Fast-food chain Slim Chickens is set to open its newest location in Albuquerque on October 16, following a successful launch in Rio Rancho. Owned by franchise owner Dennis Ekstrom, this marks the third Slim Chickens in New Mexico. Ekstrom has plans to open around 10 more locations across the state. Get more details in the full article.
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Eldorado High School stages a historic comeback, defeating Clovis High School 64-56 with a spectacular second-half turnaround, showcasing their resilience and determination on the football field. To get more details read the full article.
La Cueva High School’s volleyball team sweeps rival Cibola, winning the Albuquerque Metro Championships for the seventh time in eight years with scores of 25-16, 25-18, 25-18. Their impressive performance solidifies their dominance in the metro area as they eye a strong season ahead. Get more details in the full article.
Albuquerque Public Schools board elections witness a power struggle between the teachers union and the controversial group Moms for Liberty. The union is determined to “retake the school board,” while Moms for Liberty seeks to advocate for parental rights, leading to a crucial election for the district’s future. Albuquerque Public Schools will have an election on November 2023, to elect members of the Board of Education in school board Districts 1, 2, and 4. Read the full article. Find more news from Northwest, Southwest, and Southeast Albuquerque.
Rio Grande High School celebrated Constitution Day with a nonpartisan event, where students engaged with local officials, registered to vote, and participated in mock elections. Teachers emphasized the importance of civic duty, aiming to empower the next generation of leaders and voters.Rio Grande. Read the full Albuquerque Journal article.. Find more news about Southwest Albuquerque here.
Congressman Gabe Vasquez aims to make history as the first Democrat in over 40 years to secure consecutive terms in New Mexico’s 2nd Congressional District. He kicked off his campaign with a “Desayuno Con Gabe” event, highlighting his commitment to bipartisanship, border security, and economic development in a fiercely contested race against Republican Yvette Herrell. Read the full article.
Following an altercation on Friday night, Nikko Star, 18, and Kelsey Medina, 20, now face multiple charges, including aggravated burglary and shooting at a dwelling or occupied building. The situation escalated into vandalism and burglary on Saturday morning, leading to a high-speed chase through Albuquerque. Read the full article for more details.
Two 16-year-old students face felony charges for unlawfully carrying a deadly weapon on school grounds after bringing guns, including a short-barreled AR-15 rifle, onto the campus in Southwest Albuquerque. Authorities discovered the firearms in their cars following a campus fight. Get more details here.
Weston Hill, an Oklahoma man, pleads guilty to vehicular homicide DWI in a 2021 crash that killed motorcyclist Victor Garcia in Southwest Albuquerque. Hill faces a potential 8 to 12 years in prison. He was also convicted of federal drug crimes related to the case. Read more here.
A park in Southeast Albuquerque, USS Bullhead Memorial Park, commemorates the USS Bullhead submarine’s sinking during WWII. The park offers recreational amenities today, but its historical significance as a memorial goes back to the submarine’s tragic loss during the war. Get more details at What’s in a Name?