Good morning, this is Albuquerque Local Pulse for Thursday, October 2, 2025.We start our day with some breaking news impacting our community. Albuquerque Police have arrested a suspect linked to the deadly home invasion in the Foothills earlier this week. That investigation has brought new charges against the same suspect, Juan Portillo-Mendez, who is now also accused of a separate violent assault in the same area. Meanwhile, authorities ask anyone with information on Richard Paul Seago Jr. to come forward. He's still at large after a brutal assault on his elderly aunt, and arson related to that incident. On a related note, two teens were charged yesterday in the chilling murder of a homeless man near a bus stop, bringing continued attention to youth violence in the city as law enforcement urges vigilance and support for at-risk youth, especially in the city’s Southeast and Central corridors.Switching to public safety, I-40 westbound near University reopened last night after a sedan crashed into the barrier, causing major delays. Drivers are reminded to expect some lingering backups through the morning. On a more reassuring note, the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office has made progress on multiple fronts, including the early closure of a homicide investigation after the discovery of a woman in an arroyo near High Mesa Drive NW. Our city continues to face its challenges, but progress is being made thanks to coordinated work between APD and BCSO.From city hall, the Board of Ethics is holding a public comment period for new appointments. The Mayor and City Council are encouraging residents to participate and weigh in on nominees before final selections are made, underlining our city’s ongoing efforts at open, transparent government. This is also a reminder from city leaders: all materials and agendas are available through the city’s OnBase database, so we can stay involved and informed.Turning to health care, Lovelace Medical Group has just launched a new artificial intelligence platform at all its outpatient clinics. Providers report this technology saves them an average of five hours a week on paperwork, giving them more time to focus on patient care. This kind of innovation, which began with a pilot across 17 specialties, has already led to higher patient satisfaction scores and aims to help retain providers in our community.Weatherwise, it’s shaping up to be a mostly sunny day across Albuquerque, with highs around 77 degrees and just a few afternoon clouds. We expect light breezes, no major weather disruptions, and great conditions for outdoor events or a trip to the Bosque. Looking ahead to Friday and the weekend, we’ll stay dry with mild temperatures staying in the upper seventies.Now for a glance at upcoming cultural events. Albuquerque Little Theatre’s historic drama debuts Friday evening on San Pasquale, with shows every weekend this month. Live music returns to Civic Plaza this Saturday night, featuring jazz and local bands, while Nob Hill hosts another night market. Local schools are celebrating, too: Highland High’s soccer team clinched a narrow win over Eldorado, and Valley High earned state recognition for its robotics program, making us proud once again.On the business front, there are signs of optimism. New job postings on the metro area boards climbed above fifteen hundred this week, with hiring hot spots in hospitality, construction, and healthcare. Several new small businesses have opened along Central Avenue, including a family-run bakery near Tingley Drive and a tech repair shop at Eubank. Meanwhile, the real estate market is heating up again with more than 350 new homes listed this September, as buyers and sellers look for good deals before the end of the year.We want to end on a feel-good note. Yesterday, volunteers with Meals on Wheels surprised local seniors with care packages and fresh meals in the North Valley, part of a citywide effort to combat loneliness and food insecurity, a reminder of Albuquerque’s strong sense of community and neighbor helping neighbor.Thank you, listeners, for tuning in and spending a few moments getting caught up on what’s happening in our city. Make sure to subscribe for daily updates and more stories that matter to you. 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 quiet please 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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