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Life along the Rio Grande

Amanda Britt and Alex Hiett | November 7

Over the last century, human development and water diversion from the Rio Grande bosque to the Albuquerque community has greatly changed and diminished its natural ecosystem. Historically, the bosque has been a vast riparian forest of cottonwoods and wetlands — an oasis in the arid climate of New Mexico. The ecosystem was in a constant state of flux, and riverbanks could shift or separate within a single season. Periodic flooding reshaped and reinvigorated the environment, creating a dynamic and unique habitat for the plants and animals that called it home, according to National Geographic. The bosque used to stretch as far up as Old Town in Albuquerque, but human development in the river valley during the 20th century thinned the ecosystem. Water diversion projects in the post-war period, like the Cochiti and Abiquiú dams, further decimated the bosque’s vitality, the National Geographic article continued.

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ASUNM elects 10 new senators

Alyssa Martinez and Alex Hiett | November 7

1,053 students cast their votes during the Associated Students of the University of New Mexico’s (ASUNM) fall Senate election. Of the 20 candidates that ran, 10 first-time senators and one incumbent senator will take their seats in the Senate next semester. Constitutional Amendment 1 — which clarifies senate vacancy appointments — also passed. ASUNM President Adam Biederwolf said the highlight of the night was that they “diversified ASUNM.” “This incoming group of senators is going to be a lot different from the senators we’ve seen from years past,” Biederwolf said. “So many people talk about how ASUNM is so greek-oriented, and I think the numbers show for themselves that this incoming group really does impact every population on campus — and that’s all I really wanted going into this year (as President).”

Culture

Nuts about Piñon

Alanie Rael and Andrea Solis | November 7

As the autumn days grow shorter and the nights grow longer, a number of New Mexicans indulge in the picking of pine nuts — commonly known as piñon in the Southwest and pinyon in the rest of the U.S.. Many families across the state take time out of their days to harvest the tree nut between the months of September and November. Bernadette Jaramillo, a youth minister at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in the Archdiocese of Santa Fe, said she usually takes her family out to collect piñon during the years when the tree nut is being harvested.

Sports

UNM Football Player Nahje Flowers dead at 21

Alanie Rael and Justin Garcia | November 5

Nahje Flowers, a defensive lineman and Junior at the University of New Mexico, died this week, according to Assistant Athletic Director Frank Mercogliano. The details of Flowers’ passing are unknown at the time this article published. In a statement, head coach Bob Davie acknowledged the loss for his players and all who knew Flowers. “Nahje was a wonderful person and a great teammate. Our entire Lobo Football family mourns his passing, and our prayers go out to his family.” Davie said.

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Wolf Pack hands Lobos sixth consecutive loss

Spencer Butler | November 4

The University of New Mexico football team continued to freefall as they lost to the University of Nevada over the weekend. The loss added their losing streak which has now reached a six-game streak. The loss also knocked the Lobos out of bowl contention for the third consecutive season. The game kicked off with UNM winning the coin toss and chose to punt the ball to Nevada. Nevada’s possession lasted only for a few minutes when the Lobo defense forced a punt.

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Groping on Central; Daily Lobo newsroom burglarized

Makayla Grijalva | November 4

The weekly crime briefs are to give the students, faculty and staff at the University of New Mexico a quick look into the crimes reported on campus. They do not provide all perspectives of the incident. All of the information is retrieved through UNM police department incident reports.

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Innovation Academy allows students to share app ideas

Bianca Hoops | November 4

The Lobo Rainforest Innovation Academy hosted student entrepreneurs who had the opportunity to pitch ideas in the hopes of winning money towards their creation. A total of $1,000 dollars was granted that day to the best 90-second pitch which was determined by the audience. The event took place In Bow and Arrow Brewing Co. and was filled with about 80 patrons supporting the ten pitch ideas.

