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CJ Department cancels required class for semester

Makayla Grijalva | January 17

Video Journalism, CJ 360, was cut from the course schedule due to low enrollment. David Weiss, Communications and Journalism department chair, said only four students had registered for the course prior to its cancellation. Weiss said in order for the College of Arts and Sciences to keep a course scheduled there must be a minimum of at least 15 students to register for the class. However, sometimes exceptions can be made if enrollment is close to that amount.

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ASUNM holds first meetings of the semester

Justin Garcia | January 17

As students settle back into normal class routines, senators of the Associated Students of the University of New Mexico held their first round of committee meetings for the Spring 2019 semester. Before the meeting, Vice President Emily Wilks appointed new leaders to ASUNM’s three committees. Sen. Holly Gallegos was appointed chair the Finance Committee, Sen. Mohammed Assad to the Steering & Rules Committee and Sen. Emerald Goranson to chair the Outreach & Appointments Committee.

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UNM alumni open bookstore in Nob HIll

Megan Holmen | January 17

A brand new books-without-batteries bookstore has opened in the Nob Hill area. Family owned, Organic Books recently opened its doors in a part of town that hasn’t had a bookstore in decades. The Brewer family owns and operates the shop. Seth Brewer, who graduated from the University of New Mexico last spring, said the idea for the store’s name came from the value of reading physical paper books and not just picking up a tablet or a phone to consume literature.

Students and UNM faculty voice their opinions on topics ranging from budget cuts to other items on the agenda during the public comments portion of the Board of Regents meeting onJune 13, 2017 in the SUB.

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Regents remain a hot topic in government

Danielle Prokop | January 17

It’s no secret that one of the more pressing issues facing New Mexico is education. In higher education specifically, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has an unprecedented number of university governing positions to fill. At the University of New Mexico, she will have to replace five of seven regents whose terms have expired.

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UNM opens semester with Welcome Back Day

Megan Holmen | January 17

Welcome Back Day is a long standing UNM tradition where students can learn more about departments, Greek life, student services and even jobs. On Jan. 16, students gathered in the Student Union Building atrium for complimentary drinks, snacks, free glam and a plethora of different information.

Tim Keller Speaking at his State of the City Address.

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Mayor Keller gives first State of the City Address

Anthony Jackson and Justin Garcia | January 14

As the opening riff to Metallica’s “Master of Puppets” thundered throughout the room, Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller walked to the lectern, giving his first State of the City Address. Keller lauded what he said were many accomplishments of his administration, including improved crime rates, police reforms and an improved economic outlook. “We woke up a few years ago to a city that had gradually slipped behind, worked our way to the top of the bad rankings and bottom of the good,” Keller said. He cited Albuquerque’s 2018 crime statistics which saw a nearly 30 percent decrease in auto burglaries, a 30 percent decrease in auto theft, and an almost 20 percent decrease in commercial and residential burglary. Homicide and robbery saw about a 10 percent decrease according to a 2018 report compiled by the City of Albuquerque.

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UNM Athletics hires risk management firm

Danielle Prokop | January 14

Beebe runs a firm offering services for universities to analyze policies and procedures. The firm also provides training, assessment and consulting services to deal with alleged discrimination, retaliation, bullying, sexual misconduct, hazing, NCAA violations, academic fraud and financial impropriety.

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How the NM Legislature might affect UNM

Madison Spratto | January 14

The first session for the 54th New Mexico Legislature will have its opening day Jan. 15, beginning at noon.

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ASUNM offers lobbying training for students ahead of UNM Day

Anthony Jackson | January 14

University of New Mexico students will receive lobbying training in an effort to protect a component of the Lottery Scholarship for the upcoming 2019 UNM Day at the New Mexico State Capitol in Santa Fe. All students are welcome to receive a one day training session on Jan. 17 or Jan. 23 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on the third floor of the Student Union Building in the Fiesta room. The event, hosted by the Governmental Affairs branch of the Associated Students of UNM, expects upwards of 30 students to go to the Roundhouse on Jan. 28, said Libertie Green, the executive director of governmental affairs.

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Albuquerque gives resident chance to recycle Christmas trees

Megan Holmen | January 12

Residents living in the Albuquerque area have the opportunity to recycle their live christmas trees now through Jan. 13 through the City of Albuquerque, Solid Waste Management, Parks and Recreation and Power New Mexico’s “Treecycling” program. The program is free and residents have three metro area locations to choose where they drop off their tree for recycling.

