Good morning, this is Albuquerque Local Pulse for Saturday, September 6th, 2025.We start today with breaking news on safety and accountability across the city. There is an ongoing conversation at City Hall around oversight and transparency. The Accountability in Government Oversight Committee, after some delays earlier this year, is preparing to present new inspector general reports at a special public meeting later this month and again at the end of October. The interim Inspector General says the city is maintaining a strong focus on accuracy and integrity, especially with city elections on the horizon. Residents can also participate in Monday’s Finance and Government Operations Committee meeting at City Hall or virtually by signing up ahead of time. For those without internet access, the Council office is taking signups by phone for public comment, making sure that everyone’s voice has a chance to be heard in these important discussions.On the public safety front, an alarming but ultimately hopeful story this morning. Police responded late last night to a call near Lomas Boulevard and San Mateo about a toddler found wandering alone after dark. Thankfully, the child is safe after a neighbor intervened and authorities quickly located and arrested the caregivers, who now face charges. The incident has led to renewed scrutiny of child welfare agencies, especially on the heels of the resignation of the state’s Children, Youth, and Families Department Secretary just yesterday. Community leaders are pledging closer oversight and quicker reforms to ensure every child in Albuquerque is safe.Let’s look at the weather before we talk about what’s happening around town. We step outside today to a cool 59 degrees, with a bit of a north wind to keep things crisp. The high should reach about 80 in the metro, but keep your umbrella handy—a 40 percent chance of afternoon storms could impact outdoor plans. By tomorrow, we dry out a bit, and by Tuesday, we could hit 90 before rain chances return later in the week according to KOAT’s Corey.In sports, the New Mexico Lobos are back at University Stadium this evening for their home opener after a hard-fought loss at Michigan last week. Quarterback Jake Layne leads the offense with tight end Dorian Thomas, while the defense looks to sharpen up after allowing over 450 yards in their last outing. Tonight’s matchup gives the Lobos a chance to grab their first win of the season against Idaho State. Kickoff is under the lights, and fans are hopeful the home crowd will give the team a boost.Albuquerque’s mayoral race is building momentum. New Mexico PBS is starting a candidate series this week, with forums focusing on public financing and housing. Ahead of the election cycle, efforts to make the city’s process more transparent are at the center of debate.Turning to community and culture, there is a palpable buzz in Old Town, where several local shops are opening for the first time after renovations, while others are closing their doors—most notably the family-owned Sabor de Mi Tierra Mexican Kitchen, which will serve its last mole this Sunday after twenty years on Central Avenue. Meanwhile, the Rio Grande community market at Tiguex Park is back this weekend with dozens of local artisans and food vendors. Tonight, the Albuquerque Civic Plaza is hosting a free outdoor concert featuring rising local jazz and folk acts starting at six, so bring your lawn chairs.In schools, congratulations are in order for the students from Albuquerque School of Excellence. Their documentary on World War II’s Unit 731 was recognized nationally this week, highlighting the incredible work coming out of our classrooms.On the jobs and real estate front, local listings report about six hundred new job openings in the area this week, largely in healthcare and tech. Home sales were steady, with the average price for a single-family home now sitting around four hundred twenty thousand dollars, edging upward as fall approaches.We wrap this morning with a feel-good moment—a group of volunteers from the Heights organized a cleanup along the Bosque Trail yesterday, collecting nearly four hundred pounds of litter and planting new wildflowers along the riverbanks. Their hard work is already brightening our walkways and spirits.Thank you for tuning in and don’t forget to subscribe for tomorrow’s updates. 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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