Good morning, this is Albuquerque Local Pulse for Friday, November 7th.We wake up today to breaking news that has an immediate impact on many families in our city. A federal judge ruled last night that the Trump Vance administration must release the full November SNAP food assistance payments without delay. After weeks of uncertainty, this means over forty two million Americans, including thousands here in Albuquerque, will receive their full food benefits this month. Local leaders and nonprofits here had joined the lawsuit, arguing that any delays would have a serious impact on our most vulnerable neighbors. For so many listening this morning who rely on SNAP, this is welcome relief.Looking at yesterday’s top developments from City Hall, the City Council unanimously passed the first major update to Albuquerque’s traffic code since the nineteen seventies. These new rules offer much stronger protections for people not in cars, like pedestrians and cyclists. Starting soon, drivers can’t pass vehicles that have stopped at a crosswalk, and the city will put a big focus on educating all of us about sharing the road more safely. We expect these changes to start rolling out along Central Avenue and popular areas for walkers and bikers.Shifting to real estate, we’re seeing the median home price in Albuquerque staying steady around three hundred and sixty thousand dollars, while apartment rents also remain high, averaging nearly fifteen hundred dollars a month for a two bedroom. Reports from local real estate agencies suggest several new developments are moving forward near Unser and Montaño and across the Northeast Heights. On the job front, Sandia Labs and UNM both announced new hiring rounds with dozens of tech and healthcare positions opening in the next two weeks, giving a small boost to our job market.On the weather front, we’re waking up to cool temps in the mid forties in the valley, a light wind from the west, and partly cloudy skies. Expect plenty of sunshine and highs near sixty four. It looks like tonight’s outdoor events will be chilly, so grab a jacket if you head outside. No rain is expected today, and we’re looking at similar pleasant fall weather into the weekend.Tonight brings some community magic as we light up the renovated Route Sixty Six arch at five PM, right at the corner of Central and Eubank. This will be a fun moment for families and folks who cherish Albuquerque’s iconic roadways. Plus, this afternoon at the Expo New Mexico Fairgrounds, a Thanksgiving meal giveaway gets underway at four, offering free groceries to anyone who needs it while supplies last.Upcoming, the annual Toys for Tots drive has begun collection, and District Seven invites everyone for coffee this morning at ten with Councilor Tammy Fiebelkorn. Mark your calendars for December sixth for District Six’s big holiday party too.On the school front, congratulations to the Volcano Vista Hawks girls soccer team, who clinched the state semifinals yesterday. Shout out to Highland High’s robotics club, which took second place in a regional competition held this week at the South Valley Rio Grande Center.Turning to public safety, Albuquerque police responded overnight to a burglary near Lomas and Louisiana. Officers made one arrest and say property was recovered. No injuries were reported, but authorities urge everyone to lock vehicles and report any suspicious activity, especially as the holidays approach.To close, a feel good story this morning: Neighbors in the North Valley surprised a longtime resident, Miss Emma, with a front yard cleanup after she returned home from recent surgery. More than twenty folks showed up with rakes and brushes, a simple reminder of the power of community.Thanks for tuning in and remember 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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