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WRC grant money uncertain due to government shutdown

Danielle Prokop | January 7

Over 60 universities are current recipients of the grant. Partners in the grant at UNM include the WRC and El Centro de la Raza.

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Volunteering opportunities for Christmas in Albuquerque

Anthony Jackson | December 24

Congratulations on surviving another semester, fellow Lobos. This winter break, let’s give back to those that supported us and other communities that may have helped us through stressful times. Volunteering — getting started may be the hardest part about it. You have to take into consideration where you want to volunteer. Which begs the question of what you would be doing and for how long. I can’t answer the last two questions for you, but I can provide a couple places to volunteer. Some locations are places I’ve volunteered at, years ago, but I hope they serve as a launching point to give back this holiday season.

Head volleyball coach Jeff Nelson talks with his team during a break in the first set as the Lobos trailed Colorado State University on Thursday, Oct. 6, 2016.

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“We needed a change”: UNM head volleyball coach contract not renewed

Cameron Goeldner and Danielle Prokop | December 21

In the past two years, the Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO), which handles all reported instances of discrimination based on a protected status (race, age, gender, etc.) at the University, opened two inquiries regarding his conduct toward players, according to documents obtained by the Daily Lobo.

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Architecture student discovers passion in U.S.

Andrew Gunn | December 13

There is a universality to certain qualities and experiences for every student who pursues the challenge of higher education. Late night study sessions, the pressure of examinations, and steep textbook prices are reliable and ubiquitous features of most university narratives. Other stories are unique, and they serve as a reminder of the value of diversity and the power of persistence. Pablo Galarza will graduate from The University of New Mexico on Friday with a Master of Architecture degree and can tell one of these unique stories.

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Grad Issue: Former Lobo editor in chief earns her degree

Danielle Prokop | December 10

Former Daily Lobo editor in chief, Elizabeth Sanchez now enjoys sleeping in on Sundays instead of working fourteen hours straight to produce the state’s largest student newspaper. Sanchez is now getting ready to graduate from the University of New Mexico with a double major in Spanish and Multimedia Journalism. Sanchez said through journalism, she has expanded her knowledge of everything from beetles to medical devices. But her favorite part is meaningful connections and sharing the information she finds.

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Grad Issue: Music student credits wife's support for his success

Anthony Jackson | December 10

Jose Carrillo, a first generation college student, will be graduating this semester with a bachelor’s degree in music education. Carrillo was born in 1975 and raised in Zacatecas, Mexico. He first came to Albuquerque in 1991 as a teenager and brought an affinity for music with him, mariachi music specifically. Carrillo said he first got involved in mariachi music through his family, but did not have the means to play when he was growing up.

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Grad Issue: Student overcomes language barrier to graduate

Justin Garcia | December 10

Rossana Suarez’s journey, which began hundreds of miles away from Albuquerque, is far from over. She is set to graduate this fall with a degree in political science and Spanish. Already in the process of applying to law school at the University of New Mexico, she plans on practicing employment and labor law. “You get to talk to workers from all over the state and realize that there is a lot of injustices and there is really not that many lawyers that represent workers,” Suarez said. “That’s not where the money is at.”

Danielle Baker responds to comments from the crowd during public comment at an Albuquerque School Board meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018. The meeting focused on an APS teacher cutting a Native American student's hair about two months prior.

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Protests continue after teacher cuts Native American student’s hair

Justin Garcia | December 9

Another protest ensued days after the Albuquerque Public School District “severed” their relationship with a teacher who allegedly cut off the braid of a Native American student. The packed Board of Education’s meeting saw about 30 speakers address APS’s governing body. Many speakers were there to express their outrage at the board for allowing the incident to happen and for not removing the teacher. “It took more than a whole month for this apology to happen,” said Demetrius Johnson, the brother of the student who said her teacher referred to her as a “bloody Indian.” Johnson, his parents and the other speakers were limited to one minute each during the public comment period, instead of the typical five minutes. Board member Yolanda Montoya-Cordova said the change was to give all the speakers time to speak.

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Photo Story: La gente between

April Torres | December 6

Since March 2018, a caravan of migrants from Central America began their journey to ask for asylum in the U.S.. The caravan grew, and more people desperately ran from the violence and hunger experienced in their home countries.

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Photo Story: Laid bare

Colton Newman | December 6

Homelessness in Albuquerque is an unavoidable beast that, when last tallied in 2015, stood at 1,287 Albuquerque citizens — and that’s not the whole story. Sharpie scrawled across stained cardboard, shopping carts overflowing with people’s lives and humanity laid bare.