UNM News, Dec. 7, 2011

In this newscast, UNM has chosen five finalists for the job of university president.

UNM journalism student Stephanie Hoover describes the latest UNM research findings on breast cancer treatment.

Paul Nikulin and Lindsay Douglass report on the precarious state of the aquifer that has historically met Albuquerque’s water needs.

Reporter Anthony Roibal presents the latest figures that rank New Mexico as the number one state for deaths from drug overdoses.

Barron Jones has a video pictorial from New Mexico’s Bosque del Apache bird sanctuary.

Megan Eichhorn and Lindsay Douglas covered the UNM Queer-Straight Alliance’s third annual Drag Show.

And Katie Fosterling filed a report on Mexican mask maker Felipe Horta and his trip to UNM’s Latin American and Iberian Institute.

Newscast runs 15:34. Anchors: Adam Camp and Miriam Belin. Producer: Miriam Belin.

UNM News is a web-based news site produced primarily by students in the Department of Communication and Journalism at the University of New Mexico to serve students, faculty and staff.

Progressive Gardens Give UNM Community Something to Howl About

Real estate development or "RED" garden

By Erin Zimmerer and Jamie Garcia

The Lobo Gardens effort saw its beginnings in December of 2009, when then freshman, Alex Borowski, took it upon himself to plant the first ever on-campus vegetable garden near the Hokona residence hall.

Shortly thereafter, Borowski was forced to uproot his garden by the University of New Mexico Physical Plant Department due to lack of permission, however, since then, Lobo Gardens have blossomed in four locations on and off campus, including the location of Borowski’s original garden.

Read Erin Zimmerer and Jamie Garcia’s full story.

UNM News, Nov. 23, 2011

In this newscast, Sofia Sanchez reports on the fallout from the failure of the Congressional Supercommittee to make long-term budge cuts.

Adam Camp covers the Lobo Men’s soccer teams first round NCAA win over Duke, UNM hiring Bob Davie as its new football coach, and the men’s basketball team’s hard loss to the New Mexico State Aggies.

And Anthony Roibal reports on a new scholarship program at UNM for Mexican citizens, including undocumented students.

Newscast runs 10:44.   Anchors:  Adam Ornelas and Pol Nikulin.  Producer:  Adam Camp.

UNM News is a web-based news site produced primarily by students in the Department of Communication and Journalism at the University of New Mexico to serve students, faculty and staff.