Daily Lobo 07/21/2025 by UNM Student Publications

UNM trends toward reduced greenhouse gas emissions

By Leila Chapa & Paloma Chapa

@lchapa06

& @paloma_chapa88

In 2007, former University of New Mexico President David Schmidly committed the University to eventual carbon neutrality by signing the American College and University President’s Climate Commitment, which led to the release of the Climate Action Plan in 2009.

UNM committed to mapping the reduction of 80% of the Albuquerque

campus 2006 emissions levels by 2030, according to the plan’s executive summary.

With five years until 2030, UNM has reduced its greenhouse gas emissions from 2006 but has yet to meet its climate goals.

Between the years 2006 and 2024, UNM Albuquerque campus saw a 11% decrease in greenhouse gas emissions, according to the UNM 2024 Greenhouse Gas Inventory.

To reach an 80% reduction of 2006 emissions by 2030, UNM would have to decrease its emissions by 13.8% each year till 2030 — approximately 24 times more

than its current decreasing emissions rate of 0.58% each year.

The Inventory reports that when UNM’s 19% increase in square footage is factored in, there is a 25% decrease in UNM campus building greenhouse gas intensity — the emissions emitted by individual campus buildings — between 2006-24.

UNM Main Campus square footage grew by 1,520,000 square feet from 2006-24, according to the Inventory.

Anne Jakle, UNM Office of Sustainability Director, said that since 2006, UNM has increased efficiency in new and existing buildings, with 29 buildings becoming Lead -

ership in Energy and Environmental Design certified.

In 2024, UNM reported a Silver rating in The Sustainability Tracking, Assessment and Rating System administered by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education.

“The university community has shown a very clear commitment over time to climate action,” Jakle said. “You can look through the historical record of student, staff and faculty resolutions and items that it is something that’s been important to our campus community and our state for a long time.”

During the 1990s, UNM spent $60 million to upgrade the utility system, which included two new boilers, a new gas turbine and 30-inch pipes to improve chilled water distribution. This new system reduced energy use by 30%, according to a UNM Climate Change Timeline.

Jeff Zumwalt, Director of UNM Utility Services, said the system produces one half to two thirds of the campus’ electricity needs.

Jakle said that while this system reduced UNM’s greenhouse gas emissee UNM emissions page 15

PHOTO STORY: Summer Wings of ABQ

By Leila Chapa & Paloma Chapa

@lchapa06

& @paloma_chapa88

During the summer months in Albuquerque, New Mexico, many birds can be seen feeding, singing, mating, nesting and raising their young in urban areas.

Pictured in this story are woodpeckers, bushtits, migratory kingbirds, hummingbirds, doves, thrashers, hawks and a starling.

Mother doves can be seen building nests from twigs in trees and any place they find suitable. One dove pictured in this story found the electric pole to be a comfortable nesting spot. Another dove pictured chose to nest in an Ash tree.

Humming birds frequent nectarfilled flowers and hummingbird feeders, and the more shy yet but loud Curve-billed thrashers often sing past sunset, coming to the

feeders when other birds have gone to sleep.

Curve-billed thrashers primarily live in the desert brush outside the city, but if neighborhoods have native vegetation, these birds will move in.

Thrashers are especially attracted to areas with cholla cactus, where they like to nest, according to Audubon.

Bushtits come to feeders in flocks. They have quiet, constant, high-pitch chirps, eat together and then leave together. They can also be found perching in the branches of shrub-like trees.

Hawks fly over neighborhoods taking advantage of the habitat, where feeding birds become easy prey.

Leila Chapa is the social media editor for the Daily Lobo. She can be reached at socialmedia@dailylobo. com or on X @lchapa06

Paloma Chapa is the multimedia editor for the Daily Lobo. She can be reached at multimedia@dailylobo. com or on Twitter @paloma_chapa88

Two bushtits feeding in a backyard tree in Albuquerque on July 13.

A starling perched on an electric wire cable above a backyard in Albuquerque on Saturday, July 19. Kingbirds chirp loudly in a mulberry tree above a backyard in Albuquerque on Saturday, July 19.

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How Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ could impact health care for New Mexicans

By Elliott Wood @dailylobo

This article has been edited for clarity on Sunday, July 20, from its original online publication, on July 14.

On July 4, President Donald Trump signed into law the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, a bill that could have major impacts for the people of New Mexico.

According to a Congressional Budget Office report, changes made to Medicaid by the bill would increase the number of people without health insurance by an estimated 7.8 million by 2034. Among the changes are the creation of a work requirement for able-bodied adults under the age of 65, though concessions were made for parents of children under 14 and citizens with disabilities, according to NPR.

Some of the bill’s major items include extending tax cuts from Trump’s first term as president, which were previously due to expire at the end of the year; modifying eligibility requirements for Medicaid enrollees, changes to SNAP benefits, changes to student-loan repayment options and increased funding for border security.

According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Medicaid is a joint federal and state program that helps cover medical costs for some people with limited income and resources. Every state runs

its own program while following general rules set by the federal government.

New Mexicans rely on Medicaid at the highest rate per capita in the nation with about 40% of New Mexicans enrolled in the program. According to Source NM, estimates from the CBO predict that over 96,000 New Mexicans could lose coverage by 2030 due to eligibility changes — potentially costing the state nearly $11 billion in healthcare funding.

Alanna Dancis, the Chief Medical Officer for New Mexico’s Medicaid program, wrote a letter to the New Mexico Healthcare Authority that the work requirements would “push people off Medicaid” due to “realworld barriers” that would prevent many from qualifying or successfully obtaining coverage under the new model. Dancis used a shortage of jobs in rural areas, serving as caretakers for family members, and new reporting and verification requirements for proof of employment as examples of barriers to Medicaid.

New reporting requirements for the Affordable Care Act were also included in the bill, as well as the termination of automatic reenrollment for those receiving coverage under the marketplace program. All users will now have to submit their own paperwork — rather than the automated eligibility-checking program previously used — and reenroll every year, which could cause millions who are qualified but aren’t on top of their paperwork to lose coverage, according to PBS.

