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Lobos look to renew state bragging rights against Aggies

Edge Garcia | September 24

For the roaster. The New Mexico Lobos and New Mexico State Aggies will clash at Aggie Memorial Stadium for the annual Rio Grande Rivalry game on Saturday, Sept. 26, at 1:30 p.m.  The Lobos will look to earn their third-straight win — their 76th all-time — over the Aggies in the 116th matchup between the two historic programs. NMSU is coming off two weeks of rest after a Week 3 bye, while UNM is coming off an emotional defeat to nationally ranked Oklahoma.  “These guys are gonna give us their best shot,” offensive lineman Malik Aliane said. “In this kinda game, you can scrap the record — you can scrap everything.” 

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Sports

Soccer: Lobos draw with Bengals

Marley Herndon | September 24

The Lobos returned to the UNM Soccer Complex after a 1-1-1 road trip and started a new homestand with a 1-1 draw against the Idaho State Bengals on Sunday, Sept. 20. The first 20 minutes featured fruitless end-to-end play, with Idaho State goalkeeper Aliya Garrett making 3 saves early. The Lobo defense held strong as well, not allowing any Bengal shots on goal in that time. The scoreless tie didn’t last long, as Lobo forward Nicole Anderson rolled a pass from midfielder Celina Frenz right by Garrett and into the bottom right of the net to break the ice in the 24th minute. This was Anderson’s fourth goal of the season.

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Sports

UNM Swimming & Diving opens season with Cherry-Silver exhibition

George Slad | September 21

The UNM Swimming and Diving team opened its 2026-27 season with its annual Cherry-Silver Intrasquad meet at Seidler Natatorium on Saturday, Sept. 19. The exhibition gave the Lobos an early opportunity to race in a competitive setting before the beginning of the regular season, with the Silver team edging Cherry 53-47. Newcomer Elsa Reel was one of Silver’s strongest performers, winning both the 50- and 150-yard breaststroke events. Sophia Corder also earned two individual victories for Silver, taking the 50- and 150-yard butterfly. Reel and Corder later teamed with Arianna Stokes and Maya Cansler to win the 200-yard medley relay. Cherry answered with several strong individual performances of its own. Newcomer Liv O’Mahony won both the 150-yard freestyle and 100-yard individual medley, while Olivia Hann captured the 300-yard freestyle in a close finish. Veteran Alex McGill added another victory for Cherry in the 150-yard backstroke.

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Sports

Football: New Mexico gives Oklahoma all it could handle, loses nail-biter 14-6

Edge Garcia | September 21

The Lobos beat the Lobos. When New Mexico’s offense took one step forward, it always seemed to take two steps back. UNM suffered their first loss of the season to the No. 24 Oklahoma Sooners 14-6 on the road Saturday night, in what felt like a game that was there for the Lobos’ taking. “I’m proud of the way we played,” Head Coach Jason Eck said. “I knew it’d be a close game. I was very confident coming in that we’d have to play a close game.” It was never not close for the Lobos, thanks to their defense. 

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News

DOJ files suit against state over scholarship eligibility for undocumented students

September 21

On Aug. 27, the United States Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against the New Mexico Higher Education Department and its acting Executive Officer, Stephanie Rodriguez, for “offering in-state tuition to immigrants.”  In the lawsuit, the DOJ claims New Mexico’s Senate Bill 582 and its non-discrimination principle “extend eligibility for in-state tuition benefits and financial aid at New Mexico colleges to illegal aliens while denying those benefits to U.S. citizens from other states.” SB 582 and its related policy “prohibit[ed] denial of admission or eligibility for education benefits on account of immigration status.” The lawsuit was filed in conjunction with three others sent to western U.S. states, including Washington, Arizona and Oregon, according to a DOJ Office of Public Affairs press release. 

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Culture

State Fair brings rides, food innovation, community spirit to The Land of Enchantment

Alex Joe | September 21

Fan-favorite fried food and carnival rides have returned with the annual New Mexico State Fair. From ferris wheels, to The Super Himalaya, to The Sizzler, the carnival rides were out in full effect.  This year included many forms of entertainment, including PRCA rodeos, headline concerts, agricultural exhibitions, cultural celebrations and vendor marketplaces.  The state’s creativity was on full display as well; many vendors channeled their artistic abilities, and multiple caricature booths were placed throughout the fair as a way for artists to show fairgoers what they may look like on a canvas. 

