The following incidents were reported by the Albuquerque Police Department for the week of Oct. 7-13 in Northwest Albuquerque. TRAFF ACC INJURI EASY ST NW / BENTON AV NW 10-7-2022 9:42 AM SUSP PERS/VEHS GOLF COURSE RD NW / WESTSIDE BL NW 10-7-2022 9:46 AM TRAFFIC STOP GOLF COURSE RD NW / WESTSIDE BL NW 10-7-2022 1:38 PM TRAFF ACC NO INJ 10500 BLOCK GALLILEO ST NW 10-7-2022 3:04 PM DISTURBANCE 4800 BLOCK MCMAHON BL NW 10-7-2022 3:36 PM SUSP PERS/VEHS 4700 BLOCK IRVING BL NW 10-7-2022 3:47 PM TRAFFIC STOP SEVEN BAR LOOP RD NW / ELLISON DR NW…
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.
M’Tucci’s Moderno will be holding a private Whiskey Cocktail Dinner at 6:30 p.m. Thursday. The restaurant will serve a five-course meal — as well as an amuse — with a different whiskey cocktail pairing for each course. Chefs Cory Gray, Shawn Cronin and Jorge Monterossa worked together with general manger Robin Dibble to create a unique menu and perfect whiskey pairings for each course. “It’s no secret that we are all whiskey enthusiasts, so this is a dinner we have been wanting to do for a while,” Cronin said. “Cocktail dinners are always fun because it takes a lot more…
Parents of students at Lyndon B. Johnson Middle School can get a tasty dinner and support the school Wednesday. Panera Bread on Coors will be holding a fundraiser from 4-8 p.m. for the LBJ Parent Teacher Student Association. Mention LBJ when you purchase or use code FUND4U during online checkout and 20% of your purchase will go to the school.
The 44th annual Zia Marching Band Fiesta, one of the most prestigious marching band events in the Southwest, will take place Saturday at University Stadium from 8 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Twenty-nine bands representing schools from New Mexico, Texas and Colorado will compete. The Volcano Vista High School band, led by director Daniel Villanueva, will have its first performance at 3:15 p.m. The event is sponsored by the University of New Mexico Bands. Because of the New Mexico United match across the street at Isotopes Park beginning at 7 p.m., parking will be $7 before 3 p.m. and $12 after…
The Volcano Vista High School Booster Club has teamed up with Posa’s Tamale Factory and Restaurant in Santa Fe for a fundraiser. The fundraiser runs from Oct. 17-28 and orders can be picked up at the school two to three weeks after being placed. The four varieties to chose from are: Red chile pork Green chile chicken Green chile cheese Green chile calabacitas (vegan) Tamales come in fully-cooked, half-dozen, vacuum-packed pouches for $15. Click here to place your order.
Vitalant is hosting a blood drive Saturday at Ventana Ranch Community Center from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. According to Vitalant: “Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood. This could be a little girl in the ICU or a mother with Stage 3 leukemia. If you’re worried about needles, don’t be — most blood donors compare the experience to a mild, split-second pinch. The entire process is very safe and very fast, and you will feel amazing knowing you potentially saved up to three people. All healthy donors are urged to donate now; if you’ve had COVID-19 and have…
Yes, it’s been 10 years already. Volcano Vista High School’s Class of 2012 will celebrate its 10-year reunion Saturday at Revel Entertainment Center. The reunion runs from 4-8 p.m. with free admission. Click here to register. While the event is free, organizer Eva Montoya is accepting donations to help with decorations via Venmo (@Eva-Montoya-1; last four digits of her number are: 0626).
Brew Lab 101 will be hosting a fundraiser for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer from 2-6 p.m. Saturday. There will be more than 20 creative craft makers, two food trucks, speciality cotton candy, live music and face painting. Limited-edition T-shirts will be available for purchase, and a raffle will be held with all benefits going to the American Cancer Society. Wagner’s Farmland Experience in Corrales is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and offers pumpkin picking and corn mazes. Admission is $10 for ages 12 and over and $8 for ages 3-11. This location is north of the Wagner Farm…
It’s been bad news at the pumps lately for motorists as the average price for a gallon of gasoline in Albuquerque jumped from $3.59 last week to $3.77 Wednesday. It wasn’t as bad of news in the neighborhood as several stations in northwest Albuquerque had prices below the citywide average. Costco and Sam’s Club, which each require a membership, were easily the lowest in the neighborhood at $3.39. Murphy Express offered the lowest prices without a membership at the locations on Alameda ($3.72) and 528 ($3.73). Phillips 66 on Alameda and Speedway on Alameda were each at $3.74. Three Circle…
Parents can now register their young athletes for the winter season at i9 Sports. The winter seasons for flag football, soccer, volleyball and cheer begin on Dec. 3. Registration runs through Nov. 4, but parents can get a $10 discount if they register by Oct. 19 and use the code WTR23. i9 Sports offers organized programs for children ages 3-14 with all skill levels welcome. Practice will be held before each game so the time commitment is just one day per week throughout the season. Practice and games will be held at several locations throughout the city, including James Monroe…