Author: Rene Thompson

Slime has been a craze for kids since around 2016 and has not stopped. Videos of people making their own homemade slime has become a viral phenomenon on platforms like Instagram, TikTok and YouTube with hundreds of accounts devoted to just making slime. Many people have made a profitable business making slime at home as well. Google says the search for slime is still trending and not going away anytime soon, but experts say, just like a fidget spinner, it’s something to do with keeping one’s hands active and has an added benefit of auditory satisfaction much like popping bubble…

Here are the results of the 2022 primary election, according to the Secretary of State website to determine democrat, republican, and libertarian candidates to vote on in the November 8 election. Governor Democratic Candidate: Michelle Lujan Grisham Republican Candidate: Mark Ronchetti Libertarian Candidate: Karen Evette Bedonie Attorney General Democratic Candidate: Raul Torrez Republican Candidate: Jeremy Gay Lieutenant Governor Democratic Candidate:  Howie Morales Republican Candidate: Ant Thorton Libertarian Candidate: Travis Steven Sanchez Secretary of State Democratic Candidate: Maggie Toulouse Oliver Republican Candidate: Audrey Trujillo Libertarian Candidate: Mayna Erika Myers State Auditor Democratic Candidate: Joseph Maestas Libertarian Candidate: Robert Vallencourt State Treasurer…

Until July 3, people in Albuquerque can take their dogs or cats to either the east or west side shelters to get free microchipping with no appointment necessary. Microchipping can cost $25-$50, but because of the number of lost animals coming into the shelters without chips to identify owners, the city shelters are currently waiving any fees. An updated state-issued ID is required, and participants must be a resident of New Mexico. Some paperwork to register an animal with the microchipping database is also required. Once an animal can be identified through the system, if lost, owners are more likely…

Gas prices continue to rise into the summer months, averaging $4.89 per gallon in Albuquerque’s 87111, which is up significantly from last week’s average at $4.45 in Albuquerque. Tips to help take the sting out of prices are loyalty programs that sometimes drop prices up to 30 cents or more per gallon, filling up earlier in the week, or pay with cash when there is an incentive to do so. Here are the closest and cheapest stations nearby: Sam’s Club and Costco on Renaissance are both at $4.51 per gallon if folks with memberships don’t mind waiting in the lines…

The Albuquerque City Council voted on and passed the Safe Outdoor Spaces ordinance, which is an initiative to make a dedicated space for the homeless population of the city, Monday night. A 5-4 vote with Councilor Trudy Jones along with Councilor’s Isaac Benton, Brooke Bassan, Tammy Fiebelkorn and Pat Davis were in favor. The council has been discussing the proposal for the last few months, and at the Monday meeting the majority of people voiced their concern during public comment opposing the plan. People have also voiced their concerns that the homeless population not only reside in parks and sides…

The Ditch & Water Safety Task Force is asking children to pledge to never go into a ditch or an arroyo, and if they do see someone enter a ditch or an arroyo to promise not to go in after them, but to call 911. The Ditch & Water Safety Task Force was established in 1983 and is comprised of county departments, including the fire department, flood control authority, Albuquerque Public Schools, APD Open Space unit, aquatics and the Rio Grande Conservancy. The task force aims at accomplishing at least 100 safety presentations per year to elementary and middle schools,…

Norio Hayakawa, activist and author of “UFOs, the Grand Deception and the Coming New World Order,” is hosting a public lecture on America’s growing conspiracy culture. The talk goes into depth about how conspiracy theories affect mental health and society as a whole. Hayakawa said he is a long-time investigative reporter on UFO phenomenon and commentator on conspiracies. He explains it’s important for people to know the difference between real conspiracies and conspiracy theories. Hayakawa plans to talk about conspiracies throughout history from 1947 with the creation of the CIA and NSA, to the JFK assassination, all the way to…

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With the New Mexico primary coming up, early voting ends Saturday, June 4, and the 72 Election Day locations will be open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 7. Also, voters can register at all polling locations with a state-issued ID. Decline-to-state voters, also called independents, can switch their registration to one of the three major parties at on primary day in order to cast a ballot. Offices and candidates on the primary ballot, which is choosing officials to represent their parties in the general election Nov. 8, can be found at Ballotpedia. The seven locations listed for NE…

Swing dancers have been itching to back in the swing of things. Since the pandemic shut down close proximity dance of any kind has been prohibited, and it’s been tough to find venues willing to host swing events, until now. The Dirty Bourbon Dance Hall and Saloon filled the gap with swing night featuring live big band jazz the first Tuesday of the month. The Albuquerque Jazz Orchestra will play from 7-9 p.m. June 7, and there is no cover. The night will also feature University of New Mexico Jazz Band at 6:30 p.m. The AJO has been around since…