Good morning, this is Albuquerque Local Pulse for Saturday, July 5th, 2025.
We hope everyone enjoyed a safe and festive Fourth of July. Our city’s Freedom Fourth celebration was a hit, lighting up Balloon Fiesta Park with fireworks, food trucks, and live music. The weather held up for most of the festivities, though we did see scattered showers move in late last night. Today, we’re starting off warm and mostly sunny, with some clouds expected to roll in by this afternoon. Highs are near 95, so remember to stay hydrated if you’re heading out, especially with lingering humidity from yesterday’s storms. The good news—no major rainfall is on the horizon, giving us a clear run for weekend events.
In breaking news, Albuquerque police have charged five teens in connection with a deadly shooting that happened during a robbery attempt targeting homeless residents for gas money near Central and Atrisco just after midnight. APD reports that all suspects are in custody. We want to remind everyone to stay aware in high-traffic areas, and please report suspicious activity to the non-emergency number if you notice anything unusual.
Flooding from Thursday’s thunderstorms also kept first responders busy, especially near Rio Grande and the Bosque area. Road crews are still clearing debris in some neighborhoods. Many of our parks, like Los Altos and Phil Chacon, came through without major damage thanks to upgrades completed this year. That brings us to some good news—Albuquerque is calling 2025 the Parks Year. Our city has wrapped up 57 park improvement projects so far, investing about 35 million dollars, and we’re only halfway through the year. That includes new playgrounds, three new dog parks, court resurfacing, and trail extensions, touching neighborhoods from Wells Park to Phil Chacon Park. These upgrades are all about boosting quality of life and giving us more reasons to get outside and move.
On the city government front, Mayor Keller and the council continue to debate staffing policies and budget priorities. This week’s talks zero in on funding for emergency medical teams and ongoing fire department staffing disputes. Decisions made here could impact response times and public safety, so we’re watching closely for final votes.
In business news, we’re seeing a handful of new restaurants open along Central Avenue and in Nob Hill, including a locally owned vegan café that launched its grand opening this weekend. Meanwhile, a long-standing gift shop in Old Town quietly closed its doors after nearly three decades. That’s a bittersweet reminder of how our local economy is shifting alongside new investments.
The job market is steady, with recent numbers showing around 1400 new positions posted last week, mostly in healthcare, hospitality, and logistics. If you’re looking for work, city job fairs resume Monday at the convention center downtown.
For our families, community pools and spray pads are open regular hours, except for Wells Park and Cesar Chavez, which closed yesterday for the holiday but reopen today. Remember, summer meals for kids continue at many neighborhood centers.
Turning to sports, high school teams wrapped up summer clinics. La Cueva’s girls soccer program was recognized for academic achievement, earning statewide honors that make us proud.
Looking ahead, don’t miss the Santa Fe Wine Festival today and tomorrow at Las Golondrinas—a short trip from Albuquerque. And mark your calendars for the Mayors Innovation Project summer meeting at month’s end, bringing city leaders from across the country to our own backyard.
We close with a quick feel-good story. Yesterday, a World War Two veteran was honored at a block party on Edith Boulevard, drawing neighbors from all over to express their gratitude. It’s moments like these that remind us why Albuquerque is such a special place to call home.
This has been Albuquerque Local Pulse. We’ll see you tomorrow with more local updates.
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