As a lifelong resident of the South Valley it brings me great pride to serve as the District 2 Commissioner and to be part of South Valley Pride Day—a day that celebrates the culture we will gather once again at the Westside Community Center for this year’s South Valley Pride Day marking the 32nd year of this treasured event South Valley Pride Day has always been more than just a fun gathering; it is a time to come together and honor the traditions that make this community unique This event celebrates everything that is special about the South Valley—from the rich cultural heritage passed down through generations to the hardworking individuals and families who make this area thrive South Valley Pride Day has become a cornerstone of our community and local businesses to celebrate our pride and unity where we recognize those who have made outstanding contributions to our community we continue that tradition by honoring ten of our neighbors with the Outstanding Citizen Award recognizing those whose dedication and commitment to the South Valley inspire us all The parade—a highlight of South Valley Pride Day—will feature a vibrant procession showcasing a variety of groups from across the community and so much more as the South Valley comes together to celebrate all proudly marching in the parade that will start at 11 a.m Whether you’re lining the streets or watching from home on the livestream walking around and spending time with fellow community members Please stop by my tent on the field at Westside Community Center and share your thoughts with me I’m excited to be part of this day that brings our South Valley neighbors together to celebrate all the wonderful things that make our community strong This event is truly a celebration of who we are and it’s an opportunity for South Valley residents to take ownership of the pride and strength that this community represents there’s something for everyone at South Valley Pride Day It’s a day to come together as a community to appreciate all the things that make the South Valley such a unique and vibrant place to live With the ongoing efforts to improve our community spaces including the recent renovations at Westside Community Center Park we look forward to offering an even more welcoming and enjoyable experience for all who attend South Valley Pride Day is rooted in the values that make this community so special: family It’s about celebrating the very things that have helped us overcome challenges and build a future that continues to honor our past I encourage all South Valley residents to mark their calendars for Sunday and join us in celebrating the heart and soul of our community Bernalillo County – Bernalillo County and South Valley Mainstreet invite the public to the La Familia Growers Market for the 4th Annual Back to School Giveaway Bernalillo County and South Valley Mainstreet invite the public to the La Familia Growers Market The growers’ market will feature South Valley farmers Bernalillo County – Bernalillo County commissioners approved a Gross Receipts Investment Policy (GRIP) ordinance exception for Pilot Travel Centers The application and approval are for $700,650 in gross receipt tax reimbursements for a new Pilot Travel Center be.. 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If an accessible version is needed, please contact communications@washoecounty.org by | Dec 9 The South Valleys Regional Park Master Plan provides a blueprint for development through a combination of public and private funding while preserving the park’s rich history and amenities The following provides additional details on the Master Plan expansion Copyright WashoeLife Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInLAS VEGAS (FOX5) - Henderson Police are investigating a deadly pedestrian collision in the south valley police responded to the incident at the intersection of Boulder Highway and Lake Mead Parkway Officials say a black Mercedes traveling northbound hit a pedestrian walking across Boulder Highway outside of the designated crosswalk The pedestrian was taken to the hospital in critical condition The next day medical professional reported the pedestrian died due to their injuries Police say impairment or speed are not factors in this incident The Clark County Coroner’s office is expected to identify the victim HPD report the fatality marked the 5th deadly accident in their jurisdiction in 2025 so far — A man was killed after a shooting with Bernalillo County Sheriff’s deputies Tuesday near a Walmart in the South Valley A BCSO detective on scene told KOB 4 deputies got an alert after 11 a.m about a stolen vehicle at the Walmart near Coors and Rio Bravo The BCSO auto theft unit was able to identify the driver prior to making contact They also found out he was wanted for an out-of-state felony warrant It was after they made contact with the driver that the shooting happened we know that at least one deputy fired at least one shot The deputies then immediately rendered aid and called medical personnel to the scene