Amy Byres, Author at Albuquerque Journal

Amy Byres, Author at Albuquerque Journal

Economic Gardening program growing well

RIO RANCHO – The Sandoval Economic Alliance "Economic Gardening" pilot program participants ...

Monday, April 12th, 2021 at 12:02AM

Medical spa lets students complete training

RIO RANCHO – A local medical spa helps students studying to become nurse practitioners compl ...

Monday, March 29th, 2021 at 12:02AM

Guest column: Teachers are heroes, facing adversity through a pandemic

In the spring, teachers had a 'superhero' moment. When the world as we knew it was flipped on its head, there was unprecedented clarity on how central teachers and public...

Tuesday, December 1st, 2020 at 9:45AM

County struggles to get enough body cameras for NM law

The Sandoval County Sheriff's Office is currently unable to comply with the state mandate for body cameras, said county Undersheriff Joe Gonzales at the Nov. 19 county commission meeting. During...

Published: Tuesday, December 1st, 2020 at 6:30AM
Updated: Wednesday, December 2nd, 2020 at 6:42PM

Guest column: In-person learning abandon in state’s largest districts

Recently, the Santa Fe and Rio Rancho school districts joined Albuquerque and Las Cruces schools in abandoning in-person learning, at least until Jan.19. Instead, all learning in New Mexico's largest...

Monday, November 30th, 2020 at 9:00AM

Three Rio Rancho students named to service academies

Last week, U.S. Sen. Tom Udall (D-N.M.) announced the names of 45 New Mexico students who have received his nomination to attend a United States service academy beginning in 2021....

Sunday, November 29th, 2020 at 9:09AM

Letter to the editor: 11-year-old’s view of COVID

Editor: My name is Leeland Stimbert. I am writing to you about COVID-19 from an 11-year-old's point of view. First of all, school getting canceled was a surprise. Virtual school...

Sunday, November 29th, 2020 at 9:00AM

Rio Rancho mother of two vies to be Mrs. New Mexico

Being a beauty queen 'is so much more than just the glitzy pageant dresses and feeling like a porcelain doll,' says Amelia Crowder. She should know: She's Mrs. Rio...

Sunday, November 29th, 2020 at 9:00AM

Company creates anti-viral mask

A Rio Rancho small business is developing an anti-viral mask, pending U.S. Food and Drug Administ ...

Monday, November 23rd, 2020 at 12:02AM

Letter to the editor: Second lockdown just as destructive

Editor: It saddens me to point out the dearth of common sense in the New Mexico state government. At every turn, it seems they choose a new path that...

Sunday, November 22nd, 2020 at 9:00AM

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Ex-deputy who tased special needs teen pleads guilty to ...

A former Española Valley High School ... A former Española Valley High School resource officer pleaded guilty Thursday to charges in connection with a May 2019 incident in which he used ...

December 1, 2022 6:54AM

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State's plan to rescind remote work policy draws criticism

Union leaders warn that some employees ... Union leaders warn that some employees may resign instead

November 30, 2022 5:02PM

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Gallup-born Korean War hero Hiroshi Miyamura dies at 97

Gallup native honored for heroism in ... Gallup native honored for heroism in Korean War

December 1, 2022 3:57AM

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AG announces $58.5 million settlement with Kroger

New Mexico officials on Thursday announced ... New Mexico officials on Thursday announced a settlement with grocery and pharmacy retailer Kroger Co. in a deal that the state Attorney General's Office ...

December 1, 2022 5:27AM

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The city says it has a ‘good neighbor agreement’ ...

The nearby neighbor associations cite concerns ... The nearby neighbor associations cite concerns that were not addressed

November 30, 2022 3:06PM

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Everything you need to know before heading to the ...

Over 4,000 people are set to ... Over 4,000 people are set to participate in the 2022 iteration of the Twinkle Light Parade, which begins at 5:15 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, ...

December 1, 2022 5:02PM

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Lobos stay unbeaten, win at Saint Mary's (w/ video)

Five Lobos scored in double figures ... Five Lobos scored in double figures to snap a 12-game losing streak in California with a big road win at Saint Mary's.

November 30, 2022 4:47PM

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Teens charged in string of robberies around ABQ

An 18-year-old male is one of ... An 18-year-old male is one of a group of teens accused in a string of commercial robberies — five at gunpoint and three in ...

November 30, 2022 3:09PM

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US sued over silvery minnow

Rio Grande fish is victim of ... Rio Grande fish is victim of poor management, group says

November 30, 2022 5:05PM

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ABQ man sentenced to 12½ years in bystander's death

Stray bullet from outside killed 36-year-old ... Stray bullet from outside killed 36-year-old woman

November 30, 2022 3:20PM