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Money-saving bill would squeeze employee pay

New Mexico's interest in educational employee retirement is quickly changing in light of the state's desperate need to save money. House Bill 854, awaiting Gov. Bill Richardson's signature, would save the state $42.6 million this year, $9.6 million of which comes from reducing the employer contribution to higher education workers' retirement funds by 1. SEP 15

UNM escapes steep state-funding cuts

UNM will see about $11.7 million in state cutbacks, but student services have been spared, said Marc Saavedra, UNM director of Government and Community Relations. The $11.7 million is a 3.5 percent cut in state appropriations to UNM. This is a victory for the University, Saavedra said, because original forecasts were for a 5 percent to 7 percent cut, and other states' universities are facing between 10 and 20 percent cuts in appropriations. SEP 15

Schmidly's $6M cut

President David Schmidly has pledged to cut 15 percent of nonacademic administrative spending in the next three years, and University administrators refuse to confirm or deny the possibility of cutting jobs to achieve that goal. Staff Council President Loyola Chastain questioned Schmidly and the Board of Regents at their meeting last week about what areas and positions would be considered nonacademic and administrative for budget reduction purposes. SEP 15

Cutting costs at the top

President David Schmidly's goal of cutting nonacademic administrative spending by 15 percent over the next three years could total $6 million, the Office of Planning, Budget and Analysis announced yesterday. University spokeswoman Susan McKinsey said the president will begin by reducing administrative spending by 5 percent when framing this year's budget, which will be finalized in April. SEP 15

Schmidly: Furlough program will stave off job cuts

President David Schmidly said UNM employees who participate in the voluntary furlough program, which he announced this week, will help UNM avoid cutting jobs. "We have got to hold the line on spending. If we don't, we're going to get in a situation where we can't cope with our reduced appropriations without doing something major with our payroll, and I want to try to avoid that," he said. SEP 15

Foundation asks staff, faculty to donate money to support UNM

While employees across the U.S. live in fear of layoffs, UNM faculty and staff are encouraged to donate part of their paychecks to support the University. John Stropp, president of the UNM Foundation, said next year's fundraising campaign will aim in part at UNM employees. SEP 15

Passing Mil Levy will provide funds to UNMH

The 6.4 Mil Levy has been in place since 1954 and is up for reauthorization every eight years. The levy provided about $75 million from property taxes to UNM Hospital last year. Billy Sparks, executive director of communications and marketing for the Health Sciences Center, said the levy helps pay for crucial equipment at the hospital. SEP 15

Bond C gives $28M to UNM health facilities

Voters have to weed through the major-party candidates and nonpartisan judges before they get to the general obligation bonds on the ballot. Bond C will distribute more than $57 million to health-related facilities for construction and expansion. About $28 million of the bond funds would benefit UNM. SEP 15

Daily Lobo Spotlight

Daily Lobo: What instrument do you play for UNM's marching band? Patrick Beare: This is called a snare drum. It's part of the drum line, the percussion instruments that are actually marched on the field. DL: How long have you played it? PB: I started in the fifth grade, so I guess that would be about eight years. SEP 15

Daily Lobo Spotlight

Daily Lobo: Are you from here? Nathan Giannini: Yes. Well, I guess you could say I moved here about four or five years ago, but - DL: Where did you move from? NG: California. DL: Do you like it here? NG: It's a little bit dry, but yeah. DL: Have you found anything you like to do around Albuquerque? NG: There's some science labs around here that allow you to walk in. SEP 15

Schmidly's son withdraws application for sustainability job

President David Schmidly's son was hired last week as associate director of sustainability, a job that pays $94,000 per year. But on Sunday, Brian Schmidly withdrew his application for the position amid accusations of unfairness. "I care too much about sustainability in this state and at the University of New Mexico to operate in an advocacy role in which I would not be effective, and my wife has convinced me that my integrity and reputation are too valuable to continue in an environment where they will be questioned indefinitely," Brian Schmidly said in a statement. SEP 15

Paint, water fight colors Holi festival

Four tents, a dozen squirt guns and more than 50 students chasing each other with paint and water balloons - the India Students Association celebrated Holi in style Saturday. "It's the Festival of Colors," said Krishna Chaitanya, president of the ISA. "There's no festival quite like it in the United States. SEP 15

Camp teaches music, teamwork

Sociology graduate student Rocky Clay Eagon is spending his summer starting up a nonprofit organization to help children learn music and teamwork. The first project of the Musical Institute for Children will be Eagon's rock and roll camp for kids between 8 and 18. SEP 15

Coping with HIV

Ingrid Kloet has lived a long, healthy and productive life despite being diagnosed with HIV 21 years ago. Kloet now works as an HIV/AIDS case manager at First Nations Community HealthSource in Albuquerque. She said she uses her personal experience to help others overcome despair when they are diagnosed. SEP 15

Spotlight: Lisa Bevilacqua

Daily Lobo: Your name sounds Italian. Are you from Italy? Lisa Bevilacqua: My family is originally. I'm from Philadelphia. DL: When did you come to New Mexico? LB: I came on the fifth of June - I'm here for the flamenco festival. I come and take classes every day for eight days. SEP 15

This Father's Day, think bowhunting

Why buy a Father's Day card when your dad could shoot an elk with a bow and arrow? While the elk, along with a few other animals, will be artificial targets, they will be 3-D at the Sandia Crest Bowhunters Association Father's Day Shoot on June 15. The group is hosting the event at its archery range near Tijeras Canyon. SEP 15

UNM hosts summit to boost Hispanic success

Over the weekend UNM hosted the Latino Higher Education National Policy Summit, gathering more than 100 administrators, officials and students from across the nation. Cheo Torres, vice president of Student Affairs, said the group hoped to improve Hispanic success in higher education. SEP 15

McCain defends GI Bill stance

Presidential hopeful John McCain attended a Memorial Day ceremony in Albuquerque last week to honor fallen soldiers and outline a plan to increase veterans' benefits. Reps. Steve Pearce and Heather Wilson and Sen. Pete Domenici spoke at the May 26 ceremony, which more than a hundred people attended, including the families of fallen soldiers who were being honored. SEP 15

UNM to curb alcohol spending

The UNM administration has vowed to change its ways after The Albuquerque Journal ran an exposé last month that revealed how much University money is being spent on alcohol. The Journal's article focused on Marc Saavedra, director of UNM's Government and Community Relations office. SEP 15

Police: Boyar admitted to having guns in dorm

Lt. Pat Davis, spokesman for the UNM Police Department, said student Kevin Boyar confessed to having guns in his dorm during questioning Tuesday. Boyar was released on a $900 bond paid by his mother Wednesday morning after he was arrested outside the Student Residence Center on Tuesday. SEP 15

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