Episode Details
Back to Episodes
Albuquerque Local Pulse: Crashes, Hiring Spree, Community Spirit, and More on a Cloudy Desert Morning
Published 6 months, 1 week ago
Description
Good morning, this is Albuquerque Local Pulse for Sunday, October nineteenth, and thanks for joining us on a cool desert morning. As we look outside, cloudy skies hover and we expect high temperatures in the mid sixties, with a chance of light afternoon showers that could affect outdoor plans, especially around Balloon Fiesta Park and the Bosque trails. Winds stay gentle so it should be a good day for those heading to community events or out for a walk along Central Avenue.
Let’s start with breaking news from last night, when police and fire crews responded to a fatal crash on Interstate 25 southbound near Central Avenue. The incident involved a vehicle and a motorcycle, leading to lane closures for several hours until early this morning. Albuquerque Police continue to investigate as they work to determine the cause and have encouraged anyone with information to come forward. There was also another deadly crash late yesterday on Coors Boulevard in the northwest, prompting a major response from first responders and rerouting traffic across the area.
City hall this week focused on new public safety policies and infrastructure repairs, including plans to update several intersections along Gibson Boulevard and funding for more rapid bus routes serving the southeast. With public concerns over road safety, the city council is expected to debate these transportation improvements soon, so if you rely on transit or drive through the region, changes could be coming.
On the job front, major companies like Intel and Lovelace continue their fall hiring spree, with over two hundred new positions posted across healthcare, engineering, and customer service just last week. Local small businesses along Nob Hill are also adding staff, but a few shops on Silver Avenue announced closures after seeing reduced foot traffic. On the flip side, a new community bakery will open next week on Fourth Street, promising locally sourced treats and early morning hours for commuters.
Real estate remains active with more than a hundred homes listed this week, and median home prices are holding steady at around three hundred fifty thousand dollars. Several neighborhoods west of Rio Grande saw quick sales, with young families moving in and a few older homes being renovated for modern living.
Sports brought some real energy last night. Our University of New Mexico Lobos clinched a dramatic twenty-four to twenty-two win over Nevada at University Stadium, marking their first Mountain West conference victory this season. Running backs Scottre Humphrey and D.J. McKinney powered the offense with over two hundred rushing yards, while the defense made a pair of crucial fourth-down stops. In volleyball, the Lobos battled Grand Canyon University in a tense, four-set contest at home, securing their win in a thrilling thirty to twenty-eight final set.
Community spirit runs high as Albuquerque High celebrated its robotics team’s impressive performance at the state regional, and Eldorado High soccer advanced to the next round of playoffs after yesterday’s win on their home field.
Looking ahead, don’t miss the South Valley Harvest Festival today and tomorrow, held near Isleta Boulevard, featuring live music, arts, and food trucks. The Old Town Plaza is also gearing up for Día de los Muertos events starting on Wednesday, making it a great week for families to explore traditions.
On the crime front, aside from the fatal traffic incidents, police report a series of property crimes downtown, mostly vehicle break-ins but no major injuries. Officers have increased patrols along Central and Lead Avenue, and urge us to keep belongings out of sight and locked at all times.
For our feel-good story, volunteers from the Barelas neighborhood gathered yesterday morning to repaint murals under the Lead Avenue Bridge, bringing together local youth, artists, and elders in a show of community pride.
Let’s start with breaking news from last night, when police and fire crews responded to a fatal crash on Interstate 25 southbound near Central Avenue. The incident involved a vehicle and a motorcycle, leading to lane closures for several hours until early this morning. Albuquerque Police continue to investigate as they work to determine the cause and have encouraged anyone with information to come forward. There was also another deadly crash late yesterday on Coors Boulevard in the northwest, prompting a major response from first responders and rerouting traffic across the area.
City hall this week focused on new public safety policies and infrastructure repairs, including plans to update several intersections along Gibson Boulevard and funding for more rapid bus routes serving the southeast. With public concerns over road safety, the city council is expected to debate these transportation improvements soon, so if you rely on transit or drive through the region, changes could be coming.
On the job front, major companies like Intel and Lovelace continue their fall hiring spree, with over two hundred new positions posted across healthcare, engineering, and customer service just last week. Local small businesses along Nob Hill are also adding staff, but a few shops on Silver Avenue announced closures after seeing reduced foot traffic. On the flip side, a new community bakery will open next week on Fourth Street, promising locally sourced treats and early morning hours for commuters.
Real estate remains active with more than a hundred homes listed this week, and median home prices are holding steady at around three hundred fifty thousand dollars. Several neighborhoods west of Rio Grande saw quick sales, with young families moving in and a few older homes being renovated for modern living.
Sports brought some real energy last night. Our University of New Mexico Lobos clinched a dramatic twenty-four to twenty-two win over Nevada at University Stadium, marking their first Mountain West conference victory this season. Running backs Scottre Humphrey and D.J. McKinney powered the offense with over two hundred rushing yards, while the defense made a pair of crucial fourth-down stops. In volleyball, the Lobos battled Grand Canyon University in a tense, four-set contest at home, securing their win in a thrilling thirty to twenty-eight final set.
Community spirit runs high as Albuquerque High celebrated its robotics team’s impressive performance at the state regional, and Eldorado High soccer advanced to the next round of playoffs after yesterday’s win on their home field.
Looking ahead, don’t miss the South Valley Harvest Festival today and tomorrow, held near Isleta Boulevard, featuring live music, arts, and food trucks. The Old Town Plaza is also gearing up for Día de los Muertos events starting on Wednesday, making it a great week for families to explore traditions.
On the crime front, aside from the fatal traffic incidents, police report a series of property crimes downtown, mostly vehicle break-ins but no major injuries. Officers have increased patrols along Central and Lead Avenue, and urge us to keep belongings out of sight and locked at all times.
For our feel-good story, volunteers from the Barelas neighborhood gathered yesterday morning to repaint murals under the Lead Avenue Bridge, bringing together local youth, artists, and elders in a show of community pride.