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Mayor Keller promotes pop-up businesses in Downtown

Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller unveiled a new business initiative to invite pop-up vendors to fill vacant business spaces downtown. This initiative is part of the One Albuquerque: Engage campaign and will feature a variety of local businesses and artisans to occupy spaces at 505 Central Avenue. This plan for economic development is aimed showcase the potential for these spaces and aims to encourage public safety. “We’re really looking to fill vacant spaces to affect the whole environment,” said Director of Marketing and Innovation Carlos Contreras. “More feet on the street and more eyes on the street. Just a more engaged area... we think that we can affect public safety and our local economy fairly positively in one effort.”

El Centro celebrates its 50th anniversary

El Centro de la Raza kicked off their year-long 50th year celebration on Sept.17. The student services center was opened at the University of New Mexico in 1969 under the name Chicano Student Services and is a part of the Division of Student Affairs. The kickoff event included speakers from every decade since El Centro’s founding. Speakers talked about El Centro de la Raza’s evolution, and a special anniversary logo for the center was also revealed.

Concert Review: "Hive Tour" makes its way to ABQ

Four bands made their stop in Albuquerque on Sept. 18, for “The Hive” tour. Arcade Rivals, Selfish Things, Punchline and The Spill Canvas played at Launchpad Tuesday night. The title of the tour is in reference to the new EP by The Spill Canvas called “Hivemind.” “It’s good now that we have new music to talk with people about, instead of just old stuff,” said Bryce Job, the drummer and backing vocals for The Spill Canvas. “Especially since the newer members are recorded on our new stuff now.” The Albuquerque show was stop number four on their second leg of their Western U.S. tour. The tour previously stopped in Texas for three shows, in Austin, Houston and Dallas as part of the tour, they have had great fan interaction on the road so far.

New Mexico may be facing another Democratic "trifecta"

Editor’s Note: This story was originally published on Sept. 19 in the New Mexico News Port. This is part of our project to help connect the Daily Lobo audience to more members of our community New Mexico may be on track to have another Democratic “trifecta” after the 2018 election cycle. A state government trifecta is when a single political party has control of the governor’s seat and the majority in both chambers of the state legislature, in this case, the New Mexico House of Representatives and New Mexico Senate.

Stokes unpacks first 200 days as president at State of University address

After 200 days, the University of New Mexico no longer has a “new” President. UNM President Garnett Stokes gave her first State of the University address Monday to a crowd of 200 people. She was introduced by Faculty President Pamela Pyle, and spoke for nearly half an hour.  Framed on each side by arrangements of red and white gladiolas, Stokes touted University success in healthcare programs, teaching educators, research initiatives, and student entrepreneurs and startups.

"Rest in Power: The Trayvon Martin Story" captures history of a national movement

The six-part documentary series “Rest in Power: The Trayvon Martin Story,” made its dramatic close on Monday, Sep. 10. The series recapped what occurred during the 2012 trial for the murder of Trayvon Martin, and how George Zimmerman’s defense team played a crucial role in his acquittal. One of the trials that took the nation by storm occured only six years ago. UNM students were present during this evocative moment in history, and were either touched by the case through the television, social media or protests. This nationally broadcasted trial ultimately led to the creation of the Black Lives Matter movement. “The whole movement of young people becoming active started with that not guilty verdict,” Reverend Al Sharpton said in an interview on the show.

Video: White Sands Balloon Invitational

Between Two Lobos: What UNM students think about Lobo football

This week on Between Two Lobos, Danielle and Emily went out to talk to UNM about their feelings on UNM Football before the big game.

Football: Marcus Hayes named Mountain West Defensive Player of the Week

Marcus Hayes, a redshirt freshman safety who had two interceptions against New Mexico State — including one for a touchdown with less than a minute left that ultimately sealed the game — was named the Mountain West Defensive Player of the Week, the conference announced on Monday. He’s the first UNM player to be honored this season. Hayes, who hails from really Rockford, Illinois, was key in the Lobos’ win over in-stage rival NMSU on Saturday.

Men's Soccer: New Mexico loses 2-1 in C-USA opener to Old Dominion

New Mexico (2-5, 0-1 C-USA) lost its third straight match and seemed to be caught off guard as the visiting team landed a quick point when senior forward Max Wilschrey went top shelf just 1:51 into the match for the early 1-0 lead. The goal scored seemed to stun the crowd and was a rough start for UNM goalkeeper Alex Fetterly, who got his first start for the Lobos on Saturday evening. Fetterly had seemed to settle down despite being under a constant barrage of pressure from the Monarchs. Over the next several minutes, he recorded a trio of saves and saw an ODU header narrowly miss the mark, bouncing off the post.

Letter: Activism helps promote healthy communities

Editor, Albuquerque's Climate March was full of strong opinions and even stronger hope, but not full of youth. That's why I showed up. It was not because I have a particular love and affection for all things green or can be found hugging trees in my free time. Truth be told, I am not an environmentalist. I am simply an activist. I showed up because I was called on to spread a message and to act for love and justice.

