Author: Kevin Hendricks

The YMCA of Central New Mexico is taking registrations for its before and after school programs. The YMCA of Central New Mexico, one of the state’s largest child care providers, offers nine early learning, preschool and after-school centers. The programs are designed to nurture children’s healthy social, physical and mental development. In addition to supplementing what children learn in school, they will also: Participate in interactive learning models that engage critical thinking skills. Get assistance with their homework from trained Y staff. Form long-lasting friendships that enhance their development, growth and self-confidence. Albuquerque Y Club before and after school locations…

Baseball and softball players can now register for the spring season at Alameda Little League. From now until Feb. 4, baseball players can register for $150 with $100 for each sibling. Softball players can register for $100. After Feb. 4, the fee is $190 for baseball and $140 for softball. Registration can be completed online or in person at the field from 9 a.m. to noon Jan. 22 and Jan. 29. All parents or guardians must bring the participant’s birth certificate and three proofs of residency or one document supporting school enrollment. Opening Day is set for April 1.

Albuquerque Police Department’s Organized Crime Unit and the Northeast Proactive Response Team arrested eight repeat felony offenders and summonsed three others during a holiday operational plan in the Uptown Shopping District. Among those arrested Marileysi Campos (March 28, 2001): arrested for a felony warrant for shoplifting Andrea Lujan (May 6, 1991): arrested for a felony warrant for burglary and contributing to the delinquency of a minor Adrian Aguero (Feb. 2, 1993): issued a criminal summons for misdemeanor shoplifting($244.98) Dominic Bottijliso (Aug. 6, 1990): arrested for possession of a controlled substance (fentanyl) Oscar Carbajal (Aug. 7,1982): arrested for both felony and…

Here’s our Monday rundown of everything you need to know for the week of Dec. 26 to Jan. 1. The weather: Christmas is behind us and 2023 is less than a week away. The weather couldn’t be nicer for the final week of 2022. A high of 59 is forecasted for Tuesday. New Year’s Day could be chilly and rainy. Here’s what is happening in Albuquerque this week Ready to recycle that Christmas tree? The Solid Waste Management Department, Parks and Recreation, and PNM will recycle real Christmas trees for free at three separate locations in Albuquerque beginning Dec. 26.…

Volcano Vista High School is hosting its 2023 College & Career Fair in March, but it’s not too early for vendors to sign up and reserve a spot at the event. Any parents or guardians who would like to participate can register online. Small business owners who want to represent what they do and advertise their business are also invited. For more information, contact College & Career Counselor Mrs. Rhodes at 505-890-0343 ext. 37311 or 505-792-4805. The fair is scheduled for 5-7 p.m. Thursday, March 2, for students and parents. Vendors are asked to get there at 4 p.m. to…

The annual Holiday Home Decorating Contest returned this year for all residents in Ventana Ranch and Ventana Ranch West.Originally, the homes were to be added to a Google Map link that would be shared on the Ventana Ranch West and Ventana Ranch Community Association Facebook pages for neighbor viewing and voting. Due to recent vandalism of Christmas decorations in the neighborhood, the addresses were removed. A sampling of the entries Previous Next

The Albuquerque Public Schools Education Foundation recently announced the Selfless Seniors Class of 2023. One senior from each high school in the district was selected to be honored for their dedication to school and commitment to others. For 15 years, the APS Education Foundation has partnered with photographer Frank Frost to identify and celebrate the Selfless Seniors. The Selfless Seniors in northwest Albuquerque are Rebecca Thomas from Cibola High School and Zoe Baca, who goes to Volcano Vista. Thomas and Baca, along with 12 other seniors, will get a free portrait shot by Frank Frost Studios. The photos will also…

Cody Moon, a Volcano Vista High School alum and linebacker for the University of New Mexico, announced this week that he is entering the transfer portal and will leave the UNM program. Moon, a former walk-on, led the  Lobos in tackles in 2022 and was named a second-team All-Mountain West Conference linebacker. Moon entered the UNM program in 2020, redshirted that year and has three years of eligibility remaining. He was UNM’s nominee for the Burlsworth Trophy this year, which is annually awarded to a former walk-on who had the most outstanding season. Moon also was UNM’s Burlsworth nominee in…

Albuquerque Police Department Chief Harold Medina announced plans he has and steps he is taking to address the increase in officer-involved shootings Wednesday in a press release. The Neighborhood Journal has covered several officer-involved shootings this year. In November, APD shared new statistics over a five-year period when it comes to officer-involved shootings. There were 16 total OIS reports in 2022 with nine being fatal. APD reported 10 officer-involved shootings in 2018 and 10 in 2020, eight in 2019 and nine in 2021. Here’s how Medina plans to address the increase in officer-involved shootings. Use of Force Policy Change Medina…

Marvin Johnson, a former basketball player at the University of New Mexico, is hosting a Winter Break Basketball Camp next week for hoopers ages 6-15. The four-day camp begins Tuesday at Christine Duncan Academy with a session for kids ages 6-10 at 10 a.m. to noon followed be a session for kids ages 11-15 from 1:30-3:30 p.m. The camp is $110 per child and includes a free T-shirt, training and games for basketball players at any skill level. Players can register online now. Johnson, who owns the single-game scoring record in UNM history with 50 in 1978, has been conducting…