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Albuquerque Local Pulse: Shooting, Motorcycle Crash, Fentanyl Crisis, and Community Resilience
- 2025/04/19
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Good morning, this is Albuquerque Local Pulse for Saturday, April 19, 2025.
We start today with breaking news and public safety updates. Last night, a person was injured in a shooting near Claremont Avenue Northeast. Albuquerque police responded quickly, and the victim was taken to the hospital. The suspect is still on the run, and APD is actively investigating, so please be careful if you’re traveling through that area today. In other developments, Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office is looking into a fatal motorcycle crash that occurred near NM-337 and Juan Tomas Road. Emergency crews responded, but sadly, one life was lost.
Switching gears to city news, the big story out of city hall is the deployment of 60 to 70 National Guard members to help APD combat the rising fentanyl crisis and increased juvenile crime. The move comes after a significant rise in both issues over the past month and should bring some relief to hard-hit neighborhoods. On the political front, Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman announced his bid for New Mexico Governor, drawing a crowd and plenty of attention downtown.
Weather-wise, we’re waking up to cool temperatures and clear skies—perfect for outdoor plans. Expect highs to reach the upper 60s with light winds. No rain in the forecast, so it’s a great day to get outside and enjoy everything Albuquerque has to offer.
For our job market update, local employment numbers show steady growth, with new postings mainly in healthcare, logistics, and the growing tech sector. Around 800 new job listings popped up downtown and near Uptown just this past week. Real estate also remains active, with single-family homes in Nob Hill and the Westside seeing the most action. The average sale price is holding steady at around $340,000, making this a good moment for both buyers and sellers.
Let’s talk business. Several new restaurants are opening along Central Avenue, including a family-owned taqueria drawing lines at lunch. Unfortunately, a longtime bookstore on Menaul is closing its doors, a reminder of changing times for retail.
On the cultural front, there’s a major event today at Civic Plaza. The HANDS OFF 2025 rally expects a big turnout as part of a national day of advocacy and community gathering. For music lovers, the Isotopes Park is hosting live bands after tonight’s home game, so bring the family for a mix of baseball and local tunes.
In sports, the Albuquerque Isotopes are honoring Jackie Robinson this weekend with special tributes during their home series. Meanwhile, local high schools celebrated several wins—La Cueva’s baseball team clinched a big victory yesterday, and Sandia’s track athletes set new personal bests at Friday’s meet.
To end on a feel-good note, let’s spotlight a group of local volunteers who were recognized for their dedication at the Rio Grande Food Project, helping hundreds of families each week.
This has been Albuquerque Local Pulse. We’ll see you tomorrow with more local updates.
We start today with breaking news and public safety updates. Last night, a person was injured in a shooting near Claremont Avenue Northeast. Albuquerque police responded quickly, and the victim was taken to the hospital. The suspect is still on the run, and APD is actively investigating, so please be careful if you’re traveling through that area today. In other developments, Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office is looking into a fatal motorcycle crash that occurred near NM-337 and Juan Tomas Road. Emergency crews responded, but sadly, one life was lost.
Switching gears to city news, the big story out of city hall is the deployment of 60 to 70 National Guard members to help APD combat the rising fentanyl crisis and increased juvenile crime. The move comes after a significant rise in both issues over the past month and should bring some relief to hard-hit neighborhoods. On the political front, Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman announced his bid for New Mexico Governor, drawing a crowd and plenty of attention downtown.
Weather-wise, we’re waking up to cool temperatures and clear skies—perfect for outdoor plans. Expect highs to reach the upper 60s with light winds. No rain in the forecast, so it’s a great day to get outside and enjoy everything Albuquerque has to offer.
For our job market update, local employment numbers show steady growth, with new postings mainly in healthcare, logistics, and the growing tech sector. Around 800 new job listings popped up downtown and near Uptown just this past week. Real estate also remains active, with single-family homes in Nob Hill and the Westside seeing the most action. The average sale price is holding steady at around $340,000, making this a good moment for both buyers and sellers.
Let’s talk business. Several new restaurants are opening along Central Avenue, including a family-owned taqueria drawing lines at lunch. Unfortunately, a longtime bookstore on Menaul is closing its doors, a reminder of changing times for retail.
On the cultural front, there’s a major event today at Civic Plaza. The HANDS OFF 2025 rally expects a big turnout as part of a national day of advocacy and community gathering. For music lovers, the Isotopes Park is hosting live bands after tonight’s home game, so bring the family for a mix of baseball and local tunes.
In sports, the Albuquerque Isotopes are honoring Jackie Robinson this weekend with special tributes during their home series. Meanwhile, local high schools celebrated several wins—La Cueva’s baseball team clinched a big victory yesterday, and Sandia’s track athletes set new personal bests at Friday’s meet.
To end on a feel-good note, let’s spotlight a group of local volunteers who were recognized for their dedication at the Rio Grande Food Project, helping hundreds of families each week.
This has been Albuquerque Local Pulse. We’ll see you tomorrow with more local updates.