Author: Scott Albright

Eisenhower Middle School students collected nearly 1,300 boxes of cereal to donate to the Albuquerque Public Schools Title I McKinney Vento program. The students started collecting the boxes in mid-October for their No-Hunger-Vember project. Eighth grade science & STEM teacher Ashley Daniels said she hopes to have the cereal delivered before winter break. “Title 1 schools provide breakfast and lunch to qualifying families, and sometimes send home food for the weekends,” Daniels said in an email. “When school is not open, these kids may not know when or what they will get to eat.” The project was proposed by Eisenhower…

If you’re looking to buy a home in Albuquerque’s Northeast Heights, there is no shortage of open houses to check out this weekend. The following five homes are all within close proximity and are open to view Saturday, Dec. 10, and Sunday, Dec. 11. For more open houses and listings in the Albuquerque area, visit the Koto Homes website.1. 8429 Wilson Hurley Place NE: This three-bedroom, three bath home in Vineyard Estates Manor features updated lighting, newer roof, remodeled bathrooms, stone backsplash in the kitchen and tile throughout. The backyard has a covered patio, outdoor fireplace and a built-in grill. The…

The New Mexico Ice Wolves lost to the Oklahoma Warriors 6-4 at the Outpost Ice Arena on Thursday. The two teams meet again at the same venue at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 9 at 6:30.The Ice Wolves will then travel to Los Alamos to play the El Paso Rhinos Sunday, Dec. 11, as part of the three day Los Alamos Winter Classic hockey event. Games for the event will be played at the Los Alamos County outdoor ice rink and will feature pee-wee teams up to the high school varsity level and, of course, the North American Hockey League-sanctioned Ice Wolves…

The National Weather Service Albuquerque predicts mostly sunny skies throughout the weekend with high temperatures expected to be in the low to mid-50s and overnight lows in the 20s. On Monday, Dec. 12, a storm will move in over New Mexico, bringing snow to higher elevations and a chance of rain in the metro. The storm is a sure sign winter is on the way, which means hockey, skiing and holiday music are also in the forecast for this weekend and the days to come. Here are seven pre-winter weekend events to get everyone ready for the incoming cold air…

Students on winter break, gig workers looking for extra cash over the holidays and job hunters trying to get their foot in the door are in luck! Employers are looking to fill seasonal jobs at many locations throughout Albuquerque as demand ramps up and stores get busier this time of year. The following are the top five picks for seasonal jobs in Albuquerque, many with locations in the far northeast and Northeast Heights: 1. United Parcel Service Hiring a seasonal personal vehicle package driver starting at $21 an hour plus mileage reimbursement at 62.5 cents. Package drivers should be able…

There are dozens of schools to choose from in Albuquerque, but it may not always be easy to decide which one to go to. Newcomers often decide where to live based on which school is best suited for their kids. The Neighborhood Journal makes it easier for parents and guardians by providing a breakdown of different schools throughout the northeast and northwest part of the city. Each week the Neighborhood Journal will feature different schools to help readers understand how schools in northeast and northwest Albuquerque are performing. Below you will find stats and rankings from Greatschools.org that will help you navigate…

The New Mexico Department of Health issued a Dec. 1 public health emergency order declaring Respiratory Syncytial Virus as a condition of public health significance. The purpose of the order is to notify the public of the increase in RSV cases and provide advice on precautions that should be taken to decrease the spread of RSV. The order requires all New Mexico hospitals to participate in a “hub and spoke” model of resource management to ensure patients are transferred to appropriate levels of care. A Dec. 1 NMDOH press release says, “This public emergency order is necessary now as hospitals…

Winter break begins Wednesday, Dec. 21, and ends Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023, but there is still a jam-packed calendar for students at Eldorado High School and Hoover and Eisenhower middle schools between now and then. Learn more about these events right here: Eldorado High School Tuesday, Dec. 6: The Golden Eagles girls varsity basketball team lost to Cleveland Storm 48-60. Sophomore Bella Hines is the player to watch. She’s scored 37 points so far this season for Eldorado, according to MaxPreps. Sports Primo provides highlights from some of Tuesday’s game on Twitter: Tonight’s Eldorado at @VSCHS_Storm Girls Basketball Highlights presented @santafekia!…

A Nov. 30 Albuquerque Public Schools email warns parents that if a student misses 20% or more of school, the Children Youth and Family Department may be notified. “This is because missing this much school really puts your child at high risk for getting behind in school,” the email reads. “Please rest assured, that if the absences are only due to illness and you have a health plan with the School Nurse, your family will not be referred to CYFD.” The email discusses absenteeism due to illness and quarantines, but there is nothing in the email assuring families facing housing…

Local vendors at Saturday’s Big Bad Bear Band Holiday Craft Show said the event was a success.Dozens of vendors set up shop inside La Cueva High School, with booths filling the hallways and lining the main building.Multiple vendors said the event brought them a lot of business. One vendor selling jewelry, who was donning a Veterans Helping Veterans T-shirt, was happy with the outcome toward the end of the show. “I sold a few big-ticket items earlier. Some going for $200,” he said.Danielle S. was selling ornaments and coasters at her Craft Corner while customers browsed for items. When asked…