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By Martin Salazar
Written by: Martin Salazar
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...Richard Herman, one of five finalists for the New Mexico State University presidency, has withdrawn his name from consideration.   According to a news release from the Las Cruces school, Herman...
Wednesday, Nov 11, 2009, 11:43 MST
Word count: 170
Written by: Martin Salazar
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...The original notes taken of interviews with witnesses to the Mike Locksley altercation that appear to support claims that Locksley punched and choked assistant J.B. Gerald were destroyed, UNM Presiden...
Wednesday, Nov 04, 2009, 12:05 MST
Word count: 239
Written by: Martin Salazar
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#...University of New Mexico officials alleged Wednesday that assistant coach J.B. Gerald demanded $500,000 from the university in exchange for remaining silent about the Mike Locksley altercation. Eviden...
Wednesday, Nov 04, 2009, 11:35 MST
Word count: 378
Written by: Martin Salazar
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...New Mexico State University finalist Richard Herman didn't shy away from the tough questions the Journal asked him during a telephone interview on Sunday.   Herman, one of five people being con...
Tuesday, Nov 03, 2009, 01:01 MST
Word count: 862
Written by: Martin Salazar
...New Mexico State University finalist Richard Herman didn't shy away from the tough questions the Journal asked him during a telephone interview on Sunday.   Herman, one of five people being con...
Tuesday, Nov 03, 2009, 01:00 MST
Word count: 862
Written by: Martin Salazar
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...New Mexico has once again been recognized nationally for setting high academic standards and assessments for student performance.   Though New Mexico students frequently rank among the bottom w...
Thursday, Oct 29, 2009, 15:02 MST
Word count: 180
Written by: Martin Salazar
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...No internal candidates on list. New Mexico State University has released the names of five finalists for the Las Cruces school's presidency. They are: Barbara Couture, D.A., senior vice chancellor...
Tuesday, Oct 27, 2009, 15:47 MST
Word count: 190
Written by: Martin Salazar
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...While registration for the summit has closed, members of the public are welcome to show up at the Hotel Albuquerque to observe. Monday's summit focusing on closing the achievement gap for African...
Sunday, Oct 25, 2009, 16:54 MST
Word count: 166
Written by: Martin Salazar
...There's a serious gap between Latinos' successes in school compared to their Anglo peers. The difference is what educators call the "achievement gap." Though the Journal has reported on the problem fo...
Monday, Oct 12, 2009, 00:00 MST
Word count: 263
Written by: Martin Salazar
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...It’s been an eventful day at the University of New Mexico.   A small dryer fire in the basement of Hokona Hall forced the evacuation of the building’s dorms late this morning. The fire was...
Friday, Sep 25, 2009, 16:06 MST
Word count: 197
Written by: Martin Salazar
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...Albuquerque's public television station has hit hard times.   Faced with declining revenues and increased expenses, KNME-TV is laying off an associate general manager.Joanne Bachmann was notifi...
Friday, Sep 18, 2009, 17:17 MST
Word count: 202
Written by: Martin Salazar
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...Speech by former Mexican president is free and open to the public.   Vicente Fox, the former president of Mexico, will deliver a speech on immigration at the University of New Mexico later this m...
Wednesday, Sep 09, 2009, 15:01 MST
Word count: 188
Written by: Martin Salazar
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...Peter White out as higher Education Secretary; Viola Florez in.   Just five months after selecting University of New Mexico faculty member Peter White to be higher education secretary, Gov. Bill ...
Friday, Sep 04, 2009, 16:24 MST
Word count: 138
Written by: Martin Salazar
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...Central New Mexico Community College welcomed the largest student body in its history today. The college announced that 26,968 students are enrolled in college-credit courses as of today, which is ...
Monday, Aug 31, 2009, 11:22 MST
Word count: 64
Written by: Martin Salazar
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...Ricardo Maestas has been selected for the presidency of Sul Ross State University in Alpine, Texas. Maestas, who has served four years as New Mexico Tech's vice president for student and university...
Friday, Aug 28, 2009, 13:21 MST
Word count: 236
Written by: Martin Salazar
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...New Mexico high school sophomores interested in taking the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test in October can now do so for free.The state Public Education Department has decide...
Wednesday, Aug 12, 2009, 15:38 MST
Word count: 182
Written by: Martin Salazar
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...New Mexico’s three research universities made Forbes’ second annual list of “America’s Best Colleges.”New Mexico State University outshined its two sister institutions, ranking 193 out of th...
Tuesday, Aug 11, 2009, 14:38 MST
Word count: 201
Written by: Martin Salazar
...Numbers go up, but most don't score "proficient or better." The full listing can be accessed from this link. The number of New Mexico students proficient in math, reading and science went up last year...
Tuesday, Aug 04, 2009, 00:00 MST
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Written by: Martin Salazar
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...Only 54 percent of the state’s high school students graduate within four years, according to a study released by the state Public Education Department this afternoon.The 54 percent “cohort graduat...
Monday, Aug 03, 2009, 15:01 MST
Word count: 122
Written by: Martin Salazar
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...Numbers go up, but most don't score "proficient or better." The full listing can be accessed from this link. The number of New Mexico students proficient in math, reading and science went up last year...
Monday, Aug 03, 2009, 14:00 MST
Word count: 18551
Written by: Martin Salazar
