Good morning, this is Albuquerque Local Pulse for Saturday, September 27, 2025.We wake up today with some exciting developments for our city. Mayor Tim Keller just signed off on a landmark deal with Pacific Fusion at City Hall yesterday, paving the way for a one-billion-dollar research and manufacturing campus at Mesa del Sol. This project sets Albuquerque as a national leader in advanced energy innovation, with over 200 high-wage jobs and hundreds more in construction on the horizon. The Pacific Fusion facility aims to achieve net energy gain from fusion by 2030, a real game changer for clean energy. Construction starts next year and manufacturing could begin before the end of 2026, promising big boosts for the local economy and highlighting our city’s rise as a clean-tech hub.The Albuquerque City Council’s Land Use, Planning, and Zoning Committee is also in step with the times, passing a memorial in support of federal stewardship of public lands just ahead of National Public Lands Day. They’re shining a light on preserving local treasures such as the Sandia Ranger District and Petroglyph National Monument, emphasizing that these public spaces bring recreation, cultural heritage, and billions each year to the state economy. This memorial goes to the full council for approval on October sixth, so we’re seeing some civic momentum for our environment and economy.As we look at real estate, the buzz around Mesa del Sol is already driving interest. Local agents report a modest uptick in listings and demand for homes near the planned fusion campus, with average prices edging up just over five percent since August.In jobs, we have more good news. Pacific Fusion’s hiring is underway, focusing on engineers, technicians, and administrative staff. With this, unemployment in Albuquerque edges lower, and the tech sector is steadily growing.Culturally, we’re gearing up for some high spirits at University Stadium this afternoon, where the UNM Lobos take on New Mexico State for the 115th Rio Grande Rivalry football game. Student tickets sold out fast, and attendance is expected to break records. Mayor Keller and Las Cruces Mayor Enriquez are keeping that friendly tradition alive, and depending on today’s outcome, one city hall just might swap flags.On the weather front, we’re tracking a cool start with partly cloudy skies. Expect highs in the upper seventies, so outdoor plans and festival visits around Old Town or the Bosque should be comfortable, and we’re likely to dodge any rain till late Sunday.Downtown, a new coffee spot opens today on Central near Fourth Street, promising locally roasted beans and an artsy vibe. On the flip side, we say goodbye to a long-time family eatery on San Mateo, which closed its doors Tuesday after thirty years.In local schools, congratulations go out to the Highland High volleyball team for clinching the district win last night in an impressive five-set battle. Each week, Albuquerque’s students remind us of their tenacity.Crime news sees one incident yesterday—a bus stop fight near San Mateo Towers resulted in one arrest and a man hospitalized. Albuquerque Police responded quickly, and no bystanders were involved, but the area is under extra patrol today.To end, a feel-good note. Volunteers from the Valley Community Center spent Friday morning prepping care packages for seniors on Rio Grande Boulevard, making sure no neighbor feels forgotten as the weather cools.Thanks for tuning in and remember to subscribe for the freshest updates. 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 quiet please 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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