Police investigate confrontation and deadly shooting near UNM

Albuquerque police are investigating a deadly shooting that began as a confrontation Friday night near UNM. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Albuquerque police are investigating a deadly shooting that began as a confrontation Friday night near UNM. Officers in the University Area Command responded to the shooting around 8:10 p.m. Friday at Hannett Avenue and Girard Boulevard. … Read more

UNM long COVID researchers are finding better ways to treat symptoms

Nearly 1.2 million people have died from COVID in the United States since the first cases emerged four years ago, according to the CDC.And today an estimated 16 million people have the lingering symptoms of long COVID, with about one quarter of them no longer able to work. Researchers at the University of New Mexico … Read more

UNM professor creates noise tracker to crack down on noise pollution

A UNM professor is conducting research on the health effects of loud traffic and has even invented a noise tracker. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — It’s not hard to find an open space or nice park to take a relaxing walk in the park but sometimes the city noise, like loud cars, can interrupt that. Nick Ferenchak, … Read more

New scam targets people with UNM email addresses

The stabbing happened overnight and the suspect is accused of also robbing the victim. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — If you have a UNM email address, you’ll want to beware of scam emails about gift cards and job opportunities. UNM officials say they’ve gotten reports of people falling for these scams – so how can you spot … Read more

UNM to implement new Title IX regulations

New Title IX regulations require the University of New Mexico to make changes to the way it addresses sex discrimination and sexual misconduct by August 1. The regulations – released by the U.S. Department of Education on April 19 – broaden the University’s jurisdiction to respond to Title IX complaints; expand mandated reporting of sex … Read more

UNM students and alumni receive sanctions following pro-Palestine demonstration

One University of New Mexico alumni and two students received different sanctions from the University following a June 6 pro-Palestine protest that took place during New Student Orientation. Over the course of the summer, pro-Palestine protesters have held three demonstrations during NSO. Protesters have rallied and marched on campus, displayed painted fabric banners and distributed … Read more