UNM Lobo/WWII Memorial - Albuquerque, NM
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N 35° 04.889 W 106° 37.099
13S E 352465 N 3883276
Wolf sculpture at UNM, dedicated to students who died in WWII
Waymark Code: WMB6T4
Location: New Mexico, United States
Date Posted: 04/12/2011
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The mascot for UNM is the Lobo, the spanish word for wolf.
According to the University website, Lobo was adopted as the school's nickname in 1920, and soon after a real wolf was captured to be the school's mascot at the games. It was the responsibility of the cheerleaders to take care of the wolf.
After the harnessed wolf bit a young child at a game, it had to be put down and the school never used a live mascot again.
In the 1960's a human mascot was created name Lobo Louie, followed by Lobo Lucy in the early 1980's. Both are now part of the University's cheerleading squad.
This sculpture of a Lobo is located at Redondo Dr. and Stanford, on the far south end of campus. The wolf is on top of a tall rectangular foundation, along a sidewalk that runs east-west on the south drive. The wolf is leaning forward, with his mouth slightly open. The artist put quite a bit of detail in the neck/facial area of the animal, as well as the haunches. Look closely at the neckline in the photo.
The memorial was dedicated in 1948 (according to the Smithsonian database).
Text on plaque:
Dedicated to
The 158 Students and Alumni of The University of New Mexico
Who made the supreme sacrifice for our country in World War II.
This structure was erected by the Fraternities and Sororities of UNM
John Tatschl, Sculptor
Property Permission: Public
Access instructions: South entrance to UNM campus (Central Ave. NE, north on Stanford)
Website for Waymark: [Web Link]
Location of waymark:
UNM campus, intersection of Stanford Dr. NE and Redondo Dr. NE
Albuquerque, NM U.S.A.
87131
Commemoration: 158 students and alumni from UNM who gave their lives serving their country in WWII
Date of Dedication: Not listed
Access times: Not listed
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