Author: Scott Albright

It’s officially fall, which means it’s hoodie weather, maybe. Forecasts show a 40% chance of heavy rain Thursday evening with a low of 57. Highs will be in the mid to upper 80s Friday through Sunday with a slight chance of thunderstorms Friday evening. The rest of the weekend will be mostly sunny and clear with lows in the upper 50s, so not quite hoodie weather but close enough. Keep those sweaters on hand just in case it cools off while attending any of these events in the far Northeast Heights over the weekend: 1. Hit the trails with The…

A new shelter serving young adults ages 18-25 will provide services at a critical time for a population who often falls through the cracks when trying to navigate the streets of Albuquerque on their own. Quinn Donnay, an independent contractor who worked on the Gateway Center project and at New Day Youth and Family Services, says the population the shelter will serve are different than older individuals experiencing homelessness. “Young people experience homelessness so much differently than adults do. They are more invisible of a homeless population. They are not as out there as the adults are, nor are their…

Gas prices in Albuquerque are about 16 cents more per gallon than they were last week. According to AAA data, the average price of regular unleaded in Albuquerque was $3.67 Wednesday morning, Sept. 21. Last week, on Sept. 14, the average price of regular was $3.51. Prices in Albuquerque’s far Northeast Heights were as follows at select stations Sept. 21: • The 7-Eleven/ALON station at 7843 Tramway Blvd. was charging $3.39 a gallon for regular unleaded, seven cents less than last week. The station was charging $3.79 for mid-grade, $4.19 for premium, and $4.60 for a gallon of diesel, also…

The Office of Neighborhood Coordination released a Sept. 19 video reminding neighborhood associations and coalitions they have until Nov. 27 of next year to revise their bylaws to be in compliance with the Neighborhood Association Recognition Ordinance.Updates to NARO were approved by city council earlier this year. The updated ordinance states that neighborhood associations and coalitions cannot require dues to be a member or to vote. Associations and coalitions can still solicit donations, but membership dues are no longer allowed in the city proper.Other changes include the delivery of developer and permit applicant information to recognized neighborhood coalitions where they…

Kids in grades 1-6 have until Sept. 30 to register for the Upward Sports basketball league. Player evaluations for girls and boys in grades one and two are Monday, Sept. 26, at Sandia Presbyterian Church inside the Family Life Center Gym. Evaluations continue Tuesday, Sept. 27, for kids in third and fourth grades and Wednesday, Sept. 28, for grades fifth and sixth grades. All sessions run from 4-8 p.m. in the gym. Registration is $150 per player with practices beginning the week of Nov. 7 and the first game the second week in January. Parents and guardians registering more than…

Friends of Madison Music will be hosting a virtual meeting Tuesday, Sept. 20 at 7 p.m. to discuss different band activities and fundraising opportunities for Madison Middle School’s band program. To join the Zoom meeting, click the following link and use passcode 496483: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84411927833?pwd=bHRheE1zZGpRQ0ovOUpHaVEzVkxjdz09#success.

Have fun playing games and winning prizes while celebrating the changing of the seasons at Dennis Chavez Elementary School’s Fall Festival. The fun runs 5:30-7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 21. Tickets cost $5 a person or $20 per family. The purchase of a ticket includes one try at the cake walk with additional attempts $1 each. All proceeds go directly to classrooms and student programs. For more information, call 505-821-1810. Dennis Chavez Elementary School is located at 7500 Barstow NE.

Football The Bears took care of business in Los Lunas, bringing home a 49-17 win during Friday’s away game down south. La Cueva’s varsity football team is on a three-game winning streak with a 4-1 record, having lost to Cleveland Aug. 26. They take on Albuquerque High in a non-district away game at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 24. The JV team is undefeated this season with a 4-0 record. They play West Mesa Monday, Sept. 19, in a non-district home game starting at 4:15 p.m. The freshman team is also undefeated with a 3-0 record. The freshman team plays West…

The following incidents were reported by the Albuquerque Police Department for the week of Sept. 9-15 in the far Northeast Heights area between Paseo del Norte Boulevard, Louisiana Boulevard, Eubank Boulevard and Academy Road. There were 36 incidents reported by APD on crimemapping.com for the week. The following 19 incidents do not include traffic stops, direct traffic, onsite traffic or vehicle accidents without injuries. SUSP PERS/VEHS 10000 BLOCK WELLINGTON NE 9-9-2022 2:10 AM BURGLARY COMM 8000 BLOCK PASEO DEL NORTE NE 9-9-2022 9:40 AM SUSP PERS/VEHS 7200 BLOCK SAN FRANCISCO RD NE 9-9-2022 10:47 AM FAMILY DISPUTE 7800 BLOCK LOUISIANA BL NE…

The following incidents were reported by the Albuquerque Police Department for the week of Sept. 9-15 in the far Northeast area between Elena Drive, Interstate 25, Paseo del Norte Boulevard and Tramway Boulevard. There were 70 incidents reported by crimemapping.com for the week. The following 50 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…