Here’s our Monday rundown of everything you need to know for the week of Dec. 19-25. The weather: Christmas is less than a week away but, sadly, it won’t be a white Christmas this year. Sunday is expected to be the warmest day of the week with a projected high of 51. Here’s what is happening in Albuquerque this week The Central & Unser Library is hosting a Gingerbread Extravaganza from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesday. The free event will let kids ages 6-17 build their own gingerbread house and ages 5 and under decorate their own gingerbread man. The whole…
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.
The cheer team and football team from Volcano Vista High School are working together to collect toys that will be donated to patients and the University of New Mexico Children’s Hospital. The teams will be at Volcano Vista from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday collecting new, unwrapped gifts. The wish list Stuffed animals Games Puzzles crafts Hygiene products Books Blankets Gift cards Clothing
A La Cueva High School student was arrested Friday as school ended after physically assaulting Principal Dana Lee, according to an email sent from the school to parents that was obtained by the Neighborhood Journal. According to Troy Hughes, the associate superintendent of learning for Zone 4, Lee overheard chatter of a student fight and tried to intervene. One student threw a knife into a trash can, then hit Lee when she tried to retrieve the weapon. Lee did not suffer any serious injuries, and no threats were made against the school, students or staff. “Those of you who know…
The Open Space Visitor Center is hosting The Solstice Seed Mandala creation event from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday. The Solstice Seed Mandala creation is an annual community art-making event to celebrate the start of the winter season. You will create a Mandala using different kinds of grains and seeds. The seeds of the mandala serve to feed birds and the mandala remains in place for about a week. Participants contribute to the design and help to build the Mandala. Creating the Mandala will be a daylong experience. A variety of seeds of different colors will be available to…
The New Mexico High School Coaches Association announced its 2022 All-Metro Football Teams this week, and the teams were littered with players from Volcano Vista High School. The Hawks went 10-3 this season and lost in the state semifinals to eventual state champ Cleveland. First Team DT Latrell Treadwell DE Marcus Perea ILB Nathan Wallin OLB Hunter Martinez WR Tristan Cordova Second Team C Steven Torres G Hiram Begay T Zack Markham QB Elliot Paskett-Bell All-Academic Team Danny Yaksich
Albuquerque Police Department homicide detectives announced Thursday that the suspect who was accused of killing his wife on Thanksgiving died while being treated at the hospital after his arrest. Karlan Denio was charged with murdering his wife, Connie Denio, and dismembering her body at their home at 10400 Vista Del Sol NW during what has been called a “mental health crisis.” Karlan Denio suffered a self-inflicted wounds from a knife and passed away while receiving medical treatment at UNH Hospital.
Back by popular demand, Bumblebee and Optimus Prime from Transformers will be in the neighborhood this weekend. Nate Bywater, who helped organize a fundraiser to help his neighbor Dave Plourde (AKA Mr. Christmas), will have the iconic cars at his house in northwest Albuquerque Friday and Saturday night beginning at 5:30 p.m. Families are welcome to take pictures with the cars, and there will be a donation barrel for non-perishable food items that will go directly to Storehouse New Mexico in front of Bywater’s house. There will also be a sign with a QR code that will let people donate…
Casa Cocktails began as a happy hour over Zoom with friends during the pandemic and has grown into a company that ships cocktail kits across America. Darren Palmer, owner and CEO of Casa Cocktails, said the business began in 2020 when the COVID-19 outbreak shut everything down and forced people to stay home. Palmer’s business partner, Ryan McGinnis, and his wife Louisa needed help with a virtual get-together with friends and reached out to Palmer. “She asked me to do a virtual happy hour for her and her friends because they couldn’t get together, obviously,” Palmer said. “She asked if…
The Volcano Vista High School wrestling team is holding a fundraiser Sunday at the Kendra Scott store in Uptown. The fundraiser is from 2-4 p.m. and will feature drinks, sweets and jewelry for sale. 20% of every purchase will be donated to the wrestling team for its 2022-23 season. Orders can be placed in store or by phone at 505-340-2280.
Sunset View Elementary School’s PTA is presenting its annual Winter Ball Thursday night. The event runs from 6-7:30 p.m. at Paradise Hills Community Center. Admission is one non-perishable food item or $5 per family. The ball will feature a DJ, dancing, milk, cookies, a gift basket, silent auction and pictures with Santa. Cookies and hot chocolate/milk will be sold for $5 with cash, check or Venmo accepted. All proceeds will go to the PTA.