Good morning, this is Albuquerque Local Pulse for Saturday, October eleventh. We wake up in the heart of Balloon Fiesta week, as those iconic hot air balloons rise over the city for the fifty-third annual ExxonMobil Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. Hundreds of balloons are dotting our early morning sky. For those venturing out for Kids Day or the Special Shapes Rodeo at Balloon Fiesta Park, pack some patience and layers. We’re looking at scattered showers and possible thunderstorms later, which might shift afternoon events or slow the post-fiesta traffic, especially near Alameda and I-25. Temperatures should hover in the low seventies, cooling quickly as the sun sets. Turning to the news, the Albuquerque community is still coming to terms with the tragic death of UNM Hospital nurse Jayvon Givan. This week, confusion and heartbreak deepened when his family only recently learned of his passing—over a year after he was found on the Westside. The city has promised a full review of how authorities handled notifications and what went wrong, with the case now in the hands of the New Mexico Department of Justice for an independent investigation. Calls are growing louder for APD and the Medical Investigator’s office to improve protocols so families aren’t left in the dark, especially for unsheltered residents.In other breaking news from last night, the Albuquerque Police responded to a deadly crash near the University area on I-40 westbound. One vehicle struck a barrier, causing closures and backups into the heart of Friday’s Balloon Fiesta traffic. Lanes have since reopened, but police remind all of us to stay alert on the roads, especially with more event crowds this weekend.Crime reports from APD include the arrest of a man accused of hitting and killing a UNM employee. There’s also strong community reaction after findings that sexual assault cases reported at UNM rarely lead to punishment, sparking student-led demands for transparency and reform on campus.City Council is preparing for a big week ahead: the Land Use, Planning, and Zoning Committee is scheduled to meet on Wednesday evening. The meeting could shape future housing developments, with a focus on resources for the unhoused and procedural changes after the Givan case.Let’s pivot for a moment to new business activity. In Nob Hill, Dave’s Hot Chicken opened its first New Mexico location. It drew lines down Central, promising more dining options and a handful of new jobs in the area—a bright spot for the local job market, which has seen unemployment dip below five percent for the first time this year.In real estate, the supply of homes under three hundred thousand continues to shrink. More buyers are looking toward the Westside and Rio Rancho, where average prices are up nearly eight percent since last September.Albuquerque’s schools are shining this week with the Roosevelt Middle School robotics team qualifying for state, and La Cueva High’s soccer squad clinching a playoff spot after a dramatic win on Friday night.As for what’s ahead, early voting is now open in Bernalillo County, with all mayoral candidates zeroing in on homelessness and public safety during last night’s debate downtown.On the culture front, tonight the Albuquerque Convention Center will host a celebration for some of our newest American citizens—a reminder of the diverse, resilient spirit that runs deep in our city. And finally, in a feel-good note for our Saturday, volunteers from the Locker 505 nonprofit were recognized for supporting local kids with clothing and back-to-school supplies. Their work is helping hundreds of our neighbors start the school year strong.Thank you for tuning in. Make sure to subscribe and join us tomorrow for more local 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 quietplease.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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