Good morning, this is Albuquerque Local Pulse for Saturday, September 6th, 2025.

We start today with breaking news from the Eagle’s Nest Condominiums on Eubank and Spain, where neighbors found a two-year-old alone outside late at night, wearing just a diaper. Thanks to quick actions from residents and the Albuquerque Police, the child is now safe, though both parents are facing child neglect charges. CYFD has put a safety plan in place. Incidents like this remind us just how connected and alert our community can be when someone needs help.

Turning to public safety, we have some promising news on the crime front this September. According to the Albuquerque Police Department, homicides in Albuquerque are down forty six percent since the height of violent crime in 2022. We have seen fifty homicides so far this year, compared to ninety two just three years ago. Police credit focused efforts on felony arrests and a strong rate of solving violent crime cases for this turnaround. Still, public safety remains a top concern, and our officers continue to work hard every day.

Checking the weather, the monsoon is in full effect, bringing more rain and even a flood watch for some mountain communities. Here in Albuquerque, we are looking at increased chances of thunderstorms and possibly some localized flooding, so if you are planning to head out later, grab a jacket and keep an eye on the sky. The weekend carries on this trend, so fairgoers and Lobo football fans will want to plan accordingly.

At City Hall, transparency is front and center. The Accountability in Government Oversight Committee has announced updates on pending reports from the Office of Inspector General and committed to releasing official addenda for any follow-ups, keeping residents well informed about city operations. For those interested in city governance, there’s an upcoming Finance and Government Operations Committee meeting this Monday, and the public is encouraged to participate and provide input.

In community and cultural news, attention is also turning to the upcoming mayoral election. Local media, including New Mexico PBS, are profiling the candidates and discussing public campaign financing. Our city’s young leaders are making headlines too, with students from Albuquerque School of Excellence recently earning national recognition for their documentary work.

For the job market and real estate, Albuquerque continues to see steady hiring. Hospitality, healthcare, and tech sectors are each advertising several hundred openings this month, and the median home price now sits just under three hundred eighty thousand, with active listings trending up. New businesses are popping up along Central and Wyoming, including a new coffeehouse and a pop-up vintage market opening this weekend.

On the environmental front, city officials are strengthening protections in the Bosque along the Rio Grande after reports that wildlife is being disturbed by illegal fishing. The new ordinance will allow

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