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Governor has yet to name new Regents By David Lynch @RealDavidLynch

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Former Secretary Treasurer Jack Fortner, right, speaks at a Board of Regents meeting Friday, May 9, 2014 at the SUB. Gov. Martinez has yet to name new Regents. The board currently has six members, after former Student Regent Ryan Berryman officially resigned last month.

New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez has yet to nominate the replacements for three UNM regents, despite their tenures having ended on Dec. 31. With the 60-day state legislative session beginning this week, it might be hard for her to find time to name replacements, who must then be confirmed by a Senate committee before starting work on the Board. According to the UNM Board of Regents website, the tenures of Regents Jack Fortner and Bradley Hosmer technically ended last month, as well as the tenure of Student Regent Ryan Berryman. Berryman graduated in December, and has since sent an official letter of resignation to Martinez, according to University officials. However, Fortner and Hosmer are still active regents until they either officially resign or Martinez nominates a replacement, according to the state constitution. That leaves six members on the board, when the constitution calls for seven. In a similar situation to the U.S. Supreme Court, which currently has only six judges instead of seven, being stuck with an even number of board members could get tricky if no one

can break a tie vote. As far as when new regents will be selected by the governor, all the Daily Lobo has heard from Martinez’s office as of Wednesday afternoon is that “an announcement will follow the governor’s selection.” The process for appointing student regents, who serve two-year terms, is a bit different, as the University president must submit a shortlist of candidates for the governor to consider. UNM officials say former President Bob Frank – who was ousted from his position following a settlement with the regents last semester – submitted this list during the fall semester. Hosmer has served as regent since the spring of 2011. If Martinez elects to replace Fortner, however, it would break a historic streak, as he is the only person in the state “ever to be appointed to three consecutive terms,” as well as by three different governors, according to the Board of Regents webpage. Fortner was first appointed by former Gov. Gary Johnson in 1998, then again by Bill Richardson in 2004 and Martinez in 2010. David Lynch is the editor-in-chief at the Daily Lobo. He can be reached at news@dailylobo.com or on Twitter @RealDavidLynch.

REVIEW

Mazaya Cafe delivers mouthwatering Mediterranean By Jonathan Baca @JonGabrielB It’s a new semester, and luckily there’s a new restaurant in the neighborhood that’s perfect for a quick meal on a student budget. The Mazaya Cafe, located on Harvard Drive right across from Main Campus, serves up an impressive range of Mediterranean-fusion dishes at very reasonable prices. A few months ago the manager Rojesh Maharjan and his team moved into their current location, a spot that has seen several restaurants come and go in the last couple years. Despite the apparent curse on the location, Mazaya has been slowly winning over loyal customers, and this reviewer is now one of them. Walking in the front door, I was immediately struck by the cleanliness and the beautiful Mediterranean-style decor. We sat down at a comfy booth under a big screen TV tuned to ESPN. We started with the lentil soup, which was shockingly flavorful and filling thanks to the chicken broth. For $3, this could easily be a light lunch on a cold day all by itself. Next up was the Kofta kebab plate, a beautifully presented platter of ground beef kebabs served

on sela rice cooked with turmeric. The beef was very juicy and tender, seared perfectly but still moist inside. The meat was surprisingly light and not greasy at all. The platter also came with a minty Fattoush salad with diced cucumbers and tomatoes, very fresh and a cool compliment to the beef. There were also dolmas, prepared with a simple filling of rice and spices. Be sure you ask for a side of the chili sauce and yogurt, it takes the kebab to a whole new level. The platter was truly huge, and at just $11, it’s an affordable meal that can easily be shared by two people. Next on the menu was Mazaya’s fresh made hummus, prepared with pure olive oil from Palestine and a touch of chili powder, along with their Baba Ganoush. Both were quite different from the stuff you get at the grocery store, obviously made fresh with quality ingredients. The Baba Ganoush made a particularly strong impression, with its beautiful presentation, pomegranate seeds, creamy, fluffy texture and smoky eggplant flavor. The generously added pure olive oil really made these dishes stand out. Next up was the chicken shawarma wrap, a perfect on-thego lunch for just $7. This beauty features mounds of tender, juicy

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Mazaya Cafe chef Eric Nicks prepares a plate for customers on Saturday. Mazaya Cafe opened in fall 2016 by Rojesh Maharjan who had the idea to create a Mediterranean fusion menu for the cafe

chicken with homemade pickles, tomatoes and a tasty garlic sauce, all wrapped in a lightly grilled Frontier tortilla. The chili sauce and cool yogurt comes with it, and is perfect for dipping. You also get a side of their per-

fectly seasoned, slightly spicy french fries, and an assortment of pickled veggies and olives. Again, the portion size was truly impressive, and could also probably be shared with a friend. Last but certainly not least, we

got to try all four of Mazaya’s amazing desserts. All of them are made with a surprising amount of pistachios, and each one of them was better than the last.

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