Here’s our Monday rundown of everything you need to know for the week of Jan. 2-8 The weather: Happy New Year. 2023 kicks off with some windy conditions Monday and Tuesday but the temps are forecasted to be nice this week. Here’s what is happening in Albuquerque this week There’s a City Council meeting Wednesday from 5-10:30 p.m. Among the items on the agenda are more discussions on homelessness in Albuquerque. The public is invited to comment but must sign up online before Wednesday. The Rail Yards Advisory Board is meeting Friday from 8:30-10:30 a.m. on Zoom. The public…
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.
Students at Cibola High School return to class on Jan. 4 and will see some changes to the school’s parking policy the next day. Parking pass costs (nonrefundable) $20 senior lot $10 junior (west) Lot Students must apply for a parking permit. All parking passes must be paid for online via School Pay. Replacement cost for lost or stolen tags will be same price as the corresponding lot price. Parking infractions/warnings/discipline Parking without a permit: Vehicle will be towed at the owner’s expense. Parking in incorrect lot: Vehicle will be towed at the owner’s expense. Towing information with All Pro Towing: Cost will…
It’s been an exciting year at the Neighborhood Journal, from the website going live in March to winning first place in the Best Website category from the New Mexico Press Association. Here’s some of the stories we covered from Volcano Vista High School in 2022. March The girls and boys basketball teams began the chase for history. The school helped raise money for the Papa Brown Scholarship Fund. The VVHS robotics team won a league championship. VVHS senior Natalia Chavez returned to the scene of her historic buzzer beater that won a state championship in 2021. The girls and boys hoops teams…
As the year winds down, the Neighborhood Journal will be taking a look back at some of our favorite stories, photos and videos from 2022. Top 25 sports photos from NW Albuquerque in 2022 Previous Next
School ratings are a major factor for prospective homeowners trying to decide what neighborhood to buy in. The Neighborhood Journal will feature a different school in the northeast and northwest Albuquerque each week to help you understand how schools in those neighborhoods are performing. Below you will find stats and rankings from Greatschools.org that will help you navigate the school scores in your neighborhood. Tierra Antigua Elementary School Tierra Antigua Elementary School was established in 2009 in northwest Albuquerque. GreatSchool Ratings Tierra Antigua Elementary School has an 8/10 rating, and six reviewers have given the school three out of five stars. TAES…
Looking for a place to eat in NW Albuquerque? Here are 5 restaurants we featured from the area in 2022. Your tastebuds will love it!
As the year winds down, the Neighborhood Journal will be taking a look back at some of our favorite stories, photos and videos from 2022. Top 5 stories from NW Albuquerque in 2022 5. Some iconic cars made several appearances in Ventana Ranch throughout the holiday season. 4. The family of legendary basketball coach Mike Brown created a scholarship to add to is legacy. 3. New Mexico United superfan Carlos Tenorio, AKA Sombrero Man, is the voice of Volcano Vista athletics. 2. Volcano Vista student body president Angela Korte had quite a day in May. Not only did she receive…
Albuquerque Academy’s Multicultural Summer Honors Program is a six-week, full-day summer scholarship program for academically strong students who are currently in fourth grade. The 2023 MSHP program begins June 5 and runs through July 14. Classes meet from 8:10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Summer Honors applicants are evaluated on academic performance, character ratings, teacher recommendation(s) and the applicant’s essay. Selections for acceptance will be announced no later than Feb. 15. Applications can be done online and must be received by Jan. 26. Current fourth grade students from all cultural backgrounds and all schools are encouraged to apply.…
Kids can learn over winter break with an interactive online game called “Know what to Throw.” The recycling game is presented by the city of Albuquerque and the Solid Waste Department’s “Keep ABQ Beautiful” campaign. It challenges players to choose the proper place to dispose of different types of waste, whether it’s household garbage, recycling, compost or hazardous waste.
Lyndon B. Johnson Middle School is asking parents to complete a survey to help provide input on the curriculum and instruction review of the school. The survey can be completed online and takes between 30-60 minutes. LBJ is hoping the results of the survey will be help staff and administration to better understand promising practice areas and opportunities to improve that may exist in the school.