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New Mexico United lowering September home game capacity to 'do our part' against COVID-19
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New Mexico United team officials recently announced the team will be reducing capacity at upcoming home games to 60% as part of a plan aimed at lowering the transmission of COVID-19 across the community.



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Residents across New Mexico faced confusion over masking requirements for high school athletes involved in outdoor sports, KTSM reported.


Lobos add Kirkland to athletic communications staff in 'perfect fit'
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The University of New Mexico athletic department has tabbed Steve Kirkland as Director of Athletic Communications.


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The Crimson Tide won’t have history on its side as Alabama enters the 2021 college football season ranked No. 1 in the country in the Associated Press preseason poll.


Wehan returns to New Mexico United in 'very easy' transition
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Chris Wehan signed a fresh contract with New Mexico United to play through the 2023 season.


'We've been grinding, man': New Mexico native Mendoza to headline Minneapolis fight card
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Boxer and native New Mexican Brian Mendoza will be the headliner in a PBC fight card against the undefeated Jesus Ramos Jr. on Sept. 5 at the Armory in Minneapolis, Minn.


'Feels pretty good': Lobos get new weapon in Kentucky QB transfer Wilson
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University of New Mexico Quarterback Terry Wilson is soaking it all in after being named to the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Watch List on Aug. 18.


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