Good morning, this is Albuquerque Local Pulse for Saturday, July 19, 2025.We wake up with big news today as Route 66 Summerfest is taking over Nob Hill tonight. Starting at 5 p.m. along Central Avenue between Girard and Washington, the street will become the city’s biggest party of the summer. Grammy-winning headliner Ozomatli leads live music on four stages, backed by dozens of New Mexico’s favorite bands from Str8 Shot to Reviva and The Asteroids. This free festival officially kicks off Albuquerque’s extended celebration of the Route 66 centennial. Central Avenue is closed from midnight last night through 3 a.m. tomorrow, so be sure to check ABQ Transit for detour routes. There’s also a special Park and Ride from Lomas and University, dropping folks right at UNM’s Johnson Field, with the last shuttle leaving at 10:30 tonight.Meanwhile, at American Legion Post 99, the first-ever Pints for Pat cornhole tournament starts today. This fundraiser brings residents together for a good cause, with games, refreshments, and a real sense of community.Music fans not at Summerfest can head to Revel Entertainment, where Rockalypse 2025 features The Hype, Rapid Fire, and Prince of Darkness. Doors open at 6 p.m., and it’s strictly for those 21 and up.With the summer heat lingering, today’s forecast calls for high temperatures in the low nineties, clear skies, and only a small chance of evening storms. Stay hydrated if you’re out at any of the big outdoor events, and don’t forget sunscreen.In city hall news, Bernalillo County’s hiring rules dominated headlines this week. A district judge upheld the county’s requirement that former elected officials must observe a one-year cooling-off period before taking certain government jobs. This ruling settles a months-long dispute over a controversial hire in the Treasurer’s office. Officials say it preserves transparency and accountability in our local government.Albuquerque’s real estate market shows modest activity this week, with a few dozen new homes hitting the market and steady interest from buyers, but prices remain stable compared to spring. On the job front, a proposed billion-dollar fusion energy research facility is gaining traction. If approved, it could bring hundreds of high-tech jobs to the city in the coming years.Looking ahead, city council meetings are set for July 23 and 24, with topics ranging from public improvement districts near Petroglyph National Monument to service expansions on the far West Side.Turning to schools, local high school robotics teams won several awards at this week’s regional tech challenge, adding to Albuquerque’s growing reputation in STEM education.Yesterday’s crime report shows police responded to a pair of property crimes near the Louisiana and Central corridor, with two arrests made overnight. No major violent incidents were reported, and APD notes an ongoing focus on shoplifting prevention downtown.On a lighter note, volunteers from Albuquerque’s community gardens have partnered with Roadrunner Food Bank to deliver hundreds of pounds of fresh produce, supporting families facing food insecurity this summer.Thanks for spending your morning with us. Remember to subscribe for more updates and local stories. 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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