Category Archives: Local Sports

New England PatriotsSo, the New England Patriots are under the microscope again.  Accused of intentionally deflating footballs, allegedly for their advantage; the theory is, that balls with less ...

Lobo Basketball Coach Craig Neal said this week that he has sent a message to his team.  Paraphrasing here, he said that the team is more important than any individual and he will not sell his so...

College Football National Championship GameWe will get something on Monday that many people have been waiting years for.  A true, college football national championship game.  Oregon and Ohi...

University of New Mexico men's basketball teamAs the University of New Mexico men's basketball team progresses in conference play they will face a new test around every corner. Last weekend ...

Ninth annual Gildan New Mexico BowlI use this space to encourage you to take advantage of, what I think is a very special event in our state.  This ninth annual Gildan New Mexico Bowl is next Sat...

IT’S STILL THE PIT! On Monday the University of New Mexico announced a 10 year $5 million deal for naming rights to University Arena with WisePies Pizza and Salad.  The building will n...

WisePies Arena aka The Pit is now upon us.The first game inside the newly named arena pits New Mexico against rival New Mexico State. Don't worry.  Despite the signs and name it's still...

I'm ThankfulI'm thankful for many things this year, it has been absolutely tremendous! As we head into the holiday season, I run down in my mind all of the great things that 2014 has brought...

Lady LobosSometimes you have to just tip your hat to the other team. It's easy to overreact when your team losses and start throwing blame around. The University of New Mexico women's basket...

Mario MocciaWe had a good conversation with the newly appointed athletic director at New Mexico State, Mario Moccia, on the "Opening Drive" this week, and I think NMSU has made a good hire.&...