Bright Spot - Albuquerque Journal | ABQ Good News Stories

Bright Spot - Albuquerque Journal | ABQ Good News Stories

Middle-schoolers compete in city's first civics bee

Mayor Keller notes that civic engagement 'makes our communities better'

Published: Wednesday, May 4th, 2022 at 6:31PM
Updated: Wednesday, May 4th, 2022 at 11:24PM

Neighbors try to reunite fallen owlet with nearby parents in bosque

Wildlife Rescue of New Mexico observed bird overnight, then made makeshift nest next to home tree

Published: Tuesday, May 3rd, 2022 at 10:05PM
Updated: Wednesday, May 4th, 2022 at 12:05AM

Sicangu Lakota woman from South Dakota crowned Miss Indian World

23 contestants vied for the title at the 2022 Gathering of Nations Powwow

Published: Monday, May 2nd, 2022 at 7:02PM
Updated: Tuesday, May 3rd, 2022 at 12:02AM

'It's all just so beautiful. It feeds my soul'

Tribes from US, Canada dance again at Gathering of Nations Powwow

Published: Friday, April 29th, 2022 at 10:05PM
Updated: Saturday, April 30th, 2022 at 12:05AM

Saturday morning a cappella singing

Quintessence choral group organizing event at Hyder Park

Published: Thursday, April 28th, 2022 at 10:05PM
Updated: Friday, April 29th, 2022 at 12:05AM

Best Buddies walk Saturday at Albuquerqe Academy

Support inclusion and enjoy an outdoor dance party

Published: Wednesday, April 27th, 2022 at 10:05PM
Updated: Thursday, April 28th, 2022 at 12:05AM

'On a good path': NM students present science projects at NAIOP event

NM students -- elementary through high school -- present their science projects at NAIOP event

Published: Tuesday, April 26th, 2022 at 5:28PM
Updated: Tuesday, April 26th, 2022 at 10:25PM

Program aims to provide 'strong foundation' for families

Rising Together is a combination of two United Way Central New Mexico initiatives

Published: Monday, April 25th, 2022 at 6:02PM
Updated: Tuesday, April 26th, 2022 at 12:02AM

Know any community contributors?

Nominees for outstanding volunteers or organizations are due by 5 p.m. May 13

Published: Friday, April 22nd, 2022 at 10:05PM
Updated: Saturday, April 23rd, 2022 at 12:05AM

South Valley to celebrate Pride Day

The Sunday parade will feature more than 60 entries

Published: Thursday, April 21st, 2022 at 10:05PM
Updated: Friday, April 22nd, 2022 at 12:05AM

70 years, one family and all the red and green you can eat

Company started out as a family-owned store, and has grown to nearly 300 regular employees.

May 14, 2021 5:25PM

Book looks at the brilliant but brief life of Native American cartoonist Eva Mirabal

Eva Mirabal was a firebrand, a painter and muralist and likely the first female Native…

May 1, 2021 5:02PM

Albuquerque teen launches pop-up aimed at helping the planet

Gabrielle Parrulli is changing the community one refill at a time.Parrulli, 17, is the ...

April 10, 2021 5:02PM

Going above and bee-yond: Off duty firefighter removes swarm from car

Hobby beekeeper relocates 15,000 bees that invaded a vehicle while driver grocery shopped

March 29, 2021 4:01PM

Without fear: Diagnosed with a rare disease, New Mexican uses his experiences to uplift others

George Mendoza is trailblazing.Over the course of his life, there have been many chapt ...

March 13, 2021 4:02PM

Forging the future: Four Black leaders in New Mexico talk about those who inspired them

This month across the United States, people are shining the spotlight on the achievements of…

February 27, 2021 4:02PM

Ghislaine Maxwell sentenced to 20 years for helping Epstein

Abortion ban takes effect in Tennessee, paused in Texas

Turkey lifting objections to Sweden, Finland joining NATO

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Freedom 4th Celebration is back in ABQ after absence

Thanks to generous amounts of recent ... Thanks to generous amounts of recent rainfall, the grass is lush and green at Balloon ...

June 27, 2022 10:55PM

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Five productions, including the world premiere of 'M. Butterfly,' ...

'Carmen' opens the season on July ... 'Carmen' opens the season on July 1 in a new production starring three-time Grammy Award-winning mezzo-soprano Isabel Leonard.

June 25, 2022 4:09PM

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Coffee shop holds fundraiser for first responders

All Ziggi's locations will donate $1 ... All Ziggi's locations will donate $1 for every drink sold, both in-store and via their mobile app

June 24, 2022 11:53PM

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Los Alamos County again crowned healthiest community in the ...

Rankings are based on approximately 3,000 ... Rankings are based on approximately 3,000 communities nationwide across 89 health and health-related metrics in 10 categories

June 22, 2022 11:45PM

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Matching cash for Roadrunner Food Bank

All monetary donations will be matched ... All monetary donations will be matched up to $60,000 through June 30 as inflation hits

June 21, 2022 11:25PM

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Free Summer Food Service Program begins

Meals available through August Meals available through August

June 19, 2022 8:28PM

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Father, daughter work to build health center in Kenya

Billy Jivetti started the Fellbaum Community ... Billy Jivetti started the Fellbaum Community Health Centre in 2012 and named it after Lloyd Fellbaum, his friend's late cousin.

June 19, 2022 1:02AM

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ABQ teenager receives Davis Scholarship

One of only 59 recipients, Emma ... One of only 59 recipients, Emma Ramsey will study at UWC in Hong Kong

June 17, 2022 10:18PM

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PNM grants to aid community safety

$230K for nonprofits preventing things that ... $230K for nonprofits preventing things that can lead to crime

June 16, 2022 11:52PM