Medical personnel arrived and they announced the driver of the vehicle deceased on scene,” said BCSO Detective Kevin Carhart People are asked to avoid the area as an investigation was ongoing Stay with KOB.com and KOB 4 Eyewitness News for updates Any person with disabilities who needs help accessing the content of the FCC Public File may contact KOB via our online formor call 505-243-4411 dance during South Valley Pride Day at the Westside Community Center on Sunday Free South Valley Pride day stickers are available to event attendees on Sunday Sonya Cleveland gives high fives to kids as she rides down Isleta Blvd during South Valley Pride Day parade on Sunday Lowriders motor down Isleta SW for the South Valley Pride Day Parade on April 27 performs a backflip during the South Valley Pride Day parade at Isleta Blvd on Sunday with the tin punching activity during South Valley Pride Day at the Westside Community Center on Sunday The Rio Grande Ravens softball team throws out candy from their float during the South Valley Pride Day Parade on Isleta Boulevard on Sunday A Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office SWAT vehicle heads down the street for the South Valley Pride Day parade at Isleta Blvd on Sunday Brennan Fox with Under His Construction walks down Isleta Blvd for the South Valley Pride Day parade with a banner that says brave on Sunday yells “I can’t hear you” to the crowd during the South Valley Pride Day Parade on Isleta SW on April 27 Angela Infante with Bernalillo County Animal Care Services runs with adoptable one and half year old pit bull mix Cindy in the South Valley Pride Day parade at Isleta Blvd on Sunday Nathaniel Krantz performs during the South Valley Pride Day at Westside Community Center on Sunday Low riders ride down Isleta Blvd for the South Valley Pride Day Parade on Sunday Sonya Cleveland rides down Isleta Blvd for the South Valley Pride Day Parade on Sunday Email notifications are only sent once a day Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Account processing issue - the email address may already exist it provides narrative coverage of local trends going beyond the headlines to keep you informed Stay informed with the latest top headlines from your trusted local source the Albuquerque Journal—delivered to your inbox every day Stay in the loop with the top stories of the week delivered straight to your inbox every Saturday Sign up to see what’s trending and get the latest on the stories that matter most to our readers Get breaking news and important alerts sent straight to your inbox as they happen Stay up-to-date with the latest sports headlines and highlights from the Albuquerque Journal Get the latest on local happenings delivered straight to your inbox Invalid password or account does not exist Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Las Vegas Metro police are investigating a homicide in the 10700 block of Wildhurst Street in the south valley on Monday night a 911 caller said his nephew had just stabbed his father Metro later describe the relationship between the suspect and victim as grandson and grandfather Officers responded and found the suspect — identified as 28-year-old Jourdan Nepo — inside the garage where they said they took him into custody without incident Officers entered the house and found the victim suffering from apparent stab wounds Metro said their officers rendered aid until medical responded and took the victim to University Medical Center Metro Homicide detectives are now investigating the case They said the preliminary details on their investigation claim the grandson was acting strangely inside his grandparents' bedroom which was occupied by the grandmother at the time Metro said the grandson left the bedroom to go downstairs and was followed by his grandmother Metro said the suspect then pulled out a knife and stabbed his grandfather causing the suspect to drop the knife and flee into the garage Metro said there were two juveniles in the house as well This is an isolated incident with no threat to the public but they encourage anyone who may be suffering from domestic violence or mental health issues to reach out to public resources for help Report a typo Got questions about how local hiking and biking trails are shaping up for the summer Members of the Wood River Trails Coalition will be hanging out at South Valley Pizza from 4 to 8 p.m Fifteen percent of all sales at South Valley Pizza that night will go to the Wood River Trails Coalition to help it with local trail building and maintenance “We are working with the Bureau of Land Management to bring new trails to the South Valley so this will be the first time we’re just hanging out in Bellevue answering questions,” said liz Pedersen “This will be more information than the pub talk we held a week ago at Sawtooth Brewery.” The evening will give the WRTC an opportunity to offer memberships and acquaint Bellevue resident with what the Trails Coalition does one of the new trails Wood River Trail Coalition helped with