Author: Scott Albright

Another beautiful summer weekend in the Land of Enchantment is approaching quick, and for some that means finding something to do nearby. The National Weather Service predicts a hot and sunny weekend with temperatures in the mid- to high-90s during the day, but fear not – for those who are sun averse, there are plenty of indoor and outdoor activities to help stay cool and have fun at the same time. 1. North Domingo Baca Multigenerational Center members can send their kids to cool off at the Sunport Pool Friday, July 8 from 5:30-7 p.m. during the teen field trip…

Have you ever wondered why a street was given a certain name? If so, “Stories Behind the Street Names of Albuquerque, Santa Fe & Taos” by Donald A. Gill may be just the book for you. Gill, who was a professor of linguistics at the University of Southwestern Louisiana and author of “Stories Behind New Orleans Street Names” explains the history behind many popular street names in Albuquerque, including several in the far Northeast Heights. The reasoning behind some street names is pretty obvious, while others are shrouded in mystery. One of the more straightforward street names is Tramway Boulevard,…

According to AAA data, the July 6 average price of regular unleaded fuel in Albuquerque was $4.49 a gallon, 13 cents less than last week’s average. A year ago, the average was $3.11 a gallon. New Mexico’s average price of fuel for July 6 is $4.59, and the national average $4.77 a gallon. AAA data shows Harding County as having the highest average price of gasoline in the state at $5.07 a gallon. • The price of regular unleaded at the Phillips 66 at 5301 Wyoming Blvd. went down 26 cents from last week’s $4.60 to $4.34 a gallon on…

Albuquerque Academy won the 2021-22 New Mexico Activities Association 4A Director’s Cup for the fourth year in a row. Academy scored 3,080 points, outcompeting second-place Los Alamos, which scored 2,460 points, and third-place Lovington, with 1,660 points. La Cueva High School took first place in the 5A Director’s Cup with 2,860 points. Rio Rancho took second with 2,020 points, and Cleveland third with 1,800 points. St. Michaels’ won the 3A Director’s Cup with 1,920 points, Pecos won in the 2A class with 840 points, and Gateway Christian won the 1A Director’s Cup with 1,100 points. The Director’s Cup is awarded…

Almost every other day, there is a new video or photo on social media showing a wild animal venturing through a Northeast Heights neighborhood, including bears and mountain lions. According to the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish, that’s normal for this time of year. NMDGF spokesman Ryan Darr said the uptick in sightings is due to numerous factors. He said warmer temperatures mean more people are out to make the sightings and that there is an increase in food sources during the summer and fall, which leads to more wildlife venturing out in search of nourishment. In addition,…

The following incidents were reported by the Albuquerque Police Department for the week of June 24-30 in the far NE Heights area between Paseo del Norte Boulevard, Louisiana Boulevard, Eubank Boulevard, and Academy Road. There were 42 incidents reported by crimemapping.com for the week. The following 28 incidents do not include traffic stops, direct traffic, onsite traffic, or vehicle accidents without injuries. ONSITE SUSPICIOU 8100 BLOCK HARPER RD NE 6-24-2022 12:46 AM SUSP PERS/VEHS 7100 BLOCK TOULON DR NE 6-24-2022 12:02 PM SUSP PERS/VEHS 9900 BLOCK DENALI RD NE 6-24-2022 7:38 PM AGGR ASSAULT/BAT 8000 BLOCK HARPER RD NE 6-24-2022 8:55 PM…

The following incidents were reported by the Albuquerque Police Department for the week of June 24-30 in the far Northeast area between Elena Drive, Interstate 25, Paseo del Norte Boulevard, and Tramway Boulevard. There were 113 incidents reported by crimemapping.com for the week. The following 88 incidents do not include traffic stops, direct traffic, onsite traffic, or vehicle accidents without injuries. ONSITE SUSPICIOU 8100 BLOCK HARPER RD NE 6-24-2022 12:46 AM SUSP PERS/VEHS 7100 BLOCK PAN AMERICAN FY NE 6-24-2022 1:11 AM BURGLARY COMM 8600 BLOCK PAN AMERICAN FY NE 6-24-2022 6:23 AM AGGR ASSAULT/BAT 8100 BLOCK WYOMING BL NE…

For some, Independence Day means shooting off fireworks and barbecuing in the backyard, and for others it’s all about family. When asked what his plans are for this Fourth of July weekend, Jonathan Bertanelli, who recently applied to be an honorary member of the Heritage East Association of Residents, said he is going to see his daughters and granddaughter in Colorado. “I am driving back to Colorado Springs to visit my two daughters whom are in their mid-30s and my granddaughter who is 4 1/2. I used to tell my daughters when they were little that they were my favorite…

Getting to and from Balloon Fiesta Park during large events can be a headache for drivers coming from different parts of the city. Some Uber and Lyft drivers will even cancel requests for trips to the park despite the higher pay during surges. The city has recognized the problem and continues to work on alleviating traffic congestion by turning two-way streets into one-way lanes, providing more traffic cops to the area, and adding rideshare pickup and drop-off locations at the park. During this year’s Freedom Fourth, the city is offering multiple ways for revelers to get to and from Balloon…

La Cueva High School is ranked the top baseball school in Albuquerque by MaxPreps. MaxPreps took its 2022 computer ratings to compile the top 10 teams from each major city and used the sum of the ratings for those 10 schools to determine the top 25 high school baseball cities in the U.S. Teams from suburbs were not factored in. Albuquerque is ranked No. 11 out of the top 25 cities with a cumulative score of 152.8. San Diego is ranked No. 1 with a score of 201. The top 10 baseball schools in Albuquerque and their associated scores are:…