Rick Wright / Journal Staff Writer, Author at Albuquerque Journal

Rick Wright / Journal Staff Writer, Author at Albuquerque Journal

Boxing: Olayo-Munoz advances (updated)

In Lubbock, Texas, Las Cruces’ Joscelyn Olayo-Munoz opened her pursuit of yet another national title on Tuesday with a victory by unanimous decision over Rhode Island’s Ciana Nonhphala on Tuesday....

Published: Tuesday, June 6th, 2023 at 11:25AM
Updated: Tuesday, June 6th, 2023 at 1:27PM

Boxing: Clark wins by first-round RSC

In Lubbock, Texas, New Mexico Elite Division amateur boxers split a pair of first-round bouts on Monday at the USA National Junior Olympics & Summer Fest. At 203 pounds, Albuquerque's...

Monday, June 5th, 2023 at 10:43PM

New Mexico contingent strong for JOs in Texas

Olayo-Muñoz, Carrasco both seeeded No. 1 in their divisions

Published: Sunday, June 4th, 2023 at 10:17PM
Updated: Sunday, June 4th, 2023 at 10:20PM

Keeping score: Boxing judge, IBF executive Levi Martinez won big

Las Cruces resident Levi Martinez, 70, has judged 199 world title fights and has worked bouts involving some of the sport's biggest name. This week in Chicago, he was named the International Boxing Federation's executive vice president.

Published: Thursday, June 1st, 2023 at 9:13PM
Updated: Thursday, June 1st, 2023 at 9:15PM

College golf: Lobos' Watkins finishes 28th

New Mexico's Matthew Watkins fired a 2-over 72 on Monday, finishing 28th at the NCAA men's Division I Golf Championships. Watkins completed four rounds at Grayhawk Golf Club at 3-over...

Monday, May 29th, 2023 at 10:18PM

Rick Wright: First visit to Unser Racing Museum on its final lap was worthwhile

Until Friday, some 18 years after it opened and three days before its permanent closing, I'd never visited Albuquerque's Unser Racing Museum. Now, I have. And what did I see?

Published: Saturday, May 27th, 2023 at 9:19PM
Updated: Sunday, May 28th, 2023 at 1:49PM

Combat sports notes: Las Cruces Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship called off — for now

A June 16 Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship card at the Pan American Center in Las Cruces, approved by the New Mexico Athletic Commission at its April meeting, will not happen.

Sunday, May 21st, 2023 at 9:31PM

Unser Museum leaving Albuquerque for much larger Museum of American Speed in Nebraska

The move to Nebraska comes despite efforts by the Albuquerque City Council to convince the Unser family, who owns the collection, to keep its trove of memorabilia in the Duke City.

Friday, May 19th, 2023 at 6:12PM

Boxing: Victory and a title belt for Guero Sanchez

Upset? A fight-by-fight look at Rashad Shahid’s previously unbeaten record might suggest otherwise. Yet, Jose Luis Sanchez’s decisive victory over Shahid Saturday night in Odessa, Texas, was no less meaningful....

Published: Sunday, May 14th, 2023 at 3:36PM
Updated: Sunday, May 14th, 2023 at 4:07PM

Combat sports: 2 GG national titles for NM

Tim Means fell victim to an Alex Morono guillotine choke, losing via second-round submission Saturday on a UFC card televised on ABC from Charlotte, North Carolina.

Published: Saturday, May 13th, 2023 at 10:35PM
Updated: Sunday, May 14th, 2023 at 12:37PM

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The stage is set: ‘La Traviata’ to kick off ...

New productions of 'Don Giovanni,' 'La ... New productions of 'Don Giovanni,' 'La Traviata' and 'Der Rosenkavalier,' and a revival of 'The Elixir of Love,' cap a 2024 Santa Fe Opera ...

June 7, 2023 5:34PM

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Job Talk: 'I'm done': Finding a new career without ...

Dear J.T. & Dale: I no ... Dear J.T. & Dale: I no longer want to be a nurse. I tried to stick it out after the pandemic, but I'm done.

June 7, 2023 1:15PM

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Isotopes manager Lopez can toast to a career milestone

Veteran manager gets 1,000th career victory ... Veteran manager gets 1,000th career victory with the Isotopes on Sunday, days after getting loss 1,000 as well.

June 7, 2023 5:26AM

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Photos: Isotopes take on Sugar Land during Mariachis Night ...

June 7, 2023 4:29AM

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Track and field: Lobos send a dozen to NCAA ...

Twelve athletes from the New Mexico ... Twelve athletes from the New Mexico track and field team have made, in total, 15 qualifying marks for the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field ...

June 7, 2023 3:32AM

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UNM women's basketball adds Gonzaga to this season's schedule

UNM will take on powerhouse Gonzaga ... UNM will take on powerhouse Gonzaga in a pre-conference matchup this season in Spokane, Washington. It will be the opener of a home-and-home series ...

June 7, 2023 3:20AM

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Pro golf's feud is over; Notah Begay III weighs ...

Begay, 50, checked his email to ... Begay, 50, checked his email to make sure it was real — "I actually thought, 'is it April Fools Day?'" — and sure enough, ...

June 7, 2023 3:25AM

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Florida official says migrants flown to California went willingly, ...

Asylum-seekers, mostly from Colombia and Venezuela, ... Asylum-seekers, mostly from Colombia and Venezuela, had been picked up in El Paso, Texas, taken to New Mexico and then put on charter flights ...

June 7, 2023 2:17AM

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Michael J. Sheehan legacy: Archbishop took over in Santa ...

Archbishop Emeritus Michael J. Sheehan, who ... Archbishop Emeritus Michael J. Sheehan, who died earlier this week, took reins of Archdiocese of Santa Fe at crisis point and led for the ...

June 7, 2023 1:29AM