Nearly 200 students were expected to receive their high school diplomas at graduation events Tuesday. The Albuquerque Public Schools summer graduation ceremonies were held to celebrate students who took summer classes to earn credits needed to receive their high school diploma. The district anticipated approximately 170 of the 242 participating students would attend, with five students receiving their diplomas early. “This is a very diverse group of graduates. They attended different schools. They grew up in different neighborhoods. They took a variety of paths to get this achievement,” said APS Superintendent Scott Elder. “Some of them learn differently than others…
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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.
More details are emerging about an officer-involved shooting at the Cora Vista Apartments last Thursday, July 21, that left one man dead and several wounded. Last Thursday, Albuquerque Police Department officers responded to an emergency call at 10600 Cibola Loop. When officers responded, they found a 43-year-old man in the midst of a mental health crisis. Chief Harold Medina said, “It seemed like he was having some kind of paranoia over some mail that he received and some stressors in life or he had recently quit his job and it was causing some stress also within the relationship.” According to…
Coronado Park is closing, and another will open to serve the area of Wells Park. The city announced that the location, a popular spot for Albuquerque’s homeless population, will close next month in a Monday press release. It has also served as a centralized drop-off and pickup site for the West Side Emergency Shelter for nearly a decade, but during the COVID-19 pandemic when park regulations were relaxed as a mitigation measure, conditions at the park deteriorated, including narcotics trafficking and drug use and prolonged damage to the park’s irrigation and vegetation. However, the city also announced the opening of…
There are four new faces serving the city of Albuquerque, filling roles to support key department initiatives and operations. “We’re continuing to bring folks with valuable experience into the fold of city leadership,” said Mayor Tim Keller. “These additions to key departments will help us keep things running efficiently so we can deliver quality experiences and processes to the people of Albuquerque.” Terry Brunner Director Metropolitan Redevelopment Agency Robyn Rose Deputy Director Planning Department Dennis A. Vásquez Deputy Director Parks and Recreation Tracy Perea Strategic Program Administrator Aviation Department Terry Brunner is the former CEO of Pivotal…
Funerals for the four Bernalillo County first responders killed in a helicopter crash July 16 have been scheduled. Three of the four funerals will be held at The Pit, 1111 University Ave. SE. Lt. Fred Beers will be honored at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 27; Undersheriff Larry Korea at 10 a.m. Friday, July 29; and Deputy Michael Levison at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 3. Rescue Specialist Matthew King’s funeral is set for 11:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 1, at Tingley Coliseum, 300 San Pedro NE. The four were killed in a crash near Las Vegas, while on their return trip to…
A new program connects businesses and residents directly to Albuquerque Police Department’s Real Time Crime Center. Community Connect Camera and Integration, a partnership between APD and the city’s planning and technology and innovation, allows residents to provide law enforcement with footage that makes it easier and more efficient to make arrests, according to a press release from the city. Through the initiative, investigators will be able to use video evidence to identify offenders and connect investigations. There are two ways to participate in the free and voluntary program: the map registry or real-time integration. Through map registry, participants add the…
Chamiza Elementary School is one of the sites for PLAY+. The program, formerly known as Playground Recreation, is a before- and after-school option available at an affordable rate for working families of Albuquerque by the city’s Family and Community Services department. It provides planned, organized and supervised activities for students. “For kids, PLAY+ is active learning as well as homework help and social-emotional learning through the connections made with supervisors as well as other kids,” Kaseem Baker, manager of the program, said. “For parents, PLAY+ is super convenient in times when they are looking for a little extra support that…
Police are continuing their investigationof an officer-involved shooting along Cibola Loop in northwest Albuquerque that left one man dead and sent a woman to the hospital. The APD Public Information Officer Twitter account posted about the incident at about 4:20 p.m. Thursday, noting that all officers are OK. “This incident actually started yesterday morning,” Police Chief Harold Medina said in a video update posted Thursday evening, saying the department received a call about a mental crisis at about 8 a.m. Wednesday. He said a crisis team was sent out and talked with a male individual “who was not suicidal.” “We…
This weekend provides a variety of experiences for people of all interests. The Summerfest series continues, it’s a weekend full of lavender, and organizations in northwest Albuquerque are hosting events to bring people and families together. 1.The Learning Experience (Paradise Hills) is hosting the Summer Splash Bash from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at 4580 Nuncio Ave. NW. There will be games, water play stations, giveaways, music and pictures with bubbles, so bring your Townes and smiles to this free event. 2. Westside Cars and Coffee Albuquerque welcomes all car enthusiasts to its event at from 9-11 a.m. Saturday.…
Students running for office at Volcano Vista High School should begin organizing their campaign. Student leadership elections are set for Aug. 15-16, with campaigning beginning Aug. 3. In order to campaign, candidates must submit a letter of intent with two references from former teachers to George Woods by noon July 29. Offices students will vote for include class president, vice president and secretary at each grade level. Any student with at least a 3.0 grade point average in the last grading period are eligible to run. The elected class president must enroll in student leadership, a zero-hour course. Additionally, students…