Sex offender's listing may not be legal SANTA FE (AP) - The state Court of Appeals has upheld the constitutionality of the state's Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act, but the ruling left the door open for arguments over the effectiveness of keeping nondangerous offenders on the list.
Staff Report Anyone who has ever been interested in how the people of MesoAmerica lived can now see for themselves. As part of a continuing series of exhibits in Zimmerman Library's Hertzstein Latin American Reading Room, a series of ancient manuscripts from the area is giving visitors a chance to see how the early Mexican people recorded their history.
Tucked into the side of the Jemez Mountains, 47 carefully sculpted acres of earth are alive with the buzzing of motorcycle engines. And that is just the way John Shires likes it. The 22-year-old UNM junior business major is just beginning to reap the rewards of his 18-month commitment to creating the newest motocross track in New Mexico.
UNM and the entire state of New Mexico will soon be on the cutting edge of computer technology if one group of University staff members has its way. Bill Adkins, director of Computer and Information Resources and Technology, said the University is looking to take advantage of the collapse of the telecommunications industry two years ago by purchasing a stockpile of reduced-price fiber optics cable.
Sen. Joseph Lieberman said he is a moderate Democrat, just like Bill Clinton and Gov. Bill Richardson. That, he said, is what the White House needs. Lieberman addressed a group of about 300 at Albuquerque's East San Jose Elementary School on Monday.
Democratic front-runner John Kerry said he predicted the outcome of the Super Bowl, and he could predict the outcome of the next presidential election - like father like son, he said, Bush will have only one term. "Well now, how about those New England Patriots ladies and gentlemen?" the Massachusetts senator said to a crowd of about 400 packed around a small stage in the SUB Atrium on Monday morning.
A wave of panic swept across the UNM campus late last week as rumors circulated that a serial rapist was loose in the area. However, officials said the rumor is a hoax, started by a mass e-mail sent by an as yet unnamed person and they have the situation under control.
by Lisa J. Tabet Daily Lobo Flashing peace signs as he spoke, Ohio Rep. Dennis Kucinich told a capacity crowd at UNM's Woodward Hall on Saturday that the American public needs to have the courage to take its country back. Kucinich was in town as part of the push for the "Super Seven" states that will vote Tuesday for who the Democratic candidate for the presidential election will be.
By Matthew Chavez Daily Lobo Howard Dean rallied enthusiastic supporters at the fairgrounds Friday night with a theme that has been central to his campaign for president - the empowerment of the American public. Following energized introductions from Mayor Martin Chavez, Gov.
UNM students who rely on Pell Grants to finance their educations can breathe a sigh of relief - the national program's life has been extended for at least one more year. Congress voted on Jan. 22 to leave the Pell Grant program, designed to support U.S.
North Carolina Sen. John Edwards brought his message to New Mexico on Saturday, saying the 2004 presidential election is a fight for the future of the country. "I have been getting ready for this fight my whole life," Edwards said, stumping for votes prior to Tuesday's caucus.
A temporary provision of House Bill 303 that will strengthen nutritional guidelines in New Mexico could garner the University $300,000 if passed. Stephen Fox, who co-wrote the bill and corresponded with the United Nations to help create global nutritional standards, said the bill's effects would be extremely important on a statewide level.
Tuesday's Democratic caucus will mark a historical moment in New Mexico's history as its residents will be on the frontline of deciding who the next Democratic presidential candidate will be for the first time. However, thousands of important votes might not get cast because UNM will not give its more than 5,000 staff members time off to participate in the state's first caucus.
Drivers will see another 10 months of construction on I-40. The reconstruction on the I-40 / Louisiana Interchange is an important project that will reduce traffic congestion on Louisiana Boulevard and accommodate the future expansion of I-40, said Transportation Secretary Rhonda Faught in a news release.
by Matthew Chavez Daily Lobo More than three years ago, at the start of the Student Union Building's renovation, UNM Art Professor Basia Irland made a unique proposal to the SUB's architectural planners. With New Mexico's growing water scarcity in mind, Irland proposed construction of an artistic water gathering system on the northwest corner of the SUB that would put some of Albuquerque's rare precipitation to good use.
by Mandi Kane Daily Lobo Dedicated to every aspect of college life, mtvU has recently found a home at UNM. Formerly the College Television Network, the channel's design reflects the fast pace of students' lifestyles, according to its Web site. It broadcasts seven days a week, 24 hours a day to more than 720 colleges nationwide.
Woman found dead in fire was stabbed AP - Police said a young mother found dead after her apartment burned died of stab wounds before the blaze started. Police announced the day after the Jan. 12 fire they were investigating the deaths of Latauque Tashi Glenn, 22, and her 18-month-old son, Izaiah Sanchez, as homicides.
Claire Pestak, UNM's latest Peace Corps volunteer, says she will gladly trade the comfort of the United States to lend a hand aiding humanity. Pestak, who graduated in December with a Bachelor's degree in biology, said she had been interested in the Peace Corps for two years before deciding to apply.
Wesley Clark has kicked his presidential campaign into overdrive. Invigorated by a third place tie in Tuesday's New Hampshire primary, the retired Army General stormed into Albuquerque on Wednesday, bringing his message of family values and the need for Americans to take their country back.
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