On Jan. 31, the University of New Mexico Art Museum opened its exhibit “Push & Pull: The Prints of Helen Frankenthaler and Her Contemporaries.” The exhibit showcases the work of abstract expressionist painter Helen Frankenthaler, whose career began in the mid-1900s. The exhibit was put on with ...
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The future of medical research at the University of New Mexico remains uncertain after a federal judge temporarily blocked funding cuts for overhead costs at research institutions. President Donald Trump announced the cuts Feb. 7, which would put a cap on funding from the National Institutes of Health for “indirect costs.” These costs are used for things like laboratory space, faculty and equipment. The proposed cuts aim to maximize the amount of funds that go toward “direct” research costs, according to the announcement.
On Friday, Feb. 14, Popejoy Hall was filled with colorful costumes, lively music and passionate dancers as Ballet Folklórico de México de Amalia Hernández performed for one night in Albuquerque before returning to Mexico City. The world-renowned dance group traveled to New Mexico and shared its artistry of traditional song and dance, celebrating Mexican culture and heritage. The group performed at the Lensic Performing Arts Center in Santa Fe on Feb. 12 before its Valentine’s Day performance at the University of New Mexico. The performance and choreography exhibited traditional Folklorico dances from throughout the country and celebrated pre-colonial Mesoamerican cultures, according to a Popejoy press release.
On Thursday, Feb. 13, the University of New Mexico women's basketball team took on Boise State University. Both teams came into the game on losing streaks and were hungry for a win. At the end of regulation, the score was 75-75, sending the teams into overtime. The Lobos secured an 88-83 victory with a game-sealing 3-pointer by Vianè Cumber. The first quarter started off rocky for the Lobos. They had a hard time with offensive rebounds making it hard to seek the rest of the game. They ended the quarter on a tight score of 14-15 due to a pick-up on offense.
On Feb. 3, the Albuquerque City Council approved the issuance and sale of a $30 million Industrial Revenue Bond to fund the construction and maintenance of a stadium for New Mexico United. Plans for the stadium were first approved by the City Council by an 8-1 vote in August 2024.
The Pit saw a sold-out stadium with 15,411 fans on Sunday, Feb. 16, as people came to see the University of New Mexico men’s basketball team in a Mountain West showdown against the Utah State University Aggies. Both teams put on a show and the game was closely fought throughout. Guard Tru Washington had a huge impact on the game, making his presence known especially in the second half. Washington was one of the major factors that went into the Lobos leaving The Pit with a 82-79 win.
The University of New Mexico Lobos were able to scratch out a tough win against the University of Wyoming Cowboys, beating them 71-67 Wednesday, Feb.12. This extends their win streak to seven straight games. It was like deja vu at The Pit, as the game started similarly to when the two teams faced off earlier this season. The Lobos struggled early and found themselves down 39-29 by halftime. They had 10 turnovers in the first half and only made 32% of their shots.
On Saturday, Feb. 15, the Wheels Museum hosted a reading and Q&A session with New Mexico author L.E. Austen. The talk centered on Austen’s 2024 book, “The Holy Doves.” “The Holy Doves” is an exploration of gender and politics within modern organized religion. As Austen explained, it reimagines the true creator of humans as Inanna, the female counterpart of Jehovah and the feminine side of God. In the book, Inanna was the one who chose to give humans curiosity and free will. However, when human society went awry, Jehovah wanted to rid the world of humans, but Inanna chose to go behind his back to save the species with a new Messiah.
In a Super Bowl stunner, the Kansas City Chiefs were thrashed around by a suffocating Philadelphia Eagles defense that clipped their hopes for a three-peat with a 40-22 loss. The Chiefs grossly underestimated a brutal Eagles roster, and on the world stage, the Eagles shut down the Chiefs’ offense and dominated their defense. Great success doesn’t come without a losing team, and sometimes athletes jeopardize their team’s chances. These athletes are favorably called bobbleheads. Here are two Chiefs bobbleheads who inadvertently helped the Eagles win the Super Bowl. Patrick Mahomes’ misfires
On Thursday, Feb. 13, the Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections hosted the sixth annual Love in the Archives event at the Frank Waters Room in Zimmerman Library. This year, the theme was “Then and Now.” Portia Vescio, the university archivist at the CSWR, co-organizes Love in the Archives. The theme explored the progression of time, she said. One of the collections on display was a group of archival materials related to the life and work of American artist Wilson Hurley. The renowned landscape painter frequently depicted the grand vistas of the Southwest in his work.
