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Lobo mens basketball avoids trap game, downing San José State

Jan. 14, 2025, will remain one of the toughest pills to swallow from last year’s Lobo men’s basketball season, which resulted in a Mountain West Regular Season title and Second Round appearance in the NCAA Tournament. That Tuesday in January San Jose almost derailed the Lobos season as the 9-10 San José State University Spartans took down the Lobos.  On Saturday, Jan. 31, Lobo fans were able to belt out a sigh of relief as guard Jake Hall led the Lobos to a 10-point victory over the Spartans while scoring a career-high 27 points, with a 90-80 victory.

Sukoon Coffeehouse offers late night study space

Inspired by his wish for a late-night cafe study spot, 22-year old University of New Mexico graduate student, Taha Raad, along with two of his friends, opened Sukoon Coffeehouse over winter break 2025-2026, on the corner of Monte Vista Boulevard and Central Avenue — walking distance from Main Campus. Sukoon Coffeehouse serves a variety of espresso and matcha barista drinks, including traditional options such as the Yemeni latte, Adeni tea and Mofawar, along with a selection of traditional food items such as Honeycomb bread, Baklava and Za’atar Manakeesh. The Coffeehouse opens at 7 a.m. everyday; it closes at 1 a.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 12 a.m. the rest of the week.

Lobo women’s basketball shuts down Utah State Aggies In The Pit

The University of New Mexico Lobo women’s basketball team, fresh off two straight wins, headed into battle versus the Utah State University Aggies in The Pit, looking to keep this momentum going on Saturday, Jan. 31. The Lobos proved to be too much for Utah State, building upon a huge halftime lead to win 58-33.  UNM gained control early after closing out the first period on a 6-0 run to take a 19-7 lead. Utah State looked uncomfortable from the beginning as the Lobos held them to 2-13 from the field just over 15%.

Lobo Football reloads ahead of 2026 season

The Coach Jason Eck era in University of New Mexico Lobo football has given the city of Albuquerque a new spark when fall comes around at University Stadium. The Lobos are coming off a historical season, finished tied for second in the Mountain West conference with an overall record of 9-4 and an appearance in the Rate Bowl.  So far the Lobos are losing eight players to the transfer portal. The most notable losses come on the offensive side of the ball; tight end Dorian Thomas is heading to the University of California, Berkeley, and running back DJ McKinney will play for University of Tulsa. Standout punter Daniel Hughes is also leaving, taking his talents to Florida State University. 

100 years of the historic Route 66

Coined the “Mother Road” by John Steinbeck in his 1939 “The Grapes of Wrath” novel, the U.S. Route 66 has been a beloved part of New Mexico’s history since its opening in 1926 as an official highway. Route 66 is a landmark of American development and urbanization of the West, connecting Michigan Avenue in Chicago to the Santa Monica Pier in Los Angeles, California — a total of 2,238 miles in its final form, according to The Route 66 website. Though travel on Route 66 lessened as the larger U.S. highway system was built, the magic of the “Mother Road” can still be seen in the cities and towns along its original route and through the oral histories of locals.

UNM receives donation of works by filmmaker Brian Levant

Early scripts, storyboards and creative process materials of filmmaker Brian Levant will find a new home in the University of New Mexico’s Center for Southwest Research and Special Collections.  On Jan. 19, UNM announced that Levant, the mind behind the “Leave it to Beaver” series and the films “The Flintstones” and “The Spy Next Door,” starring Jackie Chan, has donated his work to the CSWR in Zimmerman Library. Suzanne Schadl, director of the CSWR, said Levant worked in many aspects of the Hollywood creative world. 

OPINION: Bobbleheads of the week

OPINION: Bobbleheads of the week Where there are winners, there are losers. While some losses are unavoidable, others can be traced to a single performance or decision. Those players earn the unfortunate distinction of being this week’s bobbleheads. The conference champions have been crowned, and ...

UNM Athletics unveils $58 million plan for University Stadium upgrades

The University of New Mexico released its next phase of improvement plans for University Stadium on Jan. 23. The upgrades will focus on the critical infrastructure, accessibility and safety needs of the stadium. The plan is part of the first phase of the University’s “Stadium of the Future,” intended to modernize University Stadium and the South Campus Sports and Entertainment District.  Interim Vice President and Director of Athletics Ryan Berryman said that the increased attendance at football games this season highlighted some of the problems with the stadium.

Lobo women’s basketball wins second straight, gets revenge on UNLV

Following their road victory in Colorado against the U.S. Air Force Academy, the University of New Mexico women’s basketball team returned to The Pit and won 68-57 against the University of Nevada, Las Vegas Lady Rebels to start this two-game homestand. This was the second meeting of these teams, with the first coming on Jan. 12, 2025, a game in which the Rebels emerged victorious over the Lobos.  Much like the previous matchup, the Lobos got on the board first from a three by guard Destinee Hooks. 

Historic night in Las Vegas: Lobo men’s basketball blows out Rebels

The University of New Mexico Lobos men’s basketball team walked into Las Vegas and dismantled their Mountain West rival, the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 89-61. This marks the largest UNM victory over the Rebels in the history of the rivalry and rounded off one of UNM’s most complete performances this season, with the Lobos controlling the game from start to finish.  UNM set the tone immediately, starting the game on a 4-0 run and forcing UNLV to use an early timeout. With the Lobos playing exceptional defense, UNLV could not keep the pace offensively as UNM grew their advantage, leading the first half strong. 