PBS also reported that legal immigrants, including asylum seekers and refugees, would no longer be allowed to purchase on those health insurance exchanges where more affordable coverage, subsidized by the federal government, is found for those who qualify.

Data from the U.S. Census Bureau estimates that the percentage of foreign-born individuals living in New Mexico is 10.2% of the state’s 2.1 million people, with 56.1% of the foreign-born individuals lacking citizenship.

A report by experts from two public health and health services centers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill found that two rural hospitals in New Mexico are at significant risk of closing, out of the fifteen in the state whose funding comes primarily from Medicaid.

Chris Ramirez, Communications Director at The University of New Mexico’s Health Sciences Center, stated that while the organization was still working to understand how they would be affected by the bill, they recognize it may affect access to care, funding for clinical services, and the stability of health care delivery, particularly for at-risk populations.

“While it is premature to speculate on the specific effects for UNM or our students and community, we expect that there will be financial challenges that will affect the ways in which we deliver education and patient care for our citizens. UNM is committed to our mission, prepared for the challenge, and ready to plan for the future

of higher education and healthcare delivery,” a joint statement from UNM and UNM Hospital reads.

UNM College Democrats President Breahna Roark suggested that state lawmakers begin drafting legislation that could offer relief towards those affected by the bill financially or medically before the upcoming legislative session in January.

“It’s definitely concerning, although it won’t take place right now, it’s something that we have to keep our eye out for the future and start putting policies and preventative attacks in place so that it doesn’t completely swing our healthcare system in the next two, three years, because that’s what it’s looking like right now,” Roark said, citing the risk rural healthcare facilities face.

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has said she may need to call a special legislative session to address the effects that the bill may have on the state, according to Source NM.

Presbyterian Health Services provided a statement from Bill Priest, Chief Hospital Executive at Presbyterian Plains Regional Medical Center, after being asked for comment.

“With Medicaid covering more than one-third of New Mexicans, we are concerned about the impact on our state and its residents, especially in rural areas. We continue to work with our internal, state and federal partners to better understand the implications of the Medicaid cuts in the federal budget bill,” Priest wrote. “We

remain committed to preparing and engaging with them to explore contingency plans and advocate for the healthcare needs of New Mexicans.”

In a statement he wrote to The Daily Lobo, State Representative John Block (R-51) claimed the bill “reins in the bloated bureaucracy that’s been draining our healthcare system for years.”

“This bill cracks down on waste, fraud, and abuse in Medicaid, restores accountability, and puts healthcare decisions back in the hands of patients and doctors, not unelected Washington bureaucrats. It sends a clear message: bigger government isn’t the solution, and H.R. 1 proves we can cut spending, protect our freedoms, and still get things done,” Block wrote.

According to CBO estimates, the bill is expected to add $2.4 trillion to the national debt by 2034.

The full impact of the bill will become present over the next few years, a UNM College Democrats statement reads.

“While from a political standpoint, H.R. 1 has the potential to fix a lot of financial national problems, in doing so, it decreases the quality of life for Americans,” the statement reads.

Elliott Wood is a beat reporter and photographer for the Daily Lobo. They can be reached at news@dailylobo. com or on X @dailylobo

PHOTO STORY: UNM’s Summer Scene

By Leila Chapa @lchapa06

In July, The University

New

is in the final stretch of summer before the bustle and com-

motion of the fall semester sets in.

The campus is quiet during the summer months, as most students and faculty have left campus for summer break. While there are still some students on campus for summer classes, UNM campus is mostly empty, buildings close early and both outdoor and indoor spaces are calm.

Staff still remain on campus throughout the summer, working hard to keep it clean and ensure that UNM can still provide services, like food, gym, library, and other programs that the campus community enjoys and relies on.

When buildings are closed for longer periods of time, the out-

door spaces standout. Many buildings have landscaping with plants that show off their bright flowers and foliage during the summer months, keeping the campus cool and offering food and habitat to local urban fauna.

Construction work can also get done while students are gone, taking

advantage of the empty campus to work on renovations and new projects.

Leila Chapa is the social media editor for the Daily Lobo. She can be reached at socialmedia@dailylobo. com or on X @lchapa06

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The Mother Earth Fountain at UNM Main Campus is surrounded by flowering plants on Saturday, July 20.

Dane Smith Hall’s vegetation at its peak level of greenness on UNM main campus on Saturday, July 20.

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United Graduate Workers, UNM continue negotiations over compensation, healthcare

By Leila Chapa & Paloma Chapa @lchapa06

& @paloma_chapa88

On Friday, July 11, several members of United Graduate Workers of the University of New Mexico attended their seventh bargaining session to negotiate with the University.

The Union ratified its first collective bargaining agreement with UNM in December 2022, and a contract extension in November 2023, which expired in March 2025.

Nicholás Chávez, a department of Spanish and Portuguese graduate student and media representative of the UGW Contract Action Team, said UGW is negotiating a new collective bargaining agreement.

“(The collective bargaining agreement) is going to govern what our compensation is for assistantships, it’s going to talk about what benefits we get, it’s going to talk about what kind of worker protections we get,” Chávez said.

The new bargaining agreement could allow UNM graduate workers to

make deals with the University for their prioritized benefits. The union is seeking higher wages, health insurance, tuition coverage, expanded parking access, increased benefits, additional protections for international workers and migrants lacking proper identification as well as academic freedom and freedom of expression, according to a UGW Bargaining Priorities 2025 document provided to the Daily Lobo.

The priorities were determined by a campus-wide survey of UNM graduate student workers who are both union and non-union members, according to the document.

To increase wages, UGW is bargaining for across-the-board wage raises as well as guaranteed summer funding.

Katie Slack, a union steward for UGW and a master’s student in the Department of Geography and Environmental Studies, wrote in a statement to the Daily Lobo that UNM administration countered UGW’s initial proposal for a 20% wage increase with a 3% increase during a bargaining session on July 2.

