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Local Democrats celebrate Election Night wins

Johnny Vizcaino | November 9

Despite federal election results, the Democratic Party of New Mexico has been given some cause for celebration. DPNM held an election night event at the Hotel Andaluz in downtown Albuquerque, attended by several dozen people including voters, volunteers, and key party members. Decade-long Bernalillo County Clerk Maggie Toulouse-Oliver, a democrat, will be New Mexico’s next Secretary of State. After maintaining a senate majority and flipping the house of representatives, Democrats now control the New Mexico state legislature.

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Students watch Election Night results unfold at the SUB

Gabriela Garcia-Huff | November 9

With tensions at an all-time high for many in the country, some students chose to spend Election Night among their peers, watching the results roll in at the Student Union Building, as it became more evident that Republican candidate Donald Trump would win the presidency. The event, which was organized by ASUNM Governmental Affairs, represented an unbiased neutral venue for students. “The Millennial generation came out in record numbers this election, proving the notion that college-aged students are getting involved at a faster rate than ever,” said Nathan Cowan, director of Governmental Affairs. “ASUNM GA wanted to provide a non-partisan avenue to watch this historic event.”

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Local election briefs

Nikole McKibbon | November 9

Here's a quick wrap-up of county and state election results: For the Bernalillo county commissioner in District 2, Democrat Stephen Michael Quezada has won the office with 62 percent of the vote over Republican Patricia B Paiz. Democrat Linda Stover has cinched the county clerk seat over Republican Maryellen Ortega-Sainz with Stover receiving 59 percent of the vote. Nancy Marie Bearce has won the county treasurer seat with 56 percent of the vote against Republican Kim Hillard. All Bonds on the ballot were passed by wide margins, receiving more than half of all the votes on every bond.

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Trump wins, pledges to work 'immediately for the American people'

Megan Nyce | November 9

As the sun set on Election Day, with all eyes glued to TV screens and phones as the major party candidates raced to 270 electoral votes, Donald Trump, the Republican Party candidate, defied expectations and was announced the next president of the United States. Trump beat out Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton — who many had projected to dominate — and a slew of third-party candidates. The race between Clinton and Trump, however, was the highlight of the evening as numbers began to fluctuate between the two throughout the evening.

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At Gary Johnson rally, celebration over relative success of Libertarian candidate

Cathy Cook | November 9

While most of the nation was coming to terms with the outcome to a presidential race that many had predicted would go the opposite way, the headquarters for Libertarian candidate Gary Johnson was relaxed on Election Night. Trays of champagne glasses were whisked by as a conga line, led by a giant cutout of Johnson’s head, formed and made a circuit around the room. Around 7:30 p.m., Libertarian vice presidential candidate Bill Weld came, shook hands and took photos with children. The room, with a capacity of 900, was certainly not bursting.

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Clinton loses historic bid

Brendon Gray | November 9

Nearly 50 percent of New Mexico voters came out in support of Hillary Clinton in Tuesday’s general election. Though Clinton took home the state’s five electoral votes, she came 42 electoral votes short of securing the necessary 270 to put a cap on what has been a historic campaign. The Clinton campaign started Tuesday night with enthusiasm as many reputable national polls had her hovering at about 75 percent odds of becoming the first female nominee of a major party to win the Oval Office. Though losing in the electoral count, Clinton came out on top in the popular vote by a narrow margin after it was all said and done, edging out President-elect Donald Trump with 59,588,685 votes to 59,353,100.

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Obstacles on the way to the polls

Cathy Cook | November 8

There are many reasons not to vote, from being under 18 to being convicted of a felony. According to a study done by the Sentencing Project in 2016, 6.1 million people in the U.S. are unable to vote because of a felony conviction, meaning that, nationally, around 2.5 percent of the population is ineligible to vote for this reason. In some states that average is closer to 7 percent.

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2016 Lobo Football Heroes Day recognizes veterans

Elizabeth Sanchez | November 7

This past weekend, the UNM Athletics Department and the central New Mexico military community joined forces to create an event to honor veterans: 2016 Lobo Football Heroes Day. For UNM Student Veterans Association President Eliberto Calderon, this annual event is a bit different than in previous years, because more groups participated in its creation than usual — APD, Albuquerque Fire Department, the New Mexico National Guard, UNM ROTC and Women Student Veterans of UNM were just a few of the groups involved.

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UNM tries to C expansion with voters

Nikole Mckibben | November 7

Tuesday’s ballot is full of candidates for a variety of races, but the bonds voters will weigh in on have gained significant exposure over the last year. For UNM students, Bond C in particular stands out. Bond C has been promoted through billboards, posters and signs all throughout campus and Albuquerque and, if passed, it could help students at UNM and other universities around New Mexico.

