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Peter Beinart, author of ‘Being Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza: A Reckoning’ to speak at UNM

Journalist, political commentator and author of “Being Jewish after the Destruction of Gaza: A Reckoning,” Peter Beinart, will be visiting the University of New Mexico to speak in a discussion-format lecture on Tuesday, Oct. 21 at 6:30 p.m., at the Anthropology building lecture hall.  The event is sponsored by Congregation Nahalat Shalom, the Unitarian Universalist Church and Muslims and Jews United, and is part of Beinart’s national book tour, according to a press release by the event organizers. “Beinart, a leading voice in American and Middle Eastern political affairs, will address his call for justice for Palestinians after decades of occupation, and a new paradigm for understanding Jewish victimhood,” the press release reads.

Lobos hold off Nevada for homecoming game; send Wolf Pack packing without a dance

The University of New Mexico Lobos returned to University Stadium for their homecoming game against the University of Nevada Wolf Pack, after back to back losses to conference opponents on the road. This time, the Lobos narrowly snatched victory from the Wolf Pack, winning 24-22 on Saturday, Oct. 18.  The Lobos started hot out of the gate scoring their first opening drive points of the season, with a 16-play, 75-yard drive in the first quarter and ended with a two-yard touchdown by running back D.J. Mckinney, giving the Lobos an early 7-0 lead.

Thousands march in Albuquerque’s second ‘No Kings’ protest

Frogs, chickens, bananas, pigs, unicorns, axolotls and dinosaurs marched alongside several thousand people in the streets of Downtown Albuquerque during the nation-wide “No Kings” protest.  Many attendees wore inflatable costumes, including several different animals, inspired by the inflatable frog costumes and other animals appearing at the Portland, Oregon, Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility protests.  University of New Mexico sophomore Jack Barkhurst attended the march on Saturday, Oct. 18, with a sign that read “No loyalty oaths in higher education! UNM Reject the Compact!,” referring to the Trump administration’s Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education.

UNM opens video production studio for staff and student use

Equipped with high-definition cameras, microphones, studio lighting, a green screen, teleprompters and all the equipment needed to create media, a former professional recording studio has opened for student and staff video production.  The studio is in Room 138 of the University of New Mexico’s Woodward Hall. Having opened Aug. 18, the studio is free for all users after completing a mandatory training. The studio brings access to these tools closer to students located on Main Campus, where they would previously need to visit the Mesa del Sol Aperture Center, a media creation site on South Campus.

S’mores and Stokes: UNM President hosts smores roast

Sheltering from damp autumn weather, students and faculty huddled inside to enjoy roasted marshmallows and kick off a week of school spirit.  The “President Stokes’ S’mores Roast,” hosted by University of New Mexico President Garnett Stokes, at the Student Union Building on Monday, Oct. 13, served as the kickoff of UNM’s Homecoming Week. Stokes said that of the Homecoming events, the s’mores roast is among her favorites. Its placement at the beginning of the festivities allows it to bring awareness to other events, she said.

UNM hosts ‘know your rights’ talk on immigration

At a presentation last week at the University of New Mexico, local immigration attorneys Olsi Vrapi and Amber Weeks spoke to and answered questions from international students and employees, discussing topics ranging from citizenship pathways and travel plans to legal rights during an immigration raid. The presentation was held at the Student Union Building on Oct. 14, and hosted by United Academics of UNM, the Graduate and Professional Student Association and the UNM Office of Academic Affairs. GPSA President Travis Broadhurst and UA-UNM President Ernesto Longa delivered opening remarks and Interim Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Barbara Rodriguez attended the presentation. 

Mayoral candidates gather at UNM as election day closes in

As Election Day quickly approaches, the candidates for Albuquerque mayor continue to dash around the city with their packed campaign schedules.  During their tour, they met at the University of New Mexico’s Student Union Building to discuss policing, public transit, the city’s economy and homelessness. The forum was hosted in part by students from the UNM Law School and held on Tuesday, Oct. 14. Of the field of six certified candidates, Mayling Armijo, incumbent Mayor Tim Keller, City Councilor Louie Sanchez and Alex Uballez were the four present, alongside write-in candidate Patrick Sais, who will not appear on the ballot.

Tony Award-Winning Musical, ‘Moulin Rouge!’ comes to Popejoy Hall

Named after the iconic Parisian cabaret, Broadway musical “Moulin Rouge!” is expected to bring glitter, dazzle, theatrical performance and live dance to Popejoy Hall. The musical — showing from Tuesday, Oct. 21 through Sunday, Oct. 26 — directed and choreographed by Tony Award winners Alex Timbers and Sonya Tayeh, brings Baz Luhrmann’s 2001 film of the same name to life onstage. 

OPINION: Bobbleheads of the week: NFL week 6 edition

Where there are winners, there are losers; however, not all losers are created equal, as some teams feature players who single-handedly cost them the game. These players are favorably called bobbleheads. “You win some, you lose some” is a phrase you’ve probably heard at least a few times in your life. It's also something these players in the NFL probably had to hear from their coaches after their dismal performances in week six of the NFL season.  Here are the guys whose play this week earned them the title of bobblehead.

