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Voter turnout expected to rise from last local elections

Wyatt S. Padilla | October 27

If you are planning to head to the polls for this year’s elections to make your voice heard on the local levels of government, you may see a drastic difference between the voting lines compared to just a year ago. Last year’s presidential election sparked massive voter turnout due to high voter enthusiasm, but municipal elections tend to garner less attention, even with the city’s top job on the ballot. Incumbent Mayor Tim Keller and Darren White are the top two candidates who lead this year’s election, according to Research and Polling, a local polling firm based in Albuquerque, published by the Albuquerque Journal.

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Journalist, political commentator discusses Israel-Palestine politics during UNM visit

Leila Chapa and Paloma Chapa | October 27

During his appearance at the University of New Mexico, journalist, political commentator and author of “Being Jewish after the Destruction of Gaza: A Reckoning,” Peter Beinart, spoke on topics ranging from Jewish identity and anti-Zionism, to the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal and student activism. In the nearly-full Anthropology Building lecture hall on Tuesday, Oct. 21, Beinart took questions from students, staff, faculty and community members. “It was wonderful, it was great. I really appreciated that there were people of different perspectives who asked me challenging questions from different points of view,” Beinart told the Daily Lobo after the lecture.

Culture

Women’s Resource Center holds ‘Plant and Rant’ event

Marina Olmstead | October 27

The colors of paint and plants blossomed at the University of New Mexico Women’s Resource Center as students planted slips of paper with wishes to grow alongside their plants, and built connections to grow with their college experiences. “Think of a goal you want to manifest, and you can put it in your pot so it can grow too,” WRC administrative assistant Kylie Hanson said at the event, encouraging students who were gathered to paint clay pots. On Thursday, Oct. 23, the UNM’s WRC held its “Plant and Rant” event in the courtyard of the WRC, hosted by the UNM-WRC Women in STEM and Asian American Pacific Islander Resource Center.

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Peace out — ‘Peacemaker’ season two left me with mixed feelings

Addison Fulton | October 27

On Oct. 9, the final episode of the second season of James Gunn’s “Peacemaker” was released. It was a strong end to an excellent season, but it was not without its faults. Who knew John Cena could break my heart like that? Season two follows Cena as Christopher Smith, aka Peacemaker, as he discovers a parallel universe wherein his brother, who Smith accidentally killed as a child, and his father, who Smith killed in season two, are alive. While exploring the alternate universe, Smith kills the alternate version of himself.

Culture

UNM Open Educational Resources initiative spreads the word with free books

Addison Fulton and Addie Gerber | October 27

Students crowded around tables at Smith Plaza to pick out available free books and learn about free educational resources on Tuesday, Oct. 21, and Wednesday, Oct. 22. The University of New Mexico Open Educational Resources initiative hosted book fairs where onlookers were encouraged to take free books and learn about an initiative that seeks to connect faculty members to low-cost and no-cost textbooks and class material solutions. Samantha “Sammi” Williams, the program coordinator of UNM OER, said that the event was a major success with many people stopping by to take advantage of the available free books.

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Search begins for next University President

Jaden McKelvey-Francis | October 27

With University of New Mexico’s President Garnett Stokes’ tenure coming to an end, the search for the next president has officially begun. During a Board of Regents meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 21, the Board announced that they have taken the first step in finding a replacement for Stokes, who in September announced her intention to resign at the end of the 2025-26 academic year. The Board will soon appoint an advisory committee tasked with carrying out a national search for the next president, according to a UNM press release.

Sports

UNM earns a decisive 33-14 win over Utah State

Rodney Prunty | October 27

A familiar face returned to the University Stadium sidelines on Saturday, Oct. 26, when the University of New Mexico Lobos football team took on the Utah State University Aggies. This face was none other than former Lobo Head Coach Bronco Mendenhall, who was hired in December 2023, but after just one season with the Lobos he left and headed to Logan, Utah, to become the head coach of the Aggies. Mendenhall’s departure left a bad taste in fans’ mouths, leading to this game being one of the most anticipated for the Lobos this year. The Lobos came in laser-focused and did not disappoint as they picked apart Utah State, sending Mendenhall’s Aggies back to Utah with a 33-14 loss, and fans home with the sweet feeling of revenge.

