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The Mountain West announced the 2026 football schedule, detailing home and away opponents for all nine teams, including key matchups for UNM against Air Force, NIU, UNLV, UTEP, Hawai’i, Nevada, San José State, and Wyoming, with historical context and upcoming games highlighted.
A shooting at the University of New Mexico's campus resulted in the death of a 14-year-old boy, with an 18-year-old suspect in custody; the incident occurred during a video game session in student housing, and authorities believe it was an isolated event.
A deadly shooting occurred at the University of New Mexico campus, resulting in one death and one injury, with the suspect still at large. The campus is under a shelter in place order as police search for the suspect, who remains at large, and the investigation is being led by New Mexico State Police.
Fred Harris, a former U.S. senator from Oklahoma and a professor emeritus at the University of New Mexico, passed away at 94. Harris served in the Senate from 1964 to 1973 and was chairman of the Democratic National Committee in 1969. He later became a political science professor at UNM, where he helped establish the Fred Harris U.S. Congressional Internship. Harris was also a strong advocate for Native American rights, sponsoring legislation to restore land to Taos Pueblo. New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham praised his contributions to politics and academia.
No. 25 UNM secures a victory against Nevada, coached by former Lobos coach Steve Alford, in a college basketball matchup.
University of New Mexico students are on high alert following a reported sexual assault at Dane Smith Hall, with UNM police searching for a suspect in his mid-20s. While the incident is targeted and under investigation, UNMPD emphasizes community safety and reminds students of safety measures in place, such as blue light phones and the LoboGuardian app. Despite feeling relatively safe on campus, students remain cautious and take personal safety precautions.
NMSU head coach Jerry Kill speaks out about the incident where NMSU quarterback Diego Pavia urinated on the UNM Lobos' midfield logo, expressing frustration over the lack of disciplinary action taken against UNM athletic director Eddie Nunez. Kill also criticizes Nunez for attempting to prohibit NMSU from practicing in UNM's indoor facility. The New Mexico Bowl officials release a statement affirming equal access to training and practice facilities for both teams.
Rick Pitino's move to coach St. John's has several ramifications for UNM, including the cancellation of a scheduled game between the two schools. UNM senior wing Emmanuel Kuac has entered the NCAA's transfer portal. The Wyoming Cowboys have had seven players with eligibility remaining transfer from the program this year. Several referees familiar to UNM and Mountain West fans have been selected to work this week's Sweet 16 and Elite 8 games in the NCAA Tournament. Albuquerque Journal sports writer Geoff Grammer's bracket picks are currently being beaten by the bracket picks of 8-year-old Jack Pitino, son of UNM coach Richard Pitino.