The 3% raise amounts to less than $1.00 per hour for the lowest-paid workers, according to the statement.

Shortly following and during the

July bargaining session, UGW reduced their proposed raise to 16%, and UNM suggested a 0.5% increase, resulting in a 3.5% raise, Slack wrote.

Health benefits were one of the top priorities for graduate workers, according to their bargaining priorities petition. UGW is bargaining for lower-cost and higher-coverage dental and vision service insurance as well as access to specialized care.

During the bargaining session on July 2, the University denied UGW’s requests for dental and vision coverage, according to the statement.

In a statement to the Daily Lobo, UNM Chief Marketing and Communications Officer Cinnamon Blair wrote that UNM cannot comment on details of active negotiations due to state law requirements and “respectful negotiating practice.”

According to a UGW handout delivered during the July 11 bargaining session, over 60% of survey respondents listed healthcare as “very important”, and 43% of survey respondents have ignored or delayed treatment due to the cost of care.

Over 80% of workers listed higher compensation as “very important,” 60% of respondents reported being

rent insecure and 70% rated their financial security as moderately insecure or not secure at all, according to the handout.

“If we aren’t able to make our own ends meet, that might mean that we have higher turnover rate, and maybe people aren’t motivated to come to UNM,” Chávez said.

Chapa is the social media editor for the Daily Lobo. She can be reached at socialmedia@dailylobo.com or on X @lchapa06

Paloma Chapa is the multimedia editor for the Daily Lobo. She can be reached at multimedia@dailylobo. com or on Twitter @paloma_chapa88

A handmade sign placed on the table during a bargaining session at the Collaborative Teaching and Learning Building on Friday, July 11. UGW are in the process of bargaining with the university for priorities including higher wages, health benefits and worker protections.

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By Elizabeth Bolke @dailylobo

Superman’s story started on the pages of the 1938 “Action Comics #1” from DC comics. His story has continued to be brought to life in 2025 with Warner Bros “Superman,” starring David Corenswet as Superman/Clark Kent, Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane and Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor.

On July 14, I went to see the new Superman, released on July 11, in Albuquerque’s newest 4DX theater, which offers an immersive, multi-

sensory cinematic experience, at the Regal Winrock movie theater. Walking into the theater was an exciting new adventure, not only for the new movie the audience was there to see, but for the experience that the 4DX seats were bringing to Superman’s story. The audience wasn’t just there to watch a movie, they were there to experience it in a brand new way.

The theater has seats that use motion, vibration, water, wind and scents, administered through surrounding ceiling-strung wind turbines and other technology throughout the theater. When Superman flies, so do you; when he goes to the right, you go right. You

feel the air flying past you.

You’re not watching him fly — you’re flying with him. One of my favorite aspects of the 4DX technology is that if it is snowing in the movie, it starts snowing in the theater.

The movie has a multitude of different stories and parallels to today’s world, which is what makes superheroes and their stories so important to everyday people. Superheroes are just like us — they struggle, get hurt and fail. That is why Superman has taken the box office by storm.

Superman is one of us. He too has to figure out what’s for dinner and navigate a romantic relationship. But arguably the most important story line in Superman is the loss in Superman’s own origin story.

At the beginning of “Superman,” it shows a recording of his parents explaining to him that he is to serve and help the people of Earth with the abilities given to him by its yellow sun. At first, it seems that Superman’s Kryptonian parents come across as more of a serving and guiding influence in his life than his Earth parents.

Working alongside Lex Luthor, the Engineer, a modified human being is able to retrieve and translate the message from Krypton, only to reveal a disturbing second half of the message. It turns out that Kal-El’s parents

had planned for him to rule Earth, eliminate any humans who resisted his authority and, most shockingly, to sire children with as many human women as possible to ensure the survival of the Kryptonian bloodline.

Needless to say, this revelation doesn’t sit well with humanity or even Superman’s allies, like Guy Gardner. Gardner, in particular, warns Superman that if the message is true, it would make him the very kind of alien threat Superman is supposed to protect Earth from.

With this message, Superman’s whole ideology goes out the window.

Believing that he was sent to Earth for good and finding out he wasn’t is what makes Superman lose faith in himself, and he finds the whole world losing faith in him. Superman is left with no direction and a crisis on his hands.

But how can he save the world when the world thinks he’s the bad guy?

All the fighting comes to a head when Superman is brought to his adoptive parents’ farm in Kansas, where he can heal and recharge. The next morning he has a heart-to-heart on what a real parent is. Through this conversation, Superman is reminded that the goodness and moral compass that he has are deeply rooted in his upbringing, not by what his par-

ents said in a video.

His Earth parents’ upbringing is what makes him who he is. It is because of Jonathan and Martha Kent that he is the Superman that the people have come to depend upon and trust.

In the end, Superman’s journey is a powerful reminder that identity and morality are shaped not just by our origins or the messages we receive, but by the choices we make every day. Despite the shocking revelation about his past, Superman chooses to embrace his true nature — one rooted in compassion, justice and hope. With renewed purpose, he stands tall once more, ready to face the world not as a puppet of his past, but as a hero who defines himself by his actions.

The film closes with Superman flying over a sunrise-lit Kansas field, symbolizing a new beginning — one where he acknowledges his past but firmly commits to protecting and serving the people of Earth. Because, in the end, true heroism is about choosing to do good, even when the path is uncertain.

Elizabeth Bolke is a freelance reporter for the Daily Lobo. She can be reached at culture@dailylobo.com or on X @dailylobo

David Corenswet in Superman (2025). Photo Courtesy of IMDB. Courtesy photo / Daily Lobo / @dailylobo

Guild hosts free film showing of “Gaza: Journalists Under Fire”

By Addison Fulton @dailylobo

On Saturday, July 19, the Guild hosted a free showing of Robert Greenwald and Brave New Films’

“Gaza: Journalists Under Fire.” The documentary tells the story of three journalists killed in Gaza, among the 178 journalists killed since the start of the conflict after the Oct. 7 attacks and the documentary’s production. The death toll has now risen to more than 185 journalists killed, includ-

ing 171 Palestinian journalists, four Israeli journalists, nine Lebanese journalists and one Syrian journalist, according to the International Federation of Journalists.

