Good morning, this is Albuquerque Local Pulse for Friday, June twentieth, twenty twenty-five.We start today on the southeast side, where police responded to a stabbing yesterday afternoon near the eighty-one hundred block of Central Avenue. The victim was hospitalized, and police say the investigation is ongoing. This follows a week of major developments in public safety, with the city seeing a notable decline in homicides so far this year. The first quarter of twenty twenty-five saw eleven homicides, about half as many as last year during the same period. Still, there have been nearly fifty rapes reported citywide. The Albuquerque Police Department made headlines with the arrest of Derek DePalma, who was charged in connection with the fatal beating of a tenant in the East Mountains—a grim reminder of the urgent need for community support and conflict resolution resources.Turning to government news, city hall remains active after the latest council meeting at the Government Center downtown. Discussions continue over the separation of powers between the mayor and council, especially regarding staffing and spending decisions. These ongoing debates could shape how city services are delivered and how we see our neighborhoods evolve.We’re waking up to mild temperatures and hazy blue skies after a week of scattered afternoon storms. Today, expect highs in the upper eighties with a light breeze to keep things pleasant. The weather looks favorable for outdoor activities, with only a slight chance of isolated showers tonight, so now’s a good time to enjoy our parks or a stroll along the Rio Grande.In real estate, Albuquerque’s home market has cooled a bit after a busy spring. Around three hundred homes are currently listed, with median prices holding steady in the mid-three hundred thousands. On the jobs front, the city reports a small uptick in job postings, especially in health care and tech. Local job fairs are scheduled this weekend at the convention center, a promising sign for anyone looking for summer work.Business news brings a mix of change this week. The long-standing café on Lomas and Carlisle is closing its doors after twenty-two years, while a new taco shop on Wyoming is already drawing lunch crowds. The Albuquerque Garden Center will celebrate its fiftieth anniversary this Saturday with workshops and family activities.Looking ahead, community events are picking up. Sports fans can catch New Mexico United’s next home game tomorrow night at Isotopes Park, while The Pit is buzzing as new Lobos athletes prepare for the upcoming season. On the arts front, the Harwood Museum celebrates the return of a stolen piece of art after forty years. And don’t miss the Bosque Arts Crawl this Sunday along Tingley Drive.On a lighter note, our feel-good story comes from the Gateway Center, where a new medical respite program is helping homeless residents recover after hospital stays, offering support and hope right here in Albuquerque.This has been Albuquerque Local Pulse. We’ll see you tomorrow with more local updates.This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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