Frank Maestas, a trailblazing sportswriter in New Mexico, left an indelible mark on sports journalism through his decades-long career. Born on October 6, 1935, in Las Vegas, New Mexico, Maestas became the first in his family to earn a college degree, graduating from New Mexico Highlands University in 1959 with a Bachelor’s in Political Science…… Continue Reading »
New Mexico United’s trips beyond the Mississippi River continue to confound the club. Some mental errors in the first half put the club in an early deficit that they couldn’t get out of before falling by a final of 2-1.… Continue Reading »
No one ever wins them all. Except for the Dolphins. When it comes to the beautiful game, there are far too many variable that come into play each and every week for a club to expect to go undefeated. New Mexico United has been perfect within their home state so far, they just need to…… Continue Reading »
From track triumphs to tennis team reinforcements, the University of New Mexico’s athletic programs have been buzzing with activity and achievements. The men’s track team clinched an impressive 11th place in the prestigious John McDonnell Program of the Year standings, while freshman sensation Habtom Samuel shone brightly with top finishes in NCAA events. Baseball star…… Continue Reading »
As the Lobos community finds itself at the intersection of celebration, anticipation, and remembrance. From academic accolades highlighting the dual prowess of student-athletes to exciting roster additions poised to shape the future of various sports programs, the university’s athletic endeavors are in the spotlight. Yet, amidst these triumphs, a somber note resonates with the passing…… Continue Reading »
New Mexico United went into Monterey on top of the West. They’ll also leave in first, but it won’t be after extending their point lead. A poor first half and two missed penalties led to United dropping their first match since April by a final of 1-0 to Monterey Bay FC.… Continue Reading »
After a perfect month of May, New Mexico United jumped into first place in the West and is looking to carry that streak into June. Instead of starting the month at home, the Black & Yellow find themselves heading on the road again. In a welcome change, United is headed West instead of East, to…… Continue Reading »
The University of New Mexico Lobos saw a whirlwind of activity across their sports programs this week. Here’s a closer look at the triumphs, close calls, and exciting news for Lobo fans.… Continue Reading »
An early lead for San Antonio FC wasn’t enough to keep New Mexico United down. The Black & Yellow fought back with goals from Greg Hurst and Nannan Houssou to beat the visitors for the first time since 2021. The 2-1 win was United’s ninth in ten matches and put the club into first place.… Continue Reading »
Every team has a non-rival opponent that they just can’t figure out. For New Mexico United that continues to be San Antonio FC. Since 2019, the two sides are 5-5-1 against each other and United has not won in the series since 2021.… Continue Reading »