Albuquerque teens bridge generations with GlamourGals at senior center
Monica Logroño | KOB Once a month, nail polish, tote bags, and paint line the tables at Amaran Senior Living Center. On the surface, it might seem like your average “girls’ day,” but there are layers to these manicures. “I would say it’s really about like, listening to the seniors and like having a conversation […]
Navigating AI in Education
The Academy community recently hosted nationally recognized facilitator and strategic advisor Eric Hudson for a two-day exploration of artificial intelligence in education. On February 19 and 20, Hudson engaged with parents, students, faculty and staff, and the Academy’s AI Task Force to address the issue of AI in schools. With a background that includes a […]
Visiting Artist Nailah Taman Explores Ancestry, Activism, and Material Memory
When artist Nailah Taman addressed students in Simms Auditorium, their message was simple: there is no single path to becoming an artist. Invited to campus through the Jada B. Gonzales Visiting Artist Series, Nailah delivered a 30-minute talk to the 10-12 division and led a workshop with Senior Studio and Fiber Arts classes. Notably, Senior […]
Once a Charger, Always a Charger: Alumni Coaches and the Legacy of Charger Athletics
The Chargers Who Said “I Do” — Celebrating Married Alumni
Meet the 2026 Creative Bravos Awards honorees shaping Albuquerque’s cultural landscape
Logan Royce Beitmen, Journal Staff Writer The winners of the 2026 Creative Bravos Awards were announced last week, and the public will have the chance to honor the recipients at an award ceremony on Saturday, March 14, at the Albuquerque Museum. The Creative Bravos, now in their fourth decade, are co-presented by the city of […]
Three Wrestlers Podium at State
Freshman Vivienne Popadiuc capped a perfect 32-0 season with a 4A state wrestling championship. She took a 3-1 decision in the final at 110 pounds. Senior Isaiah “Tank” Rivera was the runner-up at 215 pounds, and senior Sydney Koranyi took third at 115. View the full results.
Two Swimming Championships: 10 in a Row and a Repeat
Make room in the trophy case! Charger swimmers and divers successfully defended their state titles, the second in a row for the boys and a state record 10 in a row for the girls. “The girls absolutely dominated,” said Coach Bob Anderson, beating Clovis by a commanding 469-256, with La Cueva rounding out the top […]
New Mexico high school senior among best gymnasts in America
New Mexico has a storied history of male gymnasts competing for Team USA and advancing as far as the Olympics. Now, another young gymnast from Albuquerque is on his own path to potentially do the same. Nartey Brady, a senior at Albuquerque Academy, began competing in gymnastics when he was three years old. He won […]
