Good morning, this is Albuquerque Local Pulse for Sunday, November 2nd, 2025.Today, we wake up to chilly autumn air and the first morning of standard time, so if things seem a little brighter outside, that extra hour is working its magic. Expect mostly clear skies and temperatures hovering around the mid-50s downtown, with occasional breezes. Outdoor activities at Balloon Fiesta Park and along the Bosque Trail should go uninterrupted, but grab a jacket for early errands.The big story in Albuquerque this weekend is the recent arrest of Leroy Vallejos, a 49-year-old man charged with first-degree murder and tampering with evidence after police found his mother’s remains at their home on Western Avenue. According to KRQE, Vallejos confessed to the crime and told authorities he had kept her remains in the freezer for three weeks. The investigation started after a family member reported her missing. The community remains stunned, and a detention hearing is set for November 4.Meanwhile, the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help locating Richard Paul Seago Jr., who faces charges after a violent assault and suspected arson near Lomas Boulevard. In another major court development, Martin Trujillo pleaded guilty mid-trial to first-degree murder related to a contract killing scheme in northeast Albuquerque.City hall is busy this week. District 6 Councilor Nichole Rogers is hosting a community conversation on November 6 at Smoky Note on Central Avenue. Locals are invited to voice concerns and discuss upcoming projects, including new infrastructure near UNM and proposals for safer pedestrian crossings.The ongoing government shutdown is hitting close to home. Starting this week, SNAP benefits are suspended, leaving many Albuquerque families searching for alternatives to put food on the table. The city’s social services department, particularly near Lead Avenue, is seeing increased demand for food assistance as thousands in the metro area brace for this interruption.Turning to business, we’re seeing a mix of openings and closings. A new coffeehouse, Duke City Café, is set to open near the corner of Menaul and Carlisle, bringing 15 new jobs to the area. Meanwhile, a longtime favorite, the Green Chile Grill on Coors Boulevard, has announced it’s closing its doors after 25 years.In real estate, home prices in the North Valley remain steady, with the average three-bedroom selling for just under $340,000. The rental market is tight, with median rents reaching $1,300 for a two-bedroom apartment uptown. The job market is holding after a slight bump in hiring at Sandia Labs, which added around 80 technical and administrative positions over the last month.On the sports front, high school football teams made headlines Friday night. Albuquerque High edged past Valley High with a last-minute field goal on Mountain Road, clinching a spot in the playoffs. In music, the historic KiMo Theatre is hosting a sold-out jazz concert tonight highlighting local artists and musicians from the International District.If you’re looking for something to do, the annual Harvest Festival kicks off today at Los Poblanos Farm. There’s also the upcoming District 6 holiday party at the International District Library on December 6.In the feel-good department, residents on Granada Road organized a free neighborhood meal yesterday for local families affected by benefit cuts, showing the kind of solidarity that sets our city apart.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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