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Alex Uballez interview

How does your experience and resume qualify you to lead the city of Albuquerque? “I was most recently the United States Attorney for the District of New Mexico. I was its chief federal law enforcement officer, running an office of 200 people who reported directly to me, as well as hundreds of federal ...

Mayor Tim Keller interview

What some of your experiences over the past eight years and what some of those accomplishments have been, and why that experience tells voters that they should give you another term? “I was born and raised here, and when I was first elected, we were in tough times. We had President Trump. Crime was ...

Darren White interview

How does your experience and resume qualify you to lead the city of Albuquerque? “I dedicated my life to public service, from the time I was in the Army's 82nd Airborne Division until I left the city of Albuquerque in 2011. I think we can all agree that crime and homelessness are the two significant ...

Louie Sanchez Interview

How does your experience and your resume help qualify you to lead the City of Albuquerque? “Well, the first thing is, I'm a 26-year veteran of the Albuquerque Police Department, where I worked every part of the city of Albuquerque. I worked Field Services. I worked the investigative impact team. I worked the gang unit, the auto theft unit, the air support unit, the organized crime unit. I worked in the New Mexico violent gang task force, and then I was promoted to sergeant, lieutenant and Commander. So I worked at the higher levels of the APD organization. 

Community demands answers after police rule Jayvon Givan’s death a suicide

Dozens gathered in front of the Albuquerque Police Department’s downtown headquarters during a press conference on Monday, Oct. 6, demanding answers about the death of Jayvon Givan, a 29-year-old Black man who was found hanging by a chain from a wall pillar outside a vacant building near Corrales last year.  Givan’s death was ruled a suicide with “no signs of foul play” on Sept 17, 2024, according to police reports, but the incident started circulating on social media after his cousin, unaware of his death, filed a missing person report with APD on Oct. 1 that revealed he had been dead for over a year. The day after the community press conference, Tuesday, Oct. 7, APD announced that they would seek an independent review of Givan’s death as it has “raised concerns from the community about circumstances surrounding the man’s death.”

New Mexico United draws with Orange County SC in Oktoberfest thriller

New Mexico United clinched a playoff berth last week versus Phoenix Rising FC and welcomed the Orange County SC on Saturday, Oct. 11.  United had a chance to clinch a home game in the playoffs with a win, and an El Paso loss, but it did not go as planned. Despite a 2-1 lead in the first half, United allowed two unanswered goals, which ultimately led to the game ending in a 3-3 tie.

Broncos drive Lobos out of Boise

The Blue proved to be too much for the University of New Mexico Lobos as the Boise State University Broncos bucked UNM back to Albuquerque with a 41-25 loss. This marked the third loss of the season, and second conference loss in a row for the Lobos. Lobo Head Coach Jason Eck’s squad was outsized and overmatched as the Broncos were able to bully their way to a victory after shaking the Lobos off their backs. The night started rough for the Lobos, as the fewest penalized team in the Mountain West committed the first penalty of the game – a delay of the game – which pushed the Lobos back before the ball was even snapped. UNM Quarterback Jack Layne then fumbled the ball on the Lobos' 18, which then resulted in a field goal by the Broncos.

UNM community recognizes two years of 'live-streamed genocide' in Gaza during rally at Scholes Hall

On Oct. 7, dozens of students, staff, faculty and community members rallied outside Scholes Hall, carrying handmade signs and Palestinian flags, in recognition of two years of war in Gaza.  The rally was hosted by the University of New Mexico Students for Justice in Palestine, and concluded with a march to the Duck Pond and back to Scholes Hall, during which participants chanted “Disclose, divest, we will not stop, we will not rest.” Noelia Mann, a PhD student and organizer with UNMSJP said the student organization continues with the goal of pressuring the University to divest from weapons manufacturing companies.  

City councilor, UNM Researchers collaborate on food security research

How long would it take you to access fresh food? How much money for gas would be added to the cost of your groceries? How much time would you spend walking, or on buses? For residents of Albuquerque’s International District the answer is unfortunately simple: too long. But now, that could change for the better. On Oct. 2, a collaboration between district six City Councilor Nicole Rogers and researchers from the University of New Mexico based in the Sustainability Studies Department was announced. 

Albuquerque Elections special issue

This year, Albuquerque is holding elections for mayor, odd-numbered city council districts — one, three, five, seven and nine — Albuquerque Municipal School Board districts three, five, six and seven, and 12 general obligation bond questions. The Daily Lobo spoke to the city council candidates for each district and asked them each the same five questions — for the mayoral candidates, we asked them each the same four questions, with one question specialized to each candidate, including what each candidate’s vision is for the partnership between the city and University of New Mexico. Mayling Armijo, incumbent Mayor Tim Keller, City Councilor Louie Sanchez, Alex Uballez, Eddie Varela and Darren White are the six candidates for Albuquerque mayor. Daniel Chavez, whose name will still appear on the ballot, dropped out of the race. Varela did not respond to multiple requests for an interview in time for publication.