Author: Rene Thompson

1. 2022 New Mexico Outdoor Adventures Hunting & Fishing Show  The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish is hosting the annual 2022 NM Outdoor Adventures Hunting and Fishing show at Expo NM. There will be hands-on demonstrations of the latest hunting, fishing and outdoor recreation. Local dealers will have off-road and recreational vehicles as well as boats and kayaks on display. Conservation organizations, outfitters and guides will be on hand to answer questions. There will also be a free catch-and-release fishing pond for the kiddos, as well as pellet shooting and archery range, sponsored by the Bernalillo 4-H. A silent…

SOAR day at Eldorado High School helps new students get a head-start by giving a general orientation, campus tours, and a meet-and-greet with counselors and teachers.  The event is for the 2026 freshman class and any new students attending EHS who want to be prepared for their first day. Students will meet in the gym for general orientation. The event is meant to give students the leg up they need to succeed starting the beginning of the year and so students know where to go when needing help. The event runs 7:30-11:30 a.m.  Tuesday, Aug. 9. For more information, click…

TEDxABQ is coming to Expo New Mexico African American Performing Arts Center with 10 speakers and two curators who are local to New Mexico and will delve into the human connection.  TED has a simple motto that says it all: Ideas worth spreading. TED’s model is centered around the power of ideas that capture the minds of an audience, change perspectives and cultures and instill knowledge to those who can consider possibilities.  A little about the speakers and what each will cover include:  Rick Allred hopes to empower people to go beyond “normal” expectations when dealing with dementia and generate…

Applying for free or reduced-price student meals is easy through the Albuquerque Public Schools website.  More than 30% of children in New Mexico face hunger and more than 90,000 families with kids receive food assistance, according to the Roadrunner Food Bank statistics.  Breakfast and lunch are free for all participating students attending the 94 APS schools that qualify for Community Eligibility Provisions where no applications are needed. Here is a link to the schools listed. Regular prices for breakfast is $1.25 and lunch at $2, while reduced pricing is 30 cents and 40 cents, respectively. For students who do not go…

Gas prices continue to decline with the average gas price down to $3.84 in the 87111, dropping from $4.07 last week, $4.22 and $4.43 the weeks before in the month of July.  Here is list of cheaper stations in the Northeast Heights. • Costco on North Renaissance NE is at $3.53 per gallon and requires a membership. • Murphy Express at 9700 Montgomery NE is $3.59 per gallon. • Phillips 66 at 9811 Montgomery is at $3.63 per gallon. • Smiths at 5850 Eubank NE is at $3.69 per gallon. • Speedway at 8401 Montgomery NE is at $3.79 per…

The Yoga Art Space is hosting a floating Yoga Nidra Meditation class. This practice of pose-free deep relaxation meditation yoga has participants suspended on hammocks while the goal is to slow down, relax and quiet one’s mind to walk away feeling tranquil and content.  Studies have shown this particular type of yoga practice can help reduce symptoms of anxiety and stress.  Instructors say to expect a deep sense of peace and deep relaxation while learning relaxation techniques. People can bring their own blanket and eye mask while learning to meditate into a state between wakefulness and sleep. Instructors ask people…

Family Life Radio FM on 91.5 has brought the NM Taco Tour around the city over the last month. La Salita Restaurant will be on the roster for this Taco Tuesday, running from 6-8 p.m. The radio station will give away eight tortilla warmers to the first eight people and will have music, ticket giveaways, taco games and prizes along with taco specials.  La Salita on Juan Tabo Boulevard has been family owned since 1978 and is considered a fan favorite for tacos along with their fresh made jars of salsa. Other participants in the NM Taco Tour include Taco…

The mayor’s office announced today that the city plans to close the infamous Coronado Park next month. City Councilor Trudy Jones, who was in favor of the now-defunct open spaces proposal, which would have given legal outdoor spaces for the homeless population to reside with clean water, energy and hygiene facilities, was asked about her thoughts on the decision. She said she was not able to comment on the announcement because the city council had not been notified about the decision to close the park, which is currently occupied by about 120 homeless.  “I had no idea about this until…

Right next to the Dirty Bourbon Dance Hall, the old Better Call Saul office filming location is currently being transformed into the Bourbon House of Spirits and Fare. The new location in the Paradise Square Shopping Center will have a spacious rustic patio, which had taken most of pandemic to build as well as a kitchen with food options. Now that the patio is finally completed, the owner, John, is getting to the inside, which will be based on a traditional country pub. For years since its opening in 2011, people who have come to the dance hall for shows…

Eldorado High School is teaming up with Presbyterian hospitals for its annual back-to-school supplies drive for Albuquerque Public Schools Title I homeless students.  Donation needs are the regular school supplies any kid needs for the year, but also backpacks, hygiene products and new underwear and socks.  People can drop off donations at the Eldorado administrative offices from July 26 to Aug. 4.