The polls may show Rep. Tom Udall beating his Republican opponents in New Mexico's 2008 Senate race, but the party is working overtime to make sure that doesn't happen. About 1,000 Republicans met at the party's Bernalillo County Pre-Primary Convention on Sunday, where they heard campaign speeches by Republican contenders for the November congressional elections.
The U.S. military could topple the Iranian government, but it would be costly, said Stephen Kinzer, a former New York Times correspondent. "America has the power to overthrow any government in the world, but what comes next?" he said. "An American attack on Iran would set off a series of events that would devastate American national security.
Rebekah Gurule Sophomore Mass communications I actually don't mind it. I went to NMSU, and it was a lot worse there. You didn't have an assigned parking lot, and I like that here. Megan Pearson Sophomore Linguistics I don't think it's too bad. It's cheaper than it is at other places.
Highway crews mobilize in anticipation of storm SANTA FE (AP) - Highway crews are mobilizing in anticipation of a severe winter storm moving into parts of New Mexico. The state Department of Transportation said it will focus on several troubled areas along Interstates 25 and 40.
It may not have been the prettiest win, but the UNM women's basketball team will take it. In a contest that was close for more than 30 minutes, the Lobos pulled away late to beat San Diego State 63-54 on Wednesday at The Pit. UNM looked sloppy at times, but head coach Don Flanagan said he didn't expect a win to come easy against the Aztecs.
Lobo guard Brandi Kimble said she doesn't like to wear pink, but she was willing to don it Wednesday night to help fight breast cancer. The team participated in the nationwide Think Pink initiative to raise awareness and money to fight the disease during their game against San Diego State at The Pit.
Feb. 4 A UNM Police officer went to Albuquerque Institute for Math and Science when a student was found with a knife. A teacher said school officials were told the student smelled like marijuana. When school officials searched him they found a pocketknife.
Networking with professionals can help you find a job when you graduate. Now, you can get in touch with them without leaving your home. UNM's Online Mentoring Program has about 800 alumni in 120 fields who are ready to give students advice and help them choose a career path - and they can be accessed with the click of a mouse, said Sue MacEachen, senior alumni relations officer for the UNM Alumni Association.
Tuesday's story "Medical program leaves some students behind" should have said additional spots in classes are created for BA/MD students.
The Greek scientist Archimedes may have died more than 2,000 years ago, but the world is still learning new things about him, said Timothy Graham, director of the Institute of Medieval Studies. On Friday and Saturday, the institute will host a free event at Woodard Hall on the Archimedes Project.
OMI rules 78-year-old's death a homicide LAS CRUCES - A 78-year-old woman found dead in her home with her hands and legs bound behind her back on Oct. 29 died of asphyxia, the state Office of the Medical Investigator in Albuquerque said. The OMI ruled the death of Klara Deitz, 78, as a homicide.
Students in African-American Studies say their program is being neglected. Carolyn Gonzales, University spokeswoman, said students have approached deans at the College of Arts and Sciences with concerns about the future of the program. Student Tim Green IV said students are upset that an interim director had not yet been appointed after the program's director, Finnie Coleman, was made acting dean of University Studies in January.
Love is in the air - or at least members of the Black Student Union hope it will be today in the SUB. BSU will have a speed dating event noon on Wednesday in the SUB Ballroom. Participants will be required to register before the free event. Ogechi Chibueze, president of the organization, said the event is for students to get to know each other.
Student David Draper can't get into the classes he needs. Draper, a biology major, wants to attend UNM's medical school. He shares classes with students in the Bachelors of Arts and Medicine program - a degree plan that allows freshman looking to enter medical school to get their bachelor's degree in four years.
Disney World isn't just for kids. Students can intern at the theme park in Orlando, Fla., and receive academic credit. Representatives from Disney will present information about paid internships in the Mirage Room at the SUB from noon to 5 p.m. on Wednesday.
Rabies confirmed in Grant County fox SILVER CITY (AP) - Rabies has been confirmed in a fox from Grant County that had been trying to enter a kennel containing three dogs, state authorities said. The dogs killed the fox, and the owner sent the body to a state lab in Santa Fe for testing because of the animal's unusual behavior.
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