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Native Beats Concert raises awareness

Justine Lopez | November 12

The University of New Mexico’s KIVA Club hosted the 15th Annual Native Beats Concert on Sunday in the Student Union Building. Signs were draped along the performance space with messages that read “Abolish ICE” and “Protect Chaco Canyon.” Indigenous musicians and vendors participated to benefit Native communities in the Chaco Canyon area who are affected by fracking, a drilling process that extracts natural gas and oil. Performances ranged in genre from spoken word, to hip-hop and rock. The KIVA Club encouraged performers to speak about issues that affect their own communities to offer different tribal perspectives.

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UNM hosts exhibit for young artists

Luisa Pennington | November 12

Students from public, private and charter schools around New Mexico now have their art on display in the Masley Art Gallery at the University of New Mexico, an exhibit that runs until Dec. 7. The exhibit gives sixth through 12th graders the opportunity to show their artwork in a professional venue. Students were encouraged to submit works in a variety of different mediums, including drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, photography, graphic design, sculpture, ceramics, mixed media and video.

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Student entrepreneurs pitch ideas, win money

Justin Garcia | November 12

About $5,000 was up for grabs to the student with the best pitch last week. Jonathan Yarmey was chosen by patrons at the Bow and Arrow Brewery Co. to receive $1,000. The audience choice was the largest cash prize during the competition at Lobo Rainforest Monday night. Four other contestants were awarded $450 for the judges’ choice award while the other six finalists won $250. Yarmey’s winning pitch was an alternative approach to tracheostomies. The pitch included a mannequin located amongst the audience and an actor performing a tracheotomy.

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UNM launches project to preserve Zuni language

Alyssa Bitsie | November 12

The University of New Mexico’s College of University Libraries project is working to preserve the Zuni language and culture by using modern digital technology. The Zuni Language Materials Collection (ZLMC) is comprised of materials donated by the Zuni Public School District to UNM in 2016. According to their website it is a digitized platform used to support Zuni language learners in the community, Zuni Pueblo and schools, as well as the UNM community. Arin Peywa is a member of the Zuni Pueblo and a UNM secondary education and English major. She was hired by the library and funded by the Zuni: Engaging Teachers and Community Program (ZETAC). This program provided funding to have the language materials scanned and digitized, Peywa said.

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GEO to hold International Education Week

Megan Holmen | November 12

This week the University of New Mexico will be flooded with culture, travel and education for its annual International Education week ran by the Global Education Office (GEO). Students, faculty and staff will have the opportunity to attend a variety of events covering topics like study abroad, cultural discussions and art exhibits. According to Annette Mares-Duran, the chair of the International Education Week Campus Committee and the study abroad advisor for GEO, the week provides a chance for people to come together and celebrate diversity.

Sports

Men's Basketball: Lobos dominate in exhibition play

Matthew Narvaiz | November 11

The University of New Mexico men’s basketball team dominated its Northern New Mexico opponent in all aspects of the exhibition matchup between the two schools on Saturday evening. The Lobos (1-0) made 11 first-half 3-pointers to get out to an early lead and finished with a dominating performance on defense, which included forcing 18 turnovers in the second half, to will their way to a 115-66 victory over the Eagles. “In the long run, it was really good for us,” UNM head coach Paul Weir said of the exhibition match. “The first half, in particular, really allowed us to establish some things that we’ve talked a lot about but didn’t really get in place. “I think we finally showed some flashes of that in the second half on the defensive side of the ball.”

Nahje Flowers wraps up Air Force quarterback DJ Hammond III for a sack during the second quarter of Saturday’s game at Falcon Field on the campus of the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado. The Lobos lost 42-24.

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Football: Air Force scores 42, as Lobo's losing skid reaches five

Cameron Goeldner | November 10

AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. — The Air Force triple option attack ran roughshod over the New Mexico Lobos on Saturday as the Falcons cruised to a comfortable victory over the Lobos, ending UNM’s hopes of bowl eligibility. The Falcons took home a 42-24 victory, their first since a win over UNLV on Oct. 19 and racked up 623 yards of total offense, 478 of which came on the ground, the most that the Lobos have given up on the ground since they gave up 417 to Wisconsin. “We’re not real good right now,” head football coach Bob Davie said. “We had our opportunities, at least we forced some turnovers to try and make it a competitive game.”

