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UNM crime briefs for Feb. 12, 2015

Erika Eddy | February 12

On Feb. 3, UNM Police Department was dispatched to the SUB in reference to harassment. According to the report, a student told police that a subject continues to flirt with her and constantly engage her in conversation. Also, the subject has reportedly showed up at the student’s work and asked her co-workers for her schedule. UNMPD has been asked to advise the subject to leave her alone and will be called the next time the subject shows up at the students work.

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Crime briefs for Feb. 5, 2015

Erika Eddy | February 5

Garcia’s Kitchen swindled  by fast talker On Jan. 16, UNM Police Department was approached by an employee of Garcia’s Kitchen in the Student Union Building in reference to fraud. According to the report, a customer paid for a Gatorade using a $50 bill. The customer asked for the $50 bill back, saying he did not want to use it for the transaction, confusing the employee. After the customer left the restaurant, the employee realized that she had returned an extra $50, saying that the customer was a quick talker and good at confusing her. The UNMPD officer later found a subject who matched the description of the customer at the Phillips 66 and Donut Mart on Lomas Boulevard. The officer approached the subject who had a wad of cash in his hand. The clerk of the Donut Mart said the subject had tried to swindle him after he received change from a minimal purchase. The subject repaid the $50 to Garcia’s Kitchen. The restaurant did not pursue charges against the subject.

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Crime briefs for Jan. 29, 2015

Erika Eddy | January 29

Tool stolen from UNM employee On Jan. 20, a UNM employee made a report with UNM Police Department in reference to larceny. According to the report, the employee’s work drill was stolen from a storage room in Hokona Hall between 4 p.m. on Jan. 16 and 9:30 am on Jan. 20. Several people have access to the storage area and there are currently no suspects.

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Campus briefs for Jan. 22, 2015

Erika Eddy | January 22

On Jan. 8, UNM Police Department was dispatched to an area near Redondo East and Redondo Court in reference to battery. According to the report, a UNM employee approached three subjects, including a UNM student, on skateboards. The employee asked the subjects to stop doing tricks on their skateboards in order to avoid damage to UNM property. Two of the subjects, including the UNM student, disregarded the UNM employee and started cursing at him. The employee told them he was going to call police if they did not leave. The student continued to perform tricks and skateboarded toward the teacher, striking him in the face with his forearm as he passed him. UNMPD reported that the student was argumentative and disrespectful while officers interviewed him. The teacher refused to have charges filed on the student.

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Campus briefs for Jan. 15, 2015

Erika Eddy | January 15

Lottery Scholarship funds cut for spring 2015 Just prior to winter break, UNM President Robert Frank received a letter from Higher Education Department Secretary Jose Garcia notifying him that the Legislative Lottery Scholarship award would no longer cover 100 percent of tuition. According to UNM, the university has stepped in to cover the reduction for most students affected by the cut. Terry Babbitt, associate vice president of enrollment management, said the Legislative Lottery Scholarship has been reduced to cover up to $2,447.12 for the spring semester as determined by the state of New Mexico Higher Education Department. This amount is $56.23 less than full tuition for 15 credit hours. The Office of Student Financial Aid notified Lottery students that UNM will supplement the $56.23 for those who have financial need or were recipients of merit scholarships. More than half of those on the Lottery Scholarship at UNM received the supplement. The remaining students will have to pay the $56.23 difference out of pocket.

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Campus briefs for Jan. 6, 2015

Erika Eddy | January 6

Parking enforcement resumed on Monday Jan. 5 UNM Parking & Transportation Services (PATS) resumed regular parking enforcement on Monday.

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Crime briefs for Dec. 8, 2014

Erika Eddy | December 8

Car radio stolen from Lobo Village On Nov. 23, UNMPD was dispatched to Lobo Village in reference to auto burglary.

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Campus briefs for Nov. 13, 2014

Erika Eddy | November 13

University Student Cabinet discusses key issues affecting students The University Student Cabinet met for the first time last Friday. According to UNM, more than 40 Cabinet members participated in focus group-style discussions on subjects identified as critical to students at UNM. The meeting revolved around four topics: campus safety and civility, transparency and communication, student support services and tuition and fees. Students circulated every 15 minutes between four focus group tables. The student-initiated conversations were directed at UNM administrators, who took notes and answered questions.

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Students incensed by parking lot security

Erika Eddy | November 4

There have been 28 auto thefts and 97 auto burglaries on campus since January, and some students are beginning to wonder if UNM and the UNM Police Department are doing enough to protect their belongings.

A UNM truck with two flat tires sits parked west of Marron Hall on Sunday afternoon.

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Campus cars out of service

Erika Eddy | November 3

UNM Police Department received a report on Saturday of multiple campus service vehicles with flat tires. In a statement, UNMPD said that 57 service vehicles across campus were vandalized in what may be a Halloween prank.