by Karina Guzzi Daily Lobo Tey Diana Rebolledo, chair of the Spanish and Portuguese Department, says the department needs new blood. "I've been teaching at the University of New Mexico for 20 years," she said. "I'm an old faculty member." Rebolledo has been the chair of the department for three years.
With just 2:32 left in UNM's 65-54 win over Utah, head coach Ritchie McKay began a timeout by walking away from his team. He headed toward the other end of the court, then pumped his fist hard and let out a roar as he shot both hands, palms up, into the air repeatedly, encouraging the crowd of more than 17,000 to get on its feet and join in the celebration.
Student organizations that went before ASUNM asking for advertising funds this weekend found their allocation requests cut drastically. The College Greens asked for $1,146 to advertise in the Daily Lobo and received $162. The Biomedical Engineering Society asked for $1,088 and received $251.
Former janitor convicted of first-degree murder (AP) - A former elementary school janitor was convicted Monday of first-degree murder in the death of a school occupational therapist. Martin Saiz, 22, was the last person seen with 28-year-old Carolyn Rustvold before she disappeared on Jan.
UNM Legislation to create a combined degree program in the School of Medicine passed the House Education Committee on Friday. Under the measure, about $800,000 would go to UNM to establish a combined bachelor's degree and medical doctorate. The degree would expand the enrollment of UNM's medical school by about 25 percent.
New Mexico ranks 12th in identity theft cases (AP) - Identity theft has grown by 21 percent from 2003 to 2004 in New Mexico, according to a Federal Trade Commission report. The Feb. 1 report shows New Mexico ranked 12th in the country for identity theft with 1,588 victims in 2004.
A center at UNM has helped more than 400 homeless youth since the program began four years ago. The center offers counseling, case management, medical assistance, housing opportunities, GED training and employment assistance to homeless youth ages 14 to 24 who voluntarily participate in the center's ongoing research.
Legislation to exempt designated drivers from legal liability when driving uninsured vehicles passed unanimously in the New Mexico House of Representatives. The measure, which passed Feb. 14, was introduced by Rep. Jane Powdrell-Culbert and offers legal protection for anyone driving an uninsured vehicle with the purpose of safely transporting an intoxicated or drug-impaired person home.
Sen. Jeff Bingaman has introduced legislation to change the way New Mexico's Hispanic-serving institutions, including UNM, are dealt with by the federal government. Bingaman spoke about the proposed legislation at the SUB on Friday. Federal funding for Hispanic-serving institutions sets aside $96 million for undergraduate programs.
"Probably to get away from my parents. It had three of the four things I was interested in, astronomy, anthropology and Russian." Verity Robert senior "I was at ASU, and I transferred because of tuition. I happen to like it here. It's convenient." Marcos Espinosa senior "Because I went to high school in Albuquerque.
by Xochitl Campos Daily Lobo Follow the "golden rule of government lawyers" was the message for law students at a lecture given by criminal defense attorney Joshua Dratel on Thursday. Dratel was the defense attorney in four high-profile U.S. terrorism cases.
by Meghan White Daily Lobo Skipping breakfast to catch a couple minutes more sleep might be doing something far worse than hurting Captain Crunch's feelings. Leslie Cunningham-Sabo, research assistant professor at the UNM Health and Sciences Center, said not eating breakfast could "impair a student's ability to learn.
by Karina Guzzi Daily Lobo Sunlight has been found to progress melanoma, a type of skin cancer. But according to a UNM researcher's findings, sun might also be beneficial to skin. Marianne Berwick, director of the Cancer Prevention Center at UNM, is conducting a study to confirm the findings from her previous study.
by Paula Bowker Daily Lobo Ganesh Balakrishnan achieved something once thought to be impossible. He and professors Diana Huffaker and Ralph Dawson have been working on an invention that combines silicon and lasers. "To have a laser data key on a silicon chip may change in the future to where electronics can work based on light instead of electricity," Balakrishnan said.
Although UNM spends $300 to recruit a freshman, it spends one-third more to recruit students in the top 10 percent of their high schools academically. Because UNM is not known for academics, Terry Babbitt, director of UNM's Recruitment Services Center said it's important to recruit the state's top students to improve the University's reputation.
Nick Warnock might have been a loser on "The Apprentice," but he is a winner in business. "I was fired in front of 24 million people," he said. "And here I am today." He said he owned his own Italian ice business by the time he was 18 years old and became a successful salesman for Xerox after receiving a degree from the University of San Diego.
Under proposed bills in the state Legislature, body art and modification establishments would need licenses from the state to operate. Edward Tafoya, a tattooist at Sachs Body Modification, said he thinks such laws can only help people serious about the business.
by Alyson Rimsha Daily Lobo Tattoos Erased uses the energy of light to remove unwanted tattoos, said Lauren Chavez, the owner of the business. Chavez said she is the only doctor in New Mexico with a Medlite laser. Tattoos Erased removes tattoos by using wavelengths of light through laser treatment.
A decrease in ticket revenue means fewer shows and fewer staff members for next season's Ovation Series at Popejoy Hall. Tom Tkach, director of public events, said on average the 2004-2005 season made $15,000 less per show in ticket sales when compared to last year.
There are games inmates play. That's what Deputy Director Mike Siseros said during media day at the Metropolitan Detention Center on Tuesday. Capt. Heather Lough has also seen how inmates can disturb the comportment of the guards. "We had a few guards who had been worked on - getting close to the inmates or giving away too much," she said.
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