Good morning, this is Albuquerque Local Pulse for Saturday, November first.We wake up today with breaking news on the public safety front. Albuquerque police have just apprehended a violent serial carjacker after a weeklong spree near Eubank and Central. The Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office is also seeking help to locate Richard Seago Junior, wanted for aggravated battery and suspected arson after a brutal assault in the Northeast Heights. Meanwhile, APD has arrested Juan Portillo-Mendez in connection with Monday’s deadly home invasion in the Foothills area.On the community front, we’re feeling the impact as the federal government’s shutdown grinds on. Our Roadrunner Food Bank on Jefferson Street is seeing a surge in demand and panic among families as SNAP benefits face sudden interruption. Yesterday, two federal judges ordered the government to spend available contingency funds and promised at least reduced aid for November, but folks are bracing for shortages, and food banks are ramping up support across the city.Turning to city hall, politics are heating up ahead of Tuesday’s big city election. With Mayor Tim Keller’s seat up for grabs and five city council districts in play—including hotly-contested races in Districts 1, 3, and 5—Westside neighborhoods along Coors Boulevard are at the center of attention. Four candidates are vying for the open District 1 seat, with campaign spending now topping one hundred fifty thousand dollars. Early voting ends today, and the election is November fourth. Watchers expect a runoff in December if nobody hits the fifty percent threshold.Albuquerque Museum announced Dr. Alicia Romero as its new head curator after a nationwide search. She’s bringing fresh energy, promising more Indigenous-led exhibits in the new year. Meanwhile, music fans can catch live jazz at Marble Brewery tonight, and families can visit the Los Ranchos Art Market this morning, roasting chilies and browsing local crafts near Rio Grande and Chavez.In real estate, home listings in Uptown and the Westside dipped by nearly ten percent over the past month, with average prices holding steady around three hundred thousand dollars. The local job market continues to recover, with new postings from Netflix Studios and Amazon’s facility in Mesa del Sol offering over seventy openings this week, especially in warehouse and studio tech roles.The weather is classic autumn in Albuquerque today—brisk, partly cloudy, and highs reaching the upper sixties. Winds are mild so outdoor events should go smoothly, but expect a chilly night for those late Halloween parties.Quick shout-out to our local school community: Valley High’s girls soccer team scored a win against Sandia last night, and Albuquerque Academy’s robotics team took first place in the statewide challenge at EXPO New Mexico.On the crime front, besides major arrests, there was a rollover crash near University and I-40 yesterday afternoon that briefly closed lanes; all have since reopened and no serious injuries were reported.And here’s our feel-good story—Old Town’s La Familia Bakery handed out free pan de muerto last night to Westside families struggling with food insecurity, a gesture that brought smiles and a strong sense of community.This has been Albuquerque Local Pulse. We’ll see you tomorrow with more local updates. Thanks for tuning in—don’t forget to subscribe. 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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