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UNM hosts ‘Teach-In’ to discuss, question Venezuelan intervention

Elizabeth Bolke | February 2

The University of New Mexico Latin American and Iberian Institute and Department of Political Science held a “Teach-In” event on Monday, Jan. 26, to discuss U.S. intervention in Venezuela and attacks on alleged drug-smuggling boats in the Caribbean. The teach-in consisted of lectures by UNM Political Science Professors Mark Peceny and William Stanley, and closed with a Q&A. The presenters spoke on the U.S. attacks on alleged drug smuggling boats, the seizure and blockade of Venezuelan oil tankers, the U.S. military strikes on Caracas, Venezuela, and Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, being taken from their home and brought to the U.S. to face criminal charges while the Trump administration seeks to assert control over the Venezuelan oil industry.

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ASUNM, PATS launch long-awaited nighttime ‘LoboLift’ escort program

Elizabeth Bolke | January 26

LoboLift will run Monday through Friday from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m., with the last pickup at 10:45 p.m. When calling LoboLift, the dispatcher must verify the rider’s LoboID before a vehicle is sent to the pickup location, to ensure safety. Each LoboLift vehicle has a camera to provide security, and if there is suspicious activity, the LoboLift driver can relay that information directly to UNMPD via the vehicle’s radio. Each cart is driven by trained student employees with no services being provided across city streets.

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UNM Track and Field shakes off the ice with season opener

Elizabeth Bolke | January 26

On Friday and Saturday, Jan. 23-24, the University of New Mexico track and field team held its first home meet of the season, the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Invitational. The meet was held at the indoor track at the Albuquerque Convention Center, which features a 200-meter Mondo oval with 12-degree banked turns and six 36-inch lanes along with a 60-meter infield and high jump area. Kyra Mohns, assistant coach of sprints, hurdle and multis, said it is important to have meets at a higher altitude, especially at the beginning of the track and field season.

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Spyglass Festival features spies, secrets at nuclear museum

Elizabeth Bolke | January 19

The National Museum of Nuclear Science and History hosted its inaugural Spyglass Festival from Jan. 15-17. This three-day event combined science and history through a range of activities celebrating the work of spies during World War II and the Cold War, as well as featured retired Central Intelligence Agency officer David Kitchen. On Thursday, Jan. 15, Science on Tap featured specialty brews from Bombs Away Beer Company, a veteran-owned brewery and taproom in Albuquerque’s Skyline Heights neighborhood.

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Daniel Hughes, a punter from the land down under

Elizabeth Bolke | December 8

University of New Mexico punter Daniel Hughes has become one of the main faces of the program through his social media platforms and his unique journey. Coming to the United States from Australia last season to play football at City College of San Francisco, he’s since moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico to continue his career for the Lobos. Hughes was one of 10 semifinalists for the Ray Guy Award, which honors the best punter in college football, presented by the Augusta Sports Council. Hughes is the third Lobo punter to become a semifinalist for the award. Some highlights from Hughes’ 2025 season include a 51-yard punt to the one-yard line against Utah State, which set up a safety, and a 36-yard punt to the two-yard line against UNLV that helped secure a win.

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A new ice age in UNM women's sports

Elizabeth Bolke | October 31

This past year, women’s ice hockey has been brought to the University of New Mexico. The UNM Lobo women’s ice hockey team had its first home-opening series on Oct. 25 and 26, taking on the New Mexico Mustangs, based in Rio Rancho. The Lobos finished with a strong 7-2 win on Oct. 25. Lobo Head Coach Jarrod Ronquillo, expressed his pride in the players’ performance. “I think they all left everything they had on the ice. I’m proud of them,” Ronquillo said.

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City Council district seven candidates

Elizabeth Bolke and Jaden McKelvey-Francis | October 13

The city council election in Albuquerque’s district seven will see incumbent Tammy Fiebelkorn face write-in challenger Jaemes Shanley. The district makes up Albuquerque’s Northeast Heights, including parts of the University of New Mexico.

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Stair climb held at University Stadium honors 9/11 victims

Maria Fernandez and Elizabeth Bolke | September 15

On Thursday, Sept. 11, University of New Mexico Reserve Officer Training Corps hosted a memorial stair climb to honor the 2,977 Americans killed during the terrorist attacks committed on Sept. 11, 2001. Led by the UNM Air Force ROTC, the event has been held annually over the last three years in collaboration with the U.S. Army and Navy ROTC branches at UNM, along with support from UNM Athletics, according to Air Force Maj.Vicente Vasquez, UNM associate professor of Aerospace Studies and director of operations for UNM Air Force ROTC. “This year had several firsts, including our first year with local media coverage, first year with a chaplain to provide an opening invocation and first year with a bugler,” Vasquez wrote to the Daily Lobo.

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Isotopes go head-to-head against Round Rock

Elizabeth Bolke | September 10

This past week, the Isotopes went up against Round Rock in a back and forth series starting on Sept. 2 which finished with both teams trading wins and tying at three games a piece. Jose Torres was the star of the first game of the series with two home runs, the first at the bottom of the third inning and a second home run at the bottom of the seventh inning. The Isotopes would win game one 8-6. The second game of the series was a slow one, with only three runs from Round Rock, which was enough to get them the win as the Isotopes got shut out. The first and second games set a similar pattern for the next four games of the series.

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Isotopes dominate in series opener versus Las Vegas, then fall in next two games

Elizabeth Bolke | August 22

The Albuquerque Isotopes take on the Las Vegas Aviators again this week, coming home after splitting the series with the Oklahoma City Comets last week. The Isotopes were looking for a win in game one to start the series. Isotopes Manager Pedro Lopez said he feels the team could have won 4 out of the six against Oklahoma City. “Unfortunately, it didn't happen. We ended up splitting, but it’s nice to be home and get the first one out of the way,” Lopez said.