Author: Rene Thompson

David Meyers, health and wellness officer from Albuquerque Fire Rescue, said on Saturday, Sept. 24, a citywide cleanup and restoration project is asking folks to pitch in and help make their surrounding neighborhoods look great.  As of late, trash and overgrown weeds have been a concern in the city, and organizers hope for people to not only imagine a cleaner city but to make strides in volunteering to make the metro a cleaner and better place for everyone to enjoy. Meyers said in a presentation to the city council the project aims to be an annual event the last Saturday…

1. Cars and Coffee at Rust is Gold, hosted by Speed Shark Garage, has car enthusiasts come out for a monthly meet and greet with fellow enthusiasts. Come out for a coffee in the neighborhood and stay for all the eclectic vehicles Albuquerque has to offer at 9 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 11, at 3732 Eubank Blvd. NE.  2. Open Auditions for the Dinner Detective are asking folks if they have what it takes to act in the Dinner Detective Mystery Show. This is an ongoing paid role and allows people to be a part of a unique show unlike any…

Many hot-button issues were discussed at the city council meeting Wednesday evening, including the fate of safe outdoor spaces, rising retail crime, the housing crisis and zoning disputes.  Mayor’s veto on safe outdoor spaces survives Mayor Tim Keller’s Veto on Safe Outdoor Spaces was addressed as Councilor Brook Bassan, District 4, made a motion to to override the veto, which was seconded by Councilor Renee Grout, District 9. Councilor Tammy Fiebelkorn, District 7, said she was inspired by a general commenter, who explained how she was living from her vehicle. Fiebelkorn said she wanted to let people know her story…

Average gas prices went from $3.67 to $3.53 over the past week. There are still stations as low as $3.18 in Albuquerque overall.  Here are a few cheaper stations for this week in the Northeast Heights. • Sam’s and Costco at North Renaissance NE are both $3.22 per gallon. • Murphy Express at 9700 Montgomery is $3.38 per gallon. • Smith’s at 5850 Eubank is $3.49 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 Gas…

New Mexico brings some of the most breathtaking wild birds during the fall migration and is one of America’s greatest wildlife showcases of the year.  Birders from all over the country come to watch and capture photos of the species that reside and migrate along the Bosque and Rio Grande, mostly from the months of September to December.  Albuquerque and much of western New Mexico are blessed to be a part of the Pacific Flyway that brings species such as the sandhill crane, varied thrush, hummingbirds, sparrows, finch and hundreds more to the area, although New Mexicans seem to have…

The following is a recap of last week’s games for Eldorado High School, according to the APS athletics schedule and Maxpreps. Football The EHS boys varsity football team lost to the Atrisco Heritage Jaguars at their homecoming game Saturday, Sept. 3, with a final score of 54-33. This is the varsity team’s third loss this season, with a 0-3 record. The Jaguars dominated in the third and fourth quarters, getting 20 points in each.  The varsity team will travel to Piedra Vista in Farmington to play the Panthers in a non-league outing on Thursday, Sept. 8. The JV team will be playing…

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The Fairy Prom Mother has come to Albuquerque.The project helps students who cannot afford formal wear for homecoming, winter formal or prom get the dress or suit of their dreams.Lena Pacheco, founder of the project, said her makeshift boutique was well received in Denver, where she started it in May 2021. It includes formal dresses, suits, shape wear and shoes.Pacheco said she just moved back to Albuquerque but wanted to introduce herself to local high schools in hopes of developing a relationship to get students what they need for their formals.Her stock of more than 1,000 items in all sizes of…

A multi-agency raid headed by the FBI served 16 federal warrants throughout the city in early morning takedowns that procured one of the largest money and drug busts in Albuquerque on Thursday. It is estimated more than a million fentanyl pills were recovered as well as $4 million in cash, along with other drugs and assets, bringing a total worth of more than $10 million, according to Albuquerque Police Department.  https://twitter.com/ABQPOLICE/status/1565883835769765889?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1565883835769765889%7Ctwgr%5E1a0643631e95eb5c731f7c94d4dc6d9386d5f141%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fpublish.twitter.com%2F%3Fquery%3Dhttps3A2F2Ftwitter.com2FABQPOLICE2Fstatus2F1565883835769765889widget%3DTweet The warrants were related to an ongoing investigation by the FBI’s Violent Crime Gang Task Force that reveals a larger problem of California gangs flocking to Albuquerque in search…

The Elevated Roller Derby league in Albuquerque is offering a unique bootcamp where patrons can learn how to skate, how roller derby works and meet the elevated league.  They’re the first flat-track roller derby league in Albuquerque, handing out hip checks since 2005, and is a fully volunteer nonprofit with more than 70 active members and 20 junior team skaters on the Marionettes junior team, according to their site. The Munecas Muertas team once had scrimmages with other teams from all over the southwest, but had its schedule halted by COVID. The league is just getting back on its feet…