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Women's Basketball: Lobos cruise in season opener

Matthew Narvaiz | November 10

The University of New Mexico women’s basketball team did not disappoint on Friday evening, as it went on to defeat the visiting Texas State Bobcats, 82-51, in its season opener. The Lobos were able to force 24 turnovers and hit a new school record in blocked shots in a game at 16. The previous record for blocks in a game was 14. Nike McClure, who played nearly 20 minutes and had a team-high six blocks, said that she doesn’t mind being known as a rim protector.

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Football: UNM looks ahead to Air force matchup

Matthew Narvaiz | November 9

The University of New Mexico football team has been on a downward spiral in the last few weeks, having lost four straight games. On Saturday, however, the Lobos (3-6, 1-4 MW) can change that with a win when they head to Colorado to play the Air Force Falcons. New Mexico is coming off a loss to San Diego State at home, 31-23. Colton Gerhart got the start for the Lobos and was able to throw for two touchdowns in the game.

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ASUNM president demands more diverse regents from Lujan Grisham

Justin Garcia | November 8

As Michelle Lujan Grisham gets set to take the reins as New Mexico Governor, the President of the Associated Students of the University of New Mexico Becka Myers sent a letter urging Grisham to appoint a more diverse Board of Regents. In her letter, Myers said, “It is critical to me and all of us at ASUNM that our Regents reflect that diversity, which includes ethnicity, heritage, culture, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ideas, and professional backgrounds.”

Photo courtesy of the UNM Bonds website.

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UNM bond projects approved by huge majority

Kyle Land | November 8

New Mexican voters emphatically approved two General Obligation (GO) Bond measures that will provide million of dollars in funding to a multitude of different projects at the University of New Mexico. As previously reported by the Daily Lobo, both bonds will not result in a tax increase, relying instead on a mixture on bond and state funds. “The strong support New Mexicans showed at the polls for both the higher education and library bonds is reflective of the value they place on research and learning,” said UNM President Garnett Stokes. “We look forward to building a campus at the University for New Mexico of which we can all be proud.”

Xochitl Torres Small says she will not concede on Nov. 6 as votes are counted for New Mexico's 2nd Congressional District election.

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Xochitl Torres Small wins NM CD-2 race

Danielle Prokop | November 7

A solid red stronghold may have gone blue. Water Attorney Xochitl Torres Small may have secured enough absentee ballots to wipe away State Representative and Republican candidate Yvette Herrell in New Mexico's 2nd Congressional District race.

Doña Ana County Clerk (left) Amanda López Askin and Deputy DACC Lindsey Bachman oversee the absentee counting process for Doña Ana Warehouse. There are more that 4,000 ballots being counted in the day after the election.

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Doña Ana officials count remaining ballots, as CD-2 result remains stalled

Danielle Prokop | November 7

Voters in Doña Ana County may have experienced long lines at the polls on Election Day, but it is the over 8,000 absentee ballots that are currently overwhelming county officials, delaying final results. Doña Ana County Clerk Amanda López Askin said the county had “triple to quadruple the amount of absentee ballots this year” compared to both 2014 and 2016. She said the Absent Voter Board (AVB) — the independent seven-member body appointed for two years to tabulate absentee ballots — had been expecting a smaller volume of “around 2,000 or 3,000 ballots.” López Askin said there are approximately 8,000 absentee ballots in total, plus any walk-ins that were dropped off at the County Clerk’s Office and other polling locations Tuesday before the polls closed.

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Men's Basketball: Mathis game-winning 3-pointer lifts Lobos over CSUN

Robert Maler | November 7

It is mostly a new-look squad, but a familiar face stepped up to play the role of hero to secure the 16th straight win in a season opener for the University of New Mexico men's basketball program. Things didn't come easy for the Lobos as the California State University, Northridge Matadors hung tough for most of the game and tied things up after a steal led to jump shot from freshman forward Lamine Diane to make it 84-84 with 6.1 seconds remaining. But that left UNM senior guard Anthony Mathis enough time to bring up the ball, give a little shimmy and get just enough separation to bank in a well-contested 3-pointer to win the game.