the snow having melted on the trail that overlooks the Cutters neighborhood of Hailey Other trails that have been greenlighted include Hailey’s Quigley Loop the Belle Vue trails in Slaughterhouse Canyon and Silver Linings which climbs above the Toe of the Hill Trail between the Community Campus and Hailey’s Keefer Park The nonprofit Wood River Trails Coalition plans to build a 6.5-mile trail in Lee’s Gulch near Bellevue this summer in addition to scheduling work parties for volunteers to pitch in and help maintain local hiking and biking trails To learn more, visit https://woodrivertrailscoalition.org/ The Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office sets up a mobile command center on Lamonica SW as they investigate a fatal shooting involving deputies in the South Valley on Tuesday Bullet holes can be seen in the windshield of a truck after Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office deputies shot and killed a man Tuesday morning in the South Valley Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office deputies look at a truck inside a Walmart parking lot that was fired at during a fatal shooting involving deputies in the South Valley on Tuesday The Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office investigate a shooting involving deputies outside a Walmart near Coors and Rio Bravo SW on Tuesday The Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office released few specifics after deputies shot and killed a man Tuesday afternoon in a bustling Walmart parking lot in the South Valley A BCSO official did not answer several questions Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content Gregory R.C. Hasman covers crime and is the road warrior. You can contact him at ghasman@abqjournal.com a shooting was reported at the parking lot of Walmart Bernalillo County Fire Rescue arrived on scene near the Panda Express and located a vehicle with multiple victims who were bleeding One video we received showed one victim who was shot in the face BCFR requested Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office to respond Another showed two teenagers running from the scene with one grabbing the front of his waistband It is unclear if these were suspects or two people running away from the chaos of the shooting The Albuquerque Police Department arrived on scene initially for this incident There were two victims who had gunshot wounds Both were transported to the University of New Mexico Hospital the victim with the gunshot wound to the face was said to have been in critical condition this was later updated to both victims having non-life-threatening injuries They are investigating this as a robbery of a phone BCSO reports that one victim is an aggravated assault victim while the other is a robbery victim.  BCSO states that no offenders have been identified at this time and despite multiple witnesses seeing people being detained and in patrol cars no one was officially taken into custody or charged BCSO states that “this is an active and on-going investigation Our detectives are working with APD to identify suspects in this case.“ Please Request Permission Before Disseminating on Other Social Media Platforms We also need your support in keeping local journalism alive Go to https://www.paypal.com/donate?campaign_id=ZRPKF56W3ATGS ‍ I don’t think anywhere in Albuquerque is safe Well your mom’s house certainly isn’t You must be logged in to post a comment Subscribe now to keep reading and get access to the full archive A man is accused in an apparent shootout that left two men dead and another injured last year at a home in Southwest Albuquerque is charged with an open count of murder and tampering with evidence in the Oct Matthew Reisen covers criminal justice for the Albuquerque Journal. Follow him on Twitter at @MReisen88, call him at (505) 823-3563 or reach him via email at mreisen@abqjournal.com Utah — There's a school in West Jordan that is described as one of the happiest places on Earth South Valley School in the Jordan School District is our Cool School of the Week "What makes it a cool school is we get to make like fun stuff and students learning," said SBO President South Valley is a program for adults with disabilities aged 18-22 where they learn academics "Everybody is supported and included in everything it's amazing if you ever get the chance to visit you'll see smiles everywhere," said school Principal Tammy Rajczyk One place we saw many smiles was the Living Center where students get to learn skills like cooking and cleaning and then we come in here and we actually make what they want and then they get to eat it of course," said one teacher "You start cooking and then when it starts bubbling up you start flipping it to make sure it's perfect," added one student but you'll find the best one at the South Valley School "Life Design Beverage Company is a business that we run so we're learning how to handle money how to follow directions," said the teacher The students even made a special drink — The Darienne — a sprite with vanilla All the skills they learn at the soda shop and in other classes can be directly applied to a job The school partners with local businesses like Honolulu Grill to provide students with on-the-job experience they do a lot for us which makes my job easier," said the manager of Honolulu Grill "My favorite part about working at Honolulu Grill is mostly cooking," one student said Learning is the most important part of any school At South Valley School there are many ways for students to get involved including basketball and cheer The cheerleaders even created a FOX 13 cheer that goes like this: "Hey all you Flyers Granite Credit Union had a special surprise for our Cool School of the Week "In partnership with Fox 13 and Granite Credit Union you are our Cool School of the Week and we know that this gift is going to help reduce the overall lunch debt that you have," said Granite Credit Union Marketing Director as he handed a $250 gift to Principal Tammy Rajczyk "We're so excited to be here and appreciate all the work that you're doing." we appreciate it," Principal Tammy Rajczyk said as she held back tears Update: The Washoe Board of County Commissioners approved the funding for the construction of the softball fields The Washoe Board of County Commissioners is scheduled during its Tuesday meeting to vote on the potential construction of a $2.5 million softball complex at South Valley Regional Park that would include three fields The softball fields have been in the works for multiple years with $2 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds approved in the summer of 2023 for the construction of new softball fields which would be home to Washoe Little League's softball efforts The use-it-or-lose-it funds are contingent on being encumbered by the end of 2024 or returned to the federal government making this a crucial vote for the future of the proposal Six bidders vied for the project with Sierra Nevada Construction, Inc. being selected with the lowest bid of $2.365 million. The meeting agenda projects the total cost of the project at $2,516,257 Bids ranged from $2.365 million to $2.975 million The project would use 35 acres of the 105-plus acres of unused land at South Valley Regional Park which already includes several soccer fields plus four Little League-sized baseball fields and one regulation baseball field South Valleys Regional Park has had several master plans in the last couple of decades The current conceptual master plan released in 2015 called for the addition of three youth soccer fields; three baseball/softball fields including one full size; an Olympic-sized pool; a large splash pad; batting cages; a skate park; an indoor recreation/community facility; five tennis/pickleball courts; an amphitheater; a nine-hole disc golf course; two basketball courts; a volleyball court; horseshoe and bocce ball courts; a 1.4-acre dog park; a picnic area; and a library expansion The Washoe Board of County Commissioners will meet Tuesday at 10 a.m with the softball project listed as "for possible action." If approved Approving the project would be the first step toward constructing the fields the Pennington Foundation approved an additional $3.5 million grant specifically to build multiple softball fields with park facilities that include bathrooms and concessions that would be added to the $2 million in federal funds 2025Four gang members are in jail after a major drug bust in the South Valley.TULARE COUNTY (KFSN) -- Four gang members are in jail after a major drug bust in the South Valley The arrests follow several search warrants executed in Porterville Detectives from the Tulare County Sheriff's Office the Department of Corrections and California Fish and Game found illegal cocaine sales and seized around 800 marijuana plants and several firearms 24-year-old David Vielma and 35-year-old Alejandro Gutierrez were all arrested and booked into jail a garden research teacher at Polk Middle School is recognized during a news conference in February at the South Valley school McKenzie helps students get hands-on experience in the garden on things they learn in other classes executive director of Albuquerque Public School’s Office of Innovation speaks during a news conference at Polk Middle School on Tuesday Some 2,500 students will be supported by APS' new "Sustaining the Future" program attend a news conference at the school on Tuesday Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller speaks with incoming Albuquerque Public Schools Superintendent Gabriella Blakey before a news conference at Polk Middle School in February Whether it was driving a tractor or helping to mow the lawn Mario used to help his grandfather around his farm in Liberal Your access to this service has been limited If you think you have been blocked in error contact the owner of this site for assistance If you are a WordPress user with administrative privileges on this site please enter your email address in the box below and click "Send" You will then receive