Brave New World Films is a nonprofit, non-partisan organization dedicated to making educational films that inspire change. According to its website, “Brave New Films has created a quick-strike capability that informs the public, challenges mainstream media with the truth, and motivates people to take action on social issues nationwide.”

Other films by Brave New World

have covered voter suppression, the prison-industrial complex and antiAsian racism in the wake of Covid-19.

The conflict between Israel and Gaza is the deadliest conflict for journalists in history, according to the documentary. More journalists were killed in the first 18 months of Israel’s bombings than were killed in the American Civil War, both World Wars, the Vietnam War and the war in Afghanistan combined.

“Gaza: Journalists Under Fire” told the story of Bilal Jadallah, the director of Press House - Palestine, an independent, Gaza-based news

organization. Jadallah was a mentor for young Palestinian journalists and an advocate for free-press. According to the documentary, he was killed by an Israeli tank while trying to flee to safety. He was the 49th journalist killed.

Another journalist featured was Heba Al-Albada, the 13th female journalist killed and 84th journalist killed overall. She was the co-founder of Social Media Club - Palestine, understanding the importance of using social media to highlight Palestinian voices. She was killed in December of 2023 alongside her

mother and young daughter. Lastly, the documentary included Ismail Al-Ghoul who covered an Israeli raid on a UN shelter in Gaza. He was killed, alongside his cameraman after their press vehicle was struck in an airstrike near the Shati refugee camp. They were the 126th and 127th killed.

The documentary combined footage from Palestine news reporters, footage of international leaders and expert testimony from analysts

see Guild showing page 15

Building of Lobo Retail Crossing Center begins on south campus

By Dannely Verduzco @dailylobo

On June 30, the University of New Mexico’s Board of Regents approved a land-transfer of 38-acres of University land that will become the Lobo Retail Crossing Center. The center seeks to provide students at Lobo Village and the surrounding areas, including the University’s sports arenas, with easy access to grocery stores, restaurants,and merchandise shops.

The site was purchased by SimonCRE, a commercial real estate company based in Phoenix, Arizona. The site is located on the west side of University Boulevard, south of Sunshine Terrace and north of Gibson Boulevard, on the south campus of UNM.

The property will provide a “much-needed” space of general merchandise and food centers for students living at Lobo village, patrons of the athletic complex and the employees of the Science and Technology Park, Tom Neale, chief operating officer of the Lobo Development Corporation, said.

The site is set to be completed in the beginning of Fall 2026, Neale said.

“One of the things in our market analysis about this particular site is that this area of town, especially the

area south of Central, is a food desert and underserved by retail,” Neale said. “So high-quality retail development does not currently exist in the southern portion of the city, so it’ll bring a much-needed grocery store, general merchandise and a number of other large retail users.”

Food deserts are areas where residents can’t access affordable and healthy food options due to the absence of local grocery stores, according to the Food Empowerment Project.

Improved walkability is an important aspect for the site developers, Neale said.

“Our students will have easy access to the project, so they won’t have to get in a car anymore to go grab something to eat or go grocery shopping. They’ll have good pedestrian access to the South Campus,” Neale said.

According to Joshua Simon, the founder and CEO of SimonCRE, the shopping center will be composed of national, regional and local tenants.

“I can say that the transaction was contingent on the developer securing a large general food and grocery and general merchandise retailer. With that user comes junior anchors, and some of those will be in the apparel area,” Neale said.

The project was not affordable in

the past decade, but with the City of Albuquerque and Lobo Development’s creation of a Tax Increment for Development District, the project was made feasible, Neale said.

A Tax Increment for Development District is a mechanism to support economic development and job creation by providing gross receipts tax financing and property tax financing, according to Taxation and Revenue New Mexico.

“It’s been sitting here for so long. But I also think that’s a testament to the challenges of the site too.

You’ve got 40 feet of fall across the site,” Simon said.

Developers have faced challenges with the property’s details, including construction debris and large amounts of fill, Neale said.

“The deal’s not as far from being fully done. There’s a lot of challenges for us to figure out. As far as site development challenges, there’s topography, there’s a lot of hands in the cookie jar with different groups that have to grant approval as part of the entitlement process,” Simon said. Despite these challenges, Simon-

CRE and UNM are working together to resolve the entitlement issues of the site, Simon said.

“It’s been challenging to get to where we are today, but there’s still general entitlement issues with the site itself that we’ve got to work through, but I think UNM will be a good partner to help get that figured out,” Simon said.

Dannely Verduzco is a freelance reporter for the Daily Lobo. She can be reached at news@dailylobo.com or on X @dailylobo

The empty lot on University and Sunshine Terrace where the new Lobo Retail Crossing is planned to be. Taken on Sunday, July 20.

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A look inside the athletics department over the summer

By Jaden McKelveyFrancis @jadenmckelvey

During the summer, campus is slower, The Pit is empty of rowdy, energetic fans and people are awaiting the return of Lobo sporting events. But, the University of New Mexico Athletic Department is still up and running. Here’s a look at what’s happening during the offseason.

“(We’re) getting a lot of projects done before the season starts and the student athletes return,” Ryan Berryman, UNM’s Deputy Athletic Director and Chief Operating Officer, said. “It’s also a time of change — you have new coaches, new athletes, new students that will be onboarded and getting ready for the start of the semester.”

After an eventful and championship-filled season, the Athletic Department has a focus on construction and

making physical improvements for the fall, especially regarding football.

