UNM has reached a settlement agreement to pay $10,856.54 to the United States government for fraudulent bills submitted to Medicare, Medicaid and other third-party insurance providers by Dr. William L. Johnson, former medical director at the University Hospital Pain Management Clinic.
Sophomore center Chad Bell announced Monday that he has decided to leave the UNM men’s basketball team. In a press conference Monday, with head coach Ritchie McKay by his side, Bell stated that his reasons for leaving were to find a bigger role in a different program and a desire to be closer to his Southern Californian home.
UNMPD detectives are investigating an allegation of a criminal sexual penetration that occurred at a fraternity house late last month — the third sexual assault of its kind reported to campus police this academic year. “That (case) is still under active investigation,” said UNM Police Department Lt.
The UNM women’s basketball team is among the best in the nation. The Lobos proved themselves Monday night at The Pit, pulling an upset over Mississippi State, 73-61. UNM carried over its confidence and intensity from a huge comeback victory Saturday over the University of Miami and fearlessly faced the 13th-ranked Bulldogs.
Not only does the Albuquerque community have several law enforcement agencies and hospitals to treat rape victims and investigate allegations of sexual assault, it also has many organizations that provide valuable counseling and support services. On campus, Students Educating Peers About Sex, also known as SEPAS, provides victims with referrals and guidance, organizes campaigns for awareness of sexual health issues and gives prevention presentations.
UNMPD Graduate student on bike struck by instructor's car A UNM graduate student was taken to University Hospital after she was struck by a car and knocked off her bike near campus. The accident occurred Feb. 27 at the intersection of Vassar Drive and Marble Avenue north of the Health Sciences Center.
UNM police are looking into nine separate instances of graffiti vandalism at campus buildings -- all expressing anti-war themes and occurring only hours after the first attacks on Iraq. The anti-war messages, including "War is murder;" "Bush is a terrorist;" and "No war," were spray painted onto the walls of the Navy and Air Force ROTC buildings, the north wall of the Fine Arts Building and along the south wall of the city reservoir on South Redondo Drive sometime between Wednesday night and Thursday morning.
Firefighters responded to a report of smoke coming from the water pump station on Redondo Drive near Yale Boulevard at about 5 p.m. Sunday. As smoke poured from the building's windows, three city fire trucks and a unit from the Albuquerque Hazardous Materials Response Team arrived on the scene.
The last week has not only seen a flurry of activity among U.S. soldiers overseas, but also among community members who are protesting the ongoing war in Iraq. Since the war began Wednesday, and for a long time before it started, there have been community-wide protests in Albuquerque, the majority of them occurring right along the campus border.
The University's Board of Regents announced Friday a list of five candidates that the 18th president of UNM will be chosen from by the end of the semester. The announcement comes five months after regents formed an 11-member search committee to examine applications and interview candidates from a pool larger than 100.
LAS VEGAS -- The Lobos ended a long and frustrating season with a 71-56 loss to BYU in the first round of the Mountain West Tournament Thursday in Las Vegas. UNM was the victim of a Cougar team that used 8-0 and 14-0 runs to turn a tight game into an easy victory.
by Vincent J. Narducci Daily Lobo The UNM Bookstore received a new addition this semester, black metal knobs, otherwise known as skatestoppers added to handrails that are meant to prevent personal injury and property damage. "We've had a number of injuries to people," said Robert Dunnington, campus safety manager.
LAS VEGAS — Mandi Moore took on the role of scorer in the first half of the Lobos 54-49 first round victory over San Diego State University Wednesday. The sophomore point guard, who more often than not leads in intangible statistics like diving for loose balls, scored 11 first half points en route to a 34-22 first period lead.
The Frontier Restaurant has been named Restaurant Neighbor of the Year by the New Mexico Restaurant Association. The award was recently presented to Larry and Dorothy Rainosek, the owners of both the Frontier and Golden Pride BBQ Chicken and Ribs Restaurants in Albuquerque, at the annual Hospitality Industry Awards.
Historian and guest speaker Thomas Ch†vez said that the American Revolution was actually a world war and Spain was at its forefront. Ch†vez, the executive director for the National Hispanic Cultural Center, spoke Wednesday during the General Library’s “Open Doors: Regional Scholars and Writers Series” in Zimmerman Library’s Willard Reading Room.
by Lisa J. Tabet Daily Lobo A research professor from the UNM Physics and Astronomy department is braving the harsh elements of Antarctica to research the effects of the sun on earth’s weather patterns. Stuart Jefferies, who is making his fifth trip to the country with a team of researchers, has several objectives including determining why the sun’s outer layers are hotter than its surface.
by J. Martin Eidsath Daily Lobo The UNM General Library is seeking student input on library services as part of its strategic planning process. To gather input, separate focus groups are being held for undergraduate and graduate students. Undergraduates are invited to attend a focus group on March 24.
by Vincent J. Narducci Daily Lobo An intense debate about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict at UNM may have been able to accomplish a little bit of what decades of war and death have not -- creating some type of mutual understanding. The Tuesday night panel discussion at the University's School of Law included a presentation to establish the history behind the conflict, two speakers passionately arguing for each nation and a moderator who said that despite a heated argument, he thought panelists eventually achieved a better understanding for each other and for the issues addressed.
by Jodi Hunley Daily Lobo UNM's Department of Anthropology is turning 75 this year and to kick off the year-long celebration, a longtime Southwest archeologist is presenting a lecture on the history of the department and its research in the field.
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