an email that helps you regain access Wordfence is a security plugin installed on over 5 million WordPress sites The owner of this site is using Wordfence to manage access to their site You can also read the documentation to learn about Wordfence's blocking tools or visit wordfence.com to learn more about Wordfence Click here to learn more: Documentation 6 May 2025 0:49:31 GMT.Your computer's time: document.write(new Date().toUTCString()); Over 100 residents had to evacuate from El Centro Familiar Housing Complex in the South Valley late Monday due to gas leaks Signs inform residents of a gas leak at El Centro Familiar Housing Complex in the South Valley on Tuesday Workers use air compressors to remove gas from El Centro Familiar Housing Complex in the South Valley on Tuesday More than 100 people were displaced Monday night by gas leaks inside a South Valley housing complex for seniors and people with disabilities No one was reported injured or complained of sickness The cause of the leaks “has yet to be determined,” Bernalillo County spokesman Randy Harrison said 6 May 2025 0:49:34 GMT.Your computer's time: document.write(new Date().toUTCString()); — More than a hundred South Valley seniors are waking up in a hotel after a gas leak forced them away from where they live a gas leak at the El Centro senior housing complex caused 112 people to evacuate and move to a local hotel El Centro is home to income-qualifying people over 55 years old and people with disabilities New Mexico Gas Company is still trying to figure out what caused the gas leak it has been an issue for some time and repairs could take a while The Washoe County Commission voted unanimously to hire Sierra Nevada Construction for just under $2.4 million to start on the South Valleys Regional Park expansion. The cost covers Phase 1 of the estimated $18 million expansion on 35 acres The project will include three flat fields The highest was $2.975 million from Burdick Excavating Co Sierra Nevada Construction had the lowest bid at $2.365 million The funding includes $2 million in American Rescue Plan Act money that has to be assigned by the end of the year or the county loses it. The remainder will come from the residential construction tax and the county’s general fund, according to the staff report Phase 2 funding will include a $3.5 million grant from the William N This phase will include two baseball and softball fields The Washoe Little League has been pushing for the county to expand this area, asking specifically for more softball fields in South Valleys Wes Mewes serves on the Washoe Little League board and told the commission he thinks the expansion will greatly help female and youth athletes “We have an opportunity here … to create something truly beautiful that can be used,” Mewes said Managing director for BattleBorn Futbol Club Marc Radow told the commission he’s worried the soccer stadium will come back to South Valleys regardless of this construction assignment “That does not prohibit the fact that a stadium could come back at a later point in time and we’re asking you to dispel the rumor mill,” Radow said Jaedyn Young covers local government for the Reno Gazette-Journal. Her wages are 100% funded by donations and grants; if you’d like to see more stories like this one, please consider donating at RGJ.com/donate Send your story ideas and feedback to Jaedyn at jyoung@rgj.com Sandia Laboratory Federal Credit Union rebranded on Tuesday as Sunward represents the “spirit of the southwest,” President and CEO Steph Sherrodd said Looking to maintain relevancy and create opportunities for growth Sandia Laboratory Federal Credit Union has rebranded to Sunward president and CEO of the newly rebranded credit union told the Journal  the name change — which will be reflected in signage the financial institution’s website and even on members’ cards — was a yearslong process in which officials began discussing their strategy for the future Matthew Narvaiz covers the economy for the Albuquerque Journal. You can reach him at mnarvaiz@abqjournal.com LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — A woman is dead following a car crash in the south valley on Tuesday morning Las Vegas Metro police said the crash happened around 7:41 a.m Investigators said evidence at the scene and witness statements revealed a 2023 Ford F-150 truck traveling westbound on Warm Springs A 2006 Toyota Matrix was traveling southbound on a private drive the Ford collided with the vehicle's left side Emergency responders took the driver of the Toyota to Sunrise Hospital LVMPD said the driver of the Ford remained at the scene and was not impaired This collision marks the 5th traffic-related fatality in LVMPD's jurisdiction for 2025 Homicide Detectives from the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office are investigating a shooting death in the South Valley on Saturday BCSO is presently in the area of Mares Rd SW and Atrisco Dr Witnesses on scene told our reporter that they heard three to four gunshots We observed