Good morning, this is Albuquerque Local Pulse for Friday, October 24th. Thanks for waking up with us. As we start the day, the New Mexico Supreme Court has made headlines by allowing a major lawsuit filed by homeless residents against the City of Albuquerque to move forward. This case centers on the city’s policy of clearing homeless camps and removing belongings. Advocacy groups call it a big win for the rights of our vulnerable neighbors, while city leaders warn it may complicate their efforts to manage encampments around Central Avenue and Coronado Park. The trial is set for next October, and we’ll be tracking this story as it could shape homelessness policy statewide.Shifting to city hall, roadwork is in full swing today on the southbound I-25 frontage road between Lomas and Martin Luther King, starting as early as six this morning. Expect delays on your morning and evening commutes on that stretch. Crews remind us to follow detours and watch for lane closures. Starting Monday, the northbound lanes get their turn, so we’ll want to plan ahead if our route takes us through that busy corridor.Our weather today brings a crisp autumn start with clear skies. We’re looking at highs in the upper sixties, dropping into the forties by nightfall. Winds will be light, and the sunshine should hold steady most of the day—perfect weather for those heading to Balloon Fiesta Park or the Bosque trails.On the job front, the ongoing federal government shutdown is having a big impact here. Over 150 workers from the National Nuclear Security Agency have been sent home, with most from the Los Alamos office and Sandia National Labs. If you’re job hunting, there are still more than 1,200 openings listed across Albuquerque this week, especially in healthcare, tech, and education.In real estate, Albuquerque’s median home price ticked up again this week, now hovering around three hundred and sixty thousand dollars. Detectable buyer activity remains steady, but higher rates have slowed the pace a bit. Rental prices in Nob Hill and Uptown remain high but stable for now.Looking ahead to our calendar, this weekend is packed with events. The Dia de los Muertos celebrations return to Old Town tomorrow afternoon with live music and community ofrendas. Lobo football is at home Saturday night, hosting Utah State at University Stadium—kickoff is at six. In high school sports, congratulations to the Volcano Vista Hawks, who clinched a spot in the state soccer finals with a thrilling overtime win last night.A quick word on public safety. Albuquerque police responded to an alleged kidnapping yesterday in a building off Old Coors, making contact with several individuals and taking two people in for questioning. There’s no ongoing threat to the public, but officers urge us to stay aware and report anything suspicious. In another update, a recent crash following a vehicle chase led to a dramatic arrest near the Big I; police credit neighbors for alert calls that helped make the capture swift and safe.For a bit of good news, volunteers from the Rio Grande Food Project teamed up this week to deliver groceries to hundreds of seniors, making sure our neighbors stay nourished and connected during tough times.That’s our roundup for today. If you have a local story or community hero to share, let us know. Thanks for tuning in and don’t forget to subscribe. This has been Albuquerque Local Pulse. We’ll see you tomorrow with more local updates. This has been a Quiet Please production. For more, check out quietplease dot ai.For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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