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The name is bond, G/O bond

Andrew Gunn and Colin Peña | November 4

If past bond election performance is indicative of future results, the City of Albuquerque should rest easy come election day on Tuesday, Nov. 5. Put up to a vote every two years, general obligation (G/O) bonds are part of this year’s consolidated local election. School and college bonds for Albuquerque Public Schools and Central New Mexico Community College will be put to voters, and a measure to continue a property tax for APS building renovation and upkeep appears on the ballot. There is also a proposition that would drastically alter campaign finance, among other ballot items.

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ASUNM Senate election this week

Alex Heitt | November 4

The Associated Students of the University of New Mexico’s fall election is here with twenty candidates vying for ten open seats on the undergraduate-student government senate. Voting takes place over the course of three days — Monday at 9 a.m. until Wednesday at 5 p.m. Voting can be cast through the myUNM website, however physical polling locations will be in the Student Union Building (SUB) on Tuesday and Wednesday. The most recent ASUNM senate election saw a relatively low turnout. The 2018 fall election had 1,048 students participate, or 6% of the fall 2018 undergraduates population. Additionally, only 961 students voted in the spring election earlier this year. Each of these elections had the lowest voter turnouts of the past seven years.

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Masvidal v. Diaz: A lose-lose-lose-lose ending to an otherwise tremendous UFC 244

November 4

UFC 244’s main event bout between a resurgent Jorge Masvidal (35-13-0) and the enigmatic Nate Diaz (21-12-0) didn’t disappoint, for three rounds, that is. A doctor’s stoppage before the fourth round gave Masvidal a rather anticlimactic TKO victory — a lackluster end to what was, for what it’s worth, a terrific fight night. Ultimately, a New York State Athletic Commission’s ringside physician urged referee Dan Miragliotta to stop the fight. Diaz’s reputation as a bloody fighter showed itself once again, as a laceration above his right eye effectively tabled the remainder of the fight. He’s noted bleeder, especially over that right eye where the scar tissue has burst in most of his memorable bouts.

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Women's XC takes gold at Mountain West Conference

Alanie Rael | November 4

The University of New Mexico women’s cross country team has dominated another Mountain West Conference XC Championship — their twelfth consecutive year taking the gold. The race, ran in Utah on Nov. 1, was another big victory for the Lobos as their competition was unable to hold a flame to running team. Ahead of the pack was New Mexico’s Weini Kelati, last year’s female champion and two-time MWC Athlete of the Week. Kelati secured her second MW champion title with a time of 19:11.2, breaking the Mountain West record by 26 seconds.

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Fermentation Fest cultures a good time in South Valley

Luisa Pennington | November 4

Last Saturday, the New Mexico Fermentation Festival cultured a good time by featuring the variety of fermented foods and beverages of the state. Located at the Gutierrez-Hubbell House, a 10-acre plot of land in the South Valley, patrons were welcome to sample pickles, cheeses, breads and beers. The event was put on by an all-women team, with the exception of Stephanie Cameron’s (the magazine publisher’s) husband, according to Natalie Donnelly, a staff member of edible magazine.

Culture

Boo at the Zoo offers ghoulish experience for all ages

Caitlin Scott | November 3

Ghouls and gals were welcomed into the Albuquerque Biopark Zoo’s Boo at the Zoo on Oct. 26 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Albuquerque BioPark has hosted some type of Halloween event every year for the past 30 years. This year, Boo at the Zoo was a fundraiser and all of the proceeds benefit additions and renovations for the zoo as well as the aquarium and the botanical gardens. There were many activities for all ages to enjoy including trick-or-treating stations all around the central part of the zoo. In previous Boo at the Zoo events, there was small candy tables throughout the zoo. Candy vendors didn’t discriminate — whether people were young, old or anywhere in-between, they were given a large handful of candy.

