Author: Scott Albright

New Mexico film locations are often kept as close-guarded secrets by production companies. Actors and crew members have to sign non-disclosure agreements promising not to reveal the exact location where a movie or TV show is being filmed. Journalists are asked not to share photos or locations to the public, and the city’s film location data portal only lists some older, non-residential sites where filming permits were approved. One of the reasons for keeping locations secret is to prevent fans from visiting the homes of private property owners where films have been shot. In 2015 Fran Padilla, owner of Walter…

The following incidents were reported by the Albuquerque Police Department for the week of Sept. 23-29 in the far northeast area between Elena Drive, Interstate 25, Paseo del Norte Boulevard and Tramway Boulevard. There were 80 incidents reported by crimemapping.com for the week. The following 46 incidents do not include traffic stops, direct traffic, onsite traffic or vehicle accidents without injuries. Many of the reported incidents occurred near Interstate 25 and Paseo Del Norte Boulevard. The same incident is often reported multiple times and sometimes different incidents are reported for the same person or persons. Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office responds to incidents…

The following incidents were reported by the Albuquerque Police Department for the week of Sept. 23-29 in the far Northeast Heights area between Paseo del Norte Boulevard, Louisiana Boulevard, Eubank Boulevard and Academy Road. There were 49 incidents reported by APD on crimemapping.com for the week. The following 33 incidents do not include traffic stops, direct traffic onsite traffic or vehicle accidents without injuries. SUSP PERS/VEHS 7500 BLOCK BURKE ST NE 9-23-2022 5:16 AM NEIGHBOR TROUBLE 7100 BLOCK GOLDEN EAGLE PL NE 9-23-2022 8:39 AM FAMILY DISPUTE 8200 BLOCK OTERO AV NE 9-23-2022 10:42 AM DISTURBANCE 6600 BLOCK CASA LOMA NE 9-23-2022…

Several events for Wounded Warrior alumni are planned for next weekend in and around Albuquerque. • Wounded Warrior alumni, family and guests are invited to attend Date Night Ghost Tours in Old Town from 5:45-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 7. Registration is required by Oct. 6, but seats fill up fast, so don’t wait and sign up today by visiting the Wounded Warrior Project event schedule and typing in Albuquerque in the search box. • On Saturday, Oct. 7, Wounded Warrior alumni and guests will head to Rio Rancho for a trip to the pumpkin patch from 10 a.m. to 1…

Cadets from the Albuquerque Heights Composite, or Spirit, Squadron showed off their knowledge of communications, flight, aerospace and drill during a Civil Air Patrol open house at the First Church of the Nazarene Thursday evening. Aiden Fried, a 16-year-old cadet, explained how science, technology, engineering and mathematics help him to better understand aerospace and rocketry, which are integral to the CAP program. He said cadets not only build rockets, but also have the opportunity to fly in balloons, gliders and planes. “Science and mathematics definitely help me to fly,” Fried said. Fried said he was flying glider planes at the…

Health officials are warning that an influenza COVID “twindemic” could overwhelm health systems if preventive measures are ignored. William Schaffner, an infectious disease professor at Vanderbilt University, is quoted by NPR as saying, “This could very well be the year in which we see a twindemic. That is, we have a surge in COVID and simultaneously an increase in influenza. We could have them both affecting our population at the same time.” According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 140,000 to 710,000 hospitalizations occur each year because of the flu. In New Mexico, and across the country, flu…

Students, families and other spectators came out to Sombra Del Monte Elementary School as two balloons tethered as part of the Albuquerque Aloft event Friday morning. Knight Rider, in its many colors, is piloted by Steven Stokoe of Lutz, Florida, and the patriotic-themed Spirit is piloted by Tom Russo of Monroe Township, New Jersey. Previous Next

Balloon Fiesta is here and so are all the goodies that come with it. From Albuquerque Aloft to fiesta watch parties, the number of events going on around the city are plentiful, and many of them are happening in the far Northeast Heights. Check out what’s going on in and around your neighborhood this weekend: Albuquerque Aloft starts between 6:15-6:45 a.m. at North Star, Double Eagle and Dennis Chavez Elementary Schools on Friday, Sept. 30. Learn how a hot air balloon works up close without having to battle the crowds at Balloon Fiesta Park as pilots launch their balloons from…

Chat with a cop while watching balloons and sipping coffee from 8-9 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 5. Officers from the Albuquerque Police Department will be at North Domingo Baca Park to talk and hear concerns from residents during the one-hour event. Wednesday’s coffee with a cop is hosted by Suenos Coffee Co. For more information, contact Angie Casias at 505-823-4455 or by email at acasias@cabq.gov.

Average gas prices across the metro are about five cents less per gallon than they were a week ago. According to AAA data, the average price of regular unleaded in Albuquerque was $3.62 Wednesday, Sept. 28. A week ago, the average price of regular was $3.67. Gas prices in Albuquerque’s far Northeast Heights were as follows at select stations as of 11:30 a.m. Sept. 28: The 7-Eleven/ALON station at 7843 Tramway Blvd.was charging $3.39 a gallon for regular unleaded, the same as last week. The station was charging $3.79 for mid-grade, $4.19 for premium, and $4.60 for a gallon of diesel, also…