“We all know that we need our football program to be more competitive, more consistently, and I think we have the right leadership in place, from the top all the way down to the bottom,” Fernando Lovo, UNM’s Vice President and Director of Athletics, said. “I feel confident in that, and so we need to do our job as an administration, to make our football program and our

game day experience better.”

Most of those efforts involve making improvements to University Stadium. The video board in the stadium is being upgraded to provide higher-quality imagery. There is also construction on a new team room, where athletes can watch films and meet with coaches. Another change is the movement of the student section, which occurred after a meeting with the student body president and other student lead -

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ers, Lovo said. The funds for these improvements come from an $11 million appropriation from the state legislature specifically earmarked for improvements to the football stadium. Other improvements occurring over this summer include remodeling the tennis courts in the McKinnon Family Tennis Stadium, putting down a new cherry and silver playing surface along with new equipment for the Tow Diehm Athletics Facility.

Another focus is on building and engaging with a community built around Lobo Athletics.

“One of the things, I think, is the greatest thing about this community in this state, is how much people care about local athletics,” Lovo said.

“For me, to be able to get out, take my family, my kids, get out in the community, meet people, get to learn this great city, this wonderful state, and just become one with everyone here, that’s a big priority for me and my family.”

The athletics department is also planning which projects to request funding for next legislative session.

The priorities will be more improvements to University Stadium, upgrades to the softball facilities — including locker rooms and coaches’ offices — and replacing the video boards in The Pit, Berryman said.

As they plan their upcom-

ing projects, the department is dealing with the end of the fiscal year.

“Reconciling all of our budgets and looking at where we projected things to come in and where they are coming in, and closing the year that way,” Berryman said. “As the calendar turns to July, we enter a new year, so you have new projections for tickets or television or other things that have changed from last season.”

The department is also having to deal with and adapt to the changing landscape of college athletics, as both the House settlement and conference realignment have caused considerable adjustments to be made.

“It’s a very turbulent time in college athletics. I’d say we have the most going on right now that I’ve had in my entire career, in terms of just when you look at the entire landscape of what’s going on between the stuff that we’re all used to doing and getting ready for a season, and then adding these new kind of developments in college athletics,” Berryman said. “So it’s a very, very busy time. We’re working a lot of hours and trying to get New Mexico situated the best for the future.”

Jaden McKelvey-Francis is the editor-in-chief of the Daily Lobo. He can be reached at editorinchief@dailylobo.com or on X @jadenmckelvey

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OPINION: A preview of the Lobo women’s basketball team

By Jaden McKelvey-Francis @jadenmckelvey

The University of New Mexico’s women’s basketball team and Head Coach Mike Bradbury are hoping to build on their 18-14 record last season. The team managed to retain some key talent but due to the ever-changing landscape of college basketball, it also lost multiple players to the transfer portal and graduation. Here’s a look at the returning players and new additions to the roster, starting with the returning players.

Destinee Hooks

Hooks — a 5-9 guard — is the most talented and impactful returning player. She had a breakout season last year, averaging 15.0 points per game and 4.0 rebounds per game. She excels at getting downhill and finishing at the rim, but is still a competent outside shooter. The only area for her to improve on will be her shot selection.

Alyssa Hargrove

Hargrove is a 5-8 guard; she settled into her role as the lead ball handler around midway through last season. She is tenacious on

defense, and her energy can be a spark for the Lobos on both ends of the floor. She can distribute the ball well, averaging 4.4 assists per game last season and can still put points up herself, having averaged 8.3 PPG.

Joana Magalhães

The freshman had an impressive first season last year, earning Mountain West All-Freshman Team honors. From Lisbon, Portugal, the 5-5 guard has an ability to get to the basket and finish around taller defenders. She averaged 7.1 PPG last season and will likely have a jump to even higher productivity this season.

Nayli Padilla

A 5-9 guard from Spain, Padilla, had an impact off the bench last season, appearing in 25 games. Despite only playing limited minutes, she provides good rebounding skills at the guard position and serves as a solid backup.

Drew Jordon

Jordon played in 18 games last season and averaged 6.7 minutes per game. At 5-11, her hotspot is in the paint, making 57.7% of her shots last season. But she lacks a three-point shot, which limits her usage.

Clarissa Craig

While being on the roster for last season, Craig was a medical redshirt and didn’t play in a game. She’s a 6-3 forward and center. She played three seasons at the University of Cincinnatibefore transferring to UNM. Once she’s fully healthy, she should be a useful player with her ability to play in the paint.

Kaia Foster

Foster is a 6-2 guard coming from Chiawana High School in Washington. She made Second Team All-Conference and averaged 13.0 PPG in High School. She also earned a McDonald’s All-American West Nomination. Her recruitment shows Coach Bradbury’s commitment to having a taller team this season.

Cacia Antonio

As a 5-11 Junior guard from Angola, Antonio was one of the top Division III recruits last year. While she is new to UNM, she’s not new to the state, as she has played two seasons at New Mexico Junior College. She can go coast-to-coast in transi -

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Lobos guard Alyssa Hargrove (#4) attempts a layup during a loss against Colorado State at The Pit on Feb. 4.

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OPINION: A preview of the Lobo men’s basketball team

By Jaden McKelvey-Francis @jadenmckelvey

After the end of the 2024-25 season, the University of New Mexico’s men’s basketball team was ravaged by the transfer portal and coaching carousel. With an entirely new roster, Lobo fans are unsure of what to expect from this year’s team. Here’s a breakdown of the new roster that Head Coach Eric Olen assembled.

Deyton Albury

Albury is a 6-2 senior guard and the only player with previous experience playing in the Mountain West. He played last season at Utah State University and averaged 7.8 points per game, and previously played at Queens University of Charlotte, averaging 17.0 PPG.

He’s a well-rounded guard who has some of the most high-level Division I experience on the team. Albury can finish at the rim with efficiency and can make catch-and-shoot threes when open. In addition, he is a solid passer, having averaged 3.7 assists per game last season.

Kevin Patton Jr.

