Author: Scott Albright

Between 2018 and 2021, crimes against property in Albuquerque decreased in all areas except for fraud. According to an Albuquerque Police Department “Crime Trends in Albuquerque” report, motor vehicle thefts decreased from 6,896 in 2018 to 5,520 in 2021. There were 5,685 fewer larceny/theft offenses in 2021 than 2018 and burglary/breaking-and-entering crimes decreased by 1,645 over the same four-year period. Robberies, vandalism and stolen property crimes also decreased, while fraud crimes jumped by 2,396 between 2020 and 2021. Despite the decrease in property crimes, residents in the far Northeast Heights have been vocal about catalytic converter thefts, shoplifting and vehicle…

Free tree stumps may seem like an odd thing to get excited about, but that might be just what some people are looking for. Do-it-yourself websites provide instructions on how to turn tree stumps into end tables and other types of furniture. Other sites offer ideas on how to transform fallen tree branches into coasters, plant holders and yard art. In one Reddit post, an aspiring blacksmith asks where they can find a tree stump for an anvil stand. Far Northeast Heights neighbors excited about the thought of getting their hands on a tree stump need not go too far.…

The following incidents were reported by the Albuquerque Police Department for the week of July 15-21 in the far NE Heights area between Paseo del Norte Boulevard, Louisiana Boulevard, Eubank Boulevard and Academy Road. There were 45 incidents reported by crimemapping.com for the week. The following 29 incidents do not include traffic stops, direct traffic, onsite traffic or vehicle accidents without injuries. No incidents were reported in the selected area on Thursday, July 21. MISSING PERSON 8900 BLOCK ARMISTICE RD NE 7-15-2022 12:31 PM SUSP PERS/VEHS WYOMING BL NE / BURLISON DR NE 7-15-2022 3:07 PM SUSP PERS/VEHS 8000 BLOCK…

The following incidents were reported by the Albuquerque Police Department for the week of July 15-21 in the far Northeast area between Elena Drive, Interstate 25, Paseo del Norte Boulevard and Tramway Boulevard. There were 100 incidents reported by crimemapping.com for the week. The following 70 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, Interstate 25 and Alameda Boulevard and along Wyoming Boulevard. Portions of the coverage area are serviced by Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office, which does not report…

Crime is on the rise in Albuquerque, and the far Northeast Heights is no exception. But, compared to the rest of the city, the area is a hold out. A 2022 Albuquerque area homicides map looks strikingly similar to the Albuquerque Community Safety June 2022 calls for service map. Both show areas in the city south of Interstate 40 riddled with dots indicating where a homicide took place this year or where an ACS call for service took place in June. Both maps (and previous ACS monthly reports) indicate there are fewer calls for service and fewer homicides in the…

There were 78 Albuquerque Community Safety calls for service in June for City Council District 4, represented by Brook Bassan. District 4 includes areas north of Montgomery Boulevard, east of the railroad tracks, and west of Ventura Street. The ACS June informational report shows District 2 as having the highest number of calls for service in June, with 347 calls. District 2 is represented by council president Isaac Benton and includes downtown, Old Town, parts of the University of New Mexico and the North Valley east of the river. A map showing the location of calls for service in June…

The New Mexico Department of Transportation installed a sign that reads “right turn on red after stop” at the Paseo Del Norte and Tramway intersection. After installing a new turn signal for drivers turning south onto Tramway, some people were confused as to whether they could turn on the red light or not. Several complaints were made before NMDOT decided to install the sign to provide further instruction to drivers. Some residents are still unhappy about the design of the intersection. One NextDoor post reads, “Is this correct? You stop at the line when the light is red, then move…

A large crack along the South Domingo Baca Arroyo wall just east of Ventura Street was likely caused by temperature changes. Scott Cilke, spokesperson for the city’s Department of Municipal Development, said in an email that there may be other locations where damage has occurred due to high heat, but he is currently focused on the arroyo. “Due to changes in temperature, the concrete in arroyos (and other places, too, but we’re focused on arroyos for this) expands and contracts, and as it over-expands in high heat, it can result in cracking,” Cilke said. “It is very rare that the…

La Cueva High School alumni Jack Pineda was drafted in the 12th round by the Kansas City Royals earlier this week.The former Bear played shortstop for LCHS, where he graduated from in 2018. Pineda was drafted out of Baylor University and had committed to transferring to LSU next season but will likely sign with the Royals instead. Jack ➡️ KC ‼️#SicEm 🐻⚾️ | @1jackpineda pic.twitter.com/VMyWqtn4be— Baylor Baseball (@BaylorBaseball) July 19, 2022 Leah Vann, LSU baseball and football beat writer for The Advocate, wrote in a tweet, “Per source I can confirm that Pineda is signing with the Royals.” An LSU…

The Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office arrested 29-year-old Marty Platero, who is being charged with first-degree murder in the stabbing death of 25-year-old Ryan Spencer. Platero is accused of stabbing Spencer to death on Forest Road 333 near the La Luz trailhead Wednesday, July 20, at around 3 a.m. According to the Metropolitan Detention Center inmate records, Platero’s bail has yet to be set by a judge. A description of the charges says Platero is being held on an open count of murder in the first degree (willful and deliberate, felony murder or depraved mind).