Good morning, this is Albuquerque Local Pulse for Thursday, September 18, 2025.We start with breaking news from last night, when police responded to a shooting near Tramway Boulevard Northeast by the Ridge Apartments around 9:50 PM. The situation brought out several officers and the area was closed for hours. No identities have yet been released and police are asking anyone with information to reach out. On I-40, westbound lanes near Carlisle were reopened early this morning after yesterday’s lengthy closure due to a major incident. Traffic is flowing now, but expect some residual delays during the morning rush.It’s a crisp and clear morning in Albuquerque, with temperatures climbing toward the upper 70s by afternoon. The weather looks good for outdoor activities, with low chances of rain and light winds, especially important for those commuting or heading to local events today.At City Hall, Mayor Tim Keller has announced the expansion of the School-Based Violence Intervention Program into Del Norte High School. This program, based on successful models from Los Angeles, offers on-campus mentors and counselors for teens who’ve faced challenges. Early results show an impressive eighty percent drop in repeat criminal activity and a similar rise in student grades. The city funds the program, but expanding to more schools will require additional resources and support from principals. Del Norte joins West Mesa, Atrisco, and two other APS high schools in this innovative effort.In our local economy, there’s good news for the job market. Several businesses along Central Avenue have posted new openings, including retail and entry-level healthcare jobs, with wages starting from sixteen to twenty-two dollars an hour. On the flip side, a beloved coffee shop near Nob Hill, Red Door Café, is closing its doors after nearly a decade, citing rising rent and staffing challenges, though their owners say new ventures may be in the works.Albuquerque’s real estate activity remains steady. Homes near Uptown and in the Valley are selling quickly, with median prices around three hundred and fifty thousand. Rental vacancies downtown have crept up slightly, giving renters more options for the fall.If you’re seeking entertainment, the weekend offers plenty. On Saturday evening, the Hispanic Heritage Festival lights up Civic Plaza with music, dance, and food—they expect record crowds. The Army Corps of Engineers is waiving entry fees at Cochiti Lake for National Public Lands Day on the twenty-seventh and inviting volunteers for clean-up efforts. And the International District Library Park just broke ground, promising new green space for families and students by early next year.Local school sports have seen some exciting wins—Valley High’s boys’ soccer took a two-one victory over Rio Grande, and Del Norte’s robotics team just qualified for regionals, reflecting Albuquerque’s growing strength in STEM.A quick feel-good story: After last week’s flooding near Menaul and Juan Tabo, volunteers rallied to help clean up affected homes, including organizing meal deliveries for displaced families. One neighbor described the scene as, “Albuquerque at its best.”Today’s crime report focuses on maintaining public safety. Other than last night’s shooting and a stolen vehicle on Wyoming Boulevard, police report a quiet 24 hours, with several successful arrests and ongoing investigations keeping high-traffic areas safer.That’s it for today’s Local Pulse. Remember to subscribe so you never miss a morning update. Thank you for tuning in. 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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