Good morning, this is Albuquerque Local Pulse for Thursday, October 30th, 2025. We are waking up to breaking news near downtown: a major fire erupted early this morning at Garcia’s Tents on Arvada Avenue Northwest, close to Second Street and the I-40 West Frontage Road. Albuquerque Fire Rescue has been on the scene for hours, and thick smoke is still drifting over parts of the city. Officials are urging drivers to avoid I-40 between Rio Grande and Broadway until further notice as crews continue to contain the blaze. There are no reports of injuries yet, but several nearby businesses have delayed opening today to keep everyone out of harm’s way. Our weather today looks clear and cool after some overnight haze from the fire. Expect highs in the mid-60s and a breeze from the northwest that’s helping clear out lingering smoke downtown. If you’re planning outdoor activities, the air quality should steadily improve throughout the day. Looking ahead, we can expect slightly warmer temperatures heading into the weekend, making it a pleasant stretch for Halloween events and outdoor plans.From City Hall, a surprising development as officials revealed a clerical mistake left the highly anticipated downtown entertainment venue question off next week’s election ballot. City Councilor Joaquin Baca called the error disappointing after months of public meetings and planning. City leaders are now deciding if they can add the measure to a possible mayoral runoff later this year or if voters will have to wait until next year for their say—so no changes to the city’s performing arts plans just yet.On the topic of development, the city has just announced it’s seeking a developer for the vacant half-acre lot next to Smith’s on Yale Boulevard, just north of Coal Avenue. The city will donate the lot to the winning proposal, hoping to see new housing and businesses in this busy southeast neighborhood. Anyone interested can join a city webinar next Wednesday for more details.The job market in Albuquerque continues to expand, with more than 17,000 positions posted ranging from warehouse roles at Intel and healthcare jobs at Optum to education-focused openings with the FBI and flexible positions as delivery drivers, some offering up to sixty-five thousand a year. For those looking for something new, there are also opportunities in construction, retail, and tech. In real estate, the city is cracking down on neglected properties, beginning foreclosure proceedings on the former CVS and the Motel 6 on Iliff Road, both considered crime magnets in their neighborhoods. The aim is to bring in new buyers and spur revitalization, especially in the International District and along the West Mesa.Albuquerque schools are making us proud this week. The La Cueva High School volleyball team clinched their district title last night at home, while the Eldorado Eagles picked up their third straight win in soccer, putting both teams on track for a strong postseason showing.Turning to public safety, aside from the downtown fire response, the biggest incident overnight involves a rare jury verdict: the city was ordered to pay over one million dollars to seven Albuquerque Police Department officers following a lengthy legal dispute. No major violent crimes have been reported in the past 24 hours, and APD continues routine patrols throughout the city.For those concerned about food assistance, with the federal government shutdown disrupting SNAP benefits for nearly half a million New Mexicans, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham announced thirty million dollars in emergency state funding. These state-backed EBT benefits will appear on cards by Saturday, covering about a third of the month’s normal allotment to help children, seniors, and people with disabilities get through November.Around town, local restaurants and coffee shops are offering pop-up specials ahead of Halloween. For music fans, look for live shows tonight at the Launchpad downtown and the reopening of the historic El Rey Theater with a jazz tribute concert. The Albuquerque BioPark will host a glow-in-the-dark Halloween walk this Friday, perfect for families.As a quick feel-good story: students at Highland High just completed their annual coat drive, collecting more than three hundred winter coats for kids across the city—all delivered by the school’s football team yesterday after practice.Thank you for tuning in and remember to subscribe for more 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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