Good morning, this is Albuquerque Local Pulse for Tuesday, June 3, 2025.
Tragic news to start our day as emergency crews recovered a body from a diversion channel following yesterday's flash flood in Albuquerque. The incident occurred late yesterday evening, with Albuquerque Fire Rescue responding to the scene. Our hearts go out to those affected by this sudden tragedy.
In other breaking news, a deadly crash has shut down I-25 southbound at Rio Bravo. The Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office confirmed one fatality in the accident. Commuters should seek alternate routes this morning as cleanup and investigation continue.
The legal system is active today with Vanderwagen resident Nieto appearing for his detention hearing. He's charged with assault resulting in serious bodily injury from a 2022 incident and will remain in custody pending today's hearing.
The Albuquerque Police Department is mourning the loss of K9 Rebel, who died in the line of duty on May 29 during a SWAT situation. The department describes the police service dog as having "saved lives" during the operation. In related news, APD fatally shot a 39-year-old wanted felon near the Sunport who was connected to K9 Rebel's death.
A University of New Mexico police situation at 1634 University NE was cleared last night according to a Lobo Alert issued at 9:45 PM.
City officials were seen shutting down Barcelona Suites yesterday, with Albuquerque Fire Rescue, APD, and code enforcement inspecting the property. This appears to be another step in addressing problem motels in our community.
The Metropolitan Detention Center is investigating the death of a female inmate that occurred last Wednesday despite life-saving efforts.
Today's weather brings sunny skies with temperatures reaching 86 degrees by afternoon. Expect warm, dry conditions with moderate humidity and plenty of sunshine - about 12 hours worth. Tonight's low will drop to around 77 degrees. Perfect weather for outdoor activities, but remember your sunscreen as the UV index is at extreme levels.
Looking ahead, June in Albuquerque typically sees daytime highs around 32 degrees Celsius (about 90 Fahrenheit) with only four rainy days expected all month. Get out and enjoy our beautiful summer weather while staying hydrated.
This has been Albuquerque Local Pulse. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates.