school teams wrapped up their seasons last week, with La Cueva’s baseball squad taking home a big district win.
And for a bit of good news, local volunteers were recognized for making our parks more accessible for kids with disabilities—a small act making a big difference for many families.
This has been Albuquerque Local Pulse. We’ll see you tomorrow with more local updates.
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