Author: Tracy Goldizen

We know the kiddos hate to hear it, but the start of the school year is right around the corner, and there a few things that local schools want students and parents to know to be prepared. Teachers and staff on the Albuquerque Public Schools extended calendar return to work Thursday, July 28, with students at those schools scheduled to start Thursday, Aug. 4. Teachers and staff on the traditional calendar begin the school year Wednesday, Aug. 3, with students starting on Aug. 10.With the impending start date coming up quickly, there are a few things to check off the…

Crews will be working Saturdays on a Ventana Ranch water pipeline project in order to stay on schedule. From 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., workers will be crushing rock in the Piedras Marcadas Arroyo area. Updates on the project sent to residents of the neighborhood state that regular work hours for the project are 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, altho longer hours or weekend work may be scheduled as needed and that all work is weather permitting and subject to change. Continuing work on the project includes lane closures to install a new 16-inch raw water pipeline…

Ventana Ranch, Ventana Ranch West, The Trails ONSITE TRAFFIC 6700 BLOCK OASIS CANYON RD NW 7-8-2022 10:33 AM ONSITE TRAFFIC 8900 BLOCK EAGLE HILLS DR NW 7-8-2022 10:43 AM TRAFFIC STOP PASEO DEL NORTE NW / UNIVERSE BL NW 7-8-2022 2:06 PM SUSP PERS/VEHS 10000 BLOCK UNIVERSE BL NW 7-8-2022 2:31 PM ONSITE TRAFFIC 6700 BLOCK KAYSER MILL RD NW 7-8-2022 6:30 PM SUSP PERS/VEHS 8100 BLOCK SAND SPRINGS CI NW 7-8-2022 9:28 PM FAMILY DISPUTE 9300 BLOCK ALLEGIANCE ST NW 7-8-2022 10:16 PM SUSP PERS/VEHS 8100 BLOCK SAND SPRINGS CI NW 7-9-2022 8:01 AM NEIGHBOR TROUBLE 7400 BLOCK WINSLOW…

ABQ Rides is incorporating its hiring fair into a car and bike show. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, on-the-spot interviews for bus and Sun Van drivers will be held among a display of cars, trucks, motorcycles and more from transit employees and other local car enthusiasts at the Montaño Transit Center, 130 Montaño Road NW. City human resources staff will also be on hand, accepting applications for other jobs in transit positions. For a list of open positions, visit cabq.gov/transitjobs. There is not entry fee for the event, which is geared for the whole family. There will also…

The city of Albuquerque has receive a top honor for its commitment to health. The Wellness Council of America has designated the city as a Platinum Well Workplace, recognizing it as one of the nation’s healthiest workplaces in 2022. The platinum status demonstrates that the city implements “A comprehensive program that is strategic and integral to the organization and its employees’ well-being,” according to a press release dated Wednesday. It states that the city of Albuquerque promotes health and wellness throughout the organization by focusing of preventative care, healthy habits and through medical benefits. “In Albuquerque, we are committed to…

1.Bernalillo County Parks and Recreation is hosting Mid-Fest Friday at Paradise Hills Community Center. The middle school dance runs 6-9 p.m. and costs $10 per child with dinner provided. 2. If you’re in the mood for some blues, rock or country music, head over to Taylor Ranch Library Saturday afternoon. From 3-4 p.m., Turquoise Blues will put on a summer reading concert funded by the Friends of the Public Library. The band hopes to inspire people tow walk away with a love of and desire to play music. 3. Enjoy a free sunset concert from 6-8 p.m. Saturday at the…

The average price for a gallon of gasoline in Albuquerque dropped again, going from $4.57 on June 29 to $4.46 on Wednesday, according to AAA. That is significantly below the national average, which stands at $4.63. That trend carried over into the neighborhood as several stations in northwest Albuquerque had prices below the citywide average. The Chevron and Sam’s Club (which requires a membership) near the Coors Bypass even dropped below $4, standing at $3.99. Costco, which also requires a membership, went even lower, coming in at $3.88. The Murphy Express location on Alameda was $4.29, while the Phillips 66…

In an effort to address staff shortages, Albuquerque Public Schools is hosting a Transfer Expo and Job Fair Wednesday at Berna Facio Professional Development Center, 3315 Louisiana Blvd. NE. The district is in need of nurses, IT techs, educational assistants, bus drivers, custodians, food service workers, maintenance workers, coaches and substitute teachers. Internal transfers are invited to attend from 10-11 a.m., while the public job fair will run from noon to 2 p.m. Attendees should bring copies of their resume and dress accordingly as jobs could be offered on the spot. Additionally, attendees are encouraged to apply in advance on…

When school resumes for the 2022-23 school year next month, Lyndon B. Johnson Middle School will have a new leader. Paula Nunez was named the new principal in May, and she begins her duties in the role this month. She previously served as the assistant principal of curriculum at Volcano Vista High School. Nunez has also worked as a middle school instructional coach, a district math coach, a middle school math teacher and a kindergarten teacher. The first day back for teachers and staff is Aug. 3, while students’ first day is Aug. 10.

Summer training for the Volcano Vista High School girls soccer team is approaching. Training and conditioning sessions begin at 8:30 a.m. July 14 and continue through Aug. 2, Monday through Friday. Participants should bring cleats, running shoes, a soccer ball and water. Try-outs for the team will be held 3:30-5:30 p.m. Aug. 8-9. Varsity practices will then get under way at 2:45 p.m. Aug. 10. Those participating can fill out appropriate forms online, including the physical form and information and eighth-grade/newcomer information sheet.