(U-WIRE) CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — Forget campaign finance reform: there’s one issue that politicians on both sides of the aisle know will score them big points in the next election — airlines.
Future hospital in Las Cruces needs doctors LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) — At least 50 doctors are needed to adequately serve the Las Cruces area’s health care needs, an official from Triad Hospitals Inc. said. Triad plans to build a hospital in Las Cruces. If 50 or 60 new doctors “across all specialties” can be attracted to Las Cruces within the next five years, “the community would be well served,” said John L.
Guitarist Randy Nelson and pianist Erik Berglund of Nuvo Rich open “Music Night” in the SRC Commons Thursday night.
With about 500 years of history behind it, a trail known as the Camino Real de Tierra Adentro is said by some people to be responsible for New Mexico’s culture, language, religion and folklore.
The UNM men’s basketball program closed out its season on a special note Wednesday night with the 2001 Lobo Club Men’s Basketball Banquet at the Hyatt Regency hotel. Eleven of the 13 players received awards and were greeted by guest speaker, ex-NBA player Marques Johnson.
Carla Kay Barlow illustrates that hard work leads to success. Barlow, a graduate student working toward a master’s degree in composition, is the winner of the 2001 UNM Composition Prize for her piece “Tease thru Twos, Threes,” which will be featured at the “New Music, New Mexico” concert in Keller Hall Monday night at 7:30 p.m.
UNM hit the jackpot Thursday when Gov. Gary Johnson signed two bills into law that give UNM staff and faculty salary increases and fully funds the Lottery to Success Scholarship. Johnson had until noon Friday to sign bills before they would be automatically pocket vetoed. Thursday he signed UNM’s top legislative priority, which was to improve faculty and staff compensation.
The highly controversial bikini-clad version of the Virgin Mary on display at a state museum has been described by its artist — a practicing Catholic — as an expression of her personal faith.
John Burrows, an associate director of Housing Services, carries his 16-month-old grandson Jack while talking with guests at a reception to celebrate his retirement in the La Posada atrium Thursday afternoon.
Editor, I want to address an issue of concern I have with the upcoming ASUNM election. I have serious concerns about a group of “people” who are running for office. This group is The People slate.
the way to get aroundLua Binder (left) watches Recreational Services employee James Dick inspect her bike’s tires during Bicycle Saftey Day outside Popejoy Hall Wednesday.
It was with great interest that I read Laura Valdez’ penetrating (as usual) column on white oppression in the March 29 Daily Lobo.
The artistic styles of Erika M. Burrows and Marco A. "Tony" Oviedo II could not be much more different, yet the engaged couple make a harmoniously supportive team. Between now and April 30, Burrows and Oviedo will have a series of paintings and drawings titled "A Household of Beauty: A Tale of Trees & Flowers and the Value of Line," on display at Irysh Mac's Coffee House, 110 Yale Blvd. S.E. The exhibit features the contrasting elements of Burrows' botanical-based illustrations and Oviedo's highly linear and meditative images.
SANTA FE - Numerous State Troopers and Santa Fe Police stood shoulder-to-shoulder blocking the entrance to a community hearing on a bikini-clad depiction of Our Lady of Guadalupe at the Museum of International Folk Art Wednesday morning. The 10 a.m. hearing called by the Board of Regents of the Museum of New Mexico sought public input on the continuing exhibition of Alma L¢pez's "Our Lady" in the exhibit "Cyber Arte: Tradition Meets Technology." The hearing was supposed to be held in the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture next door to the folk art museum and the room quickly filled with more than 300 people. Santa Fe Police and State Troopers blocked another 200 people who sought entrance to the hearing, citing orders from the fire marshal.
UNM student Rachel Jenks says she has sound judgement, is skilled at solving problems and would make a good GPSA president.
OM Trio will perform at the Golden West Saloon Friday at 9 p.m. Admission is $6 at the door and it is a 21-and-over event.
UNM student Keith Valles says he is qualified to become GPSA president because he works well with people, is good at building consensus and has campus-wide leadership experience.
The Senate passed appropriations and amendments with few arguments Wednesday night, though Sen. Da Vonda Bowens expressed disappointment with the group during her closing comments. At the end of the meeting, Bowens said she thought it was rude that senators were not paying attention to each other during the meeting. “People are talking and walking — what happened to order?” she asked.
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