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...The University of New Mexico's plan to build a 440-space parking garage and attached clinic at Las Lomas and Redondo Drive hit a snag today.The state Board of Finance opted not to approve the $13.1 mi...
Tuesday, Jun 23, 2009, 12:46 MST
Word count: 151
Written by: Martin Salazar
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...Northern New Mexico President Jose Griego is stepping down from his post  on Aug. 1.Griego’s decision to retire was announced earlier today at a board of regents meeting in Española. An interim pr...
Thursday, Jun 18, 2009, 15:48 MST
Word count: 159
Written by: Martin Salazar
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...Northern New Mexico President Jose Griego is stepping down from his post  on Aug. 1.Griego’s decision to retire was announced earlier today at a board of regents meeting in Española. An interim pr...
Thursday, Jun 18, 2009, 15:46 MST
Word count: 159
Written by: Martin Salazar
...UNM’s Top Deferred Comp Earners1.  Donald Flanagan, women’s basketball coach: $180,000 2.  David Schmidly, president: $120,0003.  Steve Alford, men’s basketball coach: $100,0004.  Paul Roth,...
Sunday, Jun 14, 2009, 00:00 MST
Word count: 242
Written by: Martin Salazar
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...Roughly a year after the University of New Mexico hired him as its vice president for Rio Rancho operations and branch academic affairs, Marc Nigliazzo has found a new job.Nigliazzo has been selected ...
Tuesday, Jun 09, 2009, 18:11 MST
Word count: 128
Written by: Martin Salazar
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...Deputy Higher Education Secretary William Flores is leaving New Mexico for Texas to become president of the University of Houston-Downtown.Laura Mulry, spokeswoman for the New Mexico Higher Education ...
Tuesday, Jun 09, 2009, 16:12 MST
Word count: 98
Written by: Martin Salazar
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...University of New Mexico regents have given President David Schmidly high marks on his annual evaluation.Regents approved the president’s evaluation at a special meeting this morning.Regent presiden...
Tuesday, Jun 02, 2009, 14:24 MST
Word count: 137
Written by: Martin Salazar
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...Santa Fe attorney J.E. “Gene” Gallegos and University of New Mexico student Emily “Cate” Wisdom have taken their seats on the UNM Board of Regents.Gov. Bill Richardson appointed Wisdom and Gal...
Friday, May 29, 2009, 07:49 MST
Word count: 164
Written by: Martin Salazar
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...A dental school in New Mexico?Gov. Bill Richardson and U.S. Sen. Jeff Bingaman announced this morning that a feasibility study will be conducted into the possibility of a dental school in New Mexico. ...
Wednesday, May 27, 2009, 11:02 MST
Word count: 195
Written by: Martin Salazar
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...The chairman of the University of New Mexico’s civil engineering department has been tapped to serve as interim dean of UNM’s School of Engineering.Arup Maji will begin his new job in July, when D...
Thursday, May 21, 2009, 15:31 MST
Word count: 180
Written by: Martin Salazar
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...Regents at New Mexico State University will vote Tuesday on whether to appoint Manuel Pacheco as interim president of the Las Cruces school.Pacheco, a New Mexico native, has served as president of the...
Monday, May 18, 2009, 17:36 MST
Word count: 183
Written by: Martin Salazar
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...Waded Cruzado is stepping down as New Mexico State University’s interim president and will resume her post as the Las Cruces school’s provost.  In a written statement, Cruzado said she would ...
Thursday, May 07, 2009, 14:29 MST
Word count: 363
Written by: Martin Salazar
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...New Mexico State University’s College of Engineering has moved up in two national rankings, the university has announced.The National Science Foundation ranked the college 10th in the nation — up ...
Wednesday, May 06, 2009, 14:56 MST
Word count: 126
Written by: Martin Salazar
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...Concerns over the swine flu have prompted the University of New Mexico to immediately suspend all travel to Mexico related to UNM business or programs.“This is a precautionary measure against potent...
Friday, May 01, 2009, 15:23 MST
Word count: 124
Written by: Martin Salazar
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...On-campus interviews are underway for four finalists vying to become the executive director of the University of New Mexico—Gallup campus.“I think we have some strong candidates, and I’m excited...
Friday, May 01, 2009, 11:10 MST
Word count: 257
Written by: Martin Salazar
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...UPDATED: University of New Mexico regents approved a $2.1 billion budget for the coming fiscal year.  The approved budget represents a 5.2 percent increase over the current year's budget. Much o...
Friday, May 01, 2009, 08:25 MST
Word count: 156
Written by: Martin Salazar
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...New Mexico State University’s engineering dean is leaving to become provost and executive vice president of the Colorado School of Mines.Steve Castillo, who has served as dean of NMSU’s College of...
Thursday, Apr 23, 2009, 16:33 MST
Word count: 82
Written by: Martin Salazar
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...The dean of the University of New Mexico’s Engineering School plans to step down from the administrative post in July to return to teaching.Joseph Cecchi announced his decision Monday. UNM Provost S...
Tuesday, Apr 21, 2009, 12:24 MST
Word count: 105
Written by: Martin Salazar
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...University of New Mexico graduate students taking part in a second election in as many weeks have voted no confidence in Regent Jamie Koch.That motion and two others were accidentally left off the bal...
Friday, Apr 17, 2009, 15:14 MST
Word count: 203
Written by: Martin Salazar
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...Two University of New Mexico students and a third from New Mexico State University have been named Goldwater scholars.UNM students Jessica Martin and Anna Vestling and NMSU student Kellie Ann Jurado w...
Wednesday, Apr 15, 2009, 15:00 MST
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Albuquerque Journal newspaper stories

