City Councilor Dan Lewis, who represents District 5, has called for an investigation into a book that was released in September that covers Albuquerque’s response to the pandemic and social issues like the Black Lives Matter movement that broke out throughout the country. The book is called “City at the Crossroads: The Pandemic, Protests and Public Service in Albuquerque” and was written by former Albuquerque Journal columnist Joline Guttierez Krueger. The city spent “approximately $116,400” on the book, according to a memo sent from Lewis to Melissa Santistevan, city of Albuquerque Inspector General. Lewis said the city had two separate…
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.
Unofficial results from the New Mexico Secretary of State’s website shows Democrats Cynthia Borrego, Joy Garratt and Barbara Christine Baca all won their elections Tuesday by wide margins while Republican Robert Henry Moss is leading by a dozen votes. NM House District 68 Moss is leading the race for District 68 State House with 5,590 votes. Democrat Charlotte Little has 5,578 with all 32 precincts reporting. The SOS website shows there could be a possible recount for this race. NM House District 17 Democrat Borrego won the election for state representative for District 17 with nearly 600 more votes than…
James Monroe Middle School is holding a holiday sale on Raptor Spirit merchandise throughout November. The store is offering 20% off and free shipping on orders over $75 until Nov. 30. Delivery is guaranteed by Dec. 23. There’s limited merchandise available in the JMMS office, and items can also be ordered online.
It was a busy Election Day at the vote center at Volcano Vista High School Tuesday. Presiding Judge Susan Legits said there were 428 votes cast as of 1:30 p.m., and she expects it get busier as the day goes on. “As more people get off of work, I expect a surge later,” Legits said. “We had a pretty good line when we first opened and it’s tapered off. But I think after work, everybody will come out again.” Legits described the turnout early Tuesday as “slow and steady” but it was still busier than usual at VVHS, which is…
Cross-country The boys finished second and the girls were fifth at the 2022 NMAA State Cross Country Meet Saturday at Albuquerque Academy. Both teams won the state meet in 2021. The highest finisher for the boys was Thomas Croshaw, who was second. Carysa Marquez paced the girls with a sixth-place finish. Football The Hawks began the postseason the same way they finished the regular season: With a 50-point win over Atrisco Heritage. Volcano Vista advanced to the quarterfinals of the state playoffs with a 64-14 win Friday over Atrisco, which they beat 50-0 on Oct. 28. Quarterback Elliot Paskett-Bell threw…
Nusenda Credit Union, in partnership with the APS Education Foundation, has selected Walter Gauge Warren Davis as the Student of the Week for the week of Oct. 31 to Nov. 4. Davis is a fifth grade student at Chamiza Elementary. According to APS, his favorite subjects in school are math and science. He enjoys golfing and fishing with his dad, playing baseball, playing Xbox, chess club and playing with his dog, Alex. Here’s what his teacher told APS about Davis: “Gauge is an enthusiastic learner and always ready to be helpful in class. Whenever there are others around, he is…
Early voting in New Mexico is over, and Election Day is almost here. Election Day voting convenience centers will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 8. Bernalillo County voters may vote in person or hand-deliver an absentee ballot at the following locations in the neighborhood: Andalucia Shopping Center (5600 Coors Blvd. NW Suite C-5 87120) Cottonwood West (10131 Coors Blvd. NW Suite C-02 87114) Petroglyph Plaza (8201 Golf Course Road NW Suited D-1 87120) West Bluff Center (5211 Ouray Road NW Suite B 87120) Cibola High School (1510 Ellison Drive NW 87114) Lyndon B. Johnson Middle…
There was no state championship for the Volcano Vista High School cross-country teams this year, but both teams made the podium Saturday at Albuquerque Academy. The boys team finished second and the girls were third at the State Cross Country Meet. Both teams won the state crown in 2021. “They performed excellent; we had a great season,” Volcano Vista coach Elena Schrader said. “Last year, taking both trophies home was phenomenal, but anytime you walk away with both teams on podium, you can’t be upset.” Thomas Croshow finished second, the best finisher for the Hawks, with a time of 15:08.24…
The following incidents were reported by the Albuquerque Police Department for the week of Oct. 21-27 in Northwest Albuquerque: TRAFFIC STOP IRVING BL NW / GOLF COURSE RD NW 10-28-2022 12:23 AM SUSP PERS/VEHS 4000 BLOCK STOWE RD NW 10-28-2022 12:12 PM TRAFFIC STOP MCMAHON BL NW / BANDELIER DR NW 10-28-2022 12:57 PM TRAFFIC STOP MCMAHON BL NW / BANDELIER DR NW 10-28-2022 1:02 PM THEFT/FRAUD/EMBE 10400 BLOCK CIBOLA LP NW 10-28-2022 1:03 PM TRAFFIC STOP GOLF COURSE RD NW / AVOCET RD NW 10-28-2022 1:16 PM TRAFFIC STOP MCMAHON BL NW / BANDELIER DR NW 10-28-2022 1:20 PM…
The holiday season is here as tickets went on sale Friday for the New Mexico BioPark Society’s River of Lights. This year’s event is the 25th annual and runs from Nov. 26 to Dec. 30 at the ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden. It is closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. All tickets are timed and need to be reserved in advance and purchased online. Make sure to note the timeslot you select as your timed ticket only pertains to your arrival time. You can check in anytime during your timed ticket window. Ticket prices Monday through Thursday Adult: $14 Child…