Author: Scott Albright

Damage to South Domingo Baca Arroyo is keeping the city’s hands full. A major crack along the arroyo wall just east of Ventura Street, as well as fading signage and deterioration along other parts of the arroyo, has different agencies trying to figure out what to do about it. The damage reported last month has both the Department of Municipal Development and the Albuquerque Metropolitan Arroyo Flood Authority looking into possible causes and solutions. Scott Cilke, spokesperson for the Department of Municipal Development, said there is no easy answer. “Given the unusual size and damage done in this particular instance,…

The speed humps on San Francisco Road between Barstow and Ventura are back. After road crews completed repaving work on San Francisco, area residents wondered if the speed humps would return after initially being taken out. On June 22, it was reported that speed humps would not be installed, but according to Scott Cilke, spokesperson for the Department of Municipal Development, there was some miscommunication. “Ms. Rodriguez was correct in saying there will be no NEW speed bumps installed on San Francisco,” Cilke wrote in an email. “However, as part of the rehab in that area, the crews are re-installing…

Name: Sophia Montes School: La Cueva High School Sport: Volleyball Other activities: Student Body Officer, Senate, Black Student Union Parents: Kevin Hendricks and Maritza Montes Your greatest accomplishment: Winning the state championship last season. Favorite thing about living in Albuquerque: The culture. Red or green: Green. Favorite television show: Euphoria. Favorite movie: 10 Things I Hate About You. Favorite sports team: Boston Celtics. Favorite athlete: Mookie Betts Favorite food: Ice cream. Favorite restaurant: Asian Pear. Favorite vacation spot: Denver. Biggest academic achievement: Taking mostly AP and honors classes. Biggest influence: My mom. When did you first get interested in…

It’s the last weekend of summer break before school starts, and there is plenty to do in the far northeast part of Albuquerque. Tax-free back-to-school shopping, reggae in the lounge, stick and puck on ice and much more is happening throughout the area. Take a look at what’s going on in your neck of the woods right here: 1.Get your hockey on at the Outpost Ice Arena this Friday, Aug. 5 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for all ages, and 1:45-3 p.m. for adults 18 years and up. The stick and puck and adult pickup sessions provide an opportunity…

Next thing you know, gas prices got low, low, low, low. OK, maybe not as a low as a year ago and certainly not as low as the 1950s, but fuel prices are dropping across the Duke City – and the nation – with many drivers in the far Northeast Heights feeling some relief at the pump as well. According to AAA data, the Aug. 3 average price of regular unleaded fuel in Albuquerque was $3.73 a gallon. Last week the average was $3.90, a month ago it was $4.53 and a year ago it was $3.05 a gallon. New…

Residents from the Heritage East and Quintessence neighborhoods gathered at Rotary Park Tuesday evening to celebrate National Night Out and to take a stand against crime. Albuquerque Police Department’s mounted patrol was on the scene along with members of the two neighborhood associations, representatives from Mothers Against Drunk Driving and ABQ NeighborWoods. Andrea Landaker, Quintessence Neighborhood Association president, said it is important for neighbors to meet in person and get to know each other better. “I love National Night Out because it’s a chance for the community to get to know each other and also for us to connect with…

And the award goes to … Desert Ridge and Eisenhower Middle School advanced orchestras. The middle schools’ combined orchestras received the 2023 Honor Ensembles from the New Mexico Educators Association, which was announced July 17. Desert Ridge Middle School orchestra teacher Erica Photiades directed the ensembles to help the young musicians win the honors. A July 30 tweet by Desert Ridge MS says, “The New Mexico Educators Association has selected the combined Desert Ridge/Eisenhower Advanced Orchestra as the 2023 Honors Orchestra. It is extremely rare for a middle school orchestra to be chosen. Bravo to both schools!” Other 2023 Honor…

American Youth Soccer Organization Region 104 extended its registration deadline for the 2022-23 season to Aug. 7. Region 104 includes all areas east of the railroad tracks, with games and practices held at multiple locations on the east side of Albuquerque. Region 1447 includes areas west of the railroad tracks. To register with Region 104, visit ayso.bluesombrero.com/region104 and click on the “Register Now” button. Players new to AYSO are required to upload proof of age using a birth certificate, military dependent ID or passport. Registration fees are as follows: Core, ages 4-18: $125 VIP, youth and adults with special needs:…

“When people entrust their children to you, that’s the ultimate sense of responsibility. When you’re responsible for people’s most precious thing, that’s a heavy burden to have,” said Misty Smith, North Star Elementary School principal. Smith was explaining what the hardest part of being a principal is during a Monday interview at North Star. “I think the hardest part about being a principal is just that responsibility,” she said. “We’re responsible for kids’ academics. We’re responsible for school safety …  I think safety has a whole different flavor to it, which is a huge responsibility. If anything were to happen,…

The following incidents were reported by the Albuquerque Police Department for the week of July 22-28 in the far northeast area between Elena Drive, Interstate 25, Paseo del Norte Boulevard and Tramway Boulevard. There were 89 incidents reported by crimemapping.com for the week. The following 64 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. Portions of the coverage area are serviced by the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office, which does not report incidents to crimemapping.com. Some portions of the far northeast…