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New UNM logo pending administration’s approval By Brendon Gray

have “a mark that was going to work for everyone.” Blair emphasised the transition would not mean former UNM gear would be scrapped but that the roll-out would happen over time. The quickest change would happen on UNM websites, promotional videos and social media, Blair said. The committee was formed by then-President Robert Frank after UNM’s early 2016 brand roll-out. Students, staff and faculty — all with experience in design and marketing — participated on the committee. Their goal was to critically examine the current UNM logo, which was introduced nearly 30 years ago, and decide if a change was needed.

@notgraybrendon UNM could have a new logo as soon as next semester, pending administrative approval. On Friday, the Visual Identity Committee presented their proposal for a new University logo, which could begin to appear on UNM merchandise, recruitment materials and online presence, upon Acting President Chaouki Abdallah’s approval. John Benavidez, the committee’s chair and marketing professor, and Cinnamon Blair, the UNM chief marketing and communications officer, presented the proposal to around 80 people in the SUB. The committee presented the logo to classes, focus groups and other UNM communities. Benavidez said their input was critical. Considering UNM’s diverse community, Benavidez said it was particularly important to

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Brendon Gray is a news reporter for the Daily Lobo. He can be reached at news@dailylobo.com or on Twitter @notgraybrendon.

Farm hopes to help children Lobos win series after close match BASEBALL

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Junior Luis Gonzalez slides back into first base during the Lobos game against Texas Tech on Tuesday, April 25, 2017 at Santa Ana Star Field.

By Matthew Narvaiz Diana Cervantes / Daily Lobo / @Dee_Sea_

Mandy’s Farm hosts a wide array of outdoor activities tailored to the education and growth of the special needs clients it hosts.

By Ariel Lutnesky @ArielLutnesky Imagine that you have a child with a developmental disability. What would you do to build a support system for them? What would you do to ensure that they would be okay if something happened to you? Ruthie and David Robbins built their daughter, Mandy, a farm. Mandy’s Farm is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping

many young adults with developmental disabilities. “Mandy was very challenging, has a lot of sensory issues and is nonverbal,” said Melissa McCue, Mandy’s Farm’s executive director. “Things that were very therapeutic to her were swimming, gardening, keeping busy with arts activities and horses. Around those four things, Mandy’s Farm was created.” After a lot of fundraising and community awareness projects, Mandy’s Farm houses 11 individuals and serves over 125 people with

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disabilities, according to McCue. McCue said that one of her favorite things about working on Mandy’s Farm is building friendships with those the farm serves. “You see them making small milestones, whether it’s getting their first paycheck or they rode a horse for the first time, and there is just a real sense of joy and pride that I think as a community and in our society, we forget sometimes,” McCue said. “We get caught up in the day-to-day details of just

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@matt_narvaiz Sunday afternoon’s game saw plenty of momentum shifts, as New Mexico and San Diego State traded blows throughout the game. The Lobos landed the last punch with a huge seventh inning and went on to win the game — and the series. New Mexico (26-18-1, 16-31 MW) took two of three over San Diego State, rebounding nicely after dropping game one. The win ensured the Lobos will stay at the top spot in the conference standings and put more distance between them and the second-place Aztecs. The first inning was scoreless on

both sides, with the Lobos’ starting pitcher retiring the Aztecs in order to close out the frame. New Mexico was the first team to get a run on the board, plating one run in the top of the second inning. First baseman Jack Zoellner led off with a single to left center. Hayden Schilling advanced Zoellner to second on another single, and outfielder Andre Vigil eventually brought the run home with an RBI single. But the Aztecs went on the offensive and quickly took over the lead. San Diego State managed three runs in the bottom of the frame, including a two-run home run to hold a 3-1 advantage through two innings of play.

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