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Proposed soccer stadium in voters' hands, with 'sort of a guarantee' for neighborhood
Sports

The Albuquerque City Council voted 7-2 on Aug. 16 to place a $50 million multiuse soccer stadium bond for the New Mexico United on the ballot for Nov. 2.


'We need experience': Highland High football takes young, eager team into 2021 season
Sports

Highland High football coach Phil Lovato is hoping his Hornets will prove adept at learning on the job this season.


'It sets the tone for everything': Cibola High football bullish ahead of season opener at La Cueva
Sports

Cibola High School football coach Roderick Williams has a simple mandate for his Cougars this season.


University of New Mexico women's soccer begins defense of league title, 'to prove everything on the field' as favorites to repeat
Sports

When it came to selecting a program with the best chance of ruling the Mountain West this year, the preseason favorite remains University of New Mexico women's soccer.


'Extraordinary leadership': University of New Mexico AD Nuñez named to just third Mountain West Commissioner's Award
Sports

Last year found University of New Mexico athletic director Eddie Nuñez in unprecedented circumstances – and because of his efforts to steer the Lobos through the COVID-19 pandemic – the Mountain West Conference bestowed one of his highest honors upon him.


Albuquerque football coach Johnson touts size, depth, experience; 'We take no opponent lightly'
Sports

Albuquerque Bulldogs head football coach Tim Johnson believes that his program is well-stocked for years to come.


'The kids voted': Albuquerque youth football team donating half of fundraiser proceeds to balloon crash victims' families
Sports

A local Albuquerque's Youth American Football League team (YAFL) is donating a portion from its annual fundraiser this year to families of the June balloon crash victims.


'The greatest competitor there is': Coach lauds Cleveland High track star Wysong, named Gatorade's New Mexico Player of the Year
Sports

Luke Wysong of Clev​eland High School was named its 2020-21 Gatorade New Mexico Boys Track & Field Player of the Year.


Santa Fe nonprofit swim club reopens its team as a way to 'give back' to the community
Sports

Northern Aquatic Club, a youth swim club and nonprofit founded in Santa Fe found its new beginning in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, as two families banded together to serve the community's needs.