UNM Cancer Center executive injured in drive-by shooting

Friday, May 17th, 2013, 7:58pm

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) - Albuquerque police are searching for leads in a drive-by shooting that landed a UNM Cancer Center executive in the hospital.

Police say Justin Schroer was jogging through a neighborhood near Constitution and Girard around 6 a.m. when he was shot once in the left side of his abdomen.

The bullet passed through his right side. He's expected to survive. The Albuquerque Journal reports that Schroer is the director of development for the cancer center.

Police say they have few leads, but that the alleged shooter is believed to be in his 30s, was wearing a hat and driving a white pickup truck.

Two University of New Mexico medical students and other neighbors helped Schroer until police and an ambulance arrived.

Detectives don't yet know what motivated the shooting.

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Committee of the Whole Meeting is open to the public Thursday, May 16

Submitted by Briana Morfin on Wednesday, May 15th, 3:35 pm

The Albuquerque/Bernalillo County Government Center will host Committee of the Whole Meeting Thursday, May 16 from 5-10:30 p.m.

All City Council meetings are open to the public and public involvement is considered for select meetings. This particular meeting is not accepting public comments, but is open for locals to attend. The agenda will address appropriating funds for Fiscal Year 2014 and adjusting appropriations for Fiscal Year 2013. Those will be some of the main issues they go over, plus some other related content.

If you have a disability or need special assistance to attend the meeting contact the Council Office as soon as possible, preferably before the meeting date at 505-768-3100.

The Albuquerque/Bernalillo County Government Center is located at One Civic Plaza.

For additional information contact Crystal Ortega at 505-768-3100 or email her at cortega@cabq.gov.

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Thousands to graduate from UNM Saturday

Submitted by KOB.com Staff

Friday, May 10th, 2013, 6:36pm

Saturday is a big day for thousands of University of New Mexico students.

UNM’s spring commencement ceremony is set for 9 a.m. at The Pit.

People can expect a lot of traffic in the area.

More than 33,000 students will graduate Saturday.

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UNM works in increase pedestrian safety

Submitted by KOB.com Staff

Thursday, May 9th, 2013, 6:46pm

The University of New Mexico is looking at ways to improve pedestrian safety near and around campus. This comes a month after a woman was struck by a university bus as she was crossing the Lomas and Yale intersection.

Campus police said 58 year-old Sharon Broome may have been reading a book when she was hit.

Broome has had a number of surgeries since the accident but is expected to recover. Now, UNM is thinking about making changes at the intersection, but students KOB Eyewitness News 4 spoke to say the real issue is with distracted walkers.

LaToya Lozoya said she feels safe when she’s walking on campus but when she’s driving.

“I kind of have to push my breaks right away,” said Lozoya.

She said talking on their phones as they walk - not paying attention.

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Celebrate National Public Gardens Day in ABQ

Submitted by Briana Morfin on Tuesday, May 7th, 4:25 pm

The ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden will celebrate National Public Gardens Day Friday, May 10, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The celebration invites nature lovers to go out to the gardens and join the fun. There will be demonstrations, giveaways and special talks about gardening. The celebration is a perfect opportunity to kick off your summertime planting.

Prices are included with admission to the BioPark.

The ABQ BioPark is located at 2601 Central Ave. NW.

For additional information contact the Botanic Gardens at 505-848-7112.

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UNM law school hires new dean

Submitted by KOB.com Staff

Friday, May 3rd, 2013, 8:13pm

Photo: Dave Herring

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) - The University of New Mexico law school has a new dean.

The school announced the appointment of David Herring on Friday.

Herring replaces Kevin Washburn, who was appointed last year as the assistant secretary of Indian Affairs within the U.S. Department of Interior.

Herring is a law professor at the University of Pittsburgh, where he served as dean of the law school from 1998 to 2005. He also founded and served as the first director of the school's clinical legal education program.

He will be starting at UNM on July 1.

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'Run for the Zoo' is this Sunday, May 5

Submitted by Briana Morfin on Tuesday, April 30th, 5:41 pm

The ABQ BioPark will host 'Run for the Zoo' on Sunday, May 5 from 7-10 a.m.

New Mexicans from allover are welcomed to run or walk, as this is the 28th annual Run for the Zoo is this weekend. The day will be filled with running, fitness, and fun. Run for the Zoo is the largest running event in New Mexico. The run is always every first Sunday in May and has events for all ages and fitness levels.

This event is presented by Presbyterian & the New Mexico BioPark Society, which fund raises for ABQ BioPark Zoo, Aquarium, Botanic Garden & Tingley Beach.

Pre-registration is required and fees vary.

The ABQ BioPark Zoo is located at 903 Tenth SW.

For additional information or to register call 505-764-6280, or visit their site at http://www.runforthezoo.com/.

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