A junior guard who is listed at 6-8, Patton Jr. brings useful length to the Lobo backcourt. He previously played at the University of Southern California. One of his main strengths is his athleticism and ability to move and score away from the ball. He has shown flashes of shooting ability and shot 35.3% from deep last season.

Kallai Patton

The brother of Patton Jr., Kallai Patton, is a 6-4 guard who also spent last season at USC. However, he didn’t appear in a game due to an injury, earning him redshirt status. In high school, he showcased a similar skillset to his brother, though perhaps with more craftiness at the rim, a likely side effect of being the shorter sibling.

Antonio Chol

Coming from Garden City Community College in Kansas, Chol was one of the best Division III players in the nation last year. He’s a 6-9 guard and forward.

He provides excellent spacing as he shot nearly 40% from three last season, being able to shoot off the

catch but also create his own shot through stepbacks and midrange pull-ups. He can also finish at the rim, especially after contact. He is going to be one of the most exciting players to watch this season, due to his extensive skill set.

Chris Howell

As a 6-6 guard, Howell followed Olen to UNM from the University of California, San Diego. He’s also the younger brother of Assistant Coach Mikey Howell. Chris Howell was one of the best defensive players in the nation last year on a UCSD team that made their first NCAA tournament appearance — he averaged 2.17 steals per game. He also earned the Big West Best Hustle Player award last year. He is already appearing as one of the leaders of this new team.

Tomislav Buljan

Buljan is a 6-9 forward and international player from Croatia. He played professionally for Košarkaški klub Cedevita Junior, part of the Premijer liga — Croatia’s highest level

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UNM center Nelly Junior Joseph (#23) goes for a layup during the game against UNLV at The Pit on March 7.

Revenue sharing to bring major changes to college athletics

By Jaden McKelvey-Francis @jadenmckelvey

On June 6, a settlement was approved to end the House v. National Collegiate Athletic Association antitrust lawsuit. The settlement allows for the direct payment of student-athletes by universities, among other changes.

The settlement includes a $2.8 billion payout for student-athletes who competed in 2016–24 and were unable to be compensated for the use of their name, image and likeness, which is paid out over the next ten years.

As a university that opted into the settlement, the University of New Mexico faces an approximately $500,000 per year deduction in its NCAA distribution, according to UNM Vice President and Director of Athletics, Fernando Lovo.

“I’m excited. I think it’s going to provide some clarity, some guardrails that, frankly, have been absent for the last two or three years in college athletics,” Lovo said. “And I’m hopeful that UNM will continue to be a leader when it comes to this in the post-house world, and excited (for) what the future holds.”

As part of the settlement, member schools face a benefit cap on what they can pay student-athletes. The cap is calculated by taking 22% of the average revenue that member schools receive from athletics — the cap for 2025–26 is $20.5 million.

“Obviously, here at UNM we’re not going to be anywhere near that cap, simply because the disparate resources between Power Four schools and Group of Five schools,

is just not going to allow us to go up to that cap,” Lovo said.

In 2025, the UNM Lobo Club received $11.1 million in donations, according to the Albuquerque Journal.

The settlement allows for the continuation of NIL payments and deals to student-athletes, though if those payments are from the institution, they do count toward the benefits cap. However, Third-party NIL payments, including those arranged or facilitated by the institution, do not count toward the cap.

The scholarship limits that universities used to abide by have now been replaced with roster limits, giving universities the ability to offer scholarships to all players on their rosters, but sets a limit of the number of players allowed to be on a team.

For football, the roster cap is 105, while the previous scholarship cap was 85, but teams were allowed to have as many non-scholarship athletes on the roster, as they wanted. During the 2023–24 season, the average Division I football roster had 121.4 players, according to ESPN.

UNM will be able to offer scholarships to student-athletes who were otherwise unable to receive them, and hasn’t been greatly impacted by the new roster limits, Lovo said.

“I think we’ve got a foundation for continued success. But the reality is that we got to continue to push, and we can’t settle on one good year. We got to continue to push forward, and I know we’ve got the right leadership to do so,” Lovo said.

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Affordable Housing in Albuquerque; what’s being done

Lack of affordable housing is a modern-day hydra in many American cities — Albuquerque is no exception.

In 2022, the median affordable home price for a renter with a median household income was $163,000. The median home price in Albuquerque that year was $315,000, 93% more than the median affordable home price, according to the City of Albuquerque’s Housing Needs Assessment.

The causes of this crisis range from income not keeping up with rent or property prices to low supply of properties available to people, according to Housing New Mexico and the City of Albuquerque.

The MIT Living Wage Calculator estimates a living wage in Albuquerque at $21.23 an hour —- nearly double the state’s $12.00 minimum wage. A living wage reflects the hourly rate needed to cover basic necessities, one of which is housing, according to the MIT Living Wage Calculator.

Bernalillo County has prioritised

seven transitional housing projects and four affordable housing projects for funding, according to documents provided to the Daily Lobo. These sites aim to house 1050 residents in need of short-term housing by 2026, according to Bernalillo County District 3 Commissioner Adriann Barboa.

The proposal requests $98.2 million — $87.9 million in capital costs and $10.3 million in operating expenses, according to the obtained documents.

“What we’ve been doing is looking at places where there are state, city and county properties that we already have, or properties that are up for sale and we have vetted, with thoughts of purchasing them,” Barboa said. “That way we can start building and renovating straight away to create transitional housing, due to the urgency of the affordable housing crisis.”

While many efforts are targeted towards families, there is also a recognized need for projects that target individuals and behavioral health.

Bernalillo County has identified 486 “familiar faces” that have gone through the county’s facilities multi-

ple times and have diagnosed mental health issues, Barboa said.

“If we covered just those 486 people, by securing permanent housing for them, it would free up so much of our time and resources to address the needs of everyone else,” Barboa said. “A possible solution is the utilization of a ‘behavioral health waiver,’ which would function in a similar way to a disability waiver.”