1. ABQJOURNAL NEWS/METRO: School District Audits Reveal Waste

Friday, November 20, 2009 School District Audits Reveal Waste By Martin Salazar Journal Staff Writer        During last month's special session, teacher unions and other education proponents pleaded for no cuts to education, saying schools couldn't afford them.     On Thursday, the state Legislative ...
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2. ABQJOURNAL NEWS/METRO: Analysis: UNM: Locksley Here 'til 2014

Thursday, November 19, 2009 Analysis: UNM: Locksley Here 'til 2014 By Martin Salazar Journal Staff Writer        Ritchie McKay managed to last nearly five years as the University of New Mexico's head basketball coach despite a lackluster win-loss record, plummeting game attendance and plenty of fans ...
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3. ABQJOURNAL NEWS/METRO: UNM Student Leaders Set Stage for Krebs Vote

Wednesday, November 18, 2009 UNM Student Leaders Set Stage for Krebs Vote By Martin Salazar Journal Staff Writer        Graduate student leaders at the University of New Mexico are laying the groundwork for a no-confidence vote in Athletics Vice President Paul Krebs over his handling of the Mike Locksley ...
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4. ABQJOURNAL NEWS/METRO: UNM's Graduation Rate Slips to 42.7%

Thursday, November 12, 2009 UNM's Graduation Rate Slips to 42.7% By Martin Salazar Journal Staff Writer        After at least four years of slight gains, the University of New Mexico's graduation rate has slipped and is now at about 42.7 percent.     The rate, which was released late last month, reflects ...
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5. ABQJOURNAL NEWS/METRO: 2nd Suit Over 'Mistress Jade' Handling

Thursday, November 12, 2009 2nd Suit Over 'Mistress Jade' Handling By Martin Salazar Journal Staff Writer        The University of New Mexico has been hit with a second lawsuit over its handling of a scandal involving an associate professor who posed on a sexually suggestive Web site with graduate ...
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6. ABQJOURNAL NEWS/METRO: UNM Pulls Plug on Locksley Matter

Wednesday, November 11, 2009 UNM Pulls Plug on Locksley Matter By Martin Salazar Journal Staff Writer        The president of the University of New Mexico regents said Tuesday that an independent investigation into the handling of the Mike Locksley altercation isn't necessary, even though campus leaders ...
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7. ABQJOURNAL NEWS/METRO: UNM Says Gerald Asked for $500,000

Thursday, November 05, 2009 UNM Says Gerald Asked for $500,000 By Martin Salazar Journal Staff Writer        University of New Mexico officials say assistant coach J.B. Gerald offered to keep his mouth shut about his altercation with Mike Locksley in exchange for $500,000, but declined to release the ...
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8. ABQJOURNAL NEWS/METRO: UNM Admits Bungling Locksley Matter

Thursday, November 05, 2009 UNM Admits Bungling Locksley Matter By Martin Salazar Journal Staff Writer        Handwritten notes of the initial witness interviews regarding the altercation between University of New Mexico football coach Mike Locksley and assistant J.B. Gerald have been destroyed, just ...
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9. ABQJOURNAL NEWS/METRO: What Started It All

... (Wednesday, November 4, 2009, 5:30 p.m.) BREAKING: Evidence in Locksley Altercation Destroyed Wednesday, November 04, 2009 What Started It All By Martin Salazar Journal Staff Writer        The embarrassing 37-13 loss to Air Force the night before had Locks in a foul mood as he met with his offensive ...
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10. ABQJOURNAL NEWS/METRO: UNM To 'Vet' Locksley Issue

Tuesday, November 03, 2009 UNM To 'Vet' Locksley Issue By Martin Salazar Journal Staff Writer        The University of New Mexico is hoping to quell once and for all the firestorm that has erupted anew over its handling of allegations that Coach Michael Locksley choked and punched one of his assistants ...
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