John P. Hefti

Lobo mens basketball falls to New Mexico State

The University of New Mexico Lobos men's basketball team took a trip south to Las Cruces on Saturday, Nov. 15, where they came up short against their state rival, the New Mexico State University Aggies, losing 76-68.  The Aggies struck first during the Rio Grande Rivalry matchup, with New Mexico State guard Anthony Wrzeszcz sinking a three-point shot from the corner to thrill the home crowd.

United move on to Conference Semifinals

New Mexico United faced off against San Antonio FC at Isotopes Park, with the Kings of Chaos ending San Antonio’s season with a 2-0 score in their USL Conference Quarter Finals match on Saturday, Nov. 1st.  Numerous Albuquerque public figures showed up to show their support for United, such as former Lobo power forward and NBA veteran Kenny Thomas, incumbent Mayor Tim Keller, and former UFC fighters Holly Holm and Carlos Condit. United goalkeeper Kris Shakes continued to illustrate how crucial his performances have been to the recent success of the Black and Gold, racking up four saves, earning himself a shutout. 

New Mexico United defeats Rhode Island

New Mexico United took on Rhode Island FC at Isotopes Park, with the black and yellow emerging victorious with a 2-1 score in their final matchup of the regular season on Friday, Oct. 24. United goalkeeper Kris Shakes acted as a brick wall against Rhode Island’s unrelenting offense, tallying a total of five saves.  Along with celebrating their “Black-Out Night,” United also honored the career of forward Daniel Bruce, who recently announced his retirement from professional soccer due to injuries, having been a member of United since its inaugural season in 2019. As a way of toasting the occasion, New Mexico United distributed hundreds of signs to fans, displaying Bruce’s last name, signature and jersey number. 

New Mexico United Draws against Oakland Roots SC

On Sunday, Oct. 19, New Mexico United faced off against the Oakland Roots at Isotopes Park, with a nail-biter of a match ending in a 3-3 draw. The most notable highlight from Sunday’s matchup included a solid defensive performance from goalkeeper Kris Shakes, who tallied a total of five saves.  The Black and Yellow struck first and early, with forward Mukwelle Akale sneaking one past at the 12-minute mark. Oakland would retaliate a mere three minutes later, with forward Peter Wilson scoring, knotting it up at 1-1. At the 19-minute mark, United would regain the lead, aided by an own-goal from Roots defender Neveal Hackshaw, followed by a missile of a penalty kick from defender Talen Maples. 

Rockies Hall of Famer Todd Helton Visits Isotopes Park

On Wednesday, April 30, former Colorado Rockies first baseman and Hall-of-Famer Todd Helton stopped by Rio Grande Credit Union Field, home of the Rockies Triple-A affiliate team, The Albuquerque Isotopes to oversee operations and field questions from local media. Inducted into the Hall of Fame last ...

Building community: SUB hosts Lego ‘Block Party’

On March 14, the University of New Mexico hosted a “Block Party” event in the Student Union Building, giving attendees the opportunity to assemble anything they desired out of miscellaneous Lego pieces. Those who attended were also offered free pizza from Dion’s and were entered into a raffle to win prizes including event tickets, a TV and, of course, Lego sets.

REVIEW: Frank’s Famous Chicken & Waffles excels at Buffalo wings

Rather than what you’d expect to find at a Buffalo Wild Wings or Wingstop franchise, Frank’s opts to bread their wings, creating a crunchy texture. The next flavor I tried was Buffalo, and these wings made my entire visit. The sauce was rich and flavorful with the perfect amount of heat. I don’t think I’ve tasted a better Buffalo sauce in my life. After finishing my order of 12 wings, I was in the mood for additional heat. In between the original flavor and Buffalo on the menu was the Nashville Hot rub, so it seemed like a logical decision to order an additional three wings a la carte for $3.75. After a couple bites, I completely wrote off the flavor.

Nuclear Museum honors Native American Heritage Month

Until the end of November, the National Museum of Nuclear Science & History will display a banner exhibit highlighting the scientific contributions and achievements of Native Americans. The exhibit was debuted on Nov. 1 in honor of Native American Heritage Month. Located directly across from the entrance, the exhibit displays a total of seven banners featuring Native American astronauts, physicists, mathematicians, doctors and politicians. Bernadette Robin, a spokesperson for the museum, said Native American representation in the sciences is the most important thing the museum wants visitors to get out of the experience.

VIDEO STORY: Lobo men's hockey battles rivals NAU in close back-to-back games

On Friday, Dec. 6, the Lobos lost 3-2 in a close game against Northern Arizona University. The next day, the Lobos managed to hold a 3-3 draw before ultimately losing 6-4 to NAU.

VIDEO STORY: UNM Veterans Day celebration held at Alumni Memorial Chapel