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February 16: Hooligans welcomes Friend 2 Foe, Dope Riddle, and more

from:Santa Fe Metal Music Examiner

It’s “Metal Thursdays” at Albuquerque’s Hooligans! On February 16, prepare yourself for Friend 2 Foe, Cast in Your Shadow, Dope Riddle, and An American...

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Information Technologies to Perform Maintenance on Storage Devices

from:University of New Mexico

UNM Information Technologies (IT) will perform standard technical maintenance on several UNM storage devices on Sunday, Feb. 19 from 7:30 a.m. — 5 p.m. During this time, the...

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City Council Meets at ‘Committee of the Whole’ at UNM

from:University of New Mexico

The Albuquerque City Council meets as a “Committee of the Whole,” with the University of New Mexico School of Architecture and Planning and the UNM community, on Thursday,...

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UNM’s Pearl Hall to receive the 2012 Jeff Harnar Award

from:University of New Mexico

The Thornburg Foundation announces that George Pearl Hall, home of the University of New Mexico School of Architecture and Planning and the Fine Arts and Design Library, is...

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UNM Takes Lead in Finding New Uses for Established Drugs

from:University of New Mexico

The University of New Mexico is at the forefront of two powerful trends in drug development, experts here said. The first is an increasing emphasis on drug repurposing – finding...

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UNM Student Wins AIAS President’s Office Door Design Competition

from:University of New Mexico

The American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS) and VT Industries recently announced winners of a student design competition. The competition sponsored by VT Industries and...

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Robb Concert to Celebrate N.M. Centennial Feb. 12

from:University of New Mexico

The 2012 John Donald Robb Concert features a lineup of New Mexico musicians in a celebration of the state’s centennial. The concert, free and open to the public, is at 3 p.m. on...

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Tamarind Welcomes Elder as New Gallery Director

from:University of New Mexico

Erin Elder returned to Albuquerque as the Tamarind Institute’s gallery director. She lived here 2002-05, when she worked with arts organizations including Magnifico Arts,...

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Psychiatry Receives Victor J. Teichner Award

from:University of New Mexico

The University of New Mexico Department of Psychiatry was selected for the Victor J. Teichner Award from the American Association of Directors of Psychiatric Residency Training...

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Special Meeting of the Regents Set for Saturday, Feb. 11

from:University of New Mexico

A Special Meeting of the Regents of the University of New Mexico and the Gallup Campus Advisory Board will be held on Saturday, Feb. 11 from 10 a.m. — 1 p.m., luncheon noon-1:00...

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New Utton Center Reports Focus on Water, Land Use

from:University of New Mexico

The Utton Transboundary Resources Center at the University of New Mexico School of Law released two reports aimed at bringing clarity to New Mexico’s challenges with water...

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UNM Researcher Leads Multi-Institutional Effort in Discovering How to Make a Bigger Baby

from:University of New Mexico

Over the past century or so, a large body of literature exists from both human and animal early-experience studies confirming what seems to be intuitive today that both maternal...

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New Mexico in Focus Honors Black History Month

from:University of New Mexico

This week, New Mexico in Focus honors Black History Month with noted African American commentator and cook Vertamae Grosvenor. Born in 1938, Grosvenor has tracked African American...

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UNM’s Anderson School Presents Business to Business Breakfast Series

from:University of New Mexico

Bonnie Hill, president of B. Hill Enterprises, LLC, will discuss “Unintended Consequences: The Politicization of Corporate America” Thursday, Feb. 16 at 7:30 a.m. at the...

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Koson Appointed to New Mexico Lottery Authority Board

from:University of New Mexico

University of New Mexico Associate Athletic Director and Director of Ticketing Services Mark Koson was one of eight individuals recently appointed by Gov. Susana Martinez to...

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KNME Offers ‘Ready to Learn’ Workshops

from:University of New Mexico

KNME continues to host “Ready to Learn Ser­vice Work­shops.” The work­shops are adult-training courses designed to pro­vide par­ents, care­givers and child­care...

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Council Watch: D3 carving job

Police oversight and redistricting cause a stir at the Council meeting.

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The undying tale of unrequited love

My friend Joe* is head over heels for Marie. He’s loved her for at least four years. He would do anything for her. He went to visit her when she was homesick in Paris....

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It’s Gov. Martinez’ session, and she’ll pack it with controversy if she wants to

The guv stuffs even brief sessions with contention: 2012 brings us relentless hammering on driver's licenses, an embattled education secretary, abortion, medical marijuana,...

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Answer Me This

What do you know about last week?

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Student Employee of the Year Award Nominations Due Feb. 17

from:University of New Mexico

Nominations for UNM Student Employee of the Year award are due Friday, Feb. 17 at 5 p.m. Students employed through the Student Employment Office are eligible to be nominated for...

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LoboAlerts, Emergency Sirens to be Tested Monday, Feb. 13

from:University of New Mexico

On Monday, Feb. 13 at 11:02 a.m., the University of New Mexico will conduct a routine test of its emergency notification systems. The test will include all parts of the...

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Performance - Anne Of Green Gables

from:Albuquerque Little Theatre

Adapted by Joseph Robinette. From the novel by L.M. Montgomery.This new dramatization captures the charm and excitement of L.M. Montgomery’s enduring classic about an orphan...

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Rio Grande Arts and Crafts Festival Holiday Show

The Rio Grande Arts & Crafts Festival - Holiday Show will celebrate its twelfth year this holiday season! The October and March Festivals have become premier events in New...

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Rio Grande Arts and Crafts Balloon Feista Show

The 24th Annual Rio Grande Arts & Crafts Festival is a juried show coinciding with the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. With over 1,000 balloons, the Balloon Fiesta...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Ariana Hargis is a Real Livesaver

Ariana Hargis is the kind of lifeguard you want on duty when your loved ones are in the pool. She's a quick-thinking, focused professional with eyes in the back of her head. When...

