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ASUNM opens temporary office

ASUNM senators will set up a makeshift office at Dane Smith Hall this week. The temporary change of office is to make senators more accessible to students, said Matt Barnes, vice president of the Associated Students of UNM. "The reason we're going to do that is because we had a town hall meeting last semester, and in that meeting, a lot of student groups said that they would like to see ASUNM reach out in different ways," he said.

Students share travels through works of art

Art students are taking their work to new levels through a program that takes them to new places. Students in UNM's Land Arts of the American West program presented their work Friday at the [AC]2 Gallery at 301 Mountain Rd. NE. Students went on two 23-day trips through different ecosystems all over the Southwest and Mexico.

Couple vies for 'dream wedding'

This Valentine's Day, student Josh Sers wants to give his fiancee a dream wedding. Sers and Nicole Aragon are competing with four couples to win the New Mexico Dream Wedding Giveaway. The contest offers couples the chance to compete for a free wedding where sponsors such as Mark Diamond's Jewelers, Kyle Zimmerman Photography, Lucky Boyz Limousine, Mr.

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Mayor returns to work after receiving cancer treatment FARMINGTON (AP) - Mayor Bill Standley advises everyone to get regularly tested for cancer, a disease he's fought twice. The mayor returned to the council this week after missing meetings to treat his illness.

Stringing together music, history and craft

The violin is a piece of New Mexican history brought to the state by Franciscan priests. And for years, the art of violin making and playing flourished in the state. "In New Mexico, we used to have a tremendous tradition of violin making," said Peter White, professor of American Studies at UNM.

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Coalition of activists sue Los Alamos labs managers SANTA FE (AP) - The managers of Los Alamos National Laboratory have been sued by a coalition of community activists and environmentalists who allege the lab is responsible for significant contamination they say is moving off lab property and into the region's water.

ASUNM looks to expand LoboCash off campus

Staff Report Students may soon be able to use Lobo Cash at restaurants off campus. ASUNM President Ashley Fate said she wants businesses near campus to accept Lobo Cash. "It's going to take a while, and we're not sure the best route to go about it," she said.

UNM program discusses ethical issues in health care

Assisted suicide and abortion are just some of the ethical issues health care providers face every day. The UNM Institute for Ethics is offering a program to help medical workers deal with ethical questions. The Joan Gibson Health Care Ethics Certificate Program began Feb.

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Senate passes NM budget, awaits governor's approval SANTA FE (AP) - The Senate on Wednesday approved a $6 billion state budget for next year, finishing early the main task for lawmakers in this 30-day legislative session. If the House goes along with changes the Senate made to the budget package, it would go to Gov.

GPSA members argue over recall

Joseph Garcia's term as GPSA president will end in May, but that hasn't stopped some members of the council from trying to recall him. In the past few months, the council has been plagued with conflict between two groups: those who want Garcia as president and those who want him out.

Cops Briefs

Jan. 29 Members of a UNM fraternity called police when two people refused to leave the fraternity house. The president and vice president of the fraternity told police that two pledges were not welcome in the house anymore because they hadn't paid rent or signed a lease.

Clinton leads Obama by 117 votes in NM

As New Mexico's polling results dwindled in early Wednesday, there was still no clear winner for the state's Democratic caucus. Sen. Hillary Clinton led Sen. Barack Obama by just 117 votes with 98 percent of precincts reporting by 1 a.m. Clinton had 65,845 of the votes, while Obama had 65,728.

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House creates Health Care Authority SANTA FE (AP) - The state House passed a bill that supporters say is the framework for reforming New Mexico's health care system. The legislation created an 11-member Health Care Authority. By next January, the authority is supposed to develop a comprehensive plan to provide all New Mexicans health care that is accessible and affordable.

Lobo 3-pointers decimate Rams

The UNM men's basketball team caught fire from 3-point range as the Lobos cruised to their biggest conference win in 11 years. UNM bounced back from a two-game losing streak, crushing the Rams 91-51 Tuesday at The Pit. Lobo forward J.R. Giddens said the game was a must-win.

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Rio Arriba county declared disaster area SANTA FE - Gov. Bill Richardson has declared Rio Arriba County a disaster area due to heavy snow that has blocked roads and left residents stranded in their homes. Richardson said emergency management, state police and the state Department of Transportation will be available for emergencies and to support local efforts to clear roads.

The Final Push

The battle for Super Tuesday is in full swing at UNM, and students are playing a major role in the fight for New Mexico's Democratic caucus. The UNM College Democrats won't endorse a candidate, but they're still trying to encourage people to vote today, said Lee Drake, regional director of the organization.

College Republicans come back to campus in time for 2008 election

New Mexico Republicans are biding their time. After Democrats select a candidate to represent their party today, New Mexico Republicans will prepare for the June 3 primary. Four Republican candidates are left in the GOP race: former Gov. Mike Huckabee, Sen.

Clinton speaks on Iraq War, education

Sen. Hillary Clinton of New York was in Albuquerque on Saturday to campaign for the Democratic presidential nomination. She spoke to a crowd of about 2,800 people at Highland High School for about 30 minutes. "I said at the last debate it took a Clinton to clean up after the first Bush," she said.

Democratic hopefuls visit New Mexico

Fair aims to suit up students for jobs

Career Services will host a job fair in the SUB on Tuesday. This year's job fair will be the largest UNM has hosted, said Jenna Crabb, director of Career Services. More than 120 employers are attending, she said. "It's awesome. I mean, this is our largest event," Crabb said.