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‘Cuddle a Canine’ returns to Zimmerman Library

Maria Fernandez | October 28

Students may have noticed there were a few more furry faces on Smith Plaza last week. On Thursday, Oct. 24, Zimmerman Library’s “Cuddle a Canine” event returned for the fall semester, bringing therapy dogs from the Southwest Canine Corps of Volunteers to help students at the University of New Mexico relieve stress. Held twice a year during the fall and spring semester midterms, “Cuddle a Canine” is Zimmerman Library’s way to help ease some of the tension around the UNM community that can build up at this point in the semester, according to Tomás González, one of the event coordinators.

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Sports

Football: Lobos comeback sparks third straight victory

Rodney Prunty | October 23

The University of New Mexico football team fought tooth and nail against the Utah State University Aggies on Saturday, Oct. 19. Despite a rough start for the Lobos, they were able to dig deep and defeat Utah State 50-45. The Lobos found themselves in a hole early on in the first quarter. Their first drive was disastrous. Quarterback Devon Dampier threw a terrible ball into coverage, which resulted in an interception. The Aggies capitalized on the early turnover, converting it into points as they wound up in the end zone.

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New Mexico’s 3rd Congressional District: Teresa Leger Fernández

Lily Alexander | October 23

Incumbent Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández (D) is running for reelection against Sharon Clahchischilliage (R) to represent New Mexico’s 3rd Congressional District, which encapsulates northern New Mexico and parts of eastern New Mexico. Born in Las Vegas, New Mexico, Leger Fernández is a former attorney who was first elected in 2020. Here’s where she stands on key issues. Education Leger Fernández supports reducing “the burden of student debt” and eliminating undergraduate tuition at public colleges and universities for most students, according to her campaign website.

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New Mexico’s 3rd Congressional District: Sharon Clahchischilliage

Lauren Lifke | October 23

Sharon Clahchischilliage (R) is running against incumbent Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández (D) to represent New Mexico’s 3rd Congressional District, which encapsulates northern New Mexico and parts of eastern New Mexico. From the Shiprock area, Clahchischilliage was a New Mexico state representative from 2013-18. Here's where she stands on key issues. Education Clahchischilliage has a bachelor’s degree in secondary education from Eastern New Mexico University, according to her website. She is a former teacher and a member of the New Mexico Public Education Commission, where her term will expire in December 2026. She cosponsored the Equal Educational Access Scholarship Act in 2016, which was postponed indefinitely. If passed, the act would have helped with funding educational scholarships for low-income students to attend non-public schools.

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REVIEW: ‘The Apprentice’: An excellent movie about awful people

Addison Fulton | October 21

Released on Oct. 11 and directed by Ali Abbasi, “The Apprentice” follows a younger Donald Trump — played by Sebastian Stan — through his earlier business ventures and his first marriage to Ivana Zelníčková — played by Maria Bakalova. Jeremy Strong also stars as Trump’s lawyer and mentor Roy Cohn. The film opens with archival footage of Richard Nixon’s “I’m not a crook” speech alongside a montage depicting New York City in the 1970s — mostly consisting of strip clubs and police brutality. It sets an immediate tone of the turmoil that would allow Trump’s rise to power.

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New Mexico’s 2nd Congressional District: Yvette Herrell

Leila Chapa | October 21

Yvette Herrell (R) is running against incumbent Rep. Gabe Vasquez (D) to represent New Mexico’s 2nd Congressional District — which encompasses most of southern New Mexico, including the United States-Mexico border. Herrell was in the New Mexico House of Representatives from 2011-19 and was U.S. representative for New Mexico's 2nd Congressional District from 2021-23, according to the Biographical Directory of the U.S. Congress. Herrell did not respond to the Daily Lobo’s requests for an interview through her website and via email.

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Lobo Louie wants YOU to vote!

Nate Bernard | October 21

For many students at the University of New Mexico, this year’s presidential election will be the first they can vote in. To combat the stress of first-time voting, the Daily Lobo has prepared a guide. When can I vote? Early voting began Oct. 8. Twenty-one early voting convenience centers offer expanded voting that began on Saturday, Oct. 19 and will be open until Nov. 2. These voting locations are located on the Bernalillo County County Clerk website.

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New Mexico’s 2nd Congressional District: Gabe Vasquez

Paloma Chapa | October 21

Incumbent Rep. Gabe Vasquez (D) is running for reelection against former Rep. Yvette Herrell for New Mexico’s 2nd Congressional District — which encompasses most of southern New Mexico, including the United States-Mexico border. Vasquez is a former Las Cruces city councilor. Vasquez is running for his second term in Congress this year after defeating former congresswoman Yvette Herrell by just over 1,200 votes during the 2022 midterm election, according to Source NM.

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New Mexico's 1st Congressional District: Steve Jones

Lily Alexander and Nate Bernard | October 21

Steve Jones (R) is running for election against incumbent Rep. Melanie Stansbury (D) to represent New Mexico’s 1st Congressional District — which encapsulates central New Mexico, including parts of Bernalillo County. Born in Cisco, Texas, Jones is an army veteran with experience as a certified public accountant and a chief financial officer in the energy industry. In 2020, he ran as an Independent for New Mexico’s 2nd Congressional District and lost. Here’s where he stands on key issues.

