Good morning, this is Albuquerque Local Pulse for Saturday, March 7, 2026. We wake up today with developing news just east of town. KOB reports two Navajo police officers are in stable condition after being shot yesterday in To’Hajiilee, off Tribal Road N 716. Investigators from the Navajo Police, FBI Albuquerque, and other agencies say there is no ongoing threat, but we stay mindful of how closely connected our communities along I 40 really are. Closer to the city, Los Altos Golf Course near Lomas and Eubank is back open after that small plane crash on the fairway yesterday afternoon. The Paper and other local outlets report the aircraft went down short of the runway at nearby Albuquerque International Sunport. We keep an eye on FAA updates, but for now, golf and park activity around Los Altos continues with some residual curiosity from neighbors. At City Hall, our council’s Finance and Government Operations Committee meets Monday evening on the ninth floor of the government center at Civic Plaza. The agenda includes budget tweaks and contract approvals that shape what we see on our streets, from road repairs on Central to staffing at community centers. We can still sign up for public comment online if we want our voices heard before those recommendations go to the full council. Weather wise, we start the day cool in the low 40s, warming into the mid 60s with plenty of sun and a light breeze along Coors and up Tramway. It is a good day for a hike in the foothills or a stroll in Old Town. Clouds build a bit late, but no major wind or rain is expected, and the next couple of days look similarly mild and dry. In business news, we continue to see small retail turnover along Albuquerque Uptown and on Paseo del Norte. Several local job boards show roughly fifteen thousand open positions in the metro, with strong demand in health care, logistics, and construction. Median home prices in the city hold just under four hundred thousand dollars, with slightly more inventory on the West Side around Unser and Rainbow, giving buyers a bit more breathing room than last year. Looking ahead, downtown is busy tonight with live music along Central near the KiMo Theatre, plus family events at the BioPark and the Museum of Natural History. High school basketball playoffs bring packed gyms across APS, and several of our teams are advancing, giving our students and families something big to cheer about. For crime in Albuquerque over the last day, APD notes a handful of serious incidents, including armed robberies near San Mateo and Central and a shooting investigation on the West Side. Detectives continue to ask for tips through Crime Stoppers, and patrols remain visible around major corridors. We end on a feel good note. Neighbors near Ridgecrest and Gibson are organizing a volunteer cleanup and food share this weekend, bringing together long time residents, newcomers, and local businesses to support unhoused neighbors and spruce up the block. It is another reminder that we take care of each other here. Thank you for tuning in, and please remember to subscribe so you never miss a local update. 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 This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
