Author: Rene Thompson

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 The varsity team (2-7) lost to the Farmington Scorpions on Friday 45-21. The JV team (4-3) won against the West Mesa Mustangs 47-22 on Monday, Oct. 17. Team C (2-5) won on Tuesday against the Belen Eagles 22-15. Volleyball The varsity team (15-3) lost to the La Cueva Bears on Tuesday 3-1, but also won against the Piedra Vista Panthers on Saturday 3-0. The JV team (9-6) also lost to La Cueva 2-0 and won…

An expected low of 33 degrees Monday night serves as a reminder to bring in plants or prepare them for freezing temperatures. For those wanting to save any outdoor potted plants, Monday is the day to bring them in. Also, for those that might want to save any rooted outdoor plants or prepare a garden for next spring, master gardener Dan Humbles from the city Parks and Recreation Department suggests mulching around 3-4 inches around the bases of plants with newspaper scrapes or wood mulch as well as covering them with a thick and sturdy plastic tarp. This can make…

The following are crimes between Oct. 14-20 in the areas of Academy to Menaul and Tramway to Wyoming NE. DISTURBANCE 4500 BLOCK BERMUDA DR NE 10/14/22 0:52 DISTURBANCE 3700 BLOCK RIDGE POINTE LP NE 10/14/22 1:14 SUSP PERS/VEHS 10700 BLOCK ACADEMY RD NE 10/14/22 1:35 DISTURBANCE 4600 BLOCK ERIC DR NE 10/14/22 4:18 STOLEN VEH FOUND 11700 BLOCK FOX POINT AV NE 10/14/22 5:57 DISTURBANCE 7700 BLOCK OSUNA RD NE 10/14/22 6:09 TRAFF ACC NO INJ WYOMING BL NE / ACADEMY RD NE 10/14/22 7:47 SUSP PERS/VEHS 4400 BLOCK WYOMING BL NE 10/14/22 7:59 DISTURBANCE 11200 BLOCK MONTGOMERY BL NE…

Maurice Lacey is facing several charges related to a Friday shooting at a Walmart location. He is accused of entering the break room of the  Walmart Neighborhood Market located at 4700 Cutler Ave. NE and shooting his wife, Kenisha Renee Wilson, in the back of the head, according to a press release from the Albuquerque Police Department. Witnesses said Lacey entered the break room without Wilson noticing and shot her. Another employee said she heard the gunshot and saw Lacey standing over Wilson while pointing the gun at her head. The witness said Lacey stated, “That’s what she gets for…

The Neighborhood Journal reached out District 24 State Representative candidates Democrat Elizabeth Thomson and Republican Khalid Emshadi, and although there was no response from either, the following information is on their backgrounds, priorities and policies. District 24 runs south from Spain to Lomas, east from Wyoming to Juan Tabo and, in some northernmost neighborhoods, to Tramway. To see a map of the districts, click Districts Map. Elizabeth Thomson (D, incumbent) Thomson has represented District 24’s interests in the state legislature from since 2017. She is a member of the Health and Human Services, Consumer and Public Affairs and the NM…

The Neighborhood Journal reached out District 28 State Representative candidates, Democrat incumbent Pamelya Herndon and Republican Nicole Chavez, and although there was no response from either, the following information is on their backgrounds, priorities and policies. To see a map of the districts, click Districts Map. Pamelya Herdon (D, incumbent) State Rep. Pamelya Herndon was born in a small Texas town and went to Howard University. She earned her law degree at the University of Texas and currently serves as CEO of a nonprofit that provides affordable legal representation to low- and middle-income New Mexicans. She is licensed to practice law in…

Albuquerque Police say a woman was injured when a man she knew came to the store around 1 p.m. Friday at the Walmart Neighborhood Market on Cutler NE and shot her. Police say the victim was transported to the hospital and is in critical condition. APD spokesman Gilbert Gallegos said there is no active threat as the two parties involved know each other.  “This shooting has been made a serious crimes callout because of the nature of the wounds. A female victim is in critical but stable condition at the hospital” Gallegos said. “A male suspect is in custody. This…

The Neighborhood Journal sent out questionnaires to the candidates for Bernalillo County Commissioner in District 5 for the upcoming election on Nov. 8, and both Republican Candidate Judy Young and Democratic Candidate Eric Olives responded to our questions. The following are answers to those from each prospect. Eric Olivas (D) Judy Young (R)Business/career and education background?Olivas: Owner/Operator of Olivas Enterprises LLC landscaping and plumbing with 5 employees; Licensed Mechanical Contractor and Journeyman Plumber/Pipefitter;  served 2 years on the ABQ Civilian Police Oversight Board including service as Board Chair; served 2 years as chair of the Northeast Heights Community Policing Council;…

1. Dueling Pianos at Uptown Funk in Revel is Albuquerque’s first exclusive dueling piano bar. The dueling pianos show is the top music hits of all time combined with showmanship, energy and comedy. Only $5 cover, from 8:30-11:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20. 2. Truck-A-Palooza at Expo NM gives those kids that are obsessed their firetruck or construction loader toys can now take a tour of the real thing at Truck-A-Palooza. This event is only $5 and is a family fun event offering kids of all ages a hands-on experience to explore large vehicles, see how they work and even sit…

Average gas prices went from $3.81 to $3.44 in the 87111 zip code, and there are still stations as low as $2.38 in the Albuquerque metro.  Here are a few cheaper stations for this week in the Northeast Heights. • Chevron at 9633 Montgomery Blvd. NE is at $2.38 per gallon (may be a short-time deal as of 5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19). • Sam’s and Costco at North Renaissance NE are both $3.28 per gallon • Speedway at 4720 Tramway NE is $3.25 per gallon.  • Murphy Express at 9700 Montgomery NE is $3.49 per gallon. • Smith’s at…