Steve Virgen / Journal Assistant Sports Editor, Author at Albuquerque Journal

Steve Virgen / Journal Assistant Sports Editor, Author at Albuquerque Journal

Shapiro enjoys providing inspiration for others

Before Athena Shapiro found out the results of her bar exam and before she competed in the XTerra World Championship in Trentino, Italy, she wanted to get her story out....

Monday, October 10th, 2022 at 8:38PM

UNM offensive coordinator Derek Warehime fired; Heath Ridenour is interim OC

Derek Warehime has been fired as University of New Mexico's offensive coordinator and tight ends coach, Lobos head coach Danny Gonzales announced in a press release on Sunday. Heath Ridenour,...

Sunday, October 9th, 2022 at 5:56PM

It's deja vu: Lobos lose early lead and fall to Wyoming, 27-14

For the second straight week, the University of New Mexico failed to capitalize on a big, early lead and lost to Wyoming, 27-14, in front of an announced crowd of...

Saturday, October 8th, 2022 at 8:28PM

Lobos look for bounce back win over favored Cowboys

The Wyoming Cowboys visit University Stadium at 5 p.m. on Saturday to take on the UNM Lobos in a Mountain West Conference showdown.

Published: Friday, October 7th, 2022 at 10:22PM
Updated: Friday, October 7th, 2022 at 10:24PM

Virgen: What fantasy football means to me, and a farewell

Believe it or not, I've been on the verge of tears after a loss in fantasy football. On more than one occasion a loss in fantasy football has ruined my...

Thursday, October 6th, 2022 at 10:41PM

Mater Dei vs. Bosco a big deal for UNM's Leutele, Jones

University of New Mexico running back Nate Jones and linebacker Ray Leutele say they have no friendly bets this week and no trash talking about who has the better high...

Published: Thursday, October 6th, 2022 at 10:28PM
Updated: Friday, October 7th, 2022 at 5:05PM

UNM football: Move of student section is paying off

The last time the University of New Mexico played at home, the Lobos' defense went wild, causi ...

Wednesday, October 5th, 2022 at 10:23PM

Kendrick, Montes QB1, QB1-A

University of New Mexico senior transfer quarterback Miles Kendrick (Kansas) and redshirt freshman Q ...

Tuesday, October 4th, 2022 at 10:13PM

Moon’s hit provides Lobos lesson

It's to be expected that a former-quarterback-turned coach would protect his QB regarding a key big play in a Mountain West game that UNLV won 31-20 against UNM on Friday....

Published: Sunday, October 2nd, 2022 at 9:37PM
Updated: Sunday, October 2nd, 2022 at 10:56PM

Lobos lose big lead, fall 31-20 to UNLV

The last time the University of New Mexico appeared in Las Vegas, Nevada, as a team, the Lobos had to adapt and survive in a COVID world during the 2020...

Saturday, October 1st, 2022 at 12:25AM

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Grammer: When it comes to fans, the obnoxious few ...

Utah State guard Max Shulga showed ... Utah State guard Max Shulga showed class in his response to unacceptable taunts from a few Colorado State students.

February 5, 2023 10:05PM

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Reader mailbag: On Lobo basketball, the Mountain West tourney, ...

Journal staff writer Geoff Grammer answers ... Journal staff writer Geoff Grammer answers reader questions about Lobo basketball, the Mountain West Tournament and more.

February 4, 2023 10:14PM

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Bowl-winning head coach in December, New Mexico football assistant ...

Just two weeks into his tenure ... Just two weeks into his tenure as New Mexico's offensive coordinator, Bryant Vincent sits in a bare office overlooking University Stadium and thinks about ...

February 4, 2023 8:30PM

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Track and field: Lobos White, relay squad break marks ...

School records delivered by Elizabeth White ... School records delivered by Elizabeth White and the New Mexico men's 4x400-meter relay squad highlighted the New Mexico Collegiate Classic over the weekend at ...

February 4, 2023 7:54PM

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New Mexico women change the ending, make it happier ...

One might say the University of ... One might say the University of New Mexico women's basketball team learned its lesson. After watching a hard-earned lead slip away against in their ...

February 4, 2023 6:39PM

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Lobo basketball signee Toppin expected to make UNM fans ...

Jadyn 'J.T.' Toppin has enjoyed a ... Jadyn 'J.T.' Toppin has enjoyed a strong senior season in Texas and can't wait to get to UNM and join the Lobos.

February 4, 2023 10:13AM

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Quick turnaround forces quick reset by Lobo basketball women

Tip your collective cap and move ... Tip your collective cap and move on.That's the only reasonable approach the New Mexico ...

February 3, 2023 9:06PM

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UNLV has its way offensively, blows out New Mexico ...

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The University of New Mexico women's ... The University of New Mexico women's basketball team managed to weather one major storm Thursday night. A second one proved too much to handle. ...

February 3, 2023 10:29AM

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They said what? Here are five things the Lobos ...

Five key quotes from the UNM ... Five key quotes from the UNM Lobos after their road loss at Utah State on Wednesday night in Logan, Utah.

February 2, 2023 11:45AM