Behavioral health funds will be brought before the Commission at a later time, Barboa said.

In addition to the County’s housing efforts, state and city-level initiatives are also underway to increase affordable housing.

Housing New Mexico, an organization that provides financing options for low and moderate-income New Mexicans, recently approved a loan of approximately $2.35 million for the Opportunity Housing-Enterprise Program, according to a document provided to the Daily Lobo. The loan will help fund the renovation of the 137-unit San Roque Apartment complex, which will provide subsidized housing for lowincome residents and individuals with

disabilities. The total cost of this project is projected to be $45 million.

Palindrome, a real estate developer that has experience in affordable housing projects, is partnering with the City of Albuquerque to launch Uptown Connect — a project that transforms an underutilized bus transfer station into a multi-use housing complex, according to Bernallilo County.

This project is expected to house 710 residents, according to documents provided by Bernalillo County.

Some proposed solutions to Albuquerque’s housing problems include relaxing zoning regulations that favor single-family homes over multi-family developments, according to PEW Charitable Trusts.

However, unchecked development may also worsen the crisis in some ways. The City of Albuquerque has warned that development of all usable land could increase traffic congestion, overwhelm services for Western Albuquerque’s residents and contribute to rising housing costs in existing neighborhoods.

In Barelas — a historic Albuquerque neighborhood — residents are

increasingly being priced out due to rising property taxes or because they’re outbid by corporate buyers, according to Crystal Garcia, interim secretary of the Barelas Neighborhood Association.

The neighborhood has 80 active Airbnb units, followed closely by Martineztown with around 70, according to KRQE. Garcia said this short-term rental saturation also reduces available housing stock for residents.

Albuquerque city ordinances limit short-term rentals in neighborhoods like Old Town, Downtown and Nob Hill — but no such restrictions exist in Barelas or Martineztown.

“If the City wants to do something about housing shortages, they could place restrictions on the number of Airbnbs in an area,” Garcia said.

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Harvest Market soon to come to International District

By Shin Thant Hlaing @dailylobo

Construction for an outdoor grower’s market coming to the International District has broken ground this summer with hopes of revitalizing the area. The project will be allocated approximately $1 million to support the market, which would feature vendors of produce and art.

The funding for the project comes from City Councilor Nicole Rogers’ Government Obligation bond for 2025. A Government Obligation Bond

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is $1.5 million that a City Councilor has the ability to spend on a project of their choice.

A unique approach was taken by Rogers this year, because she allowed community members in her district to vote on the project of their choice.

Once set up, the market is expected to be locally run.

Some challenges associated with running growers’ markets in Albuquerque are extreme external temperatures and keeping up with the pace of changing regulations, LeVar Eady, market manager of the Downtown Growers Market, said.

“The weather in Albuquerque is a challenge because the heat can be very extreme. (The Downtown Growers is) a fully outdoor market so we have to be very mindful of temperatures when it comes to produce,” Eady said.

Permits, licensures and regulatory changes may sometimes occur too quickly for vendors to adapt, Eady said. Decrease in funding and staff for permit issuing departments may also contribute to challenges faced by vendors.

“The staff that are there are doing a really good job but I think they need more people,” Eady said.

It’s important for the market to lean

into culturally significant aspects of its space, Eady said.

The International District has the highest concentration of cultural and ethnic diversity in the state, according to East Central Ministries. It also houses the State Fair Grounds, the Talin Market, the World Market and a variety of ethnic restaurants and craft shops.

The International District was once bustling with residents and economic activity, according to East Central Ministries. However, after Interstate 40 was constructed through Albuquerque and the relocation of Kirtland Air Force base’s personnel housing, many businesses

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sions, it is still responsible for the majority of emissions on campus.

“If we want to look at decarbonization in a really meaningful way, we have to address those emissions,” Jakle said. “So what utility services and Lobo Energy have been doing is scoping a geoexchange project.”

Zumwalt said the geoexchange project could reduce emissions by 80-90%.

“So you put heat into the ground in the summertime, and the ground slowly gets a little bit warmer, and then in the wintertime, you pull the heat back out,” Zumwalt said. “It’s a more efficient way to heat and cool a campus.”

UNM is currently working on a strategic framework called UNM 2040, with sustainability, including environmental sustainability, being a goal.

In Fall 2024, UNM launched a Sustainability Strategic Plan that is currently in Phase 3 of development. The plan seeks to guide the University’s approach to future sustainability efforts, according to the UNM Office of Sustainability.

Feleecia Guillen — climate justice organizer, UNM alum and former member of UNM Leadership in Environmental Action and Foresight

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and journalists.

Beyond the stories of specific journalists, the documentary covered the general state of reporting in Gaza.

Some journalists in Gaza have started removing press vests, feeling the gear meant to label and protect them was making them targets instead.

The film also highlighted the block-

age of international journalists from reporting in Gaza, making the job of Palestinian reporters all the more important and dangerous. Jodie Ginsberg, former reporter with Reuters and current chief executive of the Committee to Protect Journalists in an interview with the documentarians called the barring of international

tainability goal was only focused on financial sustainability.

Guillen said that the students from UNM LEAF had conversations with UNM administrators to make environmental sustainability part of the UNM 2040 strategic plan.

“With a lot of these conversations, they actually did, finally, include this bullet point of sustaining the future of our environment,” Guillen said.

Guillen said that LEAF’s most notable campaign was divestment from fossil fuels.

In 2021, UNM had $29 million worth of investments in fossil fuel companies, according to Source NM.

press by Israel “unprecedented.”

“What we can do is whatever we choose to do. But it’s what we choose to do inside of ourselves. If we can’t change what’s going on inside of us, we can’t change what’s going on outside of us,” Daniel Osuna, a guest speaker as part of the Guild’s postscreening panel discussion, said.

In February 2025, UNM Regent Jack Fortner told The Daily Lobo that UNM could not divest from fossil fuels, as the University is supported by oil and gas money from the Permian Basin.

