Statements on the Events of January 6, 2021

The insurrection at the Capitol on January 6 was a startling and traumatic event for people and communities across the nation. In accordance with our university principles of inclusion and integrity, we condemn the violent actions of the rioters, and affirm our commitment to cultivating an educational environment where faculty, staff, and learners thrive through mutually respectful and beneficial relationships.

Several UNM and UNMHSC leadership and student groups have released statements about the events of January 6, 2021. For ease of access and reference, many of them are included below. If you or your group have a statement you’d like us to add, please send it to HSC-Communications@salud.unm.edu.

Statements on the events of January 6, 2021

• ​UNM President, Garnett Stokes
• White Coats for Black & Indigenous Lives (PDF)
• EVP for UNM Health Sciences, Dr. Douglas Ziedonis
• Interim School of Medicine Dean, Dr. Martha McGrew (PDF)