Author: Rene Thompson

The following are crimes from the Albuquerque Police Crime-mapping site between Nov. 4-10 in the areas of Academy to Candelaria and Tramway to Wyoming NE. 84 suspicious persons or vehicles 6 calls for shoplifting and 5 burglaries, 3 armed robberies and 13 calls for theft, fraud or embezzlement. 23 family disputes, 3 fights in progress, and an abduction. 10 assaults or batteries, 2 aggressive drivers, and 14 auto thefts, with 4 vehicles recoveries. 55 calls for disturbances, 5 for loud music or party, 3 for neighbor troubles and 5 for vandalism. 3 rescue calls and 8 traffic accidents with injuries. 8 calls…

1.New Mexico Pride Pageant hosted by Sloane and abqpride.com brings this all-ages event to Expo NM in the African American Performing Arts Center and Exhibit Hall from 7-9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12. Tickets are $20, and there will be alcohol available for those with ID. Performances from contestants will determine who is crowned this year’s NM Pride King and Queen. 2. Women’s Beauty and Wellness Expo at Balloon Fiesta Park in Sid Cutter Pilot’s Pavilion will have more than 60 exhibits showcasing beautiful, handcrafted jewelry, sweet and savory treats, arts, home décor, apparel, beauty products and services from the best…

The Albuquerque Public Schools Board of Education is trying a new way to approach community engagement at its Community Conversations with the APS community. The APS BOE says it’s committed to a new way of doing business and feels the first step is holding these convos at high schools throughout the city. The board plans to find out what people hope for students to know or be able to do throughout their educational career, and what APS should not continue to do on the path to improving student outcomes. “Student outcomes don’t change until adult behaviors change. The APS Board…

Albuquerque FBI and United States postal Service are asking help identifying suspects who robbed a postal carrier in the Northeast Heights on Oct. 4 near the intersection of Cairo Drive and Key West Drive NE. The agency is offering a reward of up to 50,000 for the arrest and conviction of the suspects. One suspect is described as male, approximately 5-feet, 7 inches tall wearing dark blue jeans, a white baseball hat and a gray hooded sweatshirt and driving what appears to be a black sedan with silver trim and black rims. His accomplice was driving a light-colored, four-door sedan.…

Albuquerque Police have arrested a couple for the murder of 65-year-old William Lee Vencill on Sept. 15. Emery Gallegos and Savannah Davis, both 19, were charged after a dispute over a parking spot at the Northeast Heights Mission Hill apartments. Homicide detectives used surveillance video and other investigative methods to identify Gallegos and Davis, who were taken into custody on Wednesday at a bowling alley where Gallegos works. During interviews, Gallegos and Davis told detectives they were concerned with Vencill parking near their apartment and confronted him as he was looking for a parking spot. Vencill attempted to back away…

The Pulse Point App, adopted by the Albuquerque Fire Rescue Department, gives accurate real-time locations of fires, medical emergencies, traffic collisions and  more. This smartphone app uses sophisticated location-based services and notifies subscribers, who have indicated they are CPR trained, that a sudden cardiac arrest event is nearby. The alert is triggered by the 911 center while Albuquerque Firefighter EMTs and paramedics are dispatched. The app uses advanced GPS technology to notify subscribers within a quarter mile of a cardiac arrest event and where the closest automated external defibrillator (AED) is located. Businesses, schools and other public sites with an…

On Saturday Nov. 12, officers from Albuquerque Police Department will be getting coffee from 8-9 a.m. at the Starbucks on Juan Tabo near Indian School NE and invite residents to have a cup of joe and enjoy some conversation. Albuquerque Police host Coffee with a Cop events so that community members can meet the police officers who patrol their areas, as well as to be able to ask questions and get answers from the people who watch over area neighborhoods. If this event might be a little too early for folks, APD will also be hosting Pizza with Police on…

Most of the state voted Democrat on Election Day, as shown in today’s polls. In the race for District 5 County Commissioner, Eric Olivas won with 54%, while Judy Young had 46% of the 56,488 votes counted. Olivas said about his victory, “I’m grateful to have won the support of the majority of voters in District 5. The voters supported a new and positive vision for the future of Bernalillo County. I’m ready to dive into the issues and work across the aisle and up and down the ladder of government from our federal delegation to our partners at the…

The foothills 10 mile run, which moved from the La Luz Trail to the Elena Gallegos Open Space this year, will bring 400 runners together for this 10K with prize money to the top five male and female runners to cross the finish line. A grassroots organization dedicated to preserving the open space has decided to organize a rally around the event. Save the Elena Gallegos Open Space’s public rally hopes to inform people about preserving the Elena Gallegos Open Space from the city developing an education center, which rally organizers believe will open the foothills area to further development.…

Here is a recap of last week’s games for Eldorado High School Golden Eagles teams, according to the Albuquerque Public Schools athletics schedule and Maxpreps. Volleyball The varsity team (17-5) won their game with the West Mesa Mustangs on Tuesday 3-0 but lost to the La Cueva Bears on Thursday 3-0. The JV team (9-10) also won to West Mesa 2-0 on Tuesday and lost to La Cueva 0-2 on Thursday. The freshman team (5-11) won with West Mesa 2-1, and lost to La Cueva 0-2. For more info on games, scores, and schedules, go to Maxpreps. Soccer The Eldorado…