Good morning, this is Albuquerque Local Pulse for Thursday, November sixth.We start today with news on the mayoral race. Voters have narrowed the field to two. Incumbent Tim Keller and challenger Darren White will face off in a runoff election set for December ninth. Keller brought in about thirty-six percent of the vote—roughly forty-seven thousand ballots—while White followed close behind at thirty-one percent, or nearly forty-one thousand votes. Alexander Uballez, who finished with about nineteen percent, is now encouraging his supporters to back Keller as things heat up. The winner will help guide Albuquerque’s future right through to twenty twenty-nine, so this is a race worth watching. There’s a debate planned for November eleventh at five p.m.—keep your evening open.City Council is also in transition. Dan Lewis, Tammy Fiebelkorn, and Renée Grout have secured another term. But Districts One and Three are headed for runoffs. If you live near Old Town or along Bridge Boulevard, the council seat for your area is still up for grabs. Klarissa Peña and Teresa Garcia are squaring off in District Three, while Joshua Neal and Stephanie Telles compete for District One’s seat.A major recent decision out of City Hall supports the Juniper Flats community at Hotel Circle NE. Last night’s council meeting confirmed the “Juniper Flats” name for the city’s newest affordable senior apartment complex, instead of the suggested “Gateway Senior.” This matters for our low-income seniors—many over fifty-five—who will soon have access to safe, permanent housing, thanks to an eighteen million dollar investment in improvements and five million from the State Capital Outlay. The hope is to give older adults a dignified, stable home without stigma.Turning to weather, we’re waking up to mild temperatures in the low fifties with a gentle breeze. Expect highs near seventy degrees later in the afternoon. No major storms are heading our way, so outdoor events and errands should be a breeze.On the job front, sources in the commercial real estate market say job listings are holding steady this week, especially for skilled trades and maintenance. If you’re looking, downtown area employers on Central Avenue and Lomas are reporting about three hundred new job postings. Apartment vacancies are slightly down, signaling demand for both rentals and home-buying citywide.APS students have another reason to celebrate. Voters just passed a three hundred and fifty million dollar bond, which will upgrade cooling systems for twenty schools and build a new center for special needs students on the west side. We’ll also see a trades training facility for students in plumbing, welding, and carpentry. The new upgrades won’t mean higher property taxes, since existing levies will cover repayment.If you’re looking for something to do, this weekend brings live music to Civic Plaza—local folk artists kick off Friday at six. The Food Truck Festival rolls into Nob Hill on Saturday, and Balloon Fiesta Park hosts the Veterans Day parade on Sunday with the city’s marching bands. Families can check out the Handmade Holiday Market at Expo New Mexico for early gifts and good eats.On the sports scene, the Albuquerque Academy soccer team clinched the state quarterfinals last night, while Volcano Vista’s football squad powered through a tough game on Unser Boulevard to earn a playoff spot.In terms of crime, Albuquerque police are increasing patrols near Central and San Mateo after a series of car break-ins—three arrests were made overnight. No serious injuries, but a reminder to lock vehicles and report suspicious activity.For a feel-good story, the volunteers at Roadrunner Food Bank on South Edith are celebrating a milestone—this week marks two million pounds of donated food distributed across Bernalillo County in twenty twenty-five. Folks from all walks of life pitched in, filling backpacks and pantries—proof of the power of community.Thanks for tuning in and don’t forget to subscribe. 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 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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