by Jessica Del Curto Daily Lobo Mayor Martin Ch†vez said he pledged to bring Albuquerque into the technological world when he ran for mayor three-and-a-half years ago. That was why he pushed for the implementation of 311, a call center open 24 hours a day for non-emergency questions people might have, he said.
by Caleb Fort Daily Lobo About 40 picketers marched in circles on the sidewalk in front of UNM Hospital Wednesday morning. They were waving signs with slogans such as "Patients Before Profits" and "What part of negotiate don't you understand?"
UNM President Louis Caldera said appointing Breda Bova as his senior adviser is one of the best additions he has made to his staff. "This has been one of my more inspired choices," he said. "I thought she'd be great because she's very well-liked and respected across campus.
The Lobo Center at Lomas and University might be finished a few weeks early and under budget. Bill Davis, senior superintendent of the project, said the project might come in under its $10.8 million budget, and UNM will probably get a refund. Andrew Cullen, budget administrator, said the refund will probably be about $700,000, which will go back to UNM building funds.
by Katy Knapp Daily Lobo Former U.S. Sen. John Edwards said his father had to borrow money to get him out of the hospital when he was born. "He took me home to a little two-room house in a mill village," he said Tuesday in front of a crowd at Civic Plaza that was rallying for a minimum wage increase in Albuquerque.
Mayoral hopefuls have been recruiting young people to help get them on the ballot. Brian Eagan, a UNM law student, has volunteered on Mayor Martin Ch†vez's last two campaigns. "I believe in his vision for the city," Eagan said. "I do it for pure love of the cause.
by Caleb Fort Daily Lobo The basement of Castetter Hall is home to several dead animals, whose heads hang from the walls and lie in piles on the floor. All of the animals are stuffed, and all of them are part of the mammal collection of the Museum of Southwestern Biology.
by Katy Knapp Daily Lobo Brian Foster was waiting for a real estate agent to show his house to potential buyers on Tuesday. "I've been spending a lot of time getting ready to move and getting my house ready to put on the market," he said.
by Katy Knapp Daily Lobo A fitness center is moving into the SUB this fall. The center will replace the Art Student Association's gallery in the Quiet Lounge on the bottom floor of the building.
by Caleb Fort Daily Lobo Newly-painted walls were one of the only improvements made to biology labs in Castetter Hall since they were built in 1952. UNM wants to increase student fees $56 per year for five years to update and construct modern educational facilities.
by Katy Knapp and Tamara Gaskill Daily Lobo Noodles and sushi will be replacing smoothies this fall in the SUB. Miso, which specializes in Oriental noodles and sushi, will be moving into the space Zia Juice occupied.
The Santa Fe police have finished their investigation of an incident where a UNM teaching intern allegedly duct-taped several Chaparral Elementary School students to their desks. However, the police are not releasing further details, and no charges have been filed.
by Caleb Fort Daily Lobo Susan Carkeek wanted to express her gratitude to UNM staff members, so she served them pancakes. She was one of 21 administrators who served breakfast in the SUB Ballroom at 7:30 Monday morning.
by Caleb Fort The Daily Lobo About seven Santa Fe sixth-grade students were allegedly duct-taped to their desks by a UNM teaching intern sometime last week. Rudy Martin, an attorney who spoke with one of the parents, said he is not sure of any of the specific details regarding the incident.
Students at a community college in Espa§ola, New Mexico, will be able earn a UNM bachelor's or master's degree this fall through a combination of live, televised and Internet classes. The program is meant to help people become qualified teachers if they cannot or do not want to leave Espa§ola for their education, said Jerry Dominguez, vice president of UNM Extended University.
by Katy Knapp Daily Lobo UNM President Louis Caldera is back to revising a change in admissions standards at the University. This comes after the regents delayed a vote on a revision offered by the administration at a May 13 meeting.
After seven years as executive vice president of Health Sciences, Dr. Philip Eaton is retiring July 1. "I have been a faculty member here for 37 wonderful years," he said in a news release. "Serving as vice president of this extraordinary institution has been the most professionally fulfilling years of my career.
by Patricia Dworzak Daily Lobo Rapid Ride service will run until 3 a.m. Friday and Saturday nights this summer. Bill Slauson, manager of planning and marketing of ABQ Ride, said the extended hours are part of the anti-DWI movement, but not the main focus.
Rent in the dorms will go up 6.5 percent for the 2005-2006 academic year. Melanie Sparks, director of campus housing, said the rise in rent is because of the 4 percent compensation increase approved by the Board of Regents. She also said the University upgraded electrical lines. "We're trying to keep our expenses at a minimum so rent doesn't have to go up very much," Sparks said.
Senior Erika Zoller said there's no point in looking for a job in New Mexico when she graduates this month. That is because the job market in New Mexico is less than ideal for recent graduates, she said. "New Mexico is more of a place to retire, not a place to start a career," Zoller said. "We don't have a lot of money in this state, and it's hard to find jobs that aren't dealing with crime or drug abuse."
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