Andrea Vasquez

The holiday season is upon us, and it’s certainly better to be safe than sorry. Some aspects to consider include the weather and which stores will offer services for any last-minute shopping. In terms of weather, this Christmas will be hotter than expected, but the community should still be prepared for a possible storm on […]

A 32-year-old man from Albuquerque with a previous run in with the state’s Children Youth and Families Department (CYFD) currently faces first degree criminal sexual penetration charges.   Michael Kimball, a former employee at New Mexico Early Learning Academy in Tijeras, is accused of raping a student at the school’s library in December 2023.  In an […]

During last week’s Torrance County Commission meeting, the commission reviewed and then denied an appeal by Quick Grow, LLC,  that sought approval for a Conditional Use Permit to build a cannabis greenhouse.  Quick Grow is a New Mexico Domestic Limited-Liability Company filed on May 15, 2024, represented by Bunting Chen.  Chen argued that Quick Grow […]

About 30 miles east of Albuquerque, Sandia Peak Ski Area opened Nov. 9, after being revived by three feet of snow from the recent blizzard.  The ski area is planned to officially open in mid-December each Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.   The 300-acre ski slopes feature 35 trails and four […]