Good morning, this is Albuquerque Local Pulse for Thursday, May 1st, 2025.
We begin with breaking news from our city’s southeast neighborhoods. On April 29th, around two in the afternoon, gunfire erupted on the 440 block of Florida Street SE, between Bell and Zuni. Two people were taken to the hospital. Albuquerque Police are still investigating, and we urge anyone with information to come forward. In a separate case, Albuquerque Police arrested Joseph Hernandez, forty-six, for a fatal stabbing during a fight near the Healthcare for the Homeless campus just last week. Public safety remains top of mind for many of us, especially with recent reports of a bold eighty-thousand-dollar copper theft at Janet Kahn School. The incident caused classes to shift to asynchronous learning, as crews rushed to repair the damages. Crime Stoppers is asking for tips from the public on this case.
Now turning to city government, there’s a key committee meeting at City Hall this evening at five in the Vincent E. Griego Chambers at One Civic Plaza. Residents can provide public comment either in person or virtually via Zoom. It’s a chance to directly address city councilors on issues affecting our daily lives, so if you have concerns or ideas, consider signing up to speak.
Weather-wise, we’re stepping into the new month with classic spring conditions. Today, we expect a high near seventy and a low in the low sixties, under mostly cloudy skies. Cooler temperatures and the chance for isolated showers will linger through the weekend, but no severe weather is in sight. May in Albuquerque means mostly dry days and plenty of sunshine, so it’s a good time to plan outdoor activities, but maybe keep an umbrella handy through Sunday just in case.
On the economic front, Albuquerque’s job market shows steady movement. Employers are advertising close to two thousand openings citywide, with notable demand in healthcare, logistics, and hospitality. In real estate, the median single-family home price in the metro area is hovering near three hundred and sixty thousand dollars. Houses around Old Town and Nob Hill are seeing the most activity as we head into spring.
In community and culture, today is May Day, and there’s a National Day of Action happening downtown in solidarity with workers, immigrants, and families. Expect rallies and celebrations in Civic Plaza and Central Avenue throughout the afternoon and evening. Local musicians, including some up-and-coming high school ensembles, will perform as part of the festivities.
Looking ahead, the weekend brings the annual Mother’s Day Arts and Crafts Fair at the Albuquerque Museum, plus Lobo baseball is facing off against UNM’s rivals at Isotopes Park starting Friday night. In schools, La Cueva High’s soccer team just clinched a spot in the state semifinals, another highlight in a strong season for APS athletics.
For a feel-good story, volunteers at Rio Grande Food Project organized a record donation drive this week, helping stock pantries for over five hundred local families as we approach the end of the school year.
That’s our roundup for today. This has been Albuquerque Local Pulse. We’ll see you tomorrow with more local updates.
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