Author: Scott Albright

Five La Cueva varsity football players will be on the 2022 New Mexico All-Star Football Red team and four will be on the Green team for the Saturday, Dec. 3 All-Star game in Artesia, New Mexico.The teams will go head-to-head at 3 p.m. at the Bulldog Bowl. Tickets are $10 cash only and can be purchased at the game.La Cueva athletes to watch the Wool Bowl before playing in the All-Star gameAthletes travel to Artesia Thursday, Dec. 1, where they will practice from 2:30-4:30 p.m. before checking into their hotels.At 5:40 p.m. athletes will head to Artesia MainStreet for the…

Whether its date night, family night or a day of going solo, there are plenty of activities for every walk of life in and around northeast Albuquerque. Here are a few ideas for anyone looking to get out of the house, or stay at home, this weekend: 1. Head over to Sandia Resort & Casino’s Tlur Pa Lounge for a live DJ playing variety and dance from 7-11 p.m. every Thursday. On Friday, Dec. 2, and Saturday, Dec. 3, Blu Sol will perform their upbeat groovy tunes in the lounge from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. 2. Put on the cowboy…

Albuquerque Academy’s boys and girls varsity soccer teams had an amazing 2022 season. Both teams advanced to the state 4A tournament and are ranked at the top of New Mexico standings by MaxPreps. Albuquerque Academy boys vs. Hobbs & Atrisco Heritage The Chargers were on a rampage during the 2022 season, destroying all opponents in 4A District 6 games 8-0, but still succumbing to Atrisco Heritage with a 1-1 tie and a 3-2 loss to Hobbs early on in the season. The photographs below show the challenges Academy faced during the 2022 fall season. Albuquerque Academy girls vs. Bloomfield Anna…

Salvation Army Albuquerque is recruiting bell ringers for the 2022 holiday season to help raise money for its life-changing programs. Donations go toward family services, adult rehabilitation, emergency disaster services and more. The organization’s website encourages people to volunteer by using a 1919 quote by Evangeline Booth: “There is no reward equal to that of doing the most good to the most people in the most need.” For those who think they are too busy to help, the Salvation Army reminds everyone that, “Volunteers don’t necessarily have the time, they simply have the heart.” Volunteer opportunities include ringing the bell…

Abandoned vehicles on private or public property can be reported online via the city’s Abandoned Vehicle webpage. Reports of abandoned vehicles on public property will be sent to Albuquerque Police Department’s Abandoned Vehicle Unit, while reports of abandoned vehicles on private property will be sent to the city’s Zoning Enforcement. If there is reason to believe a vehicle may be stolen, call 242-COPS (242-2677). Due to the required legal steps the city must take to remove a vehicle, it can take several weeks before a vehicle is towed and impounded. An abandoned vehicle report to 311 on Oct. 20 in…

10601 Ranchitos Road NE Listing Agent: Rickert Prop Team, Keller Williams Square Feet: 4,669 Bed/Bath: 4/5 Year Built: 2004 Schools: Double Eagle, Desert Ridge, La Cueva Price: $1,129,000 This home sits on .91 acres and includes an expansive pool, hot tub, and fully equipped indoor chef’s kitchen as well as an outdoor kitchen. More photos and listing details can be found on the Koto Homes website. Previous Next 11510 Wilshire Ave. NE Listing Agent: Myra C Herrmann, Keller Williams Square Feet: 3,304 Bed/Bath: 3/5 Year Built: 2001 Schools: Double Eagle, Desert Ridge,…

Buying a live Christmas tree for the holidays is not only a tradition for many families in Albuquerque, but it also helps local businesses give back to the community and keep their employees on board throughout the holiday season. Chris Scott, store manager for Just Sprinklers at 9140 Montgomery Blvd. NE, says selling Christmas trees is great for business. “Christmas is by far the best time of the year for Just Sprinklers. We’ve been doing this for almost a decade now,” Scott said. “We pride ourselves on bringing in the finest trees we can get and for us, particularly here…

Dion’s Marketing Director Audrey Johnson announced in a Nov. 29 press release that Tula’s Kitchen inside the La Cueva Town Center is officially open. “The doors to Tula’s Kitchen are officially open! Tula’s is a casual restaurant featuring authentic scratch-made, crave-worthy food and drinks, a large patio, and a modern, comfortable environment for family dinners, get-togethers among couples and friends, and business lunches,” the press release reads. The restaurant opened its doors to customers last month, but a manager said they were waiting for a part to one of the heaters in the outdoor patio area before launching a grand…

Three Civil Air Patrol cadets from the Albuquerque Heights Composite Squadron will compete in the Romania World Championship Indoor Duration Model Airplanes Team challenge Dec. 11-12. Odessa Wignall, Quinn Sorbello and Elijah Rose of the Composite Squadron will be traveling with junior team member Guha Ekambram of Austin, Texas, and coach Chuck Andraka to show off their engineering skills while representing the United States in Slanic Prahove, Romania. The team is scheduled to depart Dec. 7. Maj. Mary Fox, Albuquerque Heights Composite Squadron Commander, said in an email that each competitor will travel with at least one parent, and that…

The top five gyms in northeast Albuquerque to burn off that extra helping of turkey, mashed potatoes and red chile are Defined Fitness Sandia Club, Planet Fitness, Orangetheory Fitness, Snap Fitness ABQ Carmel and Del Norte Sports and Wellness. These gyms were chosen based on their proximity to residential neighborhoods, hours of operation, Yelp reviews and easy access to other locations for members. The Jewish Community Center of Greater Albuquerque and North Domingo Baca Multigenerational Center get honorable mentions for the additional amenities, activities and friendly staff that provide much more than just a workout room. Best gyms in the…