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With recreational cannabis use in effect this week, people are waiting in lines at the 250 locations able to sell this product. New Mexico dispensaries were prepared compared to other states such as Nevada and Arizona, which only had double-digit locations when recreational sales became available. According to the Cannabis Control Division, New Mexico sold a record $1.96 million in the first day. What Neighbors think Ash, who did not want to give his last name said, “It is exciting because I like weed.” He said the only reason they’re doing it is because of the taxes, so it is…

No fooling. April 1 marks the first day Albuquerque — and New Mexico as a whole — allows adult recreational sales of cannabis. In anticipation of short supplies, medical patients were seen coming in droves to stock up their supplies Thursday before the big day. Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham said the expected projections of cannabis sales in the state could generate between $125 to $300 million in sales in just the first year. Tax on recreational marijuana is 17-22%. Regular retail tax accounts for 5-9% with the additional 12% being part to the bill that passed last year. That number…

Students at Eldorado High School were honored today for their high GPA achievements. 304 students in total earned their Eldorado Letter, or single or double bar pins, although about 50 came to the event to receive their awards. Students who can keep a 3.5 GPA or more get their letter after three semesters or after their first sophomore semester. Juniors who can keep it up for five semesters get single bar status and Seniors after seven semesters gets double bar status. Christina Sanders and Emma Burt got their single and double bar status, and both said they plan to attend college. Burt…

 The Eastside animal shelter is desperately in need of adopters as the shelter is past capacity. All adoption fees for either cats or dogs have been waived until further notice.Animal Handler, Kayla Garbut posted about the dogs who greatly need a furever home, as these pups are the most vulnerable to being up for euthanasia the soonest, such as if they’ve been in the shelter for an extended period, have been brought back, or for emotional suffering.”If anyone is looking to adopt a sweet and gentle giant, this handsome boy is East! He is looking for a forever home! East needs…

Previous Next Rust is Gold Coffee shop has become a hot spot for motorcyclists and vintage car owners to meet up before a cruise.The shop is equipped with helmet holders and motorcycle parking, as well as an in-shop bike garage in the back. Musical ambiance was alternative, punk and some rockabilly; there’s merchandise to peruse, and fun motorcycle memorabilia to look at while waiting for a coffee.Owners Thaison Garcia and Steve Maes said the most popular drink by far is the Honey-Lavender Latte. The owners explained they started the shop in hopes of bringing coffee, community, and motos all together.Garcia…

Eldorado High School sophomores and juniors — as well as their families — are invited to College and Career night March 30. The event will start at 6 p.m. at the EHS Lecture Hall, north of the Media Center. For questions, email velhaen@aps.edu.

Eldorado High School will be celebrating its high achievers at the Academic Letter Ceremony. EHS Activities Director Josh Blondin said students who can keep a 3.5 GPA throughout the semester get their Academic Honors letter. Students can then earn more achievements with eligibility to their statuses being raised from single to double bar, meaning they’ve kept their grades up throughout the year and eventually the entirety of their high school careers. The event will take place from 5:30-6:30 p.m. March 30 in the EHS gym.

The area around El Oso Grande Park looks a lot different than it did a decade ago. The Oso Grande Neighborhood Association has played a large role in the improvements over the years. The organization, along with city officials, funding and donations, as well help from the Native Plant Society, was able to transform part of the El Oso Grande Park into a pollinator oasis. OGNA Vice President Bob Fass said a fire decimated most of the natural foliage at the park in 2010 and organizers came together to make it something more with the pollinator habitat in 2014. Fass…

It’s not just blooms and leaves adding color to the trees in Academy Hills Park. Strolling along the park’s paths, people can see some of the trees are adorned with hand-painted mini-birdhouses. Although the holes in these tiny homes may be too small for most native New Mexico birds, the structures can be used by pollinators or other small tree-dwelling insects. For a quick, affordable crafts project for the kids, which also benefits the birds and bees, these mini birdhouses can be found at any Dollar Tree store for $1.25. Paints, brushes, twine or stencils can be found in the…