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President Garnett Stokes Speaks on Snipers at UNM During Peaceful Protest

A photograph of two New Mexico State Police officers climbing atop the University of New Mexico’s George Pearl Hall carrying what appeared to be sniper rifles on Sunday evening has circulated widely on social media, drawing condemnation from the campus community in all directions. Data editor Joe Rull conducted an interview with President Stokes to ask her about her stance on NMSP carrying snipers during protests, and whether she would condemn the action moving forward. Produced by Data Editor Joe Rull.

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VIDEO STORY: Over 1000 march to NM State Capitol during 'We Got Us' mobilization

On Tuesday Jan 20, over 1000 protesters, including several young people, marched from the Santa Fe plaza to the NM State Capitol on the opening day of the New Mexico legislative session. Leila Chapa is the photo and social media editor for the Daily Lobo. She can be reached at socialmedia@dailylobo.com or on X @lchapa06 Paloma Chapa is the multimedia editor for the Daily Lobo. She can be reached at multimedia@dailylobo.com or on Twitter @paloma_chapa88



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