The inaugural match between New Mexico United (4-1-6) and El Paso Locomotive FC (3-2-4) took place Sunday night in El Paso. The rivalry heated up well before kickoff and will continue until the rematch in Albuquerque. El Paso’s defense took center stage for much of the match. Despite coming out in what was listed as…… Continue Reading »
UNM Baseball: Lobos Beat Rebels 3-2 on Senior Day
The University of New Mexico baseball team closed out their final home series with a 3-2 victory over the UNLV Rebels on Sunday afternoon, capping off an emotional three week for the program. On Saturday, the team and fans at Santa Ana Star Field paid respect to fallen player Jackson Weller before the game. Weller…… Continue Reading »
Match Preview: El Paso Locomotive FC vs New Mexico United
The first meeting between New Mexico United (4-1-5) and El Paso Locomotive FC (3-2-3) will set the stage for the beginning of the I-25 rivalry. Even without a history between these two, there is already a feeling of competitiveness in the air. On Sunday the two sides will finally see how things play out on…… Continue Reading »
Murder Suspect Darian Bashir Arrested
Darian Bashir, the 23-year-old man accused of murdering UNM baseball player Jackson Weller last weekend outside a Nob Hill Bar, was arrested early Saturday morning. According to a report in the Albuquerque Journal, Bashir was arrested at a northeast heights apartment complex without incident. We will provide more information on the case via our Facebook…… Continue Reading »
ADP issues arrest warrant for man accused of killing UNM Baseball Player Jackson Weller
The Albuquerque Police Department has identified a suspect accused of the murder of UNM baseball player Jackson Weller on the early morning hours of May 4th outside a Nob Hill bar. According to numerous media outlets, including KOAT.com & KRQE.com, APD has issued an arrest warrant for Darian Rashaud Bashir, a 23-year-old man with an…… Continue Reading »
Not O’Toolin Around: Connor O’Toole Humbled by Recent Success
Heading into the offseason, Connor O’Toole was regarded as a prospect to watch heading into his senior season playing for La Cueva, but still needed time to develop for the college level. That changed in a hurry. Now, as of Thursday, O’Toole has received six scholarship offers, five of which are from FBS football programs.…… Continue Reading »
New Mexico United Upend Hapless San Antonio FC 3-0, Move Into First Place
Facing what was sure to be an emotional match, New Mexico United (4-1-5) were able to hold those emotions in check to take care of visiting San Antonio FC (3-5-2). With the return of Devon Sandoval to the starting XI, United wasted no time in putting pressure on SA FC keeper, Matt Cardone. The duo…… Continue Reading »
Cinco de Mayo Match Preview: New Mexico United vs San Antonio FC
New Mexico United (3-1-5)will close out their first real home stand of the season against San Antonio FC (3-4-1) on Sunday night at Isotopes Park. Undefeated in their first four matches at home, The Lab is quickly becoming a fortress for United. The results at home reflect a United club that undeniably performs their best.…… Continue Reading »
UNM Baseball Player Jackson Weller Killed Early Saturday Morning
The final two games of a three-game series against the visiting Air Force Falcons have been postponed by the University of New Mexico due to the tragic death of junior Jackson Weller. According to UNM spokeswoman Cinnamon Blair in a report by the Albuquerque Journal, Weller was shot outside a popular Nob Hill club early…… Continue Reading »
Antwan January signs National Letter of Intent with UNM
Paul Weir and the University of New Mexico men’s’ basketball made a big splash on the recruiting trail on Wednesday with the announcement via Twitter that 6-foot-11 post Antwan January signed a National Letter of Intent to play for the Lobos. January, the cousin of former UNM star and current Milwaukee Bucks guard Tony Snell,…… Continue Reading »