BCSO deputies interviewing other witnesses at this location “details are limited as the investigation is still in its early stages.” We will update you if we learn more about this homicide This is the 86th homicide for the Albuquerque metro area for 2024 We had several gunshots this morning at 2am near Central ,Pennsylvania area I’m surprised nothing is being reported No further updates will be provided by the corrupt LEOs in abq and NM Like where’s the update in the dead cop that was run over because she got to close on finding out who killed her bros APD just came out with an update saying homicides are down compared to this time last year But they are only reporting 66 homicides rather than 86 Looks like there’s another one at the same spot right now Atrisco is shut down at Rosendo Garcia and the crime scene van is there You must be logged in to post a comment by | Sep 13 Due to the lifting of additional evacuations in the area of the Davis Fire, the South Valleys Library will reopen on Sunday The facility temporarily closed to the public while in use as a command center to coordinate fire response It will reopen to the public on Sunday from 10 a.m As of Thursday, September 12, officials reported the fire to be at 56% containment. Residents are advised to use caution as crews continue to work in the area. For the most up-to-date information about the fire, visit inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/nvhtf-davis-fire For a complete list of library locations, visit www.washoecountylibrary.us/libraries Officers from the Albuquerque Police Department responded shortly after 8:00 PM to the area of 8th Street SW and Avenida Dolores Huerta after receiving reports of a male with a gunshot wound Avenida Dolores Huerta use to be Bridge Blvd The male was located by responding officers and pronounced dead at the scene A witness contacted us and said the shooting purportedly happened at the Circle K They reportedly saw a man dead near the sidewalk Avenida Dolores Huerta is closed going west between 4th and 8th APD homicide detectives have started an investigation into the fatal shooting Additional details will be provided when available This is the second homicide investigation in Bernalillo County today The Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a triple homicide that happened in Tijeras You can read our update on this story here: https://abqraw.com/post/suspect-booked-for-murder-on-8th-and-avenida-dolores-huerta/ […] ABQ RAW first reported to you about this incident as it was unfolding a ShotSpotter activation detected two gunshots at the same location APD officers were dispatched shortly after Call notes indicated that a male had been shot in the chest they found people performing CPR on a man lying in the parking lot with gunshot wounds to his chest and left arm Despite bystanders and officers’ life-saving efforts later identified as Christopher Archibeque You must be logged in to post a comment 2024The Source LGBT+ Center unveiled The Gleam a special light display that could be seen for miles.VISALIA (KFSN) -- A rainbow lit up the night sky in the South Valley on Friday The Source LGBT+ Center unveiled "The Gleam," a special light display that could be seen for miles The Gleam cycles through several patterns to bring awareness Organizers say it took about a year to develop The Gleam The display was turned on in honor of National Coming Out Day (Friday) Pride Visalia (Saturday) and October being LGBT History Month the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Department were called out to the 700 block of Nashville Avenue SW about a suspicious device BCSO and the Albuquerque Police Department EOD unit worked to make the area safe for residents BCSO and APD were able to safely destroy the suspicious device A BCSO spokesperson tells us they will be working with federal partners to investigate the incident further and that this is an ongoing investigation We will update the story if we find out anymore information You must be logged in to post a comment A South Valley woman is accused of neglecting her 83-year-old mother until she died from lack of care earlier this year of Albuquerque is charged with an open count of murder and neglect in the January death of her mother LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Las Vegas Metro police are investigating a collision Saturday night at South Valley View Boulevard and Galloway Downs Avenue Police said the roadway will be closed for approximately one hour as crews work to clear the streets Police said the collision involved a motorcycle and minivan and they said the motorcyclist has been transported to the hospital with critical injuries (FOX26) — Stan Ellis declared victory in the Assembly District 32 race If the counting does not change significantly he will secure the necessary 50% plus one threshold to win outright Assembly District 32 consists of portions of Kern and Tulare Counties as well as portions of Bakersfield and Visalia "I am truly honored and humbled by the