Good morning, this is Albuquerque Local Pulse for Monday, November twenty fourth. We’re waking up to a chilly start across the city, with temperatures expected to hover in the low forties this morning and warming just a bit this afternoon before some clouds roll in. Weather forecasters warn that a storm system could move in late today, so if you’ve got Thanksgiving travel plans, give yourself a little extra time, especially heading north or into the mountains. Rain and wind might impact flights at Sunport and slow traffic on I-40 through the evening.

Turning to breaking news, another tragic incident struck our city overnight as Albuquerque Police responded to a fatal shooting near Central and Jefferson just after one in the morning. That marks the one hundred seventh homicide of the year. Police are urging anyone with information to come forward. In other public safety news, a SWAT standoff on the city’s southwest side has ended with the arrest of two women, one tied to a case involving a child’s fentanyl exposure. Authorities are also looking for tips related to an unsolved 2022 homicide on the near North Valley, and a person of interest is still at large following a shooting inside a San Mateo barber shop.

On the positive side, Albuquerque Fire Rescue is being praised today for quick action in two separate house fires—rescuing three people off a balcony at Galeras Street northwest and containing another blaze at a boarded-up home on San Pedro in the southeast. Thankfully, there were no serious injuries in either case.

Shifting gears to city hall, there’s a lull in big meetings today as the Mesa del Sol Public Improvement District board gathering has been cancelled. But looking ahead, the city council reconvenes next Monday at the downtown government center where budget priorities and potential funding for community safety projects are expected to top the agenda. If you live in the International District, make a note—Councilor Nichole Rogers is hosting a holiday party December sixth at the International District Library.

In local business, excitement is building for Small Business Saturday in Nob Hill this November twenty ninth. That kicks off a string of local shopping events including the thirtieth annual Shop and Stroll, also in Nob Hill, on December fourth. Meanwhile, on the real estate front, inventory remains tight with about twelve hundred homes currently on the market across Albuquerque, but agents note homes are still selling fast, averaging just under forty days before going under contract. Job seekers can find fresh openings at Kirtland Air Force Base, Sandia Labs, and several large retailers hiring for the holiday push.

Turning to sports, it’s an exciting time for our UNM Lobos. The men’s cross country team is celebrating star runner Habtom Samuel claiming an NCAA championship this weekend, giving us all something to cheer about on campus. Lobo football is still in the hunt for a Mountain West championship berth after a gutsy win over Air Force. On the high school scene, local teams are heading into the state football championship matchups set for next weekend, so let’s be sure to show up and support our young athletes.

Music and culture sparkle this week as the Lobo Theater on Central hosts the annual “Reel Route 66” Christmas movie fest beginning Friday. For families, Toys for Tots is now accepting registrations citywide right through December seventh. And the Twinkle Light Parade returns to Nob Hill December sixth, lighting up Route 66 with floats, music, and plenty of holiday cheer.

Before we wrap, a quick feel-good note—a local Albuquerque pilot was remembered this weekend by his flying club, friends, and family, after a tragic crash in Kentucky. Despite the sadness, the outpouring of kindness from our community stands as a reminder of our city’s big heart.

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