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Rio Grande Arts and Crafts Festival Spring Show

Creativity is in bloom at Albuquerque's first major art event of the year, the Rio Grande Arts & Crafts Festival. The Festival features the work of more than 225 fine artists...

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February 12: Sunshine Theater presents Attack Attack! and more

from:Santa Fe Metal Music Examiner

On February 12, Albuquerque’s Sunshine Theater presents Attack Attack!, The Ghost Inside, Sleeping with Sirens, Chunk! No, Captain Chunk!, and Dream on Dreamer. Doors for...

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Fine Arts Dean Finalists to Visit UNM Feb. 13-March 8

from:University of New Mexico

Finalists for dean of the University of New Mexico College of Fine Arts will visit campus to meet with faculty, students, staff, administration and community members: Judith...

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UNM Alumni Association Offers Student Scholarships

from:University of New Mexico

The University of New Mexico Alumni Association is offering several scholarships for the 2012–13 academic year to assist qualified undergraduate and graduate students. The...

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Bryant W. Lemon Sr. Distinguished Lecture in Construction Engineering and Management

from:University of New Mexico

Could Albuquerque residents in 1912 have imagined running water, sanitation, mechanized transportation and electricity? Can you imagine what Albuquerque will look like in 2012?...

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UNM Architecture Student Named President of AIAS

from:University of New Mexico

Geraldine Forbes Isais, dean, UNM School of Architecture and Planning, announced that Matthew A. Barstow, a fourth year student in the Bachelor of Arts in architecture program,...

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CARS to Host a Creative Visualization Workshop for Faculty / Saff

from:University of New Mexico

Elaine Soto, clinical psychologist at University of New Mexico’s Counseling Assistance & Referral Services (CARS), is holding a Creative Visualization Workshop for faculty...

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February 12: Launchpad Presents Battle of the Bands

from:Santa Fe Metal Music Examiner

On February 12, Albuquerque’s own Launchpad, in collaboration with Gorilla Music, presents the Battle of the Bands. Check out this roster of contestants: Blind Hatred, The...

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UNM, City of Albuquerque Sign Memorandum of Agreement

from:University of New Mexico

Albuquerque Mayor R.J. Berry and University of New Mexico President David J. Schmidly have announced they are cooperating in a Memorandum of Agreement to fund, develop and manage...

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UNM Board of Regents’ Finance and Facilities Committee to Meet Thursday, Feb. 9

from:University of New Mexico

The University of New Mexico Board of Regents’ Finance and Facilities Committee will meet Thursday, Feb. 9 at 9 a.m. in the Roberts Room at Scholes Hall. AGENDA Comments Faculty...

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Outstanding Staff Award Nominations Sought

from:University of New Mexico

The Provost Committee for Staff seeks nominations for the PCS Outstanding Staff award. Three individuals and a workgroup are selected for this award of excellence. Faculty, staff...

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UNM Selected to Participate in Honda Marketing Competition

from:University of New Mexico

The University of New Mexico (UNM) has been selected as one of 20 schools throughout the country to participate in the Honda Civic Coupe Marketing Competition during the Spring...

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African American Student Services Hosts ‘Plight of the Black Athlete’ Seminar

from:University of New Mexico

The University of New Mexico’s African American Student Services hosts Marcus Amos, author of “Plight of the Black Athlete” Friday, Feb. 24 at 6:30 p.m. in the Student Union...

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UNM’s Ford Utilities Center to Test Boilers Feb. 8 — 12

from:University of New Mexico

The University of New Mexico’s Ford Utilities Center will test boilers beginning Wednesday, Feb. 8 through Sunday, Feb. 12 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The campus may see steam...

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How to navigate marriage, divorce, and life after divorce (Part 2)

from:Albuquerque Family Examiner

When it comes to divorce, the best way to deal with divorce is to lay the foundations in a marriage that will not lead to divorce. Obviously, for some people it may be too late,...

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February 9: Hooligans Presents Sir Wolf Throwdown

from:Santa Fe Metal Music Examiner

It’s “Metal Thursdays” at Albuquerque’s Hooligans! On February 9, prepare yourself for Sir Wolf Throwdown, which presents the following killer bands:...

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February 9: Sunshine Theater Presents In Flames, Trivium, and More

from:Santa Fe Metal Music Examiner

On February 9, Albuquerque’s Sunshine Theater presents In Flames, Trivium, Veil of Maya, and Kyng. Doors for this all-ages show open at 7:00 pm, with the show kicking off...

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LoboPerks Program Hosts “A Pampered Evening” Friday, Feb. 10

from:University of New Mexico

The LoboPerks program, in conjunction with the UNM Faculty/Staff Club, invite you to “A Pampered Evening,” a pre-Valentine’s Day shopping event on Friday, Feb. 10 from 5 —...

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Blog: Age Appropriate

from:University of New Mexico

When my daughter, Nina, was almost three, her favorite movie was Disney’s Cinderella..  I brought her to Popejoy [to see Rodger’s and Hammerstein’s Cinderella] in her...

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UNM Continuing Education Offers Youth Spring Break Camps

from:University of New Mexico

If you are looking for something convenient and affordable for your kids to do during Spring Break, March 12–17, the University of New Mexico’s Continuing Education has a...

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UNM-PNM Math Contest Public Lecture Set for Saturday, Feb. 4

from:University of New Mexico

On Saturday, Feb. 4, the UNM Department of Mathematics and Statistics will host the 44th Annual UNM-PNM Statewide Mathematics Contest. The contest will be preceded by a public...

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