Author: Rene Thompson

Nearly 20 people per minute are physically abused by their partner in the U.S., which is more than 10 million people per year. Domestic violence is a serious issue often swept under the rug of violent crimes, and it often repeats to the detriment of the victims.  The city of Albuquerque has recognized victims of domestic violence in a few ways already this month Domestic Violence Awareness Month is observed.  The Albuquerque Police Department honored survivors and victims with its 15th annual purple ribbon tie-off event Monday.  The department says, “If you or someone you know needs help, call 505-243-2333,…

Housing crisis The People’s Housing Project made some progress with the city council this week as Councilor Tammy Fiebelkorn proposed a memorandum to urge the state legislature to pass a law that allows rent control and its enforcement in Albuquerque. Councilors will vote on the memorandum at the next meeting, set for Oct.17. Organizers, who have been at meetings since the city commenced in person, thanked the council and urged them to vote in favor of the memorial. Public comment also brought, for the first time, people who are against the memorandum, including the director and president of the Apartment…

The Albuquerque Police Department has issued a crime stoppers bulletin for a robbery that occurred Sept. 10 at the Chevron gas station at 3205 Montgomery NE near I-25.  The man in the photo attempted to rob the store at gunpoint around 11 p.m., and police are offering a $1,000 cash reward for information leading to the arrest of this individual.  Anyone with information is asked to contact crime stoppers at 505-843-STOP (7867), or go to the crime stoppers page at p3tips.com/531.

The Albuquerque Police made 93 arrests with offenders on outstanding warrants during a three-day-operation last week.  From Sept. 26-28, teams specifically focused on offenders wanted for violent and property crimes who had multiple felony warrants for crimes such as auto theft, burglary and robbery. This push was an effort to reduce these repeat criminal offenders from victimizing the community.  Five stolen vehicles were recovered in the arrests, and one firearm seized.  Of the arrests made, 11 of 27 warrants were in the Northeast Command area and three arrests from nine warrants served in the Foothills areas. https://twitter.com/ABQPOLICE/status/1575910308110999553

Here is a recap of last week’s games for Eldorado High School sports teams according to the Albuquerque Public Schools athletics schedule and Maxpreps. Football Rivalry week brought the varsity team (1-6) game on Friday with La Cueva Bears at Wilson stadium. LCHS won with a final score of 63-21. Here is a link to some highlight recaps from the game.  Volleyball The varsity team (10-2) won two games last week. On Friday, the team went up against the Las Cruces Mayfield Trojans, winning 3-0. On Saturday, the team played the Organ Mountain Knights with a final score of 3-1. …

For low-income families, there is still economic relief available on the yes NM website and applications are still being taken until Friday, Oct. 7.  The state legislature secured $10 million for economic relief in 2022, and people can still apply.  Folks just need to be a New Mexico resident, submit their social security number or Taxpayer ID number, or a NM driver’s license, as well as banking information and a valid address.  Payments up to $400 per household will issued no later than the end of November. Final notification of payment determination will be given over email or letter. 

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Lizard Tail Brewing has some changes, including new hours, a new fall mead, Sunday growler deals and a newly installed patio. The outdoor patio at 9800 Montgomery NE location allows patrons to take in city views from the Heights on fall afternoons and evenings. Dogs are allowed on the patio, but there is a strict no smoking policy. The brewery’s new growler deal that starts Sunday offers $1 off all growers bought on Sundays at all locations. New fall hours staring Sunday, Oct. 2, are as follows:  Monday-Wednesday: 2-10 p.m. Thursday: 2 p.m. to midnight Friday and Saturday: Noon to midnight…

Families from all over the neighborhood came out to SY Jackson Elementary School Friday morning for the ABQ Aloft Fiesta kickoff event that brings balloons for kids to see, learn about and enjoy outside of the annual Balloon Fiesta.  Principal Jack Vermillion said the event brings hundreds of families, and the school provided pre-ordered breakfast burritos from Weck’s and donuts from Two Boys. Vermillion said he had been heading up the event for years since its inception at SY Jackson and that it was really great to see such a large turnout this year.  “Since the pandemic, we had halted…

The Albuquerque Police are investigating what has been deemed a suspicious death on Pitt Street between Comanche and Candelaria near Eubank NE Thursday afternoon.  APD found a dead male in the area, and the homicide unit has taken over the investigation.  According to ABQRAW, around 9:45 p.m., a man on a bicycle was detained near the corner of Pitt Street NE and Pitt Court NE and was placed in the back of a police car, where he was seen willingly talking to officers.  According to APD, no one is considered a suspect at this time, but authorities will continue to…