Good morning, this is Albuquerque Local Pulse for Friday, October 17, 2025.We start with breaking news and the aftermath of a deadly shooting at the Spirit Halloween store near San Mateo and Central. Albuquerque police say a security confrontation last night turned fatal, and detectives are still piecing together what happened. On a related public safety note, Duke City has now reached the grim milestone of 100 homicides so far this year, according to ABQ RAW. Police are urging our community to come forward with any tips to help with ongoing investigations. In other news from the courts, a suspect has been arrested for this week’s fatal Foothills home invasion, bringing some measure of closure to neighbors who have been on edge.Switching to politics, there is still buzz around the recent mayoral debate on KOAT, where Mayor Tim Keller, Councilor Louie Sanchez, Darren White, and Alex Uballez clashed over crime, homelessness, and Albuquerque’s status as an immigrant-friendly city. With the latest Albuquerque Journal poll showing 37 percent of voters still undecided, the race is wide open, and an expected runoff between Keller and White seems likely as early voting opens tomorrow at the Bernalillo County Clerk’s Office on Silver Avenue.Over at City Hall, discussions are heating up about the effectiveness of deploying the New Mexico National Guard for support roles in ongoing crime fighting efforts. While Keller framed the move as practical cooperation, his challengers criticized the decision as political theater. Debate was also fierce over the city’s Gateway System shelters, with some candidates calling for tougher enforcement and others asking for more humane responses.Real estate watchers note rising activity in Nob Hill after the sudden closure of The Farmacy on Central Avenue. Owners cite economic pressures, adding to recent closures and openings in our historic district. In the job market, unemployment in Albuquerque has dipped slightly since last month, now standing at roughly 4.7 percent, with most new listings in hospitality, healthcare, and tech. For those needing extra assistance, local utilities are continuing programs to support residents if the federal government shutdown drags on.Weatherwise, we start the day with cool, breezy conditions and scattered clouds. Highs will top out near seventy with a slim chance for afternoon showers, so bring an umbrella if you are heading to events around town. Looking ahead, the pattern is set to stay cooler with increasing chances of rain over the weekend.On the community front, local schools are celebrating as the Albuquerque Academy’s soccer team clinched another district victory last night, keeping their undefeated streak alive. Meanwhile, the Socktober sock drive is underway to support the student clothing bank, and donations can be dropped at multiple APS schools this week.For weekend plans, don’t miss the Dwight Schock Memorial Service at Asbury United Methodist Church this morning, and the Los Altos sports complex is hosting youth league playoffs despite some messy field conditions. If you are looking for a feel-good story, Locker 505’s volunteers were honored this week for their dedication to ensuring no child in Albuquerque goes without warm clothing.Thank you for tuning in to Albuquerque Local Pulse. We will see you tomorrow with more updates on our city. Remember to subscribe wherever you listen. 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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