James Yodice / Journal Staff Writer, Author at Albuquerque Journal

James Yodice / Journal Staff Writer, Author at Albuquerque Journal

Prep notes: Albuquerque High and Valencia have new — but familiar — girls basketball coaches

Teri Morrison was looking for a change in scenery. Marty Zeller is returning to familiar scenery. Morrison, 63, who led Sante Fe Indian School to the Class 3A state championship...

Monday, May 22nd, 2023 at 8:06PM

Cleveland hires ex-Santa Fe High coach to lead boys basketball

Cleveland High School turned north for its new head boys basketball coach as Zack Cole from Santa Fe High was announced Friday morning as the program's new leader. 'It's probably...

Friday, May 19th, 2023 at 6:08PM

Prep notes: Basketball coaches weigh in on big rule change; Wilson, Kmatz choose colleges

High school basketball is undergoing a major change for the 2023-24 season. The National Federation of State High School Associations on Monday announced a rule change. There will be no more one-and-one free throw situations going forward. Teams will shoot two free throws on common fouls when reaching the bonus.

Tuesday, May 16th, 2023 at 6:28PM

Yodice: Wrapping up the '23 prep spring sports season

With an overall year-end column for the 2022-23 school year on the menu for next weekend, a look back on 11 days and five spring state championships.

Sunday, May 14th, 2023 at 9:14PM

Class 5A baseball: Rio Rancho triumphantly finishes the title chase

The state's best baseball team throughout the spring found official validation of this on Saturday afternoon at Santa Ana Star Field, beating No. 6 seed Centennial 9-6 to capture the Class 5A title.

Saturday, May 13th, 2023 at 7:23PM

Class 4A baseball: Champion St. Pius peaks in timely fashion

St. Pius' narrative changed lanes within the last several weeks, hitting a new gear in May, and capped by a Class 4A state championship baseball victory at Santa Ana Star Field, with the No. 2 seed beating rival Albuquerque Academy 7-2 on Saturday morning.

Saturday, May 13th, 2023 at 6:26PM

Prep baseball: Rio Rancho holds off pesky Piedra Vista; St. Pius and Academy to play for 4A title

An unpredictable Week 2 of the Class 5A state baseball tournament almost produced the most stunning ...

Published: Friday, May 12th, 2023 at 9:34PM
Updated: Friday, May 12th, 2023 at 9:39PM

Class 5A prep baseball: Upsets rule the day — and so does No. 1 Rio Rancho

Upsets claimed No. 2 La Cueva. It claimed No. 3 Carlsbad. And, lastly, it claimed No. 4 Volcano Vista. But No. 1 Rio Rancho looked every bit the part.

Thursday, May 11th, 2023 at 10:02PM

Coming down the stretch: A primer on state baseball, softball, track and field

Between Wednesday and Saturday, the final three sports to finish their high school seasons – ...

Published: Tuesday, May 9th, 2023 at 9:10PM
Updated: Tuesday, May 9th, 2023 at 9:15PM

Prep golf: La Cueva boys, girls lead after first round of Class 5A state golf tournament

La Cueva's boys and girls are the team leaders after Monday's opening round of the Class 5A state golf tournament at Twin Warriors Golf Club.

Monday, May 8th, 2023 at 9:15PM

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How to harvest rainwater: County puts out guide for ...

Bernalillo County in partnership with Ciudad ... Bernalillo County in partnership with Ciudad Soil and Water Conservation District and the Arid Low Impact Development Coalition, have put together a step-by-step guide ...

May 30, 2023 8:36PM

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Man's body pulled from Rio Grande

A man's body was pulled Monday ... A man's body was pulled Monday evening from the Rio Grande by Albuquerque Fire Rescue, who said the Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office will investigate ...

May 30, 2023 7:50PM

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APD charges semi-truck driver with DWI in serious crash

Police suspect the semi-truck driver was ... Police suspect the semi-truck driver was under the influence of drugs when he crashed into two motorcyclists, causing serious injuries.

May 30, 2023 5:28PM

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Biz Bits: Albuquerque Business Journal

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May 30, 2023 2:51PM

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New Mexico governor creates affordable housing council

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Tuesday ... Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Tuesday signed an executive order that created a Housing Investment Council with a mission to bring New Mexico's affordable ...

May 30, 2023 2:15PM

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Tallking Jobs: Blindsided with a firing, struggling to recover ...

Dear J.T. & Dale: I was ... Dear J.T. & Dale: I was at a job for five years and was unexpectedly blindsided with a firing.

May 30, 2023 2:15PM

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Couple behind Mountaintop Extracts shifted the cannabis space in ...

The goal, Eric Merryman said, was ... The goal, Eric Merryman said, was to create safety standards for cannabis extraction — and to offer up the highest-quality products possible for patients.

May 30, 2023 1:15PM

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Amid changing climate, big fires leave lasting changes to ...

The fire-scarred Jemez Mountains — hit ... The fire-scarred Jemez Mountains — hit repeatedly by high-severity wildfires over the last 45 years — offer a peek at how the Hermits Peak/Calf ...

May 30, 2023 4:32AM

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Community groups plan gun buyback for South Valley

Community groups are holding a gun ... Community groups are holding a gun buyback next weekend. The buyback event, facilitated by the nonprofit New Mexicans to Prevent Gun Violence, will be ...

May 30, 2023 4:29AM