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Law lecturer appointed to education commission

A UNM School of Law School lecturer has recently been given an opportunity to help improve postsecondary and higher education throughout New Mexico by being named to the New Mexico Commission on Higher Education. Raquel Montoya-Lewis, in her third year at UNM, said that she plans to use her position as a voice for American Indians throughout the state.

UNM Presidential Candidate Profiles

Carlos E. Santiago said he will bring a variety of perspectives to UNM if chosen as the University's next president. "I've been very involved in fundraising and capital development," Santiago said. "I know all the aspects of running a large research university.

War supporters honor soldiers

More than 3,000 Albuquerque community members expressed support for U.S. soldiers fighting abroad Friday at Civic Plaza. Two F-16 warplanes from Kirtland Air Force Base roared overhead as the crowd cheered “USA” and displayed patriotism by distributing yellow ribbons and “support our troops” bumper stickers.

Santiago says his experience can help improve University

Carlos E. Santiago said he will bring a variety of perspectives to UNM if chosen as the University's next president. "I've been very involved in fundraising and capital development," Santiago said. "I know all the aspects of running a large research university.

News In Brief

UNM cop’s car window shot through with BB gun UNM police are looking into an instance of crime where one of their own was victimized. A member of the UNM Police Department reported to colleagues that sometime between 10 p.m. on March 16 and 8 a.m. on March 17, an unknown assailant shot through the passenger-side window of the employee’s personal vehicle.

Ski resorts to offer discount packages

by Erin Raterman Daily Lobo If UNM students are not quite ready to go swimsuit shopping or start working on their tan, they can take comfort in knowing that there are a couple good weeks left in the ski season and many ski resorts are offering discount prices on lodging and tickets.

Penley hopes to strengthen connections by fundraising

Larry Edward Penley said there is a great opportunity to make public universities indispensible resources for their regions - a goal he plans to make a reality in Albuquerque as the next president of UNM. Students and colleagues alike say that Penley, 54, has made the W.

Bars avoid overcrowding

As the nation continues to mourn the victims of the Chicago and Rhode Island nightclub tragedies, some Albuquerque officials say that while local bars are generally safe, over-crowding does occur. About ten citations for overcrowding have been issued to Albuquerque area bars in the last year, said Phil Garcia, Albuquerque Fire Department Fire Marshall, acknowledging that the number does not accurately represent how often these bars are guilty of overcrowding.

National Nutrition Day heightens awareness

The Student Health Center celebrated National Nutrition Day by distributing information and free merchandise to educate the UNM community about healthy eating habits. "It encouraged me to be more nutritious," said Justin Richter, a junior family studies major.

UNM car burglaries may be connected

UNM police are describing a series of auto break-ins that took place during spring break as typical "smash and grab" burglaries. Four students reported on March 19 that their cars, all parked in the fraternity and sorority house area of campus, were burglarized.

Caldera would like to see UNM reach higher status

Louis Caldera wants to be the next president of UNM because, he says, of the kind of institution UNM is. "One of the challenges will be to put the necessary resources together to be one of the best," Caldera said. "I'd like to generate a sense of excitement for what the possibilities are.

UNM Police paying overtime for war protests

Not only have all the protests in the Albuquerque area put a strain on the relationship between the community and law enforcement officers, they have also put a bit of a strain on police department budgets. Campus police officials say each protest is costing their department about $400 in overtime.

Ray unfamiliar with UNM, ready to learn

UNM presidential candidate Edward John Ray said that he feels he can use his administrative experience to help the University realize its goals in the future. Ray, the executive vice president, provost and professor of economics at Ohio State University, admitted that while he is unaware of the issues at UNM, he is anxiously awaiting an opportunity to become acclimated with the community.

LINK aims at upgrading business methods

Staff Report The UNM community will get a crash course on the inner-workings of Project LINK - the University's push toward automating several of its administrative and business processes. The project will upgrade numerous aspects of the University's systems aimed at making them more customer focused and easy to use.

Bunnell Shade likes campus energy, life

Linda Bunnell Shade says she is ready to take UNM to the next level - an accomplishment many say she was able to do while working as the chancellor of the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs. Bunnell Shade, 60, was named Friday as one of the five finalists to be UNM's next president.

Tuition incease in planning stage now

The budget subcommittee of the UNM Planning Council has recommended a 4.53 percent tuition increase for 2003-04 school year. Julie Weaks Gutierrez, vice president for business and finance, said before Wednesday's ASUNM meeting that the recommendation must now go before the executive cabinet, the Board of Regents Finance and Facilities committee and the full Board of Regents.

University graduate goes down in air crash

A UNM alumna was killed Sunday when the helicopter she was copiloting crashed in southeastern Afghanistan during a mission to rescue two critically injured children. Tamara Long Archuleta, 23, 1st Lt. In the United States Air Force, is described by those who remember her best as an ambitious person who seemed to always accomplish her goals no matter how much work was required.

University goes an extra mile

With members of the UNM community preparing themselves for the possibility of being called to active military duty here and abroad, the University has plans in place to accommodate their educations during any service-related absence. Currently, about 120 UNM students and staff serve in some branch of military reserves or the National Guard, according to New Mexico Army and Air National Guard figures.

Students push fair trade coffee

A student organization is making a collaborative effort with several campus groups to try and push ARAMARK, UNM's exclusive food service provider, toward changing to a more socially responsible brand of coffee. Talks have begun between ARAMARK and the Fair Trade Initiative, a student organization lobbying for ARMARK to replace its wholesale coffee with the more socially responsible Fair Trade Federation coffee.