UNM-LA is asking voters for a two-mil levy increase
Vote by mail Jan. 11-Feb. 2
See slide show presentation with all the facts. 
Hear a speaker.
Calendar of speaking engagements and media events.
Read UNM-LA's 2008-2009 Annual Report
Speak to Executive Director Cedric Page at 661-4689 or email him at cpage11@unm.edu
Pick up a yard sign at the reception desk at UNM-LA in Building 2
Next meeting of the Friends of UNM-LA is January 14 (Thursday) at 4:30 p.m. in Room 214 of the UNM-LA Student Center. Everyone is welcome.
Facts to know:
Funding issues
- UNM-LA does not receive funds from UNM-Albuquerque, Los Alamos Public Schools or LANL for operational support.
- The last time UNM-LA asked the voters for an increase in operational support was 29 years ago.
- State budget cuts in 2009 and 2010 have forced UNM-LA to make severe cuts across the board in staffing, classes and services
- UNM-LA is second from the bottom of all New Mexico two-year colleges in mil levy funding from its local community.
UNM-LA serves the entire community
- Students who transfer to UNM-Albuquerque succeed better than if they had started at the main campus.
- UNM-LA houses UNM-Extended University which offers 4-year degrees. Start with UNM-LA and stay at UNM-LA with UNM-EU.
- UNM-LA offers 18 Associate Degrees and 14 certificates. UNM-LA also offers workforce training.
- UNM-LA offers GED and ESL classes for adult learners.
- UNM-LA waives tuition for Los Alamos High School students through Dual Credit. Students get college credit while attending high school.
- UNM-LA Community Education offers many classes for personal enrichment. The college offers special classes for children.
- At UNM-LA, Seniors can take credit classes for $5 per credit hour.
The University of New Mexico-Los Alamos
4000 University Dr.
Los Alamos, NM 87544
(505) 662-5919; FAX (505) 662-0344
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