Albuquerque Police Department officers from the Northwest and Northeast Area Commands have worked with the Organized Crime Unit on multiple holiday operations since Black Friday to fight retail crime across Albuquerque. Their work so far has resulted in 33 arrests, some of which were felony repeat offenders, according to a release from APD sent out Thursday. The officers recovered at least $10,400 in stolen merchandise. The recent investigations into retail crime, which remain ongoing, have yielded information regarding the narcotics trade, stolen motor vehicles and human trafficking. Below are the individuals who were either arrested or cited: Black Friday Asael…
Author: Kevin Hendricks
Kevin Hendricks
Kevin, also known as Steak Sauce, is a reporter for the Neighborhood Journal with a focus on the Ventana Ranch area. He has over 14 years of journalism experience, including reporting, editing and page design.
If you need to get some holiday shopping done Saturday, head over to Volcano Vista High School for a holiday crafts fair. The fair will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and will feature handmade crafts from dozens of local vendors. There will also be live entertainment, music and food. This event is sponsored by VVHS Special District Programs.
Paradise Hills Community Center is hosting a free “Pancakes and Pajamas” event Saturday morning. The breakfast will be served from 9 a.m. to noon and is for all ages and will feature pancakes, eggs, sausage, coffee and hot chocolate. Families are encouraged to wear their pajamas. There will be jumpers, games and fun for the whole family.
There will be plenty of Christmas cheer in Ventana Ranch this weekend as two holiday parades come to the neighborhood Saturday. First, the Ventana Ranch Neighborhood Association holds its annual Christmas parade from 3-4 p.m. The parade will begin at Ventana Ranch Elementary School with the two-mile parade route going counterclockwise on loop road- Las Ventana/Ventana Ranch. An hour after that parade ends, the Volcano Vista High School football team will begin its third annual Light the Night Parade. The VVHS parade begins at 5 p.m. at Ventana Ranch Park and will go through Ventana Ranch Loop until 6:30 p.m.…
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The Animal Welfare Department is asking the public for donations for the homeless pets in city shelters this holiday season.The wish list for cats and dogsSmall cat toys, treats, beds, brushes, wand toys, scratchers, blankets, towels, dog enrichment toys, collars, harnesses, pill pockets and Kong’s toys.DonationsDonations will be accepted through Dec. 31. Members of the public can drop off their donations at the Animal Welfare Department shelters and at participating small businesses throughout the city.You can also support local animals by selecting Kennel Kompadres your charity of choice when you shop on Amazon.You can also order goodies for the animals…
Here’s a look at what’s happening this weekend in Northwest Albuquerque: There will be a pair of Christmas parades in the neighborhood Saturday. The Ventana Ranch Neighborhood Association is holding a Christmas parade from 3-4 p.m. at Ventana Ranch Elementary School. Volcano Vista High School’s football team will hold its third annual light parade from 5-6:30 p.m. around Ventana Ranch Park. Coldwell Banker Legacy Cottonwood is hosting a Santa Meet and Greet Sunday from 1-4 p.m. Brokers will be on hand to say thank you and meet your families. There will be pictures with Santa and holiday food, fun and…
There’s nothing quite like a real, fresh Christmas tree and if you’re still looking for one, here are the top three places to go in Albuquerque according to Yelp. Garcia Family Christmas Tree. This family-owned lot has operated in Los Ranchos since 1937. The lot is open Sunday-Wednesday from 8 a.m. – 9 p.m. and Thursday-Saturday from 8 a.m. – 10 p.m. The last day they’re open is Christmas Eve. Jericho Nursery. This nursery is known for its large selection, knowledgeable staff and funny signs on Alameda. The hours are Monday-Saturday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m.-5…
The 46-game winning streak by the Volcano Vista High School girls basketball team came to a surprising end Tuesday night as La Cueva topped the two-time defending state champions 52-40.Tuesday’s shocker was the first Volcano Vista loss since Sept. 14, 2020, when it fell to Hobbs in the state championship game.30 photos from the upset game Previous Next
The Giving Tree, an annual community outreach program, is up at James Monroe Middle School. If you would like to a help a JMMS student this holiday season, you can come in and take a tag from the tree, which is on display in front of the counseling office. Use the information on the tag to purchase a gift or gift card and return the present wrapped with the tag to the counseling office by Tuesday, Dec. 13. If you have any questions, contact the following: Grades 6-7 Counselor N-Z: Ms. Anglada at 505-897-0101 ext. 40809 or angel.anglada@aps.edu Grades 7-8…