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Research vital for many Millennials this election

Nichole Harwood | November 6

The Millennial generation has the potential to make a large impact on the election, due to the sheer size of the population that is finally of voting age. But do Millennials know who they are voting for? Associated Students of UNM Sen. Ted Olguin said he took advantage of the early voting location on the top floor of the SUB, and has followed the campaigns very closely, both for local and state races. This has provided him with a lot of general knowledge of the candidates involved for state races, he said. “I'm genuinely interested and concerned with the welfare of this state, and that welfare ultimately boils down to who we vote for locally,” Olguin said. Olguin said, in regards to the debates, his favorite debate fact-checker is NPR, as well as the source PolitiFact, which he uses regularly. He also said that Ballotpedia is a great source for anyone who needs a little more information about any of the state races.

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ART question gives citizens a chance to be heard

Johnny Vizcaino | November 6

For voters living within Albuquerque city limits, this year’s ballot features an advisory question on whether or not the continued construction of Albuquerque Rapid Transit should be determined by the voting public. While some consider the non-binding advisory question to be nothing more than a confusing political ploy, others view it as a last-ditch opportunity for concerned citizens of Albuquerque to make their voices heard. The ballot measure has been likened to a public opinion poll.

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76% of spring budget money for 'all students' stayed with ASUNM

Shelby Perea and David Lynch | November 6

It was the spring of 2016 when a long-standing student organization was told they were no longer going to receive their primary source of funding. Scribendi began in 1985 when students aimed to create a space for other Lobos to express themselves through writing. Alexandra Magel, current ­­­­­­­­­­­editor-in-chief of Scribendi, said the magazine’s production — which has been met with rich student involvement and national recognition — was put in jeopardy when the Associated Students of UNM told Scribendi staff that they were no longer eligible for funding through the spring ASUNM budget process.

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Monday on the Street: The election crosses the finish line

Matthew Reisen | November 6

How do you feel about the election season coming to an end and why?

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Ballot measure aims to straighten up the bail system

Brendon Gray | November 6

On the ballot this election, New Mexicans will vote on a proposed constitutional amendment to reform the bail bond system. If the amendment passes, New Mexico will be on the frontline of a nationwide surge of bail reform. The amendment will ensure non-dangerous and non-flight risk defendants won’t wait in jail simply because they can’t afford bail. The amendment also gives courts the power to hold defendants without bail as long as sufficient evidence has been provided to prove they are a flight risk or a danger to the community.

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Shifting to digital classrooms

Skylar Griego | November 4

With registration for the spring semester beginning on Nov. 14, many students are browsing the UNM course catalog to start piecing together their class schedule. Some may notice a number of courses available online for the first time. Students may also notice that many of the new classes aren’t actually new — they’re online sections of courses already held on campus. The Daily Lobo spoke with experts of UNM Online about the process that goes into the formulation of these classes and the trends surrounding them.

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Local hotline medical service closing after 10 years

Megan Nyce | November 4

As the end of year approaches, New Mexico will possibly be losing the only program that has provided free medical services to its residents for the past 10 years. NurseAdvice New Mexico is a hotline service that provides medical advice for callers — insured or otherwise — from registered nurses who determine what the best option is for symptoms they are having, whether that be linking callers to resources or educating them.

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UNM voting site makes casting ballots easier for students and staff

Nichole Harwood | November 3

Early voting is underway in Bernalillo County, and there will be an early voting site open in the UNM Student Union Building until Nov.

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Study finds that the benefits of housing the homeless outweigh the costs

Sarah Trujillo | November 3

UNM released results of an extensive study conducted by the Institute for Social Research, which found that the benefits of paying to house the homeless population far exceed the costs.on the costs and benefits of the Heading Home Initiative here in Albuquerque. The study looked at the Heading Home Initiative, a program that aims to expand resources to house chronically homeless people who are grappling with addiction and connected disorders. The study analyzed which costs more — housing the homeless or letting them remain on the streets. After an almost three year long process with 95 applicants, the researchers concluded that for every $1 spent, the program yields $1.78 in benefits. Breanna Anderson, Communications Director for Heading Home, said five years since the program started, the initiative has housed 610 individuals and their family members, as well as saving millions of taxpayer dollars, all while expanding efforts to end homelessness.

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Crime Briefs for Nov. 3, 2016

Elizabeth Sanchez | November 3

Crime Briefs for Nov. 3, 2016

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Hazardous waste mishandling may prove costly for UNM

Matthew Reisen | November 3

UNM Safety and Risk Services is still in conversations with the New Mexico Environment Department --- and may be fined ----- over numerous safety violations, mostly concerning the handling, labeling and disposal of hazardous materials. Carla Domenici, director of SRS, said they are still in discussions with NMED over almost 30 violations, stemming from an inspection conducted in March 2016. UNM Safety & Risk Services Department provides “comprehensive occupational safety, health, and environmental management” services to ensure that departments are providing a safe working environment. Allison Majure, NMED communications director, said the Environment Department’s Hazardous Waste Bureau’s oversight assures New Mexicans that hazardous waste is managed safely and that contaminated sites are cleaned up, in a manner that is safe and protective of human health and the environment.