Good morning, this is Albuquerque Local Pulse for Friday, August first, twenty twenty-five.We begin with breaking news on fire safety. The Cibola National Forest has lifted all Stage 1 Fire Restrictions on the Mount Taylor and Magdalena Ranger Districts today. Thanks to increased fuel moisture and continued lower fire risk, campfires are once again permitted in developed rings for these areas, a refreshing change for weekend visitors and outdoor enthusiasts. Out further west, crews continue to monitor and contain the Laguna Fire and Turkeyfeather Wildfire, but good rainfall has helped slow spread, keeping risk to nearby communities low.Turning to city news, the effects of free public transit are still rippling through Albuquerque nearly two years after the city dropped bus fares. Riders tell KVIA News this move is making a real difference by easing commutes, cutting costs, and connecting even more neighbors to jobs, school, and services. This accessibility matters now more than ever as the job market continues to adjust. The most recent state report shows local hiring is steady in health care and hospitality, while positions in construction and tech are getting a boost ahead of fall projects and conferences.Albuquerque’s real estate market remains active. According to the most recent New Mexico Association of Realtors update, home prices in the Northeast Heights hover near four hundred fifty thousand, with time on market averaging just under three weeks. Inventory is slightly up, giving buyers more choice after the spring’s tight supply.In business news, the Sheraton Sunport Hotel, just moments from the airport, has unveiled major renovations. These multimillion dollar upgrades bring new amenities and modern meeting spaces, raising the bar for business travelers and visitors. Speaking of local institutions, the Owl Bar and Cafe, a legendary stop on old Route 66, is marking an incredible eighty years in business this week. It’s a great excuse to grab a classic green chile cheeseburger and enjoy a bit of Albuquerque history.Now let’s talk about what’s happening around town. We’re two weeks away from welcoming tech minds worldwide for IEEE Quantum Week at the Albuquerque Convention Center, a huge draw for scientists and students. Local music fans will find live bands lighting up Civic Plaza this weekend, while Old Town hosts another summer artisan market through Sunday. Area schools are celebrating a much-anticipated summer robotics win. La Cueva High’s robotics team just claimed the state championship with their solar-powered drone project, a source of pride for educators and families alike.Turning to weather, our monsoon moisture pattern continues, bringing a forty percent chance of late afternoon storms. Morning temps are in the upper sixties, climbing to a high near eighty-six. Pack an umbrella if you’re heading out after three, as brief showers could slow traffic and cool things off fast.In public safety news, Albuquerque Fire Rescue quickly responded last night to a structure fire at the Crossroads Motel on Central Avenue near I-25. Crews arrived before eight and contained the blaze within minutes, avoiding injuries and protecting nearby businesses. Meanwhile, the FBI reports a local man has been formally charged in a recent series of armed bank robberies, following a coordinated investigation with Albuquerque police. Officers stress that there’s no ongoing threat to residents but encourage all of us to be alert and report suspicious activity.Before we go, a feel-good story to start your weekend. Volunteers at the Rio Grande Community Farm on Montaño have wrapped up July’s Harvest for Hope, collecting over two thousand pounds of fresh produce for local shelters and food banks. Their hard work means more kids and families in Bernalillo County will eat well.Thanks for tuning in to Albuquerque Local Pulse. Remember to subscribe so you never miss a morning update. 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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