New Mexico Sun

By New Mexico Sun | Jun 25, 2025

New Mexico United secured a 4-2 victory over San Antonio FC with two stoppage-time goals after the visitors were reduced to 10 men.

By New Mexico Sun | Jun 25, 2025

Alana Nichols, a Paralympic athlete and inductee into the New Mexico Sports Hall of Fame, discussed her enduring identity as an athlete despite experiencing paralysis at age 17.

By New Mexico Sun | Jun 25, 2025

Michael Sinclair, a former NFL defensive end and 2024 New Mexico Sports Hall of Fame inductee, discussed his football journey during an interview on ESPN Radio 101.7's "TEAM TALK."

By New Mexico Sun | Jun 25, 2025

Steve Loy, Co-President of SPORTFIVE, discussed his journey in the sports industry during an interview on ESPN Radio 101.7's "TEAM TALK."

By New Mexico Sun | Jun 20, 2025

Darren Gauson, head coach of the University of New Mexico (UNM) cross country and track & field teams, discussed the team's performance in a post-meet ESPN TEAM Talk podcast following the NCAA Outdoor Championships.

By New Mexico Sun | Jun 20, 2025

Notah Begay III, a golf broadcaster and founder of the NB3 Foundation, expressed his enthusiasm for returning the second NB3 Match Play to New Mexico during an interview on ESPN Radio 101.7 TEAM talk.

By New Mexico Sun | Jun 20, 2025

Eric Olen, head coach of the University of New Mexico men's basketball team, expressed in an ESPN Radio TEAM Talk interview that he is drawing on his NCAA Tournament experience at UC San Diego as he works towards providing New Mexico fans with a...

By New Mexico Sun | Jun 11, 2025

As the University of New Mexico formally opts into the NCAA’s landmark House settlement, longtime NIL advocate and 505 Sports Venture Foundation founder Kurt Roth joined TEAM Talk on ESPN Radio 101.7 The TEAM Monday afternoon to help unpack what the decision means for the future of Lobo athletics.

By New Mexico Sun | Jun 4, 2025

As Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) prepares to return to Albuquerque for the eighth time, the promotion’s president says the city’s passion for the sport keeps the Land of Enchantment on BKFC’s national and global tour.

By New Mexico Sun | May 31, 2025

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) is set to host two public media events in the lead-up to BKFC-75, a night of world championship bare-knuckle fighting at Tingley Coliseum in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

By Donna Rolando | May 24, 2024

Sometimes the road less traveled is where the magic happens. That was the experience of Bernalillo County boys and girls who ventured beyond the typical team sports like baseball to take aim at a different type of competition: pistol shooting and came away winners in more ways than one.

By New Mexico Sun | May 21, 2024

The Bernalillo County 4-H .22 Competition Pistol Team clinched first place at the New Mexico 4-H Shooting Sports Championships, marking their second consecutive year of triumph.

By New Mexico Sun | Nov 24, 2023

BetMGM announced it has inaugurated a new retail sportsbook at Isleta Resort & Casino in Albuquerque, marking its entry into the sports betting market in New Mexico. The BetMGM sportsbook at Isleta, spanning 4,900 square feet and equipped with 35 television screens, also includes two VIP sections. This milestone happened as BetMGM continues to expand its footprint across the United States.

By New Mexico Sun | Oct 26, 2023

New Mexico State University (NMSU) is set to host the STTE Foundation's Southwest Collegiate Cup, sponsored by Microsoft, bringing together students from six universities in the Southwest. According to a press release by NMSU, the participating universities include Colorado State University, NMSU, New Mexico Tech, Texas Tech University, the University of New Mexico, the University of Texas at El Paso, and the University of Texas Permian Basin.

By New Mexico Sun | Sep 20, 2023

New Mexico State University (NMSU) recently made an exciting announcement regarding the upcoming film "Canaan," which will be based on the extraordinary life of Canaan Bower. Ross Marks, a professor at NMSU's Creative Media Institute, will be responsible for bringing Bower's story to the big screen. The film will focus not only on Bower's heroic act of saving a mother and her children from a potential kidnapper but also on his genuine character and humble approach to heroism.

By New Mexico Sun | Sep 20, 2023

New Mexico State University (NMSU) recently held a 5K Color Fun Run organized by the Office of Experiential Learning. The event, which took place on September 9, aimed to promote community engagement among NMSU students and the broader Las Cruces community. According to a press release, the run successfully raised over $4,400 to support Camp Hope through the annual Tents to Rents Campaign.

By New Mexico Sun Report | Jul 18, 2023

Kim O'Connell, who serves as the director of the athletic training program at New Mexico State University, has been inducted into the New Mexico Athletic Trainers' Association Hall of Fame.

By New Mexico Sun Report | Dec 24, 2022

The New Mexico Runners has partnered with Roadrunner Food Bank for the 2023 indoor soccer season to help feed New Mexico communities in need.