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 Albuquerque Local Pulse is your go-to podcast for everything happening in Albuquerque. Tune in for the latest news, events, and cultural insights in the heart of New Mexico. Whether you're a local or planning a visit, discover vibrant stories from the community, expert interviews, and insider tips to explore the unique charm of Albuquerque. Stay updated and connected with Albuquerque Local Pulse—your gateway to the city's pulse.

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  • Sunny Saturday, Westside Crash, Stabbing Arrest, Changing APD Leadership, Housing Affordability Debate

    Sunny Saturday, Westside Crash, Stabbing Arrest, Changing APD Leadership, Housing Affordability Debate
    Dec 13 2025
    Good morning, this is Albuquerque Local Pulse for Saturday, December 13, 2025.

    We wake up today to quiet, mild weather over the metro. Forecasters at KOB say we stay warm and sunny again, with highs in the mid 50s and light winds, before a colder front and a small chance of rain arrive early next week. That means today is good for getting outside along the Bosque, last minute shopping along Central, or catching a game without worrying about snow or icy roads.

    In breaking local news, Albuquerque police are investigating a fatal crash on the Westside near Paseo del Norte and Golf Course. ABQ Raw reports westbound Paseo is closed in that area, so we should avoid it or give ourselves extra time on the Westside commute and detour down to Coors or Ellison.

    Also in the past day, ABQ Raw reports officers responded to a stabbing in Northeast Albuquerque. The suspect barricaded inside but was ultimately arrested. No ongoing threat to the public, but we stay alert around that neighborhood east of San Mateo and north of Menaul as detectives continue their work.

    From City Hall, we are still feeling the ripple effects of Mayor Tim Keller’s reelection and the coming change at the top of APD. City Desk reports that Chief Harold Medina is planning retirement sometime during this new term, and there is a behind the scenes debate over whether the next chief should come from one of the current deputy chiefs or a wider national search. That choice will shape how our city moves forward now that the long federal consent decree is over.

    On the housing front, the Greater Albuquerque Association of Realtors is forming a new Government Affairs Committee to track City Council decisions on zoning, property taxes, and rental rules. They say this is in response to rising concern about affordability and property rights across Albuquerque and the East Mountains. For us, that means more organized pressure on councilors as they debate how and where we build new housing.

    In business, the Albuquerque Journal reports that space startup Mantis Space has picked Albuquerque for its headquarters and manufacturing, and the city has activated a rail spur near the Sunport to support new industrial jobs. That could mean a few hundred new high tech and logistics positions over the next few years, especially around Gibson and University.

    On the fun side, holiday concerts are filling the calendar. The Journal highlights the Santa Fe Desert Chorale’s Carols and Lullabies concerts coming to Albuquerque, and downtown venues near Civic Plaza and along Gold are hosting local bands tonight and tomorrow, so parking around 3rd and Copper may be tight.

    In sports, Lobo football has announced a handful of early signees and extended head coach Jason Eck, while high school basketball is in full swing, with La Cueva and Volcano Vista both near the top of state rankings this week.

    Our feel good story today comes from KOB, where the community continues to rally around a Bernalillo girl fighting a rare childhood cancer, with local schools and businesses organizing small fundraisers from Rio Rancho to the Westside. It is another reminder of how our region shows up for families in crisis.

    Thanks for tuning in, and dont forget to subscribe so we can keep bringing you our citys daily story. 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.

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  • Albuquerque Local Pulse: Homicides, First Responders, and Election Updates - December 12th

    Albuquerque Local Pulse: Homicides, First Responders, and Election Updates - December 12th
    Dec 12 2025
    Good morning, this is Albuquerque Local Pulse for Friday, December twelfth, and we are glad you are with us.

    We start with breaking news on public safety. ABQ RAW reports that overnight we see another homicide, the one hundred seventh of the year, after a shooting near Central and Jefferson. Police keep that area blocked as detectives interview witnesses, and we feel the weight of another life lost on one of our main corridors. Earlier this week, ABQ RAW also covers a near‑fatal crash involving a bicyclist at Claremont and San Mateo, reminding us to slow down and watch out at busy intersections.

    We also see some remarkable work from first responders. Albuquerque Fire Rescue pulls three residents from a second‑story balcony during a house fire on Galeras Street Northwest, and in another call, quickly contains a blaze at a boarded‑up home on San Pedro in the Southeast. Those responses keep smoke from drifting into nearby neighborhoods and spare families from losing everything.

    From city hall, the dust is settling on our local elections. KOB reports that Teresa Garcia has conceded the tight District 3 City Council race to incumbent Klarissa Peña after trailing by just sixty‑nine votes out of about sixty‑six hundred cast. That means Peña continues to represent much of the South Valley and West Side, shaping decisions on public safety, road repairs, and housing. New Mexico PBS’s New Mexico in Focus is also looking ahead to Mayor Tim Keller’s third term, talking with former councilors about what it means for crime, homelessness, and transit along Central and around Civic Plaza.

    Weather wise, we are cool this morning with clear skies over the Sandias and light winds along I‑25 and I‑40. We stay mostly sunny through the day, highs around the mid fifties in town, cooler up near the Tram and Paseo. We do not expect major wind or rain to disrupt our plans, but it will be chilly for evening events in Old Town and along Central, so we grab a jacket.