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I’m OpenAI and I approve this message

Addison Fulton and Elijah Ritch | October 21

On Aug. 18, former President Donald Trump posted a series of images to Truth Social, one of which was real. The rest were AI-generated images of Taylor Swift fans endorsing and supporting him. The post was captioned, “I accept!” This is not the first instance of AI being used to distort information regarding the election. Also on Aug. 18, Trump's official X account posted an AI-generated image of a Kamala Harris rally decorated with communist symbols and regalia. The post has over 81 million views.

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New Mexico’s 1st Congressional District: Melanie Stansbury

Lily Alexander and Nate Bernard | October 21

Incumbent Rep. Melanie Stansbury (D) is running for reelection against Steve Jones (R) to represent New Mexico’s 1st Congressional District — which encapsulates central New Mexico, including parts of Bernalillo County. Born in Farmington, Stansbury was a New Mexico state representative from 2019-21 until she ran for her current position. Here’s where she stands on key issues.

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Bond question one: Senior Citizens Facilities

Leila Chapa and Paloma Chapa | October 21

The Senior Citizens Facilities Bond Issue on the New Mexico ballot will issue $30.75 million to upgrade facilities for senior citizens if it passes. Funds would go to the New Mexico Aging & Long-Term Services Department to upgrade senior citizen facilities across the state. Upgrades would include meals, building renovations, equipment installation and transportation services, according to House Bill 308.

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Bond question three: Public Education

Maria Fernandez | October 21

The Public Education Bond Issue on the New Mexico ballot will issue $230 million in bonds to fund higher education if it passes. The funds would be dispersed among New Mexico’s public higher education colleges, special schools and tribal schools. Institutions — including the University of New Mexico, New Mexico State University, Eastern New Mexico University, San Juan College and Navajo Technical University — will split the funding if the bond is approved by voters, according to House Bill 308.

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Bond question four: Public Safety Radio Communications Systems

Shin Thant Hlaing | October 21

The Public Safety Radio Communications Systems Bond Issue on the New Mexico ballot would issue $10 million to improve radio communication systems for first responders in the state if it passes. This type of radio infrastructure is used by first responders — such as police and medical professionals — to stay in contact with people in need of their services and with each other, according to Advanced Network Services. The funds would aim to “plan, design, purchase, install and implement related infrastructure to stabilize and modernize public safety radio communications systems statewide,” according to House Bill 308.

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Bond question two: Public Libraries

Addison Fulton and Elijah Ritch | October 21

The Public Libraries Bond Issue on the New Mexico ballot would issue $19,305,000 in bonds to fund public libraries if it passes. Bond question two would provide respective departments $6 million for non-tribal public libraries, $1 million for tribal libraries, $6 million for academic libraries and $6 million for public school libraries, according to House Bill 308. Rep. Derrick Lente (D) sponsored the bill in the New Mexico House of Representatives.

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United States Senate: Martin Heinrich

Lily Alexander and Nate Bernard | October 21

Incumbent Sen. Martin Heinrich (D) is running for reelection against Nella Domenici (R) to represent New Mexico in the United States Senate. Born in Fallon, Nevada, Heinrich has a background in engineering and has been in the Senate since 2013. Here’s where he stands on key issues.

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United States Senate: Nella Domenici

Lily Alexander and Nate Bernard | October 21

Nella Domenici (R) is running against incumbent Sen. Martin Heinrich to represent New Mexico in the United States Senate. Born in Albuquerque, Domenici is the daughter of former New Mexico Sen. Pete Domenici. She served as chief financial officer for Bridgewater Associates — the world’s largest hedge fund, according to Forbes. Here’s where she stands on key issues.

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Treatment for opioid use disorder reduces reincarceration, researchers say

Arly Garcia | October 18

In 2005, Bernalillo County implemented a program that allowed people to get treatment for opioid use disorder while incarcerated. Researchers at the University of Mexico have since found evidence that the treatment reduces someone’s likelihood of returning to jail. Robert Agnew’s general strain theory of crime and delinquency suggests that when people experience excessive stress, they seek ways to cope with it, according to the journal “Criminology.” If people lack appropriate resources, they may turn to deviant behaviors as coping mechanisms. Edwin Sutherland’s differential association theory suggests that people learn criminal behavior from their social groups.

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Sports

UNM football players reflect on potential of Guardian caps

Izabella Kubiak-Reseigh | October 18

Amid increased scrutiny over player safety, particularly concerning concussions and long-term brain health, Lobo football players weighed the potential introduction of Guardian caps at the University of New Mexico. As the sport of football evolves, so does the equipment used to protect its athletes. One innovation gaining traction is the Guardian cap, a soft-shell helmet cover designed to reduce impact during practices and games. The NFL announced at the beginning of this season that Guardian caps can be used in games.

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REVIEW: ‘Fresh Kill’ shatters boundaries at Albuquerque’s Guild Cinema

Elijah Ritch | October 14

On Oct. 5, Albuquerque’s Guild Cinema showed a restored 35 mm print of the 1994 film “Fresh Kill.” The screening was a part of a cross-country presentation, according to NPR. At each stop, the film was introduced by its director, Shu Lea Cheang. “Fresh Kill” depicts a group of misfits living in New York City who stumble onto a global conspiracy involving nuclear waste, glowing green fish, lethal cat food and a mysterious corporation with ominous TV commercials. The film is named after the Fresh Kills Landfill, which covered parts of Staten Island from 1948 until it was shut down in 2001, making it the world’s largest landfill at the time, according to the New York Times.