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Colorado Springs Switchbacks fall in close battle against New Mexico United
COLORADO SPRINGS — The Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC lost a close battle against New Mexico United on Saturday at Weidner Field.
An early goal from New Mexico United proved costly as the Switchbacks were defeated by the final score of 1-0.
The lone goal of the match came in the eighth minute as New Mexico forward Mukwelle Akale beat Switchbacks goalkeeper Christian Herrera to a loose ball and scored.
The Switchbacks made a group of four substitutions early in the second half in an attempt to change their strategy. The following midfielders were brought into the game:
- Aidan Rocha
- Jairo Henriquez
- Yosuke Hanya
New Mexico defender Zico Bailey was kicked out of the match after he received his second yellow card in the 71 minute. It happened after he collided hard with Henriquez. Bailey had received his first yellow card of the match 19 minutes prior.
Bailey being kicked out of the match meant the Switchbacks had a man advantage. Colorado Springs had eight shots in the second half, and held 60.9% possession. However, the Switchbacks were unable to tie the game and time expired.
“Obviously we’re disappointed,” said Switchbacks FC Head Coach James Chambers. “I think in the first half we didn’t play as well as we would’ve liked, we weren’t as aggressive as we should’ve been and we gave up a sloppy goal, and that happens.”
Herrera made three saves in the match. Henriquez, Hanya and forward Matt Mahoney received yellow cards.
The Switchbacks return to action Wednesday as Memphis 901 FC comes to town. The game kicks off at 7 p.m. at Weidner Field.
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SANTA FE, N.M. (KFOX14/CBS4) – The New Mexico Department of Health says it will continue to recommend the full schedule of childhood vaccines.
State officials announced the move Tuesday, directly defying a new federal policy that scaled back routine immunization guidance.
The announcement comes after U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS), under Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., reduced the number of vaccines it recommends for all children.
The New Mexico Department of Health stated the federal changes were “not based on new scientific evidence or safety data.”
“New Mexico will not follow the federal government in walking away from decades of proven public health practice,” said Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham. “Our recommendations remain unchanged.”
State health officials sought to reassure parents, emphasizing that vaccines remain widely available and covered by insurance.
“We know this is confusing for parents, but the science is clear: vaccines are safe, effective, and save children’s lives,” said Dr. Miranda Durham, chief medical officer for NMDOH.
All childhood vaccinations will continue to be covered under programs like Medicaid and the federal Vaccines for Children Program.
The state encourages parents to consult their healthcare providers using the American Academy of Pediatrics’ immunization schedule.
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SANTA FE, N.M. — Former New Mexico Public Regulation Commissioner Jim Ellison is running for governor as a Republican, he announced on social media Tuesday.
Ellison is running on affordability, opportunity and trust in government as the key points of his campaign. His experience includes serving on the NMPRC in 2023 and 2024.
“New Mexico deserves leadership that listens, acts, and delivers results. Our state has enormous potential, but too often that potential is held back by policies that don’t serve everyday New Mexicans,” he said on