Author: Rene Thompson

With gas getting higher due to the holiday weekend, along with everything else, its more imperative than ever to check to see what locations which have cheaper gas to fill up. The average price per gallon in Bernalillo County is $4.45. Here are the closest locations for the Northeast Heights area with the cheapest gas, according to Gas Buddy. • Sam’s Club at 1421 N. Renaissance Blvd. NE is a $4.05 • Costco at 1420 N. Renaissance Blvd. NE is at $4.10

SHOTS FIRED 4400 BLOCK MORRIS ST NE 5/20/22 1:59 AGGR ASSAULT/BAT 9800 BLOCK MONTGOMERY BL NE 5/20/22 2:29 SUSP PERS/VEHS 8200 BLOCK SPAIN RD NE 5/20/22 8:09 BURGLARY AUTO 12200 BLOCK MONTGOMERY BL NE 5/20/22 12:28 SUSP PERS/VEHS 12200 BLOCK MONTGOMERY BL NE 5/20/22 13:25 THEFT/FRAUD/EMBE 9900 BLOCK SPAIN RD NE 5/20/22 14:17 ONSITE SUSPICIOU 11300 BLOCK MONTGOMERY BL NE 5/20/22 15:04 AUTO THEFT 5800 BLOCK EUBANK BL NE 5/20/22 16:12 FORGERY/CC/CHECK 4600 BLOCK ATHENS DR NE 5/20/22 16:12 DIRECT TRAFFIC WYOMING BL NE / ACADEMY RD NE 5/20/22 16:19 ONSITE TRAFFIC 8200 BLOCK OSUNA RD NE 5/20/22 17:38 THEFT/FRAUD/EMBE…

A 100% plant-based eight course meal is being presented at The Acre, a fully vegetarian farm-to-table restaurant on Montgomery. Scheduled for one night only at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 26, this limited-seating event will be giving part of the proceeds to benefit the Misfits of Oz Farm Animal Sanctuary in Edgewood, which includes pigs, dogs and goats. This exclusive affair will offer items such as croquets, their signature vegan Alfredo pasta, chilled honeydew and mint shooter, expression of beet, seared mushroom scallop, pistachio ice cream sandwich and dark chocolate truffles, to name some of the courses presented. The $100 fee will…

Sometimes one needs a ride, and ABQ RIDE has a program where folks can get a guaranteed ride home. According to the program’s website, Guaranteed Ride Home is a form of insurance for commuters who don’t use a single-occupancy vehicle daily. Those who ride the bus, bike, walk or carpool at least three times a week will not be stranded as this program will give a free ride within the ABQ RIDE bus route service area. To use the service, all people have to do is register with the program here, and then just call the quick ride dispatch number…

LOUD PARTY 6200 BLOCK EUBANK BL NE 4/23/22 0:39 DISTURBANCE 8400 BLOCK SPAIN RD NE 4/23/22 5:36 VANDALISM 4700 BLOCK TRAMWAY BL NE 4/23/22 7:14 SUSP PERS/VEHS 10900 BLOCK LAGRIMA DE ORO RD NE 4/23/22 7:41 DIRECT TRAFFIC 10900 BLOCK LAGRIMA DE ORO RD NE 4/23/22 9:23 VANDALISM 5300 BLOCK JOHN THOMAS DR NE 4/23/22 9:34 FAMILY DISPUTE MONTGOMERY BL NE / TRAMWAY BL NE 4/23/22 10:26 SUSP PERS/VEHS MONTGOMERY BL NE / TRAMWAY BL NE 4/23/22 10:29 TRAFF ACC NO INJ 8200 BLOCK OSUNA RD NE 4/23/22 11:53 DIRECT TRAFFIC ACADEMY RD NE / EUBANK BL NE 4/23/22 12:38…

Eldorado High School was recognized this week by U.S. News, rating at 4,161 nationally, while 22nd in New Mexico; it placed eighth within Albuquerque Public Schools. Schools throughout the country are graded for state-required testing, graduation rates and how well students are prepared for college. RTI International, a global nonprofit social science research firm, reviewed nearly 24,000 public high schools; 157 schools were rated in New Mexico. There are six indicators schools are ranked for such as statewide math, science and reading test scores, as well as Advanced Placement percentage, where Eldorado has a 35% participation. Eldorado had a 76.68…

The average price for a gallon of gas in Albuquerque remained steady from last week at $4.02 per gallon . However, those looking to save some money on fuel can find lower prices throughout the Northeast Heights. • Murphy Express, 9700 Montgomery Blvd. NE, is priced at $3.87 per gallon • Costco and Sam’s Club, 1420 N. Renaissance Blvd. NE and 1421 N. Renaissance Blvd. NE respectively, offer gas at $3.85 per gallon. However, these locations require a membership. For more gas pricing and locations, click here.

This estate sale in the Arroyo Del Oso neighborhood off Wyoming Boulevard will feature sewing and quilting materials as well as an array of tools and home improvement supplies. There will also be higher-end furniture and décor for both indoor and outdoor. The sale will run from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, April 28, Saturday, April 30, with the last sale day being half price. Cash and credit will be accepted. Street parking is limited, so be sure to observe neighborhood signs. Location is at 8133 Northridge Ave. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109. Here is list of items that will…

Looking for a some fresh new Easter egg ideas instead of just dying and dunking this year? Well, look no further. Here are some ideas to make your Easter eggs stand out among the crowd that are fun and easy for the kids. Each title has a how-to link on what to do for each Easter egg style. Galaxy Eggs Emoji Eggs Minion Eggs Marbled Eggs Transferware Eggs Shaving Cream Eggs Rubber band Eggs

The sixth annual potluck-style egg hunt and barbecue is set for noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 17, at Hoffman Park. Egg decorating, games and candy, as well as crafts and a possible water balloon fight, weather permitting, are all part of the fun. All adults are asked to bring four-dozen candy-filled plastic eggs per child to add to the fun for the kids. Since it is potluck, people can bring meats to grill, sides, snacks or drinks to contribute. For more info, check out the event here.