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Culture

Review: ‘Resident Evil’ delivers gore, laughs and a relentless fight for survival

George Slad | September 21

The first Resident Evil game was released by Capcom on March 22, 1996, making 2026 the series’ 30th anniversary. Three decades later, the franchise is still finding new ways to evolve with the newest entry into the game’s film adaptations, directed by Zach Cregger, who co-wrote the film, which was released on Sept. 18 and is simply titled “Resident Evil,” with Shay Hatten. The movie stars Austin Abrams as Bryan, a medical courier who finds himself in a race for survival over the course of one horrifying night.  Before his recent successful run as a horror filmmaker, Cregger spent years making sketches with his comedy group, “The Whitest Kids U’ Know,” until his 2022 film “Barbarian” became a breakout hit, followed by “Weapons” in 2025.  In an interview with Men's Health, Cregger said sketch comedy trained him to keep looking for surprising turns, a habit he said translated naturally into horror filmmaking.

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Opinion

Opinion: Limonata, the Nob Hill cafe creating community one sip at a time

Elizabeth Kent | September 21

The cafe scene in Nob Hill has always been a hotspot for students, but one spot is seeking to go beyond the usual cup of coffee: Limonata Cafe. Ever since I first came to Albuquerque, I’ve regularly returned to Limonata. On my first visit, I expected it to be your average spot near campus, but to my surprise, I stepped into a cozy and warm space filled with decorations that reminded me of my grandma’s house, plus a lush garden with fountains to sit beside while I enjoyed my meal. Beyond the aesthetic, the cafe uses fresh ingredients and serves high-quality dishes. Some of my favorites include their delectable crepes, house chocolate piñon coffee and their whimsical lavender lemonade. 

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Sports

OPINION: Bobbleheads of the week

Rodney Prunty | September 20

Where there’s a victor, there’s a loser, and sometimes, certain athletes contribute to their team’s shortcomings. These athletes are favorably called bobbleheads. Denver Broncos - Quarterback Bo Nix  Detroit Lions - Defense   LSU - Head Coach Lane Kiffin  

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Sports

Football: How the Lobos can pull off the upset against the Sooners

Rodney Prunty | September 18

The New Mexico Lobos have a challenge coming up.  The Lobos will travel to Norman, Okla. to face off against the 24th-ranked Oklahoma Sooners this Saturday, and to say it will be tough would be an understatement. The Sooners are coming off of a 17-10 loss to the Michigan Wolverines and are undoubtedly looking to get right.  New Mexico, on the other hand, just broke program records in their dominant 70-7 victory over the Mercyhurst Lakers and are looking to make a statement against one of college football’s best. While the Lobos are not favored to win this game, there are a few things New Mexico will need to do to have a chance o upset the Sooners. 

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Sports

New Mexico’s daunting test against Oklahoma echoes last season’s matchups against Michigan and UCLA

Edge Garcia | September 16

There’s something familiar about facing Power Four opponents in Week 3 for the New Mexico Lobos.  A year ago, as 16-point underdogs, Head Coach Jason Eck and the Lobos marched into Pasadena, Calif. and stomped the UCLA Bruins 35-10 in Week 3. They took the state of New Mexico by storm and never looked back. Fast forward 372 days, and UNM is met with another Power Four conference opponent: The No. 24-ranked Oklahoma Sooners — On the road, in primetime, resembling last season’s match against the Bruins. “This is a much different football team than that (UCLA) team last year,” Eck made clear about Oklahoma. 

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Culture

TEDxABQ takes over the Railyards

Maria Fernandez | September 16

The annual TEDxABQ event returned to the recently renovated Albuquerque Railyards on Saturday, Aug. 29, bringing together creative minds from all over the state to share ideas and sit in to listen to scientists, researchers, musicians, local business owners and many more to discuss their interests.  TEDx events are locally organized events for the TED company, which hosts the well-known “TED Talks” featuring researchers, professors, storytellers and others who have ideas they want to share. The TEDxABQ event featured a variety of speakers who are from, have lived in, or have connections to New Mexico. This year’s event, with a “Reframe” theme, featured 19 speakers and a variety of local businesses and vendors, and a collaboration with the New Mexico Fashion Council. 

