Author: Rene Thompson

Average gas prices went from $3.67 to $3.50 in the 87111 zip code. There are still stations as low as $3.12 in the Albuquerque metro overall.  Here are a few cheaper in the NE Heights this week. • Sam’s and Costco at North Renaissance NE are both $3.29 per gallon. • Murphy Express at 9700 Montgomery is $3.38 per gallon. • Smith’s at 5850 Eubank is $3.44 per gallon.  • Speedway at 8401 Montgomery NE is at $3.48 per gallon. • Phillips 66/Circle K at 9811 Montgomery is also at $3.38 per gallon.  For more pricing and stations, go to…

If you live in the Albuquerque metro, chances are you’ve probably seen a roadrunner recently, as many people have taken notice of more and more roadrunners. Some areas of the city such as the Northeast Heights, Nob Hill, University of New Mexico and downtown areas seem to have more than others and has people wondering why these guys are thriving so well these days.  The greater roadrunner has been the New Mexico state bird since 1949, and they have thrived in urban areas like Albuquerque since the early 1900s. Assistant Chief of Information Ryan Darr with New Mexico Department of…

One thing Albuquerque is in abundance of is the rich tapestry of local art and murals, and a new public art scavenger hunt along Route 66 aims to get families out of the house this fall to engage the community and explore the city.  The One Albuquerque: Youth Connect initiative is launching a public art scavenger hunt in September to encourage kids, teens and families to explore Route 66 and celebrate public art in Albuquerque. Scavenger hunt events will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17 and 24, and Oct. 1. Maps for the hunts have been available…

The city of Albuquerque’s Department of Arts & Culture is creating an activity book to tell Albuquerque’s told and untold stories of places, people and events past and present from varied voices and viewpoints. Creatives are invited to submit black-and-white line drawings, art and educational activities, graphic stories and short written work for the forthcoming activity book. The book will be for children ages 4-10, and submissions should be inclusive to all people, be suited to all audiences and have an Albuquerque theme.  Stories and drawings could portray historical events or people, cultural tradition, arts, food, weather, architecture, government or…

Here is a recap of games for Eldorado High School sports teams for the first full week of September, according to the Albuquerque Public Schools athletics schedule and Maxpreps. Football The varsity football team lost to the Piedra Vista Fathers in Farmington on Thursday, Sept. 8, with a score of 46-7. The team is 0-4 on the season.  The JV football team lost to the V Sue Cleveland Storm 34-19 on Tuesday, Sept.6. Their overall record is 2-1.  The freshman team also lost to the V Sue Cleveland Storm team on Wednesday, Sept. 7, by a score of 62-7. The…

Starting Sept. 12, the city of Albuquerque is offering SNAP recipients discounted admission to the ABQ BioPark, Albuquerque Museum and the International Balloon Museum.  This pilot program, which runs for the next three months, makes these three venues more accessible to New Mexicans experiencing financial barriers and is a step in making Albuquerque a more equitable and inclusive place to live and raise a family. Mayor Tim Keller said, “We recognize that admission fees to the BioPark, Albuquerque Museum and Balloon Museum create a barrier for some families. We want all visitors to feel welcome in our public spaces and…

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Eldorado High School Golden Eagles Marching Band has jam packed weekend of fundraising and will be hosting a car wash on Saturday from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Firestone Complete Auto Care at 9500 Montgomery Blvd. NE and Eubank. Students will be playing music and proceeds will go toward band travel and competition costs, so come support the kids of EHS Marching band and get your car squeaky clean. The band will also be hosting their fourth annual Mattress Fundraiser Sale with quality name brands like Southerland, Malouf, Englander, Tranquility, and Wellsville and will offer huge savings off…

The New Mexico State Fair Parade is the kickoff to a full week of rides, food and fun. At 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 10, the parade will begin at Louisiana and Central and proceed toward Girard.  The parade is long established as one of the biggest parades in the state, marshaled and assisted by the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Posse, which invites everyone to come down and watch.  Lowriders, motorcycles, drill teams and JROTC classes will be in full stomp and swing. Military vehicles, floats and tractors, as well as the Bernalillo County Sheriffs Posse Royalty court and Teen Universe of…

Big Jim Farms, known for its picturesque and Instagram-worthy flower-picking and Green Chile fields, will be hosting a Red Chile Ristra Workshop every Saturday from Sept. 25 to Oct. 30.  The farm said that due to popular demand, it decided to host the workshop that will will have step-by-step instructions on how to bundle and tie ristras, which will include all supplies for folks to take home. The class is 10 a.m. t0 noon and costs $35. Reservations can be made at www.bigjimfarms.com/book-online, where a $10 deposit is required to save a spot.  From 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily,…