A number of the Academy’s talented math students participated in the 2026 UNM-PNM Statewide High School Mathematics Contest. Many of them earned recognition, including two first-place finishes: Vania Ma for sixth grade, and Iris Huang for eighth grade. Iris was also the second-place finisher among participants in all grades. Junior Arjun Grandhe finished third overall. […]
Corrales resident reflects on historic 1966 NCAA title run with Texas Western
Former Sandia High standout and Academy teacher/coach recalls groundbreaking win over Kentucky Bob Christ | For the Journal In the early to mid-1960s, during the heart of racial unrest in America, many college teams never recruited Black athletes. That was especially true in the powerhouse Southeastern and Southwest conferences. But what transpired during the NCAA […]
22 hits, 22 runs for Academy in district-opening win
James Yodice, Journal Staff Writer In the end, the volume of Albuquerque Academy’s crooked numbers bested Hope Christian’s crooked numbers. The Chargers and Huskies had a wild Friday afternoon and early evening at the Academy, with the teams combining for 29 hits — and a dozen errors — in the seventh-ranked Chargers’ eventual 20-10 District […]
Chargers Claim Multiple State Titles and National Qualifications in Speech & Debate
Albuquerque Academy’s Speech & Debate team concluded its 2025–26 season with an impressive showing at both the State Championship and the New Mexico District National Qualifier, earning multiple state titles, national qualifications, and top overall honors. STATE CHAMPIONSHIP SUCCESS At the State Championship (February 26-28), 44 Chargers competed across nine Speech & Debate events, demonstrating [...]
Goats on the Ground: Unconventional Solution for Spring Weeds
This spring, Albuquerque Academy is tackling a familiar challenge with an unexpected — and delightful — solution. Instead of relying solely on machinery to clear tumbleweeds and overgrowth, the school is welcoming a herd of goats to campus. The initiative, led by Director of Operations Adam Delgado, reflects both practical problem-solving and a commitment to […]
Hastings wins elite 3,200 at Chandler invite
James Yodice, Journal Staff Writer Anna Hastings of Albuquerque Academy recently won the “Elite” division of the 3,200-meter final at the prestigious Chandler Rotary Invitational in Chandler, Arizona. Hastings, a multiple-state champion for the Chargers, completed the race in 10 minutes, 29.20 seconds. It is an Academy school record at that distance, and the fourth-fastest […]
Meet the Journal’s All-Metro Girls Basketball Team
James Yodice | Albuquerque Journal Here is the Journal’s All-Metro Girls Basketball Team for the 2025-26 season. The list is headed by 5-foot-8 senior Jordyn Dyer of La Cueva, a future University of Pacific athlete. She scored 23 points a game, and also averaged 7.1 rebounds for the Bears last season. Dyer, the only senior […]
Eighth Grader is Runner Up at State Spelling Bee
Eighth grader Max Berger notched his highest finish at the state spelling bee, taking second at Central New Mexico Community College on March 21. Twice before, he’d finished in fifth in the state bee. It’s a huge achievement, Max told the Albuquerque Journal. “It could hurt a little bit. I mean, you’re right there, but […]
Service Comes First: Clair Toledo ’00
Clair Toledo ’00 has spent two decades as an educator in some of New Mexico’s most challenging schools By Ted Alcorn '01 Clair with friends in 8-9 division One of the most important lessons the Academy imparted on Clair Toledo ’00 wasn’t something she learned in a classroom or on campus at all. After an [...]
New Mexico United Signs Trio of Players to USL Academy Contracts
By Gavin Hauenstein New Mexico United announced today that three New Mexicans from the United Academy—forward Grady Gilchrist, defender Kyle Hofmann, and goalkeeper Taren Wente—have signed USL Academy contracts for the 2026 USL Championship season. These signings are pending league and federation approval. With USL Academy contracts, players can train and play with the First […]
