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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City-state land swap means no safe outdoor space at ...

The City of Albuquerque nixed the ... The City of Albuquerque nixed the waning possibility of a safe outdoor space or trash drop-off station along Menaul Boulevard by trading the land ...

April 1, 2023 6:18PM

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Police track the trail of shootings and crimes tied ...

A criminal complaint filed in Metropolitan ... A criminal complaint filed in Metropolitan Court lays out how the guns purchased by a 25-year-old were connected to various crimes, including separate shootings ...

April 1, 2023 5:17PM

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A small northern New Mexico community is trying to ...

The mission church at El Macho ... The mission church at El Macho has been a reassuring presence in Pecos Canyon for more than 165 years.

April 2, 2023 12:05AM

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'Millet' for the win: State spelling bee finalists go ...

Albuquerque Academy sixth grader Keith Lee ... Albuquerque Academy sixth grader Keith Lee spells the winning word and will represent NM at the national bee

April 2, 2023 12:05AM

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Easter egg hunts abound for Albuquerque-area families — and ...

A round-up of low- and no-cost ... A round-up of low- and no-cost Easter egg hunts and Easter Bunny appearances in the Albuquerque-metro area this week.

April 1, 2023 5:52PM

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Blood drive, Tenebrae, Easter sunrise: A roundup of Holy ...

Here is a non-comprehensive list of ... Here is a non-comprehensive list of some church services in the Albuquerque area during Holy Week.

April 1, 2023 7:08AM

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La Cueva alum Garver homers twice, drives in six ...

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ARLINGTON, Texas — Marcus Semien led ... ARLINGTON, Texas — Marcus Semien led off with a homer, Mitch Garver hit two and the Texas Rangers powered their way to a 16-3 ...

April 1, 2023 10:51PM

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Grammer: With San Diego State's run, the Mountain West ...

San Diego State's run to Monday's ... San Diego State's run to Monday's National Title game helps take some postseason heat off the Mountain West.

April 1, 2023 10:28PM

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Penalty-plagued New Mexico United loses at Oakland

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Yellow was not a winning color ... Yellow was not a winning color for New Mexico United on Saturday night. NMU picked up a deck's worth of yellow cards but could ...

April 1, 2023 11:18PM

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UNM women's basketball for 2023-24: Bradbury likes his returnees

The transfer portal's impact on the ... The transfer portal's impact on the University of New Mexico women's basketball team this offseason ...

April 1, 2023 9:07PM