Author: Tracy Goldizen

Tracy Goldizen is the editor of the Neighborhood Journal. She has more than 15 years of experience in journalism, including writing and photography as well as serving as the editor of several magazine publications before joining the NJ staff. Her work has won several awards in Iowa. Contact her at tgoldizen@neighborhoodjournal.com.

The “Shop and Rob Bandit” has struck again, apparently robbing another Albuquerque Bank Friday. Friday’s robbery occurred at about 1 p.m. at the First Convenience Bank inside the Walmart Supercenter, 2550 Coors Blvd. NW, according to a release from the FBI. This time, however, the unidentified man wore a brown wig, women’s clothes and brown boots. The full outfit inlcudes sunglasses, a white surgical mask, a light-colored sweater, dark shirt, and black-and-white tiger-stripe pants. He also carried a black bag slung over his shoulder. The suspect handed a demand note to a teller. The robber received an undisclosed sum of…

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Albuquerqueans, especially graduates, students, faculty, staff and parents associated with Eldorado High School, are in for a special treat this Friday when the fourth season of the hit Netflix show “Stranger Things” premiers. With Mike, Dustin, Eleven and the whole Stranger Things gang heading off to high school, and (as rumor has it and the trailer suggests) the whole cast of characters looking for a fresh start after the happenings of the first three seasons, EHS is getting a starring role. The famed Eldorado Eagle, with its proud orange and white colors, will now be forever imprinted in the annals…

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In a letter sent out the Albuquerque Public Schools families Wednesday, Superintendent Scott Elder responded to  Tuesday’s school shooting that killed 19 children and two teachers in Uvalde, Texas. Here’s what he wrote: Dear APS Community, It pains me to be writing yet another message to our community about a school shooting, this time in a small town outside of San Antonio, Texas, where at least 19 elementary school students and two teachers were killed. Others were injured. And the entire town—the whole nation—is hurting. Including all of us in Albuquerque Public Schools. According to news reports, the fourth graders…

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A fire in the Bosque that began Wednesday near Coors and Montaño has led to temporary trail closures in the area as fire operations continue. A public safety alert sent out around 11 a.m. Thursday stated that the following trails on the east side of the Rio Grande are part of the closures: Montaño NW to Campbell Road NW, including the Paseo del Bosque Trail. On the west side, Montaño NW to Andulucia Park (La Bienvenida Place NW) trail is also closed. A tweet posted by Albuquerque Fire Rescue Thursday evening stated that the fire has been contained and asked…

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With the recent authorization of a booster vaccination for kids ages 5-11, the New Mexico Department of Health is hosting a student COVID-19 vaccination clinic June 1. In addition to the Pfizer booster that was recently authorized by the FDA, first and second COVID vaccine doses will also be available. The booster dose is available to children five months after completing the primary two-shot series. Hours for the clinic are 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Berna Facio Professional Development Complex, 3315 Louisiana Blvd. NE. Appointments are preferred, but walk-ins are acceptable. To make an appointment, click here. COVID…

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The following incidents were reported by the Albuquerque Police Department for the week of May 13-19 in the Northeast Heights area within a one-mile radius of the center of Eisenhower Area. There were a total of 37 incidents reported by crimemapping.com for the week. DISTURBANCE 11000 BLOCK BRIDGEPOINTE NE 5-13-2022 2:29 AM SUSP PERS/VEHS 6300 BLOCK EUBANK BL NE 5-14-2022 9:47 AM SUSP PERS/VEHS 5500 BLOCK OVERLOOK DR NE 5-14-2022 1:07 PM TRAFF ACC NO INJ EUBANK BL NE / ACADEMY RD NE 5-14-2022 3:31 PM DISTURBANCE ACADEMY RD NE / ROLLING HILLS DR NE 5-14-2022 4:45 PM SUSP PERS/VEHS 11300 BLOCK…

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The FBI and Albuquerque Police Department are seeking help in identifying the “Shop and Rob Bandit,” who struck the First Convenience Bank Friday. The robbery was reported at 11:13 a.m. at the bank located inside the Walmart Supercenter at 2266 Wyoming Blvd. NE. The suspect is a 6-foot tall, thin Black male. He was wearing  a dark blue flat cap, eyeglasses, a dark mask over his mouth, a purple and white checkered long-sleeve shirt, dark pants, brown shoes and a green pack slung over his chest. According to a release from the FBI, the robber handed a demand note to…

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