After sustaining injuries following a helicopter crash on the roof of UNM Hospital Wednesday evening, the aircraft’s pilot is now in stable condition. UNM Executive Director of Communications Billy Sparks said at a press conference that evening that the helicopter had dropped off a patient and was departing at approximately 5:45 p.m. when it crashed.
Daily Lobo Social Media Editor J.R. Oppenheim compiled a social media curation from Wednesday night’s helicopter crash at UNM Hospital. Check out the Storify piece here.
The pilot of a helicopter that crashed on top of UNM Hospital Wednesday afternoon is being inspected for possible injuries. UNMH Executive Director of Communication Billy Sparks said emergency care specialists are inspecting “possible injuries” to the pilot of the helicopter, which crashed at about 6 p.m.
by Ardee Napolitano news@dailylobo.com @ArdeeTheJourno After UNM’s Board of Regents approved Tuesday increases in employees’ health insurance costs, President Robert Frank will hold an emergency faculty meeting this afternoon to address community issues about the change. At a meeting ...
Rep. Vance McAllister, R-Swartz, was home with his family in Louisiana this week after a video was released of him kissing his scheduler, Melissa Peacock, according to the Times-Picayune. Peacock resigned her post on Monday after the video was published earlier that day.
The next leader of the Associated Students of the University of New Mexico will be determined tonight as presidential hopefuls incumbent Isaac Romero, Colt Balok and Rachel Williams make one last push for their campaigns.
On March 31, UNMPD was dispatched to 2600 Marble Ave. NE in reference to a battery that had occurred that afternoon. Upon arrival, the officer met with the male victim, who at the time was unable to give a clear statement because he was reportedly distressed about the police presence.
Besides choosing the Associated Students of the University of New Mexico’s president, undergraduate students will get to elect a vice president today. Voters will also be able to select 10 of 35 senatorial candidates from three different slates.
More than 100 people submitted public comments with respect to the Albuquerque Police Department at an Albuquerque City Council meeting Monday evening.Many of those who attended the meeting were there to protest what they consider to be excessive use of force by APD.
UNM students living in the residence halls could expect enhanced recreation amenities by the fall semester. The Associated Students of the University of New Mexico is in the process of finding a contractor to renovate the northern segment of Johnson Field that borders Casas del Rio and Coronado Hall.
Protesters gathered Friday evening for another round of demonstration against the Albuquerque Police Department. Though the 12-hour APD protest on March 30 ended in tear gas, this time the protesters dispersed peacefully.
Proceeding into the fiscal year, the UNM Health System continues to face financial losses, a UNMH official said. At a UNM Hospital Board of Directors meeting Friday, UNM Hospital CEO Steve McKernan said that so far in fiscal year 2014, the UNM Health System is experiencing a net loss of about 6 million dollars.
After several recent rounds of protests against the Albuquerque Police Department, supporters have rallied to back the city’s police. Albuquerque residents on Sunday gathered in front of the APD headquarters to defend the department and to dispute protesters’ claims that the department is particularly violent.
Afghanistan The Taliban did not succeed in derailing Afghanistan’s presidential election, as voter turnout added up to be more than expected.
Aaron Walker Senior, entrepreneurial studies “I guess I’d like some explanation (for) why they are singling out these (programs) instead of just across the board. Are there extra costs in those departments that they are trying to cover? Are they trying to pay for something we don’t ...
The issue of divestment dominated Wednesday night’s Associated Students of the University of New Mexico Senate meeting as Resolution 10S failed to pass the body despite amendments.
A UNM student organization this week held an event to raise awareness about Islam. Today marks the end of the Muslim Student Associations Islamic Awareness Week. Various events in celebration of the week began Monday.
Police shoot a flash bang and order James Boyd to drop to the ground. Boyd turns away from officers, a knife in each hand. They fire at him. He hits the ground. Officers shout “Drop the knife.” They fire bean-bag rounds at him, and then let loose a K-9 officer.
March 21: · APD releases video of James Boyd’s killing March 25: · About a thousand people gather in front of APD headquarters to protest Boyd’s killing. March 26: · Hacker group Anonymous announces second round of protests through a video press release ...
Eyrie Brian Faulkner stood at the foot of Copper Trail Head on Wednesday evening and watched as more than 100 people ascended to the scene where James Boyd had been shot. Faulkner had known Boyd, but wounds in his hip and knee prevented him from climbing the hill.
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