Author: Rene Thompson

EHS spring band concerts Eldorado High School musicians will be performing at this year’s spring band concerts. On Tuesday, April 26, three jazz ensembles will be performing, and on Thursday, April 28, three concert bands will be playing in the last concerts for 2021-22 school year. The concerts will be held in the Public Arts Center auditorium at Eldorado and are free and open to the public. EHS Band Banquet The Eldorado High School Band will be having a banquet honoring musicians from this year’s Golden Eagles Marching Band. This formal affair at the Uptown Sheraton will provide a meal…

Looking to meet like-minded folks on an evening out? Drinking Liberally Albuquerque Chapter is hosting a social at the B2B Garden Brewery. The gathering is a place for liberals in Albuquerque to gather, have some food and drinks, and discuss current political events. “Promoting Democracy one pint at a time,” is this progressive drinking club’s motto. The group will be meeting on the outdoor patio pavilion from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, April 13. The B2B has 36 award-winning locally crafted beer selection, ciders, seltzers and flights available. The food menu offers tacos, tortas and starters like chicharrones, yucca fries and street…

Fat Axe has a couple of options when it comes to chucking objects about. The newly opened axe throwing and rage room opened in September in the Louisiana Shopping Center, and all target areas were full on a Tuesday afternoon. According to owner Justice Curry, the business has been doing well so far. The business started as a mobile axe throwing venue, covering private parties, corporate or team-building events, and festivals. Safety is always first in mind at Fat Axe, and all participants must read the safety guidelines and sign a liability waiver. Guests must be 12 years or older to…

Want to help care for the open spaces in your area? Come out to the Menaul Open Space cleanup project this weekend. There will be projects for all ages and abilities. The event runs from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, April 16, with participants meeting at the Menaul Trailhead. Morning snacks provided, but folks should bring their own water. They are also advised to wear comfortable workout clothes, a hat, boots, gloves and sunscreen. Parking is limited at the trailhead, but parking is also available along Menaul. Volunteers should create an account and register for the event at play.cabq.gov…

Stripes Biscuits and Burritos, formerly known as Troops, will be getting a new makeover over the next week and will reopen on Monday, April 18. Residents hoping to get their breakfast fix inquired about it via social media, as the location usually stays open only until 2 p.m., but folks will have to wait one more week while construction is completed. Owner Victor Sanchez said the restaurant will be getting a makeover, including a rebuilt menu. Although the original Stripes Biscuit Co. on Gibson closed during the pandemic, Sanchez says there are now six Stripes Burrito Co. locations. Two more…

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The Eisenhower Middle School Choir took third place in a statewide competition on Friday. Instructors rewarded the students to an afternoon of Little Caesars pizza, snacks and desserts in the park. Instructor Will Gonzales said the ensemble received a superior rating and deserved a pizza party. Gonzales explained some of the students in another group called the Five Star Show Choir will also be performing April 12 at the Sandia Presbyterian Church along with the La Cueva Choir. Teacher Sally Epp said if folks would like to follow the student’s accomplishments, they can go to the choir’s Instagram page here.

On Monday, the city council voted 6-3 to overturn the plastic bag ban in stores, which reversed the mayor’s veto to save the clean and green ordinance. The city councils’ reason for this was because of the added cost to businesses that use plastic or paper bags. What do neighbors think? Debbie and Karen, who chose not to give their last names, said they both use reusable bags and that many people seem to even with the bag credit incentive of nickel and dime discounts. “But ya know, how many people really care? What’s five cents really?” Debbie said. “The…

The Selfless Seniors award shines the spotlight on seniors who work hard behind the scenes to better the Albuquerque community. One student from each school is recognized, and Cian Monk is that senior for Eldorado High School. Through the award, seniors chosen get a free senior portrait photo courtesy of Frank Frost Photography. Seniors honored with the Selfless Senior award will be recognized at a ceremony April 29 at the Sandia Resort and Casino. Monk said he is passionate about family, pets, vintage cars, graphic design and community. Monk volunteered for six years with the New Mexico Department of Health’s…

The right lane of Montgomery is closed from Jamaica to Juan Tabo NE for utility work. The closure will last to April 15, but only from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. It could affect traffic around Eldorado High School. The project is for Comcast/Xfinity fiber cable upgrades to the area. Also, NMDOT is evaluating transportation improvements to the I-25 corridor between Comanche and Montgomery, including the freeway, frontage roads and interchanges. This project will improve safety, mobility and reliability of the transportation network. For more information on the project, call the hotline at 505-785-ROAD (7623), email info@i25improved.com or visit i25improved.com For…