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August 23, 2007

City of Albuquerque Launches New Lobo Ride Pass Program For UNM Students

Who:

  • City of Albuquerque Mayor Martin Chávez
  • University of New Mexico President Dr. David Schmidly
  • ABQ Ride Director Greg Payne

What: Official launch of new Lobo Ride Pass program for UNM Students

When: Thursday, Aug. 23, 9:30 a.m.

Where: UNM Duck Pond bus stop, on Yale South of Lomas

Why: Earlier this year, Representative Gail Chasey, a current UNM Law School student, secured $35,000 from the New Mexico Legislature for UNM to start the Lobo Ride Pass program with the City of Albuquerque Transit Department. This program will provide UNM students with free travel on City of Albuquerque buses.

Potential Visuals:

  • Mayor Chávez and Director Payne arriving at UNM’s Duck Pond bus stop, greeted by President Schmidly.
  • Mayor Chávez, President Schmidly and Director Payne addressing the media in front of a city bus.
  • Students in the area who have received bus stickers.

Speakers:

  • Mayor Chávez
  • President Schmidly
  • Director Payne

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