UNM LEAF collaborated with Jakle on the plan, including through surveys and focus groups of the campus community, Guillen said.

UNM LEAF is currently asking the University to acknowledge a climate emergency, and passed a resolution through ASUNM senate supporting their efforts.

“UNM does need to acknowledge the climate emergency, because un-

Following the showing, organizers were collecting donations to rebuild and support Press House - Palestine.

The table also sold zines and natural remedies, the proceeds of which also supported the Press House.

“People are the ultimate resource,” Osuna said. “We need to break the barrier of fear.”

less we do, there’s going to be no real funding, no real actionable steps that other than Anne (Jakle) herself will take to address environmental and climate issues at the University of New Mexico,” Guillen said.

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tion and quickly get to the basket. She’ll likely be one of the standout additions to this Lobo roster.

Leonor Peixinho

A 6-1 guard, Peixinho is the second player from Portugal and another international player to this globetrotting Lobo roster. She has spent time with the Portuguese national U16 and U20 teams and competed in the 2025 EuroCup. She’ll be a versatile player with a high ceiling, but will take some de-

velopment to get there.

Tyler Jones

The 5-9 guard, from Memphis, Tennessee, shone in high school after battling a knee injury in 2022. She can attack the basket and has a smooth pull-up jumpshot. Even as an incoming freshman, she is a natural leader.

Emma Najjuma

As a 6-4 forward, Najjuma is currently the tallest player on the team. She’s from Uganda but has a history

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basketball league. The 22-year-old averaged 12.5 PPG and 8.8 rebounds per game. He brings experience and much-needed size to this Lobo team.

Tajavis Miller

A 6-4 guard from Lubbock, Texas, Miller is a senior who played his three previous seasons at North Dakota State University. Miller is a three-level scorer — he has shot 37.4% from three over his career, has a nice bag of post-up moves and fadeaways, and can get to the rim and finish off of two feet.

Luke Haupt

Hailing from Point Loma Nazarene University in California, Haupt is a 6-7 guard going into his senior

season. He is a solid two-way player able to score with efficiency while also being a top-tier defender. He helped lead PLNU to a 29-6 record last season.

Uriah Tenette

One of the three high school recruits, Tenette, is the shortest player on the team at 5-10, but he still has a highlight tape filled with some of the most impressive and athletic dunks out there. As a three-star recruit, Tenette isn’t just a high-flying dunker, seeing as he’s shot 35% from three. It will be interesting to see how his unique skill set and style transfer to the college level.

in New Mexico as she was teammates with Antonio at New Mexico Junior College. She’ll be a vital part of the Lobo frontcourt with her ability to grab rebounds, averaging 6.9 RPG last season. She also played for the Uganda national team and averaged 17.8 PPG and 28.0 RPG in the 2019 FIBA U16 Women’s AfroBasket.

Jessie Joaquim

As the younger sister to Hulda Joaquim — the Lobos’ starting forward

Sir Marius Jones

A 6-4 guard coming from Sacramento High School in California, Marius Jones can shoot the three and has decent ball-handling skills, but is still rough around the edges coming right out of high school. He’ll likely be a developmental project for most of the season.

Timéo Pons

Pons is the other international player that Olen recruited. He’s a 6-8 guard from Nanterre, France, and is currently playing in the FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup, as Pons is the only Lobo not currently in Albuquerque. He’s a decent scorer, averaging 14.5 PPG last season, but he lacks an

last season — Joaquim has a connection to UNM. From Mozambique, she played high school basketball in Portugal, then for Cochise College in Arizona. A 6-2 forward, she’ll bring additional size and rebounding to the Lobos.

Laila Abdurraqib

A 5-6 point guard from Lawrence Central High School, Indiana, Abdurraqib will be a good addition to a team that struggled to find a primary

efficient three-point shot.

Jake Hall

The incoming freshman is a 6-4 guard from Carlsbad High School, California. He averaged 28.5 PPG in his senior season and has two firstteam All-state selections. Hall is an aggressive driver with an ability to finish through contact and get to the line and he can shoot at a good clip, though he hasn’t quite developed some of the other necessary parts of his game.

Milos Vicentic

Another player who followed Olen to UNM from UCSD, Vicentic is a 6-7 forward who was injured that season but had averaged 21.5 PPG the year

ball handler at points last season. She can turn defense into offense and get out in transition. She can also make threes off the catch and the dribble. She’ll be an exciting freshman to watch this season.

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prior at McKendree University in Illinois. He’ll likely be a staple of this Lobo front-court.

JT Rock

Rock is a 7-1 center — the tallest player on the team — who previously played at Iowa State University. While Rock didn’t see much playing time as a Cyclone, he does have some athleticism and can make the occasional three-pointer. He could end up seeing some minutes on the court as a backup this season.

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Pelton & Jonson: The Transcendent 1930s

Ongoing exhibit

Raymond Jonson Gallery Paintings, drawings, and archival materials from the UNM Art Museum collection to illustrate the aesthetic achievements and personal connections between American painters Agnes Pelton (1881-1961) and Raymond Jonson (1891-1982).

Ancestors

Permanent Exhibit

Maxwell Museum of Anthropology

Ancestors will lead you through those aspects of modern humanity that makes us unique and successful tracing the path of evolution through the past four million years.

People of the Southwest

Permanent Exhibit

Maxwell Museum of Anthropology

The exhibition celebrates the cultural history of the Southwest, especially the close relationship southwestern people have had with the land around them.

“Nothing Left for Me”: Federal Policy and the Photography of Milton Snow in Diné Bikéyah Through November 8, 2025

Maxwell Museum of Anthropology

This exhibition foregrounds Diné perspectives on the intersecting and ongoing legacies of both photography and American colonialism.

Entangled Cultures: How Humans and Microbes Co-create through Fermentation Through March 14, 2026

Maxwell Museum of Anthropology Entangled Cultures presents diverse global examples of traditional vessels used in the creation and consumption of fermented foods and beverages.