Good morning, this is Albuquerque Local Pulse for Thursday, August 21st, 2025.We begin today with breaking news from the northeast heights. Albuquerque Fire Rescue has reported that an overnight house fire near Comanche Road and Chelwood Park left one person dead. Investigators are looking into the cause, and our hearts go out to the family and neighbors affected.On the city hall front, Councilor Dan Lewis has introduced an emergency resolution to allocate two million dollars toward restoring parks all across Albuquerque. Many park lawns and playgrounds are overdue for upgrades, and if council passes this, Mayor Tim Keller’s office will draw up a list of which parks get repairs first. City leaders say this move is about restoring family spaces and boosting community pride.In major developments, Mayor Tim Keller is making headlines for standing firm against federal demands to eliminate Albuquerque’s immigrant protections. In a letter to the Attorney General, Keller says the city’s policies do not interfere with federal enforcement and will remain in place, even as up to sixty-eight million dollars in federal funding is potentially at risk. The mayor argues that immigrant-friendly policies have helped reduce crime, with significant drops in homicides and property offenses over the past year.Speaking of crime, two stories stand out from the past day. Police responded to a shooting at the Northwest Bus Transit Center on Wednesday, leaving one person injured. Officers are still looking for those involved. And in a disturbing trend, Albuquerque Public Schools reported that multiple guns were found on and near high school campuses yesterday. Police have charged a sixteen-year-old with carrying a concealed weapon on property, prompting new calls for increased campus security.Shifting to civic news, the city’s Board of Ethics has expanded its investigation into fraud allegations against District 1 city council candidate Daniel Gilbert Leiva. The Inspector General will audit more campaign contributions and interview staff. The results are expected by late September, just ahead of the November election.On a lighter note, Albuquerque’s culture scene is buzzing. School of Rock Albuquerque is gearing up for its tenth anniversary showcase with an all-day celebration and open house coming up on September 6th. This weekend, the legendary Bubonicon sci-fi convention returns to the Marriott Uptown, bringing cosplay, authors, and artists for fans of all ages.Community events also include the lively 4th and Barelas Market, where new chefs and artists are sharing their skills with neighbors every Saturday.In sports, Triple-A Albuquerque Isotopes fans have a reason to cheer. Last night at Isotopes Park, Owen Miller blasted a grand slam, bringing the crowds to their feet. The team’s playoff hopes remain alive as they head into the season’s final stretch.For our local schools, a quick shoutout goes to the Highland High girls’ soccer team, who clinched a big win over Sandia this week. Congratulations to those student-athletes and their families.Turning to the housing market, realtors are reporting a little cooling off. Median home prices are hovering near three hundred forty-five thousand dollars, with inventory up slightly, giving buyers a bit more wiggle room. Meanwhile, new job postings this week are concentrated around healthcare, education, and logistics, with over 600 openings on Albuquerque’s leading job boards.Weather-wise, we can expect a warm day, with highs around ninety-four, lots of sun and a slight breeze. There’s a chance of late afternoon thunderstorms mostly south of Central Avenue, so keep an umbrella handy if you plan to be out late. Looking ahead, temperatures settle into the mid-eighties by the weekend.Before we close, here's a feel-good story. Dozens of neighbors near Tingley Beach organized a surprise birthday parade for longtime resident Maria Lopez, celebrating her ninety-fifth birthday with cake, music, and handmade cards. It’s moments like these that truly highlight the spirit of our city.Thank you for tuning in and remember to subscribe for your daily local pulse. 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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