Skip to Main Content
The Student News Site of Albuquerque Academy

The Advocate

The Student News Site of Albuquerque Academy

The Advocate

The Student News Site of Albuquerque Academy

The Advocate

Albuquerque Skyline

Homelessness Increases in ABQ

Isaiah Hashimoto '24, Writer/Podcaster December 4, 2023

Albuquerque is in the midst of a serious homelessness crisis, one that's recently been brought into focus from a count by the New Mexico Coalition to End Homelessness. This isn't just a bunch of numbers...

The first day of Balloon Fiesta 2022 had perfect weather

50th Annual Balloon Fiesta!

Anagha Devarakonda '26, School and Local Editor October 14, 2022

This year was the 50th Annual International Balloon Fiesta! In what was supposed to be a milestone year, many of the sessions were washed out by unexpected rainstorms. But while the hot air balloons are...

Albuquerque Set to Pilot Zero Fares Program

Albuquerque Set to Pilot Zero Fares Program

Lily Ma'ayan '24, 7th Grade Editor December 3, 2021

In January 2022, the Zero Fares Pilot Program will be implemented, making all public transportation in Albuquerque free. The policy will be in place for one year but may continue for longer if it is deemed...

Keller Remains Mayor and Stop the Stadium is Triumphant

Keller Remains Mayor and Stop the Stadium is Triumphant

Uzair Hammad '24, Editor in Chief November 9, 2021

On November 2, Albuquerque citizens had a choice for who’d lead the city as mayor - incumbent candidate Tim Keller, Bernalillo County Sheriff Manny Gonzales, and radio station owner Eddy Aragon. Keller...

Balloon Fiesta Flies High

Balloon Fiesta Flies High

Olivia Davis '24, writer October 13, 2021

Albuquerque’s 49th annual International Balloon Fiesta began Saturday morning, October 2nd, marking the return of the well-known tourist attraction. For nine days during the Balloon Fiesta, balloonists...

Albuquerque's Mayoral Election Heats Up

Albuquerque’s Mayoral Election Heats Up

Uzair Hammad '24, Editor in Chief October 1, 2021

This November, residents of Albuquerque will elect a new mayor. This year's race has been marred more than usual with allegations of corruption against both incumbent Democratic mayor Tim Keller and his...

Plans for Pot Farm in Corrales

Plans for Pot Farm in Corrales

Sofia Taylor October 25, 2017

     A pot farm moving into a residential area? There are many residents who are infuriated by this idea, as well as some who endorse it. By next year, the Verdes Foundation hopes to operate a medical...

Load More Stories