    On the jobs front, local recruiters say hourly service jobs are still hiring across Uptown and Cottonwood, with starting pay often around fifteen to seventeen dollars an hour, and tech and healthcare openings clustered near UNM, the Sunport area, and along Jefferson. In real estate, Bernalillo County’s assessor tells New Mexico in Focus that valuations continue to edge up, and we feel that in property tax bills and rising rents, especially in neighborhoods like Nob Hill and Westside suburbs along Unser.

    Around town, we have holiday shopping and art markets lighting up Old Town Plaza and the Rail Yards, along with concerts and performances at the Kimo Theatre and Popejoy Hall this weekend. City council calendars show finance and government committee work continuing at the Government Center, shaping next year’s budgets that touch everything from park maintenance to library hours.

    For schools, several APS winter sports teams are kicking into tournament play, with high school basketball taking over gyms from Atrisco Heritage to Eldorado. Local bands and choirs are filling auditoriums with winter concerts, giving our students a chance to shine.

    In federal crime news tied to New Mexico, KOB reports a California woman receives a thirty‑month sentence for a long‑running fraud scheme that targeted New Mexicans with promises of a fake multimillion‑dollar fortune. She now owes more than a million dollars in restitution, and investigators say anyone contacted by similar offers should report them immediately.

    For a feel‑good note, we highlight Toys for Tots wrapping up its season earlier this month, with local volunteers and Marines helping thousands of families across Albuquerque. We still see donation boxes lingering in some shops along Coors and Montgomery, and our community spirit keeps rolling with coat drives and food distributions as we move deeper into winter.

    We thank you for tuning in to Albuquerque Local Pulse, and we invite you to subscribe so we can stay connected to your day. 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.

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    4 min
  • Albuquerque Local Pulse: Keller Re-Elected, Martineztown Fire, Jobs, Holiday Cheer, and Community Giving

    Albuquerque Local Pulse: Keller Re-Elected, Martineztown Fire, Jobs, Holiday Cheer, and Community Giving
    Dec 11 2025
    Good morning, this is Albuquerque Local Pulse for Thursday, December eleventh, and we are starting our day together here in the Duke City.

    We begin with breaking news from Martineztown, where an apartment fire at a senior and disability complex near Edith and Lomas displaces dozens of our neighbors. Albuquerque Fire Rescue confirms one person is killed and several others are hurt as investigators work through the scene and the Red Cross helps residents find temporary housing. KOAT and ABQ RAW report smoke and flames moving fast through upper units, and we keep the families in our thoughts as we wait for word on the cause.

    At City Hall, we are waking up under a historic third term for Mayor Tim Keller after this week’s runoff election. According to the Albuquerque Journal, Keller wins about fifty eight percent of the vote over challenger Darren White, after a campaign focused on crime, homelessness, and housing. Voters on the West Side also send Stephanie Telles to City Council from District 1, while the District 3 race on the Southwest Mesa remains close enough to trigger an automatic recount. That means our council map, and debates over zoning, housing, and police funding, are shifting as we head into the new year.

    Outdoors, we feel a cold but calm start. Skies stay mostly sunny over the valley, with highs near the low fifties and a light breeze along Central and I-25. The Cibola National Forest is continuing small prescribed pile burns in the Sandia Mountains near Highway 14 and Highway 337, so we may see light smoke on the East Side and from the Big I looking toward the crest. Air quality stays generally good, but we take it easy if we have asthma or are sensitive to smoke.

    In public safety, Albuquerque Police are investigating a stabbing at the QuickTrack convenience store at Lomas and University, just east of UNM Hospital. ABQ RAW reports one person is taken to UNMH and officers are reviewing video while asking anyone who saw something to come forward. Overnight, APD also increases patrols along Central near Downtown after several vehicle break ins, so we make sure to lock cars and keep valuables out of sight.

    On a more hopeful note, our job market shows modest momentum as local staffing firms report dozens of openings in healthcare, construction, and logistics, with many starting around eighteen to twenty dollars an hour. In real estate, the Greater Albuquerque Association of Realtors says our median home price holds near three hundred fifty thousand dollars, with inventory up slightly, giving buyers a bit more choice from the West Side to the Northeast Heights.

    Culturally, we are in full holiday mode. Old Town Plaza shimmers with lights tonight, with carolers and local artisans along Romero and San Felipe. The Rail Yards Market is hosting a special winter night event this weekend, with food trucks and live music echoing under the old steel arches. At the Kimo Theatre on Central, we have a local jazz showcase featuring UNM alumni, and over at Revel, regional bands keep the weekend calendar full.

    In sports, UNM men’s basketball rides momentum from a recent win over San Diego State, and coaches say they are focused on tightening defense as conference play approaches. High school winter sports get rolling across APS, with several boys and girls basketball teams picking up early season wins on courts from Volcano Vista to Atrisco Heritage.

    We close with a feel good story on giving back. KOB’s Pay It 4ward highlights volunteers at TenderLove Community Center here in Albuquerque, where neighbors help women experiencing homelessness learn job skills and rebuild their lives. It is a reminder that even in a week of fire, crime, and hard headlines, our city’s heart shows up for one another.

    Thank you for tuning in, and please remember to subscribe so we can stay connected with you every morning. 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.

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