Author: Rene Thompson

The Eldorado High School girls soccer team (18-2-2) won the 2022 State Championship on Saturday against the Cleveland Storm. Although the score was tied 1-1 at the end of regulation, Eldorado won in a shootout, 5-3. Coach Aaron Forrester said the  team was strong this year with a senior-led team of nine seniors and several outstanding sophomores. The team had a retreat before the season establishing goals, which included winning district and state. “This team battled hard and fought through all their games this year to accomplish those goals. It was an outstanding run on the road to win at…

The Albuquerque City Council debated about amending the free city bus fare program and a memorial to reinstate qualified immunity for Albuquerque police officers during its meeting Monday, Nov 7. The city administration was also questioned by a council member about expenses paid by the city during the recent presidential visit, in addition to the city paying for a book written about Mayor Tim Keller. Bus fares and transit security A proposed amendment states riders would have to produce a state-issued ID for $1 fare on public transit. Although Councilor Dan Lewis explained that a study on changing the fare…

The following are crimes from the Albuquerque Police Crime-mapping site between Oct. 28- Nov. 3 in the areas of Academy to Candelaria and Tramway to Wyoming NE. DISTURBANCE 2600 BLOCK GARCIA ST NE 10-28-2022 12:44 AM SUSP PERS/VEHS 9500 BLOCK OSUNA RD NE 10-28-2022 12:51 AM FAMILY DISPUTE 9600 BLOCK EL CORTE CAJON NE 10-28-2022 1:06 AM VANDALISM 2400 BLOCK JUAN TABO BL NE 10-28-2022 1:20 AM SUSP PERS/VEHS 9500 BLOCK OSUNA RD NE 10-28-2022 2:10 AM FAMILY DISPUTE 10100 BLOCK BLUME ST NE 10-28-2022 2:22 AM AGGR ASSAULT/BAT 2200 BLOCK WYOMING BL NE 10-28-2022 5:19 AM FAMILY DISPUTE 9600…

Voting has been going on for some time in New Mexico for the 2022 general election with several statewide offices and constitutional amendments on the ballot. With Election Day approaching, early voters shared their thoughts on their top issues. At the early voting location at the Daskalos Center on Menual NE, folks could be seen rushing in and out quickly on Wednesday afternoon to cast their vote. At that point, 7,744 people had voted at the location on the five Electric Voting Machines (EVMs) provided. The Neighborhood Journal asked voters what issues they care about most this election. Issues such…

The response to a car accident resulted in an officer-involved shooting early Saturday morning. Albuquerque police from the Foothills Command responded to a single-vehicle accident in the median Tramway Blvd. and Rover, just south of Menaul,  at 2:20 a.m. Saturday. Police Chief Harold Medina said in a statement on social media that they believe the individuals in the vehicle had “driven down to the middle of the roadway and were involved in an accident.” He explained one of the passengers seemed to be passed out. When they tried to remove the passenger and driver, the officer indicated the possibility of…

During the beginning colder months many families are busy with holiday activities, and often don’t get to winterizing until it’s already too cold outside. A broken furnace or freezing pipes are doubly daunting when you’re dealing with cold or snow. It is recommended to start winterizing around the first freeze of the season, and getting started early on winterizing one’s home can significantly lower energy bills and save families money, especially with energy rate hikes over the past year. Here are the top five tips for  winterizing your home. Clean gutters and cover air conditioning unit To prevent ice dams…

Central New Mexico Community College Montoya campus is offering an in-person work-for-yourself workshop geared toward people age 50 and over who want to go into business for themselves. This free workshop will give people the knowledge, support and resources needed to make informed decisions toward owning their own business. The event runs 2-4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 4, at 4700 Morris Street NE, Building RB105. To register, click the CNM Workshop link here.

If you have household waste that’s waiting to be dumped, you can drop it off at the designated Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day at Balloon Fiesta Park 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 5. The event is sponsored by city of Albuquerque’s Department of Municipal Development Engineering Division, Solid Waste Management Department, Bernalillo County and Advanced Chemical Transport (ACT). Residents must download, print and fill out the event form prior to the event and have items visible. An employee will remove the items from your vehicle. Here is a list of acceptable items: • Paint • Automotive oil…

1. New Mexico Early Learning Academy will be hosting a family-friendly food truck event at 5528 Eubank Blvd. NE from 6-8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 4. The Albuquerque Police Department Mounted Patrol will be there along with popular trucks such as WowWow Lemonade, Revs BBQ, Sugar Fluff Cotton Candy and Montoya’s Lunch box. There will also be games, prizes and a DJ dance party. 2. Annual Holiday Shop Hop, hosted by Juxtaposed, is where vintage meets modern. The whimsical boutique will feature 11 unique vendors for holiday-themed products and unique gifts for family to enjoy this Christmas. Check out each one…

Early voting and Election Day are upon us for the 2022 general election, and it’s easier than ever to go take 15 minutes out of the day to go vote. According to voting location volunteers, there have not been lines so far during early voting, which is an alternative to avoid Election Day lines. Here are the locations to vote early and vote on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 8. Early voting locations in the Northeast Heights area  Hours for in-person early voting are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Sunday until Nov. 6 • Caracol Plaza: 12500 Montgomery Blvd.…