Good morning, this is Albuquerque Local Pulse for Friday, November 14th, 2025.We're starting this morning with a significant development in our local court system. A man named Torres is facing robbery charges this morning and has a pre-trial custody hearing happening today. He was also wanted on an outstanding warrant, so his appearance in court marks an important moment in resolving this case that's been affecting our community's safety.Moving to City Hall, we continue to watch how local leadership is handling some of our biggest challenges. The recent election cycle has kept our city engaged with conversations about homelessness, public safety, and affordability. Mayor Tim Keller and former Bernalillo County Sheriff Darren White are heading toward a December runoff after neither secured the majority needed to win outright in the general election. Keller led at 36 percent with White at 31 percent when most votes were counted. This runoff is shaping up to be one of the most important mayoral races in recent years, with both candidates focusing on how to address rising costs and keep our city safe.In school board news, teacher union backed candidates have won two of the four races this week, shifting the balance of power at Albuquerque Public Schools. Rebecca Betzen defeated board president Danielle Gonzales and Warigia Bowman won in District 6. It was the most expensive school board election in district history, showing just how invested our community is in shaping the future of education here.Speaking of civic engagement, there's also some environmental work happening behind the scenes. The New Mexico Environment Department is holding a 30-day public comment period that runs through November 17th for Clean Water Act certification matters. If you care about water quality and environmental standards in our region, that's something worth paying attention to.On the crime front, Albuquerque police conducted a SWAT standoff at a southwest home on Tuesday night that resulted in the arrest of two women. The operation concluded a months-long investigation, and one of those arrested was linked to a toddler's fentanyl exposure, which speaks to the serious nature of drug-related incidents we're continuing to tackle in our community.Looking at the broader picture, there's some encouraging news on crime trends. Albuquerque has seen a decline in violent crime recently, though we continue to rank higher than we'd like when compared to other cities. Our police department and community partnerships remain focused on continuing this positive trajectory.As we head into the afternoon, it's a good time to get outside and enjoy the day. Keep an eye on local weather updates for any changes this evening and into the weekend.Thank you for tuning in to Albuquerque Local Pulse. Make sure to subscribe so you don't miss tomorrow's updates on what's happening in our community. 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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