Culture

Students take a ‘pawse’ during midterms

Nicholas Skaldetvind | October 27

A team of adorable faces and wagging tails provided students with memorable moments and smiles during midterm exam week. Each semester, the Southwest Canine Corps of Volunteers’ therapy dogs and their handlers visit the University of New Mexico for the “Cuddle a Canine” event. At this semester’s event, hosted on Oct. 23, a pack of eight dogs of a wide variety of breeds, all with fuzzy faces, came to campus. As the event unfolded near Zimmerman Library, students took time out of their routine and enjoyed the little things in life — in the form of fur and teeth.

Sports

UNM opens study to modernize University Stadium

Wyatt S. Padilla | October 27

The University of New Mexico announced on Oct. 2 that it would be opening a Feasibility and Development Plan Study, which is expected to aid in developing the South Campus area, as well as bringing on a strategy to modernize University Stadium. The announcement comes on the heels of UNM selling out University Stadium for their win over the New Mexico State Aggies on Sept. 27. The stadium originally opened in 1960, and recent upgrades have included a new video board and a currently under construction team room.This new study hopes to provide the University with the means to assess University Stadium from a structural standpoint to help determine the condition of the property as a whole, along with construction estimates and renderings for the University to have phasing options for the improvements.

Opinion

OPINION: Bobbleheads of the week: MLB Postseason

Marley Herndon | October 24

Where there are winners, there are losers; however, not all losers are created equal, as some teams feature players who single-handedly cost them the game. These players are favorably called bobbleheads. During last year’s World Series, sportscaster Joe Davis said, “You deliver this time of year, you can rewrite your whole story, as long as you’ve got the bat in your hands,” a statement which rings as true as its opposite. You can just as easily rewrite that story by not delivering this time of year, as long as you’ve got the bat or ball in your hands. Since it’s once again that time of year, as the World Series is set to be a showdown between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Toronto Blue Jays — with game one on Friday, Oct. 24 — there’s no better time to highlight the bobbleheads who got us here.

Sports

New Mexico United Draws against Oakland Roots SC

John P. Hefti | October 23

On Sunday, Oct. 19, New Mexico United faced off against the Oakland Roots at Isotopes Park, with a nail-biter of a match ending in a 3-3 draw. The most notable highlight from Sunday’s matchup included a solid defensive performance from goalkeeper Kris Shakes, who tallied a total of five saves. The Black and Yellow struck first and early, with forward Mukwelle Akale sneaking one past at the 12-minute mark. Oakland would retaliate a mere three minutes later, with forward Peter Wilson scoring, knotting it up at 1-1. At the 19-minute mark, United would regain the lead, aided by an own-goal from Roots defender Neveal Hackshaw, followed by a missile of a penalty kick from defender Talen Maples.

Sports

Lobo soccer draws with Utah State, lose to Boise

Wyatt S. Padilla | October 20

The University of New Mexico women’s soccer team had a tough week, with games against the Utah State University Aggies and the Boise State University Broncos. The Lobos faced the Aggies at home on Thursday, Oct. 16, with the game ultimately ending in a draw, securing a point in the Mountain West standings against the team selected as the preseason Mountain West favorite to win the conference title. The Lobos then lost their undefeated streak in conference play against the Broncos on Sunday, Oct. 19, with a home loss of 2-1.

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‘To yield is a power:’ Christina Pugh and the poetics of ‘Revelation’

Nicholas Skaldetvind | October 20

Apocalyptic writing has always wrestled with the same question that drives poetry: what can language reveal when the world seems on the verge of collapse? In her Tupelo Press collection from 2024, “The Right Hand,” Christina Pugh transforms that ancient tension into an inquiry, both of spirit and of body. Her poems inherit the intensity of “The Book of Revelation” yet move through the material world: needles, basil leaves, marble, skin, with an alert and visionary calm. Apocalypse, in her poetry, becomes an opening, rather than an ending.

