Four Academy students studying classical languages achieved top results on the national Latin and Greek exams, including sophomore Kashvi Rai, who earned the highest recognition in both languages. National Latin Exam Timo Maez ’26, Beginning Latin: Magna Cum Laude Kashvi Rai ’28, Reading Comprehension Level 1: Gold Medal, Summa Cum Laude Emrys Bendt ’28, Reading […]
URINETOWN the Musical Wins Best Production, Yields Best Actor
Senior Zachary Brown and the cast and crew of URINETOWN the Musical took home honors from the Enchantment Awards on Sunday, May 3, at Popejoy Hall. URINETOWN, Albuquerque Academy’s 2026 spring musical, won Best Production, and Zach was named Best Actor for his role as Bobby Strong in URINETOWN. As New Mexico’s Best Actor, he […]
New Mexico Archers Deliver Breakout Performances at 2026 NASP Western National Bullseye Tournament
New Mexico arrived at the 2026 NASP® Western National Bullseye Tournament with confidence, composure, and a wave of rising archery talent—and the results did not disappoint. From elementary rookies to seasoned high school competitors, New Mexico’s athletes posted personal records, cracked national top tens, and proved the state’s archery programs are rapidly climbing the national […]
Erinle leads Academy girls to title
James Yodice, Journal Staff Writer It was bound to happen, and it happened Friday: the sight of Gianna Rahmer not winning a race here in the metro area. No one has taken her down in a cross country race in her three seasons at Eldorado — not in a race staged in New Mexico, anyway. […]
Renovations Underway at Bear Canyon Recreation Area
Work is ongoing to renew the school’s Bear Canyon recreation area, with improvements focused on safety, functionality, and expanded use of the property. Initial efforts have focused on improving safety and opening up the landscape around the cabin. Some entrepreneurial students have participated in some of the landscaping efforts, contributing to the project while gaining […]
Josh Yguado ’94 steps down as Jam City leader after 16 years
By Dean Takahashi via GamesBeat Josh Yguado, 1994 Academy grad, has stepped down from Jam City after 16 years at the mobile game company he cofounded. He will be replaced by Simon Sim, a longtime mobile gaming leader who is CEO of Kabam and an executive in charge of the U.S. for Netmarble. Yguado made […]
Academy dominates in both standings Monday at Arroyo del Oso
James Yodice, Journal Staff Writer Albuquerque Academy’s girls golfers owned the day at Monday’s Albuquerque Metro Championships. The senior-less Chargers, priming themselves for a run at another Class 4A state title in two weeks at New Mexico Tech in Socorro, put all five of their players in the top 12 at Arroyo del Oso Golf […]
Betsy Joles, New Mexico native, covers Pakistan peace talks for NPR
Journalists from around the world are in Pakistan waiting for the next steps in the peace talks. One of them, with deep New Mexico roots and a familiar name, didn’t have to travel far to cover this part of the history. New Mexicans knew Tom Joles as a trusted KOB 4 journalist for decades. “It […]
Storm and Chargers shine in Harper track meet
James Yodice, Journal Staff Writer Cleveland has won every big-school boys state track and field meet since 2016, and it’s clear the 2026 event is the Storm’s to lose. In what was likely a preview of the state meet next month, the Storm made it quite clear that if someone wants to end their dynasty, […]
Albuquerque High boys, Academy girls claim metro tennis crowns
Glen Rosales, for the Journal The Albuquerque High boys have been banging quite loudly on the door of the high school state tennis scene recently, finishing runner-up in consecutive years at the state championships, but the Bulldogs have not quite broken through. And while winning the Albuquerque Metro Championships is not nearly the same thing […]