Universities across the country, including the University of New Mexico, have reverted to 2020 federal regulations that increased rights for students accused of sexual misconduct and did not explicitly protect LGBTQ+ students. This follows a Feb. 4 Department of Education notice that instructed schools to revert to the Title IX regulations that were in place during President Donald Trump’s first administration. The last major shift for Title IX occurred in August 2024, when some universities, including UNM, implemented regulations put in place by then-President Joe Biden’s administration. Passed in 1972, Title IX is a federal law that, in part, protects people from sex-based discrimination at public universities that receive federal funding. It also requires universities to prevent, assess, investigate and resolve complaints, according to UNM Compliance, Ethics & Equal Opportunity.
The Associated Students at the University of New Mexico voted on 12 appropriations requests from student organizations and elected a new president pro tempore during its full senate meeting Wednesday, Feb. 12. This was the second election for the president pro tempore position in three months. The newly elected president pro tempore, Sen. Gabbie Gonzales, won over Sen. Charlie Doyle in the roll-call ballot, with endorsements from former President Pro Tempore and current Finance Chair Hope Montoya and Steering & Rules Committee Chair Mary Garcia.
Former Secretary of the Interior and United States Rep. Deb Haaland kicked off her gubernatorial campaign tour in Albuquerque Thursday, Feb. 13 with a message of resilience. Two days before the Albuquerque rally, which was held at the National Hispanic Cultural Center, Haaland formally announced her ...
The University of New Mexico Lobos tacked on another dominant win on Wednesday, Feb. 5, when they faced off against the Colorado State Rams. The Lobos launched an aerial attack on the Rams and were able to respond to the physical style of play, coming away with a 87-65 win. The Lobos had an impressive shooting night, especially from beyond the arc. They finished 9-14 (64.3%) on 3-point attempts. Three of those nine makes came from guard CJ Noland. Noland shot the lights out, scoring 19 points without missing a shot. He was 7-7 from the field and nailed two free throws on top of it. He accomplished this despite only playing for 22 minutes.
At James Monroe Middle School located in northwest Albuquerque, seventh grade New Mexico history teacher Jon Stauss teaches lesser-known Black History Month lessons to his students. “For Black History Month, my classes engage in a three-day unit on the town of Blackdom near modern day Roswell,” Stauss said. “It was established and settled by Black sharecroppers coming into the state from places like Georgia at the turn of the 20th century.” Francis (Frank) Marion Boyer, the leader of the group who created Blackdom Townsite Company in 1903, began his search for an area to settle after being threatened by the white supremacist group the Ku Klux Klan in his home state of Georgia, according to the National Park Service.
Over the years, many brilliant Black athletes have worn the University of New Mexico’s cherry and silver colors. From basketball to track and field, each player has left an indelible mark on the University’s history and put UNM Athletics on national stages. From winning national titles to setting records in their sports, everyone has a unique story. Here are five Black athletes who hit it out of the park during and after their time at UNM. Ira Harge When Ira Harge joined the Lobo basketball team in 1962, he was the tallest player to ever don a Lobo uniform at 6 feet 9 inches, according to UNM Athletics. Harge helped the team beat both New York University and Drake University during the 1963-64 season. Over the course of two seasons, Harge scored over 1,000 points for the Lobos.
Throughout the University’s history, Black students have continued to fight for justice and equality at the University of New Mexico. Here are some of the many instances during which these students fought for what they believed was right. 1969 protest against Brigham Young University On Feb. 27, 1969, about 85 members of UNM’s Black Student Union and United Mexican American Students staged a walkout at a UNM-BYU basketball game to protest against Brigham Young University, whose racially discriminatory practices sparked protest across university athletic competitions against BYU, according to a 1969 Daily Lobo article.
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