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Peter Beinart, author of ‘Being Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza: A Reckoning’ to speak at UNM

Leila Chapa and Paloma Chapa | October 20

Journalist, political commentator and author of “Being Jewish after the Destruction of Gaza: A Reckoning,” Peter Beinart, will be visiting the University of New Mexico to speak in a discussion-format lecture on Tuesday, Oct. 21 at 6:30 p.m., at the Anthropology building lecture hall. The event is sponsored by Congregation Nahalat Shalom, the Unitarian Universalist Church and Muslims and Jews United, and is part of Beinart’s national book tour, according to a press release by the event organizers. “Beinart, a leading voice in American and Middle Eastern political affairs, will address his call for justice for Palestinians after decades of occupation, and a new paradigm for understanding Jewish victimhood,” the press release reads.

Sports

Lobos hold off Nevada for homecoming game; send Wolf Pack packing without a dance

Alex Joe | October 20

The University of New Mexico Lobos returned to University Stadium for their homecoming game against the University of Nevada Wolf Pack, after back to back losses to conference opponents on the road. This time, the Lobos narrowly snatched victory from the Wolf Pack, winning 24-22 on Saturday, Oct. 18. The Lobos started hot out of the gate scoring their first opening drive points of the season, with a 16-play, 75-yard drive in the first quarter and ended with a two-yard touchdown by running back D.J. Mckinney, giving the Lobos an early 7-0 lead.

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Thousands march in Albuquerque’s second ‘No Kings’ protest

Leila Chapa and Paloma Chapa | October 20

Frogs, chickens, bananas, pigs, unicorns, axolotls and dinosaurs marched alongside several thousand people in the streets of Downtown Albuquerque during the nation-wide “No Kings” protest. Many attendees wore inflatable costumes, including several different animals, inspired by the inflatable frog costumes and other animals appearing at the Portland, Oregon, Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility protests. University of New Mexico sophomore Jack Barkhurst attended the march on Saturday, Oct. 18, with a sign that read “No loyalty oaths in higher education! UNM Reject the Compact!,” referring to the Trump administration’s Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education.

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UNM opens video production studio for staff and student use

Marina Olmstead | October 20

Equipped with high-definition cameras, microphones, studio lighting, a green screen, teleprompters and all the equipment needed to create media, a former professional recording studio has opened for student and staff video production. The studio is in Room 138 of the University of New Mexico’s Woodward Hall. Having opened Aug. 18, the studio is free for all users after completing a mandatory training. The studio brings access to these tools closer to students located on Main Campus, where they would previously need to visit the Mesa del Sol Aperture Center, a media creation site on South Campus.

Culture

S’mores and Stokes: UNM President hosts smores roast

Addison Fulton | October 20

Sheltering from damp autumn weather, students and faculty huddled inside to enjoy roasted marshmallows and kick off a week of school spirit. The “President Stokes’ S’mores Roast,” hosted by University of New Mexico President Garnett Stokes, at the Student Union Building on Monday, Oct. 13, served as the kickoff of UNM’s Homecoming Week. Stokes said that of the Homecoming events, the s’mores roast is among her favorites. Its placement at the beginning of the festivities allows it to bring awareness to other events, she said.

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UNM hosts ‘know your rights’ talk on immigration

Paloma Chapa | October 20

At a presentation last week at the University of New Mexico, local immigration attorneys Olsi Vrapi and Amber Weeks spoke to and answered questions from international students and employees, discussing topics ranging from citizenship pathways and travel plans to legal rights during an immigration raid. The presentation was held at the Student Union Building on Oct. 14, and hosted by United Academics of UNM, the Graduate and Professional Student Association and the UNM Office of Academic Affairs. GPSA President Travis Broadhurst and UA-UNM President Ernesto Longa delivered opening remarks and Interim Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Barbara Rodriguez attended the presentation.

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Mayoral candidates gather at UNM as election day closes in

Jaden McKelvey-Francis | October 20

As Election Day quickly approaches, the candidates for Albuquerque mayor continue to dash around the city with their packed campaign schedules. During their tour, they met at the University of New Mexico’s Student Union Building to discuss policing, public transit, the city’s economy and homelessness. The forum was hosted in part by students from the UNM Law School and held on Tuesday, Oct. 14. Of the field of six certified candidates, Mayling Armijo, incumbent Mayor Tim Keller, City Councilor Louie Sanchez and Alex Uballez were the four present, alongside write-in candidate Patrick Sais, who will not appear on the ballot.