After technical difficulties with Michelle Lujan Grisham speech promoters she wings her address to the public during the Democratic election party held at the Hotel Albuquerque on Nov. 6, 2018.

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Democrats sweep statewide elections in New Mexico

Kyle Land and Madison Spratto | November 7

Democratic candidates stole the night in New Mexico state elections, taking a variety of seats of all sizes and significances. Over 680,000 people voted in the 2018 Midterm Elections in New Mexico, a 24 percent increase over the last midterms in 2014. While Democrats won seats in the U.S. Senate, House of Representatives and the Governor's seat, they also won variety of statewide elections, securing the Roundhouse's Democratic status going into the January session.

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New Mexico CD-2 still undecided, count will resume Wednesday

Danielle Prokop | November 7

While multiple outlets called the Congressional District 2 race a victory for Republican candidate Yvette Herrell, there was still no winner at the end of Election Day. According to a statement by the Office of the Secretary of State, over 4,000 absentee ballots remain uncounted, and the process will resume at 10 a.m. on Wednesday morning. The press release was updated at 1:38 a.m. to include approximately an additional 4,000 absentee ballots that have been counted and will be posted at the conclusion of Wednesday’s process “for an approximate aggregate total of eight-thousand” ballots.

Steve Pearce addresses crowd following his loss to Rep. Michelle Lujan Girsham in the 2018 New Mexico Gubernatorial Election.

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Grisham wins governor's race to cap off New Mexico's blue wave

Gabriella Rivera and Justin Garcia | November 7

The New Mexico Governor’s seat became blue once more on Tuesday night when Democrat Michelle Lujan Grisham won decisively against Republican opponent Steve Pearce thus ending eight years of Republican control over the Governor's seat. According to the New Mexico Secretary of State website, Grisham was leading Pearce by over 13 percent with over 800 precincts reporting at the time this article was published.

Martin Heinrich delivers his victory speech at Hotel Albuquerque on Tuesday night in Albuquerque. Heinrich won a second term in the U.S. Senate, defeating Mick Rich and Gary Johnson.

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Heinrich easily wins reelection to Senate

Cameron Goeldner and Megan Holmen | November 7

Martin Heinrich retained his Senate seat on Tuesday night, defeating Republican challenger Mick Rich and Libertarian Gary Johnson to earn a second term. According to a poll by the Albuquerque Journal, Heinrich was predicted to win by 21 percent. Libertarian candidate and former Governor of New Mexico Johnson was only predicted to earn 16 percent of the vote. With 876 precincts reporting, Heinrich was leading with 53 percent of the vote. Rich was in second with 31.60 percent, and Johnson was a distant third with 15.36 percent, according to the New Mexico Secretary of State website.

Candidate for Congress, Janice Arnold-Jones, makes her concession call to winner Deb Haaland on Thursday, Nov. 6, 2018.

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Haaland wins, becomes one of first Native American congresswomen

Tom Hanlon and Anthony Jackson | November 7

Deb Haaland was elected as the representative for New Mexico’s 1st Congressional District Tuesday night. She became the first Native American women elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, beating out Republican Janice Arnold-Jones and Libertarian Lloyd Princeton. Sharice Davis won her race in Kansas’ 3rd Congressional District, making her and Haaland the first two Native American congresswomen.

Gary Johnson mingles with guests at the Libertarian election night party on Nov. 6, 2018. Johnson finished last in the senate race, as he only managed to collect 15.4 percent of votes.

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Libertarians come up empty in New Mexico elections

Megan Holmen | November 7

While Democrats and Republicans each held their watch parties in sizable hotels, Libertarians met at Blue Agave Republic, a bar in Albuquerque. The small group of candidates gathered around televisions and snacked on a cornucopia of finger food, as none of their candidates were elected to office in 2018. Gary Johnson, Lloyd Princeton, Ginger Grider and A. Blair Dunn were some of the Libertarian candidates running for office.