Photo Story: Renaissance Faire offers old-time fun

This past weekend at El Rancho de las Golondrinas, a history museum and historic ranch in Santa Fe, the eleventh annual Santa Fe Renaissance Faire was celebrated. The fair grounds were separated out into sections based upon activities or people who inhabited those areas. At the Royal Pavilion, one could meet the king and queen of the fair as well as their court. A town crier would announce activities from in front of their tent, these activities were from a long list of scheduled out plans for each area of the fair.

Crime Briefs for Sept. 16, 2018

Misdemeanor warrant arrest, battery, escape from custody of a peace officer On the afternoon of Aug. 30, an officer was sent to Zimmerman Library, according to a UNMPD report. The officer met with a female student who said a male followed her from the Student Union Building to the library. The male sat at the same table as her and stared at her. She ignored him. The male started to eat part of the student’s lunch. She asked him not to do that, and another person at the table told him to leave, stating that he was bothering them. The male began to caress the student’s arm from her shoulder to her elbow. She said that “she was creeped out and told him to stop,” according to the report.

UNM rededicates naval bell to Smith Plaza

University of New Mexico students may notice something new in front of Zimmerman Library next time they are walking through Smith Plaza — if they are looking carefully enough. Last Thursday, the ship bell of the World War II era USS New Mexico battleship was rededicated during its rehanging in front of Zimmerman Library. The bell previously hung from a turquoise metal frame above Smith Plaza before the plaza’s renovation over the summer. The rededication ceremony detailed the history of the bell and included speeches from UNM President Garnett Stokes, Rear Admiral Mark Bipes, Greg Trapp of the New Mexico Council of the Navy League and the commanding officer of the current USS New Mexico nuclear powered fast attack submarine, Commander James Morrow.

"Room 25" is an emotional journey for Noname

Hidden away under the piles of toss-away rap made overly abundant by the likes of Drake and Migos is a quiet voice, a voice weaving pure emotions into gold. This is the voice of the elusive rapper Noname, Fatimah Warner. 2016 was gifted a small album by the name of “Telefone,” Fatimah’s debut. It was on best albums of the year lists from Pitchfork to Rolling Stone and beyond. Noname appeared from thin air — with a whirlwind round of festivals and tours she collected a small following, and like a light breeze was gone without warning. Two years after creating “Telefone,” Fatimah returns with another short blip of an album titled “Room 25” which expands on her talents as a curator, lyricist and a profoundly talented recording artist.

Football: Lobos flip script, use turnovers to defeat Aggies

LAS CRUCES, N.M. -- Forced turnovers and a stout rushing attack willed the University of New Mexico Lobos to its first win over the New Mexico State Aggies since 2015, as the Lobos defeated NMSU 42-25 in Las Cruces on Saturday evening. New Mexico (2-1) was also able to get its rushing attack going on offense, with junior running back Ahmari Davis rushing for three touchdowns and redshirt senior running back Tyrone Owens going for 110 yards and a touchdown. The Lobos were the recipient of five interceptions against the Aggies, one of which was a pick-six. It was the most interceptions forced by a UNM defense.

Hockey: New Mexico earns a draw and a win in season's opening series

The University of New Mexico hockey team returned to its home ice at the Outpost Ice Arena over the weekend and seemed to pick up where it left off last season, despite having fewer players on the roster. New Mexico (1-0-1) earned a draw on Friday night in the season opener, followed by a gritty performance in a physical matchup and Saturday that yielded a 3-2 victory over the Colorado School of Mines Orediggers. Head coach Grant Harvey said he was pleased with the team’s overall effort and thought the players responded well given the circumstances.

Football: Dream come true for De'John Rogers and Lobo secondary

LAS CRUCES-- For Lobos defensive back De’John Rogers, dreams do come true. Behind five interceptions, a feat that hadn’t been accomplished since 2003, hauled in by the University of New Mexico defense, including that interception from Rogers in the second quarter that resulted in an easy touchdown to pull UNM within three, the Lobos were able to win a sloppy game over the New Mexico State University Aggies.

The buzzing world of bees

For a few of Albuquerque’s beekeepers, a Saturday morning involves prying planks of one-inch wood apart from each other to check up on the health of the hives at the Open Space Visitor Center. Among the six beekeepers were two members of the University of New Mexico’s Beekeeping Club who attended the monthly beekeeping mentoring session. One of the attendees was Elizabeth Lake, former club secretary and president. Lake said that the responsibilities of a beekeeper are adding and taking away space for the bees as the colony grows, eliminating pests and keeping them healthy.

NM Supreme Court rejects straight-party voting

Editor’s Note: This story was originally published on Sept. 14 in the New Mexico News Port, under the headline, “New Mexico Supreme Court Rejects Newly Reinstated Straight Party Ballot Option.” This is part of our project to help connect the Daily Lobo audience to more members of our community A unanimous decision by the New Mexico Supreme Court Wednesday, Sept. 12, blocked the option for using straight-party voting in the November 2018 general election. Straight-party voting, also known as straight-ticket voting, is an option on a ballot to fill in one bubble to select all candidates of a single party.