The Albuquerque Journal earned a total of fifteen honors from the Society of Professional Journalists’ Top of the Rockies competition, which spotlights excellence across New Mexico, Colorado, Wyoming and Utah. Five of those were first‑place trophies in categories such as Breaking News Story, Head
C. J. Stroud has finally broken his silence after a season of doubts and criticism. The young quarterback posted a short video on social media that said “Change is inevitable, Growth is intentional. ” He made the point clear: the responsibility for improvement lies with him and not others. Th
The recent shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner sparked a debate about how news outlets cover violent events. A commentator said that the media quickly turned the story into a focus on themselves and then shifted to talking about a popular comedian. She warned that journalists sh
For years, public concern has grown about how platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp might affect young users. Now, a trial starting in New Mexico is putting those concerns to the test. Instead of a jury deciding, a judge will hear arguments in Santa Fe to determine if Meta’s apps create a
Schools used to be places where adults actually worked with kids, not battlegrounds. Teachers once had room to teach without constant fear of insults, threats, or budget cuts. Now many quit because the job has become harder than it needs to be. Some parents and politicians seem to think teaching is
Australia’s latest move in the digital world has sparked a global debate. The country wants to force big tech companies—like Meta, Google, and TikTok—to pay news organizations for linking to their content. But what started as an "incentive" is really a heavy-handed rule. If these companies refuse, t
A major legal showdown is brewing in New Mexico that could force Meta to rethink how its apps work—or push the company to leave the state entirely. After winning a $375 million penalty earlier this year, the state’s attorney general is now pushing for strict changes like age checks for users, limits
Kathy Hilton, best known for her reality TV life, recently shared a cautionary tale about trusting the wrong online advice. She tried a viral Jell-O diet, convinced by AI-generated videos featuring celebrities she trusted. Hilton wasn't alone in her mistake—scammers used digital impersonations of Op
New Ole Miss football coach Pete Golding isn’t worried about Lane Kiffin’s social media shots at his old team. Kiffin, now at LSU, has a history of playful jabs at Ole Miss and its fans since leaving in November. But Golding sees it differently. “Lane is Lane, ” Golding said in late April. “He jokes
Lebanon is caught in a tug-of-war between its leaders over whether to hold direct peace talks with Israel. While some officials, including President Aoun, see negotiations as a way to end years of conflict, others, like Speaker Berri, reject face-to-face discussions, fearing they could fuel more vio
