by Mandi Kane Daily Lobo The February issue of Men's Fitness magazine ranked Albuquerque the 12th fittest city in the United States, and UNM's Johnson Center is creating new ways to keep residents fit. The Center's Recreational Services Fitness Program brought an original idea to life this semester, giving the UNM community more options when it comes to physical fitness.
Armed man arrested at UNM Bookstore UNMPD arrested a man on Jan. 23 at the UNM Bookstore for unlawful possession of an illegal firearm, resisting arrest, obstructing an officer and disorderly conduct. An officer saw John Whatley entering the bookstore with a noticeable lump under his jacket.
The New Mexico Lottery Success Scholarship's financial surplus came under fire Wednesday from state officials looking to dip into the program's funds to strengthen other programs, officials say. The lottery scholarship's surplus is at about $50 million, said Jennifer Onuska, president of ASUNM.
UNM students suffering from serious depression or who are considering suicide now have another service at their disposal. The University recently joined a national mental health coalition, made up of experts from around the country, in an attempt to provide the services college students need to deal with depression.
The owner of Mike's Gym says he believes in hospitality - he even gives every member a key to the door. Mike Donovan, the gym's owner, said the health club is the result of a personal collection of weights that just kept growing and growing, eventually finding a home in Albuquerque's northeast heights.
UNM's Career Services Department played host to businesses and organizations from around the world during Career Expo 2004 Tuesday, an annual event designed to help students learn the intricacies of the job market. The expo, now in its 28th year, provided community members a rare opportunity to feel out the current job market and talk to potential employers about the career paths they are hoping to pursue, said Leslye Ellison, director of Career Services.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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