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Culture

Social media success propels local romance bookstore

Maria Fernandez | September 14

Albuquerque’s newest romance bookstore and coffee shop, Vellum&Vine, opened its doors on Saturday, Aug. 15, attracting a long line of romance and fantasy lovers on opening day, and the store’s popularity has stayed strong in the days since.  The independent and woman-owned store features a large variety of romance, fantasy and thriller books and merchandise, along with multiple study nooks and seating, and a coffee bar serving a number of bespoke drinks with romance book-themed names, including “Golden Retriever Boyfriend” and “Men Written by Women”, which were all created and chosen by the staff, owner Shyann Reichard told the Daily Lobo. 

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Sports

Football: Home cookin’

Rodney Prunty | September 14

The Lakers might’ve been in town on Saturday, but it was the Lobos who put on  showtime.  The New Mexico Lobos dominated the Mercyhurst Lakers, probably making them wish there was a mercy rule as the Lobos blew them out 70-7 on Sept. 12. Like last week, the Lobo defense was once again on full display, making big plays all day, which helped the offense get set up in excellent field position for most of the game. 

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Sports

Opinion: Bobbleheads of the week

Jacob Kagan and Marley Herndon | September 14

  Where there’s a victor, there’s a loser, and sometimes, certain athletes contribute to their team’s shortcomings. These athletes are favorably called bobbleheads. New England Patriots - Quarterback Drake Maye Los Angeles Rams - Sean McVay Seattle Mariners

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Sports

Former Lobo running back Damon Bankston signs with Green Bay Packers

Alex Joe | September 14

A new opportunity awaits at pro football’s mountaintop for rookie running back Damon Bankston: the University of New Mexico alum has now joined the Green Bay Packers’ practice squad. Bankston initially signed with the New York Giants as an undrafted free agent in May, before being released for final roster cuts after training camp. Bankston played in all three of the preseason games for the Giants. The first matchup versus the Minnesota Vikings wasn’t very eventful for Bankston, as he saw action on a minimal 3 carries for 6 yards.

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Culture

‘Land is not neutral:’ Author, geographer speaks at Albuquerque Museum on race, belonging

George Slad | September 14

Cultural geographer and author Carolyn Finney explored the connections between race, land, history and belonging during a talk on Saturday, Sept. 12, at the Albuquerque Museum, drawing on both decades of academic research and experiences from her own life. The talk accompanied “The Woods Before Sunrise: Environment and Place in New Mexico’s Black Contemporary,” an exhibition featuring nine contemporary artists whose work explores sustainability, cultural history, land, belonging and the Black experience in New Mexico.

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Sports

Volleyball: Lobos end week bruised after back-to-back ranked matchups

George Slad | September 14

The University of New Mexico women’s volleyball team closed out the Ameritas Challenge in Lincoln, Neb., with a 3-0 loss to No. 20 Baylor on Saturday, Sept. 12, at the Bob Devaney Sports Center. Baylor defeated the Lobos 25-20, 25-17 and 25-22, dropping New Mexico to 2-6 overall, while the Bears improved to 6-2 on the season. The Baylor match capped a challenging three-day stretch for New Mexico against Nebraska, Georgia Tech and Baylor at the Ameritas Challenge. UNM entered the trip at 2-3 before losing in straight sets to No. 1 Nebraska on Thursday and Georgia Tech on Friday, leaving the Lobos 2-5 going into Saturday’s finale. 

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News

UNM Fraternity & Sorority Life warns of unrecognized campus fraternities

Paloma Chapa | September 14

In a July 30 Instagram post, UNM Fraternity & Sorority Life discouraged students against joining Kappa Sigma and Sigma Chi “for their own safety to ensure a university-sanctioned experience,” due to the organizations not being held to the same standards of safety and honesty. In a statement to the Daily Lobo, UNM Director of Communications Steve Carr wrote that the fraternities Kappa Sigma and Sigma Chi are not officially recognized by the University due to voluntarily withdrawing from the Interfraternity Council in 2022 and violating the University of New Mexico’s Anti-Hazing Policy and student code of conduct, respectively. 

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New Mexico among six states to secure early primary election spots

Penelope Loyd Sment | September 14

New Mexico officially became the fourth among the first six states to secure a spot in the upcoming presidential primary, after the new election schedule was officiated by a vote from the Democratic Party’s Rules and Bylaws Committee on July 24.  Since 2011, New Mexico’s primary election has been scheduled for the first Tuesday after the first Monday in June of each even-numbered year. For the 2028 presidential primary, New Mexicans will be voting on February 15.