UNM undergraduate art department hosts open house

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UNM Undergraduate Art gets spooky

Luisa Pennington | November 3

The University of New Mexico’s Fine Arts Department welcomed the public into their building for art, candy and costumes during an Open House. Last Wednesday, undergraduate artists enrolled in art department classes had the opportunity to showcase their work and share their passions with the public. Specific departments included Art Education, Art History, Art and Ecology, Ceramics, Experimental Art and Technology, Painting and Drawing, Printmaking, Photography, Sculpture, Arita Porcelain, Graphic Design and Foundations.

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Johnson Center construction five months from completeion

Justin Garcia | October 31

From its barren skeleton in the spring 2019 semester, the new Johnson Center is beginning to take shape. The Johnson Center renovation and remodel — which began in June 2018 — is scheduled to wrap up in March 2020. The actual open-to-the-public date comes later in the spring, according to the communications and outreach specialist for the project, Sarah Scott. The two-year, $35 million renovation, remodel and expansion of the University of New Mexico’s recreation center is funded entirely by student fees. To pay for the multi-million dollar project, UNM received a bond from the New Mexico state government. To pay back that bond (along with other University debt), UNM has increased student fees 30% since fall 2015, when UNM first started requesting money for the project.

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ASUNM considers defunding school paper

Alyssa Martinez and Alex Hiett | October 31

After lengthy discussion — and in a room packed with Daily Lobo staff — the Steering and Rules Committee of the Associated Students of the University of New Mexico (ASUNM) failed a constitutional amendment that would terminate student government funding for the Daily Lobo and two student-run literary magazines. The bill was introduced and authored by Senator Matthew Zank, a former employee of the Daily Lobo, according to the Daily Lobo Editor-in-Chief Justin Garcia. The bill failed to advance to a full Senate vote, with four committee members voting against and one member absent.

Sports

Lobo Volleyball fall in three straight games, 1-9 record

Alanie Rael and Reyes Gallegos | October 31

After a tough loss in four sets against the San Jose State Spartans, the University of New Mexico Volleyball team traveled to the west to duel against the University of Nevada Las Vegas. The UNLV Rebels took the first set by a total score of 25-12. The first set featured six service errors by UNLV and a six to one rebel-run that extended the UNLV lead from 3-4 to 9-5. In the second set, the Lobos responded with a 25-19 set win.UNLV had its own response taking the next two sets 25-16 and 25-19. Overall in the match, UNLV had 62 kills compared to New Mexico’s 38.

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Eating with Wolves: Review of local fall coffee

Natty DeAnna | October 31

It’s that time of year when sweater weather is creeping around the corner, and that means it’s time for a fall coffee review. The Daily Lobo presents: Eating with Wolves. In this edition, Daily Lobo reporter Natty DeAnna, an experienced barista, rated local coffee shops on their house coffee and seasonal drinks. For anyone out there looking to kick off their fall season by consuming warm beverages, DeAnna tasted recommended seasonal hot drinks along with their classic roasts. Each coffee shop was rated for their house coffee and specialty seasonal hot drink. Our reporter then reviewed based on multiple criteria: Flavor notes, freshness, taste and ambiance.

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Event raises money for the Zoo

Caitlin Scott | October 31

Ghouls and gals were welcomed into the Albuquerque Biopark Zoo’s Boo at the Zoo on Oct. 26 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Albuquerque Zoo has hosted some type of Halloween event every year for the past 30 years. This year, Boo at the Zoo was a fundraiser and all of the proceeds benefit additions and renovations for the zoo as well as the aquarium and the botanical gardens.

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Sustainability at UNM: A cloudy business

Amanda Britt and Bianca Hoops | October 31

Sustainability Awareness month is coming to an end, but efforts to make the University of New Mexico campus and the surrounding community more sustainable continue through the Sustainability Program at UNM. In September of 2009, a Climate Action Plan (CAP) was created with the goal of making UNM 80% carbon neutral by the year 2030. The plan was never officially approved by the University, but outlined goals and projects within the Sustainability Program.