overwhelming support," Ellis said "This victory is a clear message that our communities want common-sense leadership that puts working families and our future first my campaign has been about fighting for less regulation and economic opportunity—that fight begins now." "This victory would not have been possible without your dedication and belief in this campaign." acknowledging the challenges of running for office and respecting their commitment to the community for his years of dedicated service to our district," Ellis added and I look forward to building upon his work to ensure the Central Valley continues to thrive." Ellis said he is eager to begin his work in Sacramento admin January 2, 20252025 Incidents, Home, January 2025 At 18:30 on January 2nd, 2025 Jeffcom dispatched West Metro Fire Rescue to a possible trapped MVA in the area of  S Engine 13 arrived on scene with a vehicle into a tree and started the investigation Engine 13 reported that one person trapped and started the extrication with Truck 14 and requested a chopper go One patient was airlifted to a local hospital by Lifeguard 1 Additional information provided by West Metro Fire Rescue Flight for Life: Lifeguard 1 Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office & Colorado State Patrol Construction continues on Bridge Boulevard last week Bernalillo County commissioners were briefed Tuesday on the reconstruction of Bridge Boulevard County Technical Services Director Brian Lopez said the project is “80% complete and projected to be completed in January after the initial projected completion date TULARE, Calif. (FOX26) — A young girl battling cancer that we reported on a year ago has lost her battle Natalie Barajas passed away on Wednesday from Brainstem Glioma Her parents took her to the doctor in November of 2023 when she was having stroke-like symptoms When doctors diagnosed her with an incurable brain tumor She is now in peace and not suffering anymore." A GoFundMe fundraiser has been set up to help pay for her funeral Click here if you would like to donate who is the artist of the new mural “Glimpses of Our Barrios” hangs the plaque during a public dedication ceremony of the South Valley mural as part of Bridge Boulevard redevelopment in the South Valley of Albuquerque The painted vignettes include ceramic elements depicting scenes of the Southwest Mesa and South Valley communities who is the artist of the new mural “Glimpses of Our Barrios” prepares to hang the plaque during a public dedication ceremony of the South Valley mural as part of Bridge Boulevard redevelopment in the South Valley of Albuquerque who is the artist of the new mural “Glimpses of Our Barrios” during a public dedication ceremony of the South Valley mural as part of Bridge Boulevard redevelopment in the South Valley of Albuquerque The painted vignettes include ceramic elements depicting scenes of the southwest mesa and south valley The new mural “Glimpses of Our Barrios” by artist Paz depicts scenes of the Southwest Mesa and South Valley communities who is the artist of the new mural “Glimpses of Our Barrios” speaks during a public dedication ceremony of the South Valley mural as part of Bridge Boulevard redevelopment in the South Valley of Albuquerque Interim Bernalillo County Manager Shirley Ragin speaks during a public dedication ceremony of the South Valley mural “Glimpses of Our Barrios” by artist Paz as part of Bridge Boulevard redevelopment in the South Valley of Albuquerque The new mural “Glimpses of Our Barrios” is meant to showcase the Southwest Mesa and South Valley communities said Interim Bernalillo County Manager Shirley Ragin the “Three Sisters” and the old Barelas bridge are just three of the vignettes in the new mural near Bridge and Coors SW The publicly funded 572-square-foot artwork is part of the Bridge Boulevard renovations and was dedicated Thursday Cathy Cook is a news reporter for the Albuquerque Journal. Reach her via email at ccook@abqjournal.com Increasing funding for public art could help Bernalillo County adjust to the rising costs of materials Fourteen year old Mariah Giagos from the Rio Grande Ravens softball team gives eleven year old Jose Madrid a baseball bat baloon during the South Valley pride day parade at Westside community center on Sunday in the South Valley parade at Westside community center on Sunday The South Valley celebrated the community’s rich culture and heritage The parade started at Blake and Isleta and ended at the Westside community center Rodrigo Eichwald gets roasted corn during the South Valley pride day event at Westside community center on Sunday Ten year old Michale Martinez from Kit Carson elementary cheer team completes a cartwheel into a split during the South Valley pride day parade at Westside community center on Sunday Eleven-year-old Katy Orona and 6-year-old Everillieth Lista pets Benny the goat which is being held by Rio Grande Ravens softball player Shianne Sanchez during the South Valley pride day parade at Westside community center on Sunday