Author: Rene Thompson

Ever wondered about the artwork about Juan Tabo Library?

If video killed the radio star, streaming services most definitely buried DVDs, but not for owner David Peralta, who has the last video store in Albuquerque called DVD Plus. Peralta says he still caters to the community with the physical forms of movies and music with deals as low as $1 or $2 for some DVDs and CDs.  Peralta said he has owned the store for the last decade but it was originally Video Visions for decades before then. He explained although the industry keeps on changing, he hopes to keep the store open for people who are collectors, people…

John B. Robert Dam, which sits at Juan Tabo near Osuna, a specially designed flood gate control for the NE Heights, has become so much more than that. It has evolved to a prime filming location and tourist/photographer hot spot for breathtaking New Mexico sunset views. The location was made famous by two pivotal scenes in “Breaking Bad” as a safe pickup location for characters Jesse and Walt. Seeing this location used more than once to extract the shows characters, one must wonder about its exemplification. Little graffiti adorns the concrete pillars, and the flood gate is distinctive in its…

People are often wondering how to break into the movie business in New Mexico, and the reality is people have to do very little to get a job doing background acting. In fact, more and more people are moving to Albuquerque just to have their seconds of fame and build an acting resume and career, but most background workers are still locals who give a diverse population to add to the big screen. Finding casting companies Finding casting companies can be fairly easy, but taking the time to follow each of them on social media can be tremendously helpful in…

Since holiday season is upon us, so is holiday shopping and the Albuquerque Police Northeast Command has a few tips as well as State Farm Insurance on how to stay safe. With crowds, crazy Black Friday shoppers, parking lot thieves and cyber scammers, it is more imperative than ever to know how to stay protected. Park in well-lit areas and be patient when looking for a parking space. Don’t speed up to catch that empty (or soon-to-be empty) spot and be cautious of other drivers who do. Look for other cars or people, and back out slowly. Stay alert. Scan your…

The following are crimes from the Albuquerque Police Crime-mapping site, various APD press releases and posts made by concerned citizens in the areas of the Northeast Heights. APD Crime releases APD officers tracked down and arrested three juveniles Tuesday afternoon shortly after they committed an armed carjacking at Jeanne Bellamah Park, located at 11516 Summer Ave., N.E. One of the juveniles fired a gunshot as the teens fled in the vehicle. Less than an hour later, around 1:10 p.m., APD’s helicopter, Air 1, located the stolen vehicle in the Southeast Area Command. The vehicle was followed and ultimately abandoned by the male…

It is the toughest time to look for an apartment now more than ever in what has become a housing crisis nationwide, and rent in Albuquerque has skyrocketed since the pandemic, making it impossible for some to find a place to live. Here are a few tips on how to get a place without having to sift through the scammers and deadbeat landlords. How to avoid scammers When looking for a place to rent it will be inevitable that folks run into scammers, as there are many people out there willing to take anyone’s hard earned money, and the key is…

Previous Next Sports Systems is one of the largest locally owned sporting goods stores in the state, and the only one in the Northeast Heights that carries an array of products from winter sports gear to electric bikes and apparel, runner gear and much more. Owner Duane Kinsley said he has been in business at the Montgomery location for 37 years, and unlike many other retailers throughout the recession or pandemic, he was able to survive because of a nifty app Kinsley created that shows the value of all the add-ons people get when buying their gear at Sports Systems.…

1. Santa Clause is coming to Uptown hosted by Blue River Productions is offering free portraits with Santa as well as live music, kids’ crafts, holiday treats and more. The event will be 5-8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, at the California Pizza Kitchen in ABQ Uptown-2241 Q St NE. 2. Discovery Festival presented by Honeywell and hosted by Big Brothers & Sisters of Central NM is a STEAM event focused on introducing local students to STEAM businesses and job opportunities through interactive, on-stage demos, hands-on activities and exhibits, and discoveries. The festival will be at the Expo New Mexico in…

Students packed the house to watch Eldorado High School drama students’ new twist on what was originally an English novel from Lewis Carroll in 1865. Actors first came up and walked along the performance center stage waving and showing their costumes before exiting backstage. “Alice in Wonderland,” directed by student Cole Raison, starts with the Cheshire Cat’s dialogue, performed by Phat Ngo, which narrates the beginning of the story and Alice’s introduction. She affectionately calls the cat “Chessie” throughout the play. Alice is played by Isabel Juarez, and 37 other students are featured in the play. “Alice in Wonderland” tickets…