Good morning, this is Albuquerque Local Pulse for Friday, August twenty ninth. We start today with a mix of breaking news and community stories shaping our city. Albuquerque police and federal authorities jointly apprehended a fugitive yesterday in connection with a string of sexual assault and public indecency cases originating from Colorado Springs. The man, arrested in northeast Albuquerque, faces multiple felony charges and police are asking anyone with more information or possible victimhood to come forward, as this remains an active investigation. In another major public safety update, local news from ABQ RAW highlights a developing homicide investigation in the Foothills neighborhood and a successful arrest in a deadly home invasion earlier this week. Albuquerque Police have also solved a long-running murder case, with Martin Jerome Trujillo pleading guilty to first-degree murder in a dramatic mid-trial moment.Turning to City Hall, neighbors in Nob Hill can breathe a sigh of relief as city officials announced the historic Valentine Diner in Triangle Park will remain in place through at least twenty twenty six, after considerable input from the community. There had been talk of moving the diner to the Route Sixty Six Visitor Center for next year's centennial celebrations, but the city now plans on keeping it as an anchor for local events, while developing a neon sign park at the visitor center to draw more visitors along Central Avenue.Our weather today feels the last hints of summer, with temperatures hovering in the mid eighties. Expect clear skies with a light breeze, making for excellent conditions for both outdoor work and after-school activities. Heading into the weekend, we’re looking at slightly cooler temperatures, perfect for neighborhood events and sports.On the real estate front, local agencies are reporting about two hundred and fifty new home listings hit the market over the past week, with a marked interest in the North Valley and Westside neighborhoods. Renters are also seeing small price drops as more inventory becomes available. In the job market, the city’s workforce board notes over seven hundred new jobs posted this week, driven by healthcare, construction, and tech sectors, with large employers like Presbyterian and Sandia Labs leading the way.For our culture and events, organizers of the iconic Gathering of Nations powwow announced that the monumental event will come to an end after its forty third year in 2026. This festival has been a cultural touchstone, draws tens of thousands to Albuquerque, and showcases Indigenous musicians, dancers, and artisans from around the world. There’s an extra sense of anticipation for next spring’s grand entry and Miss Indian World competitions, which will now be part of a powerful farewell.If you’re looking for local fun this weekend, Victory Hills residents are hosting a community celebration Saturday evening at Garfield Park, recently acknowledged in Nob Hill News for neighborhood revitalization efforts. Across town, the Lobo Invitational kicks off today at the UNM arena, with the University of New Mexico welcoming Northern Arizona and Manhattan for an always spirited start to the women’s volleyball season. Albuquerque High’s cross-country team made headlines yesterday with a strong second place finish in the season opener at Roosevelt Park, while local elementary schools across the city celebrated achieving top scores in statewide reading and math benchmarks.Checking in on new business activity, Nob Hill welcomes the opening of Cloud Nine, a boutique dedicated to regional art and vintage finds, while the Heights saw the closure of a long-standing laundromat on Montgomery due to redevelopment. At the same time, several new food trucks received their first permits and are set to debut downtown at Civic Plaza this weekend.Before we go, a quick feel-good story. Volunteers with Roadrunner Food Bank handed out over a thousand backpacks full of school supplies to kids at Isleta Pueblo yesterday, reminding us all that community support can make a world of difference as a new school year begins.Thank you for tuning in to Albuquerque Local Pulse. Be sure to subscribe for all your daily updates, and we’ll see you tomorrow with more news and stories from around our city. 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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