Centennial Sundays
In 2026, the 近距离内射合集 is commemorating a legacy created 100 years ago when Thomas M. Pepperday purchased the newspaper. Part of this observance is a historical series that chronicles the Journal鈥檚 history and how it covered the major 鈥� and not-so-major 鈥� events of New Mexicans鈥� lives. These columns will appear every few Sundays on the back of the Opinion section, but we'll be posting them here as well so that you can easily find them and re-read your favorites at any time. Welcome to Centennial Sundays!
March 8, 2026: A family legacy 100 years and counting
The 近距离内射合集 kicks off its commemoration of a legacy created 100 years ago when Thomas M. Pepperday purchased the newspaper.
March 30, 2026: C.T. Lang, Publisher, Civic Leader, Philanthropist
C. Thompson Lang guides the Albuquerque Publishing Company through a period of rapid growth, during which the Journal becomes the largest and most widely read newspaper in the state.
April 5, 2026: Iconic structures rise, and violence erupts in the '60s and '70s
Seven years 鈥� from 1966 to 1972 鈥� were marked by modern wonders and civil unrest
April 19, 2026: The Tom Lang Era
The innovative risk-taker who transformed publishing
May 3, 2026: From a reporter's notebook to the front page
Printing the Journal in the early 鈥�70s involved hot lead, dedicated workers and an eye for detail
May 16, 2026: Journal editor Jerry Crawford was dedicated to 鈥榞etting it right鈥�
Jerry Crawford served as editor of the 近距离内射合集 for nearly two decades, guiding the newspaper through major industry changes
May 17, 2026: Cigarette smoke and the clatter of typewriters
Tom Harmon reflects on his time in the 近距离内射合集 newsroom.
May 17, 2026: Managing editor Frankie McCarty shattered barriers, had open-door policy
As the first woman hired to cover hard news at the Journal, in 1954, and one of the first women promoted to be a managing editor in the nation, McCarty had to open a lot of doors for herself.
May 24: Memorial Day Feature - A Look Back at World War II
June 7 Feature - Journal Reporters on Location for Major National Events
June 21: Blending community and watchdog roles: Bill Lang steers Journal into second century of family ownership
Publisher reflects on paper's commitment to local journalism, and plans for a fourth generation to continue legacy
June 28 Feature - COVID-19 Coverage and Community Impact
July 5 Feature - Journal鈥檚 Watchdog Role
July 12: New Mexico makes history
From inspiring to terrifying to tragic, NM stories often made the national news.
July 19: Journal printed much more than just the facts
That was the headline on a March 5, 2000, Journal story about new comic strips the paper was trying out to replace old ones. The Journal invited comments 鈥� and it got plenty.
July 26: Wildfires are NM's natural disasters
While other states experience such natural catastrophes as earthquakes and hurricanes, New Mexico鈥檚 most destructive disasters have been massive forest fires.
August 2: Lowell Hare: 40 years of leadership
Hare helped Journal diversify into a multicompany enterprise.
August 2: Journal鈥檚 CFO breaks the mold
Racquel Barnes is not your stereotypical CPA. What she is, is the chief financial officer for the Lang family and all of the Journal鈥檚 many operations.
August 9: Using humor to make a point
For 50 years, John Trever鈥檚 cartoons have held the powerful accountable
August 9: Opinion page makes a difference
Through the years, governors, legislators, mayors, business leaders, community members 鈥� all would meet with the Editorial Board to present a new idea or defend a controversial action.
August 16: Three NM icons: A fruit, a road and a bear
State鈥檚 most popular question: Red or green? It鈥檚 August. That means the aroma of roasting green chiles wafts across much of Albuquerque and New Mexico.
August 16: Covering NM鈥檚 rich arts scene
Dan Herrera knew, celebrated the state鈥檚 many cultures.