Good morning, this is Albuquerque Local Pulse for Thursday, July 17, 2025. We are already seeing early action this morning across the city, so let’s get you caught up on everything you need to know to start your day informed.Albuquerque is making national headlines as the city inches closer to becoming the future home of a one billion dollar nuclear fusion research center. Pacific Fusion has just signed a memorandum of understanding with the state, and if they choose Albuquerque for their Demonstration System facility this fall, we’ll see over two hundred permanent jobs and hundreds more in construction. Mayor Tim Keller emphasizes that this project is built directly on breakthroughs at Sandia National Labs and positions us as a leader in clean energy innovation. The facility would focus on research, not power production, and city leaders and economic officials are enthusiastic about the influx of high-tech jobs and investment.Switching to safety and community concerns, residents in Four Hills are calling for stronger enforcement of fireworks bans after a harrowing Fourth of July with illegal aerials raining burning debris onto homes and decks. They spent hours dousing small fires, and now want city and state officials to consider new tools like drones to catch violators. City councilors and state representatives are in talks about tightening rules and using technology to address the issue—expect more discussion as the legislative session approaches.In city hall news, there is a push to speed up response times for emergency services city-wide. Mayor Keller recently highlighted efforts to model fast, efficient responses for cities across the country, which could mean real improvements for public safety, traffic issues, and other emergencies.Weather today looks warm and sunny with only a slight chance of afternoon storms, so it should be a great day for outdoor activities, but definitely plan for plenty of sun and stay hydrated. Looking ahead, we expect stable conditions through the weekend.On the streets, there was a tragic accident near Indian School and Moon late yesterday afternoon. An elderly woman lost her life in a driveway incident when her van rolled back as she was exiting, leading to fatal injuries despite the quick response of Albuquerque Fire Rescue. Police are still investigating, and we are reminded how quickly everyday situations can turn dangerous.Turning to the job market and real estate, the city saw a boost in high-tech hiring anticipation with the Pacific Fusion announcement, and real estate agents are reporting increased inquiries in neighborhoods close to Sandia labs and Kirtland Air Force Base, with home prices continuing their slow climb.For those looking to celebrate or give back, the Gateway Family Back-to-School Celebration is happening Saturday morning from nine to noon, and they are looking for volunteers. This is a chance to support families as we prepare for another school year.Youth sports are having a big week, with the national JOAD Target Archery Nationals kicking off at Balloon Fiesta Park. Nearly nine hundred of the country’s best young archers are competing for titles all weekend. Local standout Francesca Benavidez, who is defending her national title in barebow, is one to watch.Finally, in a moment that speaks to our community spirit, neighborhood groups across the city are coming together to organize block parties and clean-ups, turning summer into a celebration of connection and support.That’s it for today. From all of us at Local Pulse, thank you for tuning in and don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss a beat. 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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