On Monday, Sept. 12 at 11:02 a.m., the University of New Mexico (UNM) will test its emergency notification system including the sirens.  The sirens will sound for one minute followed by a short pause, then a one-minute all clear will sound. The sirens are intended to alert members of the UNM community in the event of an emergency, however the sirens are also audible in surrounding neighborhoods, including the University Heights.

The purpose of the sirens is to alert the campus community of an ...
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