Author: Rene Thompson

Average gas prices dropped from $3.53 to $3.28 in the 87111 zip code. The national average for regular gas last in August 2021 was $3.25 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.  Here are a few cheaper stations in the neighborhood for this week. • Sam’s and Costco on N. Renaissance NE are both at $3.18 per gallon, up five cents from last week. These locations require a membership. • Murphy Express at 9700 Montgomery is $3.19 per gallon, showing no change since last week. • The Speedway at 8401 Montgomery NE is at $3.25 per gallon. • Phillips…

Eisenhower is having girls volleyball tryouts Aug. 22-24, and all paperwork must be turned in at the beginning of tryouts to qualify. For rules, consent forms and physical packet information, click here.  Boys basketball tryouts will also commence Oct. 11-13.  The EMS Five Star show choir is having auditions for students who can sing and dance from 3:15-5 p.m. Aug. 17-18 at in the EMS gym. There is a choir parent meeting 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 23. It is also not too late to join the regular choir; students just need to email Mr. Gonzales at william.gonzales@aps.edu.  For more info on…

The Eldorado Eagles are having their first football game of the season at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 19.  The school’s Twitter calls for folks to “Orange Eldo Out” and come dressed in orange to cheer on the team against the Cibola High School Cougars. The game will be at Manzano HS Wilson Stadium, 12200 Lomas Blvd. NE.  Their next game will be with Rio Rancho Rams at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 27, and their next home game against Atrisco Heritage Academy Jaguars will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 3. 

Registration for the eighth annual Sugar Skull Fun Run hosted by Bernalillo County is now open. People can walk, jog, run or strut along the Bosque near the National Hispanic Cultural Center Oct. 23. This year will boast a timed 5K to start with the leisurely fun-run afterward. The a one-mile strut and stroll will follow. Dia De Los Muertos attire is encouraged but not required. The event will also feature products from local vendors and food trucks until noon. Proceeds from the run will go to the Bernalillo County Quality of Life fund that aids in all aspects of…

Embudito Trailhead at Indian School and Tramway will have eight less spots in the open space parking lot until the end of September. The Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority will be working on the Simms Resevior erosion control project on the side slope of the water tank southeast of the parking area. Contractors will be using the south rows for materials and equipment, taking up the eight spaces. Open space patrons can also park at the base before the Indian School lot or the lot at the top of Menaul where Embudito is also accessible. For any questions contact…

Monday night’s Council meeting got pretty heated as three hot topics were brought up: women’s health funding, the housing crisis and free speech rights of Albuquerque residents who do not want safe open spaces in their neighborhoods. Women’s health funding Councilor Renee Grout, District 9, proposed an amendment to R-22-46 to reappropriate the $250,000 funds previously approved to Planned Parenthood to instead go to the Homeless Support Services Program with the Barrett House Shelter nonprofit. It was passed on a five-four vote. Ten residents opposed the motion in public comment while 16 others were for the motion. At least five…

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The city of Albuquerque is extending summer hours at seven outdoor pools through Labor Day weekend, now closing after Sept. 4.  Here is a list of the extended hours and days for each district.  Montgomery Pool (District 7): Saturday and Sunday Noon to 5 p.m., recreational and lap swim Eisenhower Pool (District 8): Saturday and Sunday Noon to 2:30 p.m. and 3-5 p.m., recreational and lap swim West Mesa Aquatic Center – Outdoor Slide Pool (District 1): Saturday and Sunday 12:30-2:30 p.m. and 3-5 p.m., recreational swim Rio Grande Pool (District 2): Monday through Friday 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.,…

Eldorado High School sophomore Bella Hines has become a national interest since scoring 67 points in one game in the Las Vegas Classic tournament three weeks ago.  Since then, Hines has received more than half-dozen offers from colleges throughout the country and is now on the fast track to landing a full scholarship with the college of her choosing.  She explained she didn’t even realize until toward the end of the game how many points she had scored.  “I shocked myself and when I went back into the game with 65 points. I just wanted to see if I could…

Tis the season for hues of red and green chiles roasting and wafting through the Burque air, and what most people love and look forward to each fall in New Mexico. And with that in mind, the Farmer’s Chile Market is now underway until the end of October. Specialty medium chiles from Big Jim’s and Miss Junie hot chiles are available for $40 a bundle or $25 for half bundles.  The market has three roasters on hand. Additional products, such as Ristras, red chile powders from mild to extra hot, assorted dried posole varieties, beans and large sacs of dried…