Bank account in the red? Piggy bank empty? Wallet filled only with the ghosts of yesterday’s bills? Don’t worry, there’s plenty of fun things to do this week that only cost your time.
Albuquerque lawyer Jason Marks recently accused UNM of being “anti-solar energy.” What are your thoughts on UNM’s use of solar energy on campus?
An on-campus car crash led to the arrest of two men accused of driving under the influence of mind-altering substances Wednesday afternoon. UNM’s Police Department caught and arrested driver Tony Nelson, 24, who operated the vehicle while smoking a synthetic type of marijuana called spice, and passenger Jonathan Zamora, 18, who was also intoxicated.
The number of students enrolled in UNM’s Honors College has been increasing since its founding last academic year. Kate Krause, dean of the Honors and University Colleges, presented an update to the Board of Regents on the growth of the new college at a meeting Tuesday.
For faculty and staff members of UNM’s School of Law, past administrator Peggy Lovato’s family is also their family. So when the hot-air balloon in which Peggy’s husband Danny was riding hit, burned and crashed after entangling itself in an electric power line Wednesday morning, the school rushed to find a way to help the Lovato family.
While other students took time off early last week for fall break, members of the Associated Students of the University of New Mexico Senate stayed late on campus Wednesday to discuss transparency and Freshmen Week.
For the fourth consecutive year, UNM will center its attention on freshmen for one week. ASUNM Emerging Lobo Leaders will host the annual UNM Freshmen Week starting today.
Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos continues to push legislation that would broaden the country’s military jurisdiction despite determinations by the United Nations that Colombian soldiers killed hundreds of civilians only to boost rebel body counts.
They never cease to amaze me, the thoughts of many in this country regarding socialism. Many reject it outright with scorn and derision and remain blissfully ignorant that America already has forms of socialism at work in it. When tax dollars are taken from people and spent by the government for the betterment of society, that is socialism.
Dear Lobo Colleagues, Somehow October has snuck up on us, bringing wonderfully blustery fall evenings and the anticipation of snow. As fall break ends and the semester picks up again, we would like to thank everyone for their support and encouragement during the first half of the semester.
In the 11 games leading up to Saturday’s Conference USA game, New Mexico’s Christopher Wehan tried to score on 12 different occasions. None found the net.
New Mexico’s sophomore quarterback Cole Gautsche had one of the best passing days of his career, but an untimely interception cost him and his team a chance at a comeback victory Saturday at Wyoming.
The New Mexico women’s soccer team split a pair of games over the weekend and are now 6-8-1, 4-1 Mountain West Conference on the year. On Friday, UNM lost 3-2 in double overtime at Wyoming.
A lack of communication brought the New Mexico volleyball team its third loss of the season against UNLV Saturday. The Rebels defeated the Lobos 3-1 and improved to 10-6, 5-1 Mountain West Conference in front of 2,157 fans — the largest crowd of the season at Johnson Gym.
For the first time in at least 30 years, more than half of Albuquerque agreed on who should be the city’s mayor. Republican incumbent Richard Berry was elected for a second term as the city’s executive in Tuesday’s general elections, marking the first time in three decades that a mayoral candidate received more than 50 percent of the total vote and avoided a runoff election.
The status quo ruled the day Tuesday as Albuquerque kept its mayor seated on the 11th floor and all bonds on the ballot passed. Re-elected Albuquerque Mayor Richard Berry said the bonds’ passage is very advantageous for the city.
The day-to-day scene of the KUNM headquarters is a productive, community-based environment. Any door throughout the maze of hallways that makes up the third floor of Oñate Hall could lead to an office where shots are being called
The parity expected in Conference USA men’s soccer is beginning to show itself in the early stages of league play. Eight teams already have at least one win, and only standings leader Alabama-Birmingham has two victories.
The New Mexico volleyball team stands out individually and as a team for being one of the better squads this season in the Mountain West Conference.
The decision to compete now or build for the future is always on Bob Davie’s mind. Coach Davie is in year two of rebuilding the New Mexico football team from the ground up, and he said it has been a more difficult process because the loss of scholarships and players.
Solutions by The State News
