Author: Scott Albright

Albuquerque Academy seniors Scarlett Peterson and Keira Hadlich recently launched The Podvocate, a student-run project where students interview an Austrian exchange student, discuss college sports, music and other community-building issues. In the interview with Austrian exchange student Anna they talk about food, weather and driving in Austria compared to the United States. In the first edition of “You Need To Hear This!”, Academy students Julian, Isaiah and Chris provide a music year in review, and in “College Advice_1” Peterson and Hadlich interview college guidance advisors who give advice and share tips about applying and attending college. Peterson and Hadlich recorded…

Sunday’s 2022 FIFA World Cup final was one of the most thrilling games in the tournament’s history, with Argentina winning the trophy on penalty kicks (4-2) after finishing 120-plus minutes of regular and extra time tied at 3-3. In Buenos Aires, hundreds of thousands of fans celebrated in the streets, while in Paris hooligans were met with police and tear gas after rioting broke out among unruly French supporters. In Albuquerque, celebrations and watch parties were much calmer in comparison, but the excitement of the world’s most popular game was still in the air. Salt Yard East opened its doors…

Cross-country skiers will be able to enjoy four miles of well-maintained and groomed trails this winter thanks to the Sandia Nordic Ski Club.Club volunteers moved dirt, trees and rocks over the summer to create a safe and enjoyable trail system for skiers to use in the winter. Club President Scott Dietrich said the work was made possible thanks to a $39,005 grant, the U.S. Forest Service, Friends of the Sandia Mountains and other volunteers and organizations.The state Economic Development Department Outdoor Recreation Division announced in a June 10, 2022, press release that 15 grant recipients were awarded a total of…

Eldorado was quick to get ahead and keep the lead against home team Albuquerque High on Friday. The Eagles boys varsity basketball team dominated the passing game and kept the ball moving, making it difficult for the Bulldogs to catch up. Eagles assistant coach Jimmy Romero said the team played well but could improve defensively. He said too many giveaways and fouls led to three-point conversions for the Bulldogs. One of the highlights came at the end of the game when Eldorado junior Josiah Mitchell dunked the ball on a breakaway. “That dunk felt nice. I’ve been waiting for that…

It’s hard not to notice the bronze sculpture on the corner of Corona Avenue and Wyoming Boulevard. A bright yellow working fire hydrant sits just in front of the sculpture, which depicts a fireman releasing the water from a mock fire hydrant and a bicyclist with a passenger on back about to ride through the water. The lifelike artwork juts out of the landscape like a frozen snapshot of a carefree summer past. The bronze sculpture “A Cool Friend” by Reynaldo Rivera was installed at the northeast corner of Fire Station #20 in 2005. With smiles on their faces, the…

Albuquerque police arrested Jose Moreno after he shot at police during a pursuit early Thursday morning. According to a press release by the Albuquerque Police Department, Moreno fired several rounds at officers after they were dispatched to a call about someone shooting at a security guard near Lomas Boulevard and Interstate 25 around 2 a.m. “Officers responded and pursued the suspect vehicle when the passenger oriented his body outside the moving vehicle and discharged a firearm several times,” the release reads. “The passenger pointed the firearm directly at officers during the pursuit.” The incident began at 1201 Legion NE and…

Three La Cueva High School football players were in Dallas, Texas, on Monday playing against some of the best athletes in the country in the Blue-Grey All-American Bowl. La Cueva senior and varsity quarterback Aidan Armenta, safety Colt Mangio and running back Gabriel Buie were all selected to play on the West Team, which beat the East Team 37-17 . The game was played inside the Dallas Cowboys’ AT&T Stadium and can be watched on the Impact Football Network’s YouTube Channel. Congratulations and good luck to Colt Mangino, Aidan Armenta, and Gabriel Buie who are playing in the Blue Grey…

West La Cueva neighborhood resident Carol Hansen has been an artist for a long time, but it wasn’t until her Great Dane was diagnosed with cancer that she started doing pet portraits. Hansen said the commission earned from the pet portraits helped to pay for her dog’s treatment. “He has passed, but people still want the drawings, so I use the funds to help pay for my current dog’s medical expenses,” Hansen explained. “A few of the drawings I sent you are local dogs, but most are from friends on Instagram.” Hansen said she has drawn close to 300 portraits…

If you’re looking for a home-cooked meal away from home, then Annie’s Soup Kitchen is the place to go. Meals are prepared from scratch with fresh ingredients that will delight the pallet. Daily specials rotate throughout the week and include items like broccoli and cheddar quiche, huge pot pies, eggs benedict and Annie’s French dip. For breakfast, customers can order “The Gonzo” (fried potatoes, bacon and green chile smothered with cheddar cheese topped with an egg and a tortilla on the side), huevos rancheros, avocado and bacon omelettes, blackberry crepes and more. The crepes are on the lunch menu, too,…

School ratings are a major factor for prospective homeowners trying to decide what neighborhood to buy in. The Neighborhood Journal features a different school in northeast and northwest Albuquerque each week to help you understand how schools in those neighborhoods are performing. Below you will find stats and rankings from greatschools.org to help you navigate school scores in your neighborhood. Hoover Middle School Hoover Middle School was established in 1966 in northeast Albuquerque. GreatSchools Ratings Hoover Middle School has a 5/10 rating, and three of 10 reviewers give the school five stars out of five. Hoover is rated as the 11th-best public…