Albuquerque Local Pulse: June 21 - Heat, Delays, and Summer Updates

Good morning, this is Albuquerque Local Pulse for Sunday, June twenty first, twenty twenty six. We start the day with breaking news from the University area. Albuquerque police are investigating a deadly vehicle versus pedestrian crash near Central Avenue and Maple Street, just east of UNM. According to Abq Raw, it happens around three fifty this morning, and the pedestrian dies at the scene. Central in that stretch is expected to see lane closures, so we plan for delays if we drive that corridor early today. Public safety crews stay busy elsewhere. Albuquerque Fire Rescue reports that on Friday night they rescue a lost hiker in the foothills east of Pinnacle View Northeast. Crews use drones and ground teams to bring the hiker out safely. It is a reminder that our foothill trails can be tricky after dark, especially in the heat. Speaking of heat, we are in for a hot, dry Sunday. Daytime highs sit in the mid nineties with plenty of sun and only a slight chance of a stray storm up along the Sandias. That means outdoor events go on as planned, but we keep water handy, check on neighbors, and remember our pets on hot pavement. Looking ahead a couple of days, temperatures stay in the nineties with those typical late day storms trying to pop up over the mountains. From City Hall, council staff continue to work through this summer’s budget details, including money for road repairs along Coors and Louisiana, and more funding for housing vouchers. These decisions shape how quickly our potholes get filled and what help is available for families looking for stable housing. In real estate, local agents say the median home price in Albuquerque sits around three hundred ninety thousand dollars, with homes near Nob Hill and the West Side still moving quickly, often in less than a month. On the job front, major employers around downtown and the I twenty five corridor continue to post openings in health care, call centers, and construction, with wages for many roles in the mid to upper teens per hour. If we are looking for something to do today, the Albuquerque Museum in Old Town offers free Sunday morning admission from nine to one, and an Old Town walking tour starts at eleven, giving us a chance to learn the stories behind the Plaza and San Felipe de Neri Church. AbqToDo also lists art shows, improv performances, and a new immersive musical this evening around the Rail Yards and downtown. On the sports side, the Albuquerque Isotopes are at home this week, and baseball fans get an extra treat as Rockies outfielder Mickey Moniak continues his rehab assignment here, flashing some big league defense in left field. It is a fun option for a warm evening at Rio Grande Credit Union Field. A feel good note to end on. Local schools are celebrating students who just wrapped up regional science and robotics competitions, and in one rescue story with a happy ending, that foothills hiker makes it home thanks to quick thinking neighbors who call for help. Thanks for tuning in, and please remember to subscribe so we can keep bringing our listeners the stories that shape our city. This has been Albuquerque Local Pulse. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai. For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta