Good morning, this is Albuquerque Local Pulse for Sunday, August 24, 2025.We start today with breaking news from the overnight hours. Albuquerque Police, along with the State Police, closed southbound I-25 at Montano and Montgomery following a serious vehicle fire. Crews worked for hours to clear the wreckage and restore traffic flow. Please use alternate routes if you’re heading that way this morning.Turning to a major development from city hall, Mayor Tim Keller delivered his annual State of the City address last night. He put a spotlight on challenges like immigration, crime, and homelessness, promising that the city will add 2,500 new homes throughout Albuquerque as part of the housing forward initiative. Mayor Keller is also calling on one hundred local businesses to create a total of one thousand new jobs, hoping to jumpstart small business hiring. Keller noted the Gateway Center now assists about one thousand folks each day with everything from overnight shelter to addiction recovery and medical support. He also addressed ongoing issues in our neighborhoods, such as speeding--look out for new speed humps soon in some areas.In legal news, a federal judge just blocked an effort by the Trump administration that threatened Albuquerque’s access to funding for being a so-called sanctuary city. The decision protects millions in local grants, which means vital city programs will stay on track.Let’s check in on the weather. After last night’s steady rainfall and cooler temps, today looks overcast and mild, with highs in the lower 80s. Rain chances stick around, so plan for damp fields and possible puddles if you’re heading to an outdoor event. The humidity will linger, but we expect clearer skies by mid-week.There’s been a lot happening in the crime beat. A disturbing incident late Friday saw a suspect firing a gun in a northeast Albuquerque apartment near Juan Tabo, then holding several victims at gunpoint. Albuquerque Police responded quickly; all victims escaped with minor injuries, and the suspect is in custody. On the westside, another shooting at a bar on Central stemmed from an argument over a parking spot, leaving one person dead. There’s increased patrol presence in those areas today.For our local schools, exciting news this morning. Four Valley High students just won a citywide STEM award for their robotics project, making their campus and families proud. Sports highlights include the Albuquerque Isotopes prepping for ASL Night at Rio Grande Credit Union Field, and New Mexico United soccer continuing their push for a new stadium.On the job front, apartment and home listings have ticked up again, with about fifty new properties on the market citywide and average prices now hovering near three hundred thousand dollars. Businesses continue to expand downtown, with a new coffee roaster opening near Civic Plaza today and longtime bakery La Panaderia closing its doors after four decades on Central Avenue.Before we go, here’s a feel-good story. Volunteers at San Juan College’s Harvest Food Hub are gathering healthy produce for local families in need. The program has distributed over five hundred pounds of fresh food to date. It’s a reminder of our community’s commitment to looking out for each other.That’s our Local Pulse. Thanks for tuning in. Subscribe for daily Albuquerque 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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