The University of New Mexico

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Media Contact: Sari Krosinsky, 277-1593, michal@unm.edu

October 27, 2008

UNM El Centro Hosts Haunted Basement

The University of New Mexico’s El Centro de la Raza hosts Albuquerque’s scariest Haunted Basement Oct. 24-31 at Mesa Vista Hall. All proceeds benefit the United Way, Ida Romero Memorial Scholarship Fund.

UNM’s Haunted Basement follows the labyrinth of hallways beneath Mesa Vista Hall, featuring scenes from horror movies, local legends and nightmares. The Haunted Basement is open Wednesday, Oct. 29, 7-11 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 30, 7-11 p.m., and Friday, Oct. 31, noon-3 p.m. and 6 p.m.-midnight.

Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for kids 12 and under. Discount admission is available on Friday, Oct. 31, noon-3 p.m. for $3 per person. All students, faculty, staff and Albuquerque community are welcome.

The scholarship was created in memory of Ida Romero, a mother and UNM student who died from terminal cancer. To commemorate Romero’s work in the community, El Centro de la Raza hosts an annual Haunted Basement to raise money for the scholarship fund.

For more information, contact Julianne Flores at 277-5020.