Good morning, this is Albuquerque Local Pulse for Friday, October 31, 2025.
We begin with breaking news and urgent developments for families across Albuquerque. City officials have launched a citywide support effort in response to the sudden suspension of SNAP benefits, the federal nutrition assistance program that many of our neighbors rely on to put food on the table. Mayor Tim Keller is joining other cities in a lawsuit to restore this critical funding. Community partners are stepping up: donation sites are opening across Albuquerque, and free meal locations are being outlined. For those looking to help, the Drive Out Hunger event at the Berna Facio Complex tomorrow is collecting food for APS students and families affected by these cuts. If you or someone you know needs food, check the city and school websites for meal pick-up locations.
Turning to safety, the Albuquerque Police Department’s Homicide Unit continues its investigation into a deadly incident in southwest Albuquerque after a shooting yesterday. Earlier in the week, officers also made an arrest in the Foothills home invasion and homicide, bringing some closure to a shaken neighborhood. Police are urging vigilance, especially near Route 66 bus stops and along Montgomery and University, following recent violent events and an incident with a man who shot himself after a crash near Irving.
In more hopeful news downtown, we see new businesses opening their doors along Central Avenue, while some long-standing favorites are holding on despite the challenges. Local real estate prices remain steady, with the median price for a single-family home hovering around three hundred fifty thousand dollars across the metro. The job market is still tight, but we’re seeing hiring bright spots in healthcare and logistics, particularly at the new distribution center near the airport, which expects to add over two hundred jobs before the holidays.
Today’s weather is likely to affect plans for Halloween festivities. We’re expecting mostly clear skies this morning, but clouds could roll in by late afternoon. Temperatures will hover in the upper sixties, dropping to the forties after sundown. The city’s air quality remains moderate for particulate matter, and pollen counts are low, which means it’s a good day for sensitive lungs—just consider limiting unnecessary wood burning to help keep our air in the green.
At City Hall, key conversations are happening. Councilor Nichole Rogers invites everyone to this evening's Community Conversation, where you can weigh in on city projects and neighborhood safety efforts. Our next City Council meeting is set for November fifth at the Government Center downtown.
Locally, our high school sports teams brought home big wins this week: Eldorado’s soccer squad moves on to the state semifinals, while Volcano Vista’s volleyball team just toppled Rio Rancho in a tense five-setter. Congratulations also to Albuquerque High’s debate team, who took first at their regional competition.
A quick calendar for the weekend: In addition to the food drive, the Old Town Harvest Festival is in full swing, with live music, a pumpkin patch near San Felipe, and family-friendly fun through Sunday evening.
Finally, a feel-good update for our Friday. At the Heights Community Center, volunteers gathered last night to assemble emergency food kits for those hit hardest by the SNAP cuts. The kits will go out this afternoon, a testament to how we care for our own, even in hard times.
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