ABQjournal West News http://www.abqjournal.com/west/ ABQjournal West News en-us Sat, 07 Nov 2009 21:50:00 +0100 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 21:50:00 +0100 Humidify Your Plants and House http://www.abqjournal.com/west/0703322west11-07-09.htm <!--indent--><!--endind--> Q. Recently, my mother-in-law moved in with us. The house is being kept warmer, and I&#39;ve noticed several of my house plants are not liking the constant warmth. They seem to be drying too quickly. Is there anything you could suggest to make their environment a bit more pleasant for the time being?<!--indent--><!--endind--> 3rd Suspect Arrested in Drive-By Shooting http://www.abqjournal.com/west/070344west11-07-09.htm <!--indent--><!--endind--> Bernalillo County sheriff&#39;s detectives on Friday arrested a third suspect in the drive-by shooting death of a 19-year-old South Valley man. <!--indent--><!--endind--> Meetings Address Transit Concerns http://www.abqjournal.com/west/0703342west11-07-09.htm <!--indent--><!--endind--> City employees and transportation consultants on Tuesday will hold another in a series of meetings to discuss transportation improvements on the West Side. <!--indent--><!--endind--> Church Brings Congregation Outdoors http://www.abqjournal.com/west/0703332west11-07-09.htm <!--indent--><!--endind--> The phrase &#34;church activity&#34; may conjure up images of a picnic, meeting or the time-tested pillar of fellowship &mdash; the potluck. But not for the men at Cottonwood Church. <!--indent--><!--endind--> If Halloween Is Fading, Day of the Dead Is Rising http://www.abqjournal.com/west/0703743riorancho11-07-09.htm <!--indent--><!--endind--> Having put Halloween in the rear view mirror, I have to say the steady stream of trick-or-treaters at my front door last Saturday night was more like a trickle. And that goes for what I saw on the street as well. <!--indent--><!--endind--> City To Make Temporary Road Repairs http://www.abqjournal.com/west/070384riorancho11-07-09.htm <!--indent--><!--endind--> Limited funding has forced Rio Rancho to make stop-gap repairs on roads in newer parts of the city. <!--indent--><!--endind--> &#39;Handicap&#39; Parker Nearly Crushes Officer http://www.abqjournal.com/west/0703354west11-07-09.htm <!--indent--><!--endind--> An Albuquerque man illegally parked in a handicapped spot dragged a police officer and struck two cars with his vehicle when he tried to flee from police on Wednesday, according to a criminal complaint. <!--indent--><!--endind--> Desalination Could Boost Growth in Rio Rancho, But Not Easily http://www.abqjournal.com/west/0703814riorancho11-07-09.htm <!--indent--><!--endind--> Sandoval County officials are bullish on a brackish aquifer west of Rio Rancho. <!--indent--><!--endind--> Many in Crowd Concerned About the Cost of Becoming Independent http://www.abqjournal.com/west/0703415west11-07-09.htm <!--indent--><!--endind--> The cost of turning the South Valley into an independent city was on the minds of many people who turned out this week to speak against the idea. <!--indent--><!--endind--> Main Street Project To Name Contractor http://www.abqjournal.com/west/0703753riorancho11-07-09.htm <!--indent--><!--endind--> Phase one of the Bernalillo Main Street improvement project will move forward Monday when the building contract is to be awarded to the lowest bidder, said Maria Rinaldi, the town&#39;s Community Development director. <!--indent--><!--endind--> Sandia Prep Head Stepping Down http://www.abqjournal.com/west/0703425west11-07-09.htm Tax Bill Protests in County Skyrocket http://www.abqjournal.com/west/0703825riorancho11-07-09.htm monumental growth http://www.abqjournal.com/west/05232192050west11-05-09.htm A little help with conversation http://www.abqjournal.com/west/052348323708riorancho11-05-09.htm Mistake Leads To Suspect&#39;s $1M Bond http://www.abqjournal.com/west/052348113684riorancho11-05-09.htm S. Valley Split To Be Discussed at Forum http://www.abqjournal.com/west/052321372075west11-05-09.htm RR Burglaries Up 33 Percent http://www.abqjournal.com/west/052348223697riorancho11-05-09.htm English Learners Gain Confidence http://www.abqjournal.com/west/05232222105west11-05-09.htm Workshop Slated for Job Seekers http://www.abqjournal.com/west/052348393717riorancho11-05-09.htm Storm a Veteran Bunch http://www.abqjournal.com/west/052349103748riorancho11-05-09.htm Park May Use Treated Wastewater http://www.abqjournal.com/west/310207riorancho10-31-09.htm Some Candy Little Ghosts Won&#39;t Touch http://www.abqjournal.com/west/3101849west10-31-09.htm Decoration Destination http://www.abqjournal.com/west/3101946riorancho10-31-09.htm It&#39;s Not Too Late To Get Bulbs Planted http://www.abqjournal.com/west/3101839west10-31-09.htm Councilor Keeping Project Alive http://www.abqjournal.com/west/3102022riorancho10-31-09.htm Statue&#39;s Condition at Issue http://www.abqjournal.com/west/3101924west10-31-09.htm MESA Club takes