Comic, Jan. 26, 2026

Over 1000 march in Albuquerque after Minneapolis nurse killed by ICE

Over a thousand protesters demonstrated in Albuquerque on Sunday, Jan. 25, marching from the Bernalillo Metropolitan Courthouse to Civic Plaza to demand the removal of Immigrations and Customs Enforcement agents from communities around the country and expressing solidarity with Minneapolis, Minnesota, after 37-year-old Alex Pretti was fatally shot by ICE agents the day before.  Pretti was an intensive care nurse who worked for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs at a VA hospital in Minneapolis. He had participated in protests following the fatal shooting of Renee Good by an ICE agent on Jan. 7, according to the Associated Press. 

Student government previews legislative priorities

On Wednesday, Feb. 4, students and staff from the University of New Mexico will participate in “UNM Day,” an annual event at the state legislature meant to increase the University’s lobbying presence at the capitol.  This year, the legislative priorities of the Associated Students at the University of New Mexico are the “Basic Needs Fund,” an upcoming bill meant to address non-academic barriers to education access, and a Capital Outlay request to improve parking security for T-Lot and P-Lot.

ASUNM, PATS launch long-awaited nighttime ‘LoboLift’ escort program

LoboLift will run Monday through Friday from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m., with the last pickup at 10:45 p.m. When calling LoboLift, the dispatcher must  verify the rider’s LoboID before a vehicle is sent to the pickup location, to ensure safety. Each LoboLift vehicle has a camera to provide security, and if there is suspicious activity, the LoboLift driver can relay that information directly to UNMPD via the vehicle’s radio.  Each cart is driven by trained student employees with no services being provided across city streets.

UNM Track and Field shakes off the ice with season opener

On Friday and Saturday, Jan. 23-24, the University of New Mexico track and field team held its first home meet of the season, the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Invitational.  The meet was held at the indoor track at the Albuquerque Convention Center, which features a 200-meter Mondo oval with 12-degree banked turns and six 36-inch lanes along with a 60-meter infield and high jump area. Kyra Mohns, assistant coach of sprints, hurdle and multis, said it is important to have meets at a higher altitude, especially at the beginning of the track and field season.

Protesters pressure lawmakers during NM legislature opening day

On Tuesday, Jan. 20, over 1,000 protesters marched throughout the chilly morning from Santa Fe Plaza to the New Mexico State Capitol on the opening day of this year’s legislative session and Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s State of the State address.    The march was organized by Youth United for Climate Crisis Action and sponsored by 25 organizations, including University of New Mexico Leaders for Environmental Action and Foresight, New Mexico No False Solutions Coalition, New Energy Economy and Tewa Women United, according to a YUCCA press release.   The protest was part of the “We Got Us” mass mobilization that aimed to “put forward a people-centered vision for the future, show up for one another in the face of systemic failure and make our movements’ collective power impossible to ignore,” the press release reads.  

UNM alum, songwriter and artist Hataaliinez Wheeler makes Indie Rock his own

Staying in one place is never good for an artist and University of New Mexico alum Hataaliinez Wheeler, who performs under the name “Hataałii,” recently realized that when he moved to New York City, New York, to continue writing music and painting.  A 23-year-old singer, songwriter and painter, Wheeler is known for creating a psychedelic fusion of indie-rock and melancholic pop. Wheeler, who recently attended UNM, first started writing songs and painting in his dorm room, he said. Art can come from a lot of different places, and for Wheeler, his music and paintings often come from similar places, described as “Ntł’iz and Yódí,” he said.

Lobo men’s basketball howls louder than the Wolf Pack

The University of New Mexico Lobo men’s basketball team, after a home victory against the California State University, Fresno Bulldogs, aimed to defend their undefeated home record versus the University of Nevada, Reno Wolf Pack. The battle was tough on Saturday, Jan. 24, but in the end UNM pulled away late with a 80-73 victory. Lobo forward Tomislav Buljan only had two points in the first half but proved to be a force in the game, finishing with a double-double of 11 points and 15 rebounds. 

Lobo women’s basketball breaks three game losing streak against Falcons

On Saturday, Jan. 24, The University of New Mexico Lobos Women’s basketball team lifted itself out of a massive slump that included a three-game losing streak, as sophomore guard Joana Magalhães scored a career-high 29 points, grounding the U.S. Air Force Academy at Falcon Stadium in a 74-57 win.  Magalhães went nine of 14 from the field, five of six from three and went perfect from the free throw, going six of six.  The Lobos saw a big-time return of their defense to offense style. The largest factor, besides Magalhães going off, was the 24 turnovers that the Lobos forced onto the Falcons, which created 18 points and 19 steals for UNM. Guard Alyssa Hargrove chipped in a game-high five steals, with Magalhães and guard Destinee Hooks combining for another seven. 

Albuquerque to become ‘Community Edition’ Monopoly board

In November, 2026, the city of Albuquerque will join the proud ranks of San Diego, Memphis, Tenn. and Star Wars in receiving its very own Monopoly board.  Monopoly’s publisher, Hasbro, selects cities to be made into “Community Edition” releases where iconic local landmarks and institutions replace the traditional properties on the game board. Daniel Mayfield, the public information officer for the City of Albuquerque, said the board will be split into parks, restaurants, cultural destinations, tourism spots and other locations.