off http://www.abqjournal.com/west/3101859west10-31-09.htm Projects Affected by Funding Freeze http://www.abqjournal.com/west/3101956riorancho10-31-09.htm Dia de los Muertos Parade Lives On http://www.abqjournal.com/west/3101913west10-31-09.htm Suspect Sought in Fatal Shooting http://www.abqjournal.com/west/3101935west10-31-09.htm Rio Rancho Goes Purple for Violence Campaign http://www.abqjournal.com/west/292354415676riorancho10-29-09.htm Unser Extension Bill Gets Sponsor http://www.abqjournal.com/west/292337244610west10-29-09.htm West Side May Get Hit With Snow Today http://www.abqjournal.com/west/292337554647west10-29-09.htm Schools&#39; Electricity Use Cut by Half http://www.abqjournal.com/west/292354545689riorancho10-29-09.htm Celebrity Surprise http://www.abqjournal.com/west/292354295663riorancho10-29-09.htm Officials pick dramatic sculpture for new fire station http://www.abqjournal.com/west/292339344679west10-29-09.htm Close Watch on Halloween http://www.abqjournal.com/west/29235545701riorancho10-29-09.htm Examination of 1930s Socialite at Esther Bone http://www.abqjournal.com/west/292355245711riorancho10-29-09.htm Doctor Visits Surge With Flu http://www.abqjournal.com/west/240659west10-24-09.htm Kids Urged To Walk, Bike to School http://www.abqjournal.com/west/2401458riorancho10-24-09.htm Always Important: the Right Tools for the Job http://www.abqjournal.com/west/2401449riorancho10-24-09.htm Forensic Class Teaches How Real Police Investigations Are Done http://www.abqjournal.com/west/240648west10-24-09.htm Prepare Trees for Wintertime http://www.abqjournal.com/west/2401437riorancho10-24-09.htm 2 Dead in 2 Crashes on Opposite Ends of City http://www.abqjournal.com/west/240627west10-24-09.htm N. Valley Odor Control Station in the Works http://www.abqjournal.com/west/24079west10-24-09.htm Bariatric Surgery Returning to City http://www.abqjournal.com/west/240638west10-24-09.htm Mall Developer Is Optimistic http://www.abqjournal.com/west/222345430338west10-22-09.htm RRPS Enrollment Rises http://www.abqjournal.com/west/222352320729riorancho10-22-09.htm Burning woman http://www.abqjournal.com/west/222345310322west10-22-09.htm 3,560 Vaccine Doses on Way http://www.abqjournal.com/west/222352590761riorancho10-22-09.htm Storm Gears Up for a First http://www.abqjournal.com/west/222353290789riorancho10-22-09.htm Los Ranchos Film Commission Considers Rules http://www.abqjournal.com/west/22234660363west10-22-09.htm Village Considers Filming Rules http://www.abqjournal.com/west/222353560813riorancho10-22-09.htm Bake the Bugs in Wood Pile Instead of Poisoning http://www.abqjournal.com/west/1723645riorancho10-17-09.htm Artistic &amp; devoted http://www.abqjournal.com/west/1723656riorancho10-17-09.htm Filming in Los Ranchos Considered http://www.abqjournal.com/west/17232058west10-17-09.htm Work on Exclusive Gated Community Stopped Due to Housing Meltdown http://www.abqjournal.com/west/17232112west10-17-09.htm Camaraderie Still Links Bands http://www.abqjournal.com/west/1723812riorancho10-17-09.htm Home Sales Continue To Rebound http://www.abqjournal.com/west/172380riorancho10-17-09.htm Videos Discourage Underage Drinking http://www.abqjournal.com/west/1723713riorancho10-17-09.htm Charity Raffle&#39;s Big Prize: New RR House http://www.abqjournal.com/west/1723734riorancho10-17-09.htm Reliving It http://www.abqjournal.com/west/1723747riorancho10-17-09.htm Endowment Fund Plan Suggested http://www.abqjournal.com/west/152354426065riorancho10-15-09.htm Solar Manufacturing Plant Delayed http://www.abqjournal.com/west/15129276961west10-15-09.htm Runaway, 16, Had Been in State Care http://www.abqjournal.com/west/152355116103riorancho10-15-09.htm Ready To Soar http://www.abqjournal.com/west/15128386911west10-15-09.htm City Receives $14M for Construction Projects http://www.abqjournal.com/west/152355366131riorancho10-15-09.htm Police: Pair Stole Trucks, Purses http://www.abqjournal.com/west/1512916925west10-15-09.htm Business Leaders, Lawmakers Meet http://www.abqjournal.com/west/152354576088riorancho10-15-09.htm Red Ribbon&#39;s Return http://www.abqjournal.com/west/15129156949west10-15-09.htm Books Inspired by New Mexico http://www.abqjournal.com/west/152356186175riorancho10-15-09.htm Fire Merger To Save Money http://www.abqjournal.com/west/1002241west10-10-09.htm Ground-Up Fallen Leaves Can Be Mulch, Compost http://www.abqjournal.com/west/1001819riorancho10-10-09.htm Arena Still A Drain on City http://www.abqjournal.com/west/1001856riorancho10-10-09.htm The Crew Behind the Balloon http://www.abqjournal.com/west/1001831riorancho10-10-09.htm A Plan for Growth http://www.abqjournal.com/west/100197riorancho10-10-09.htm Contaminated Hay Kills Three Horses http://www.abqjournal.com/west/1002215west10-10-09.htm UNM Medical Students Visit AHA http://www.abqjournal.com/west/1002226west10-10-09.htm Fire Officials Apply for Grants To Go to New Station http://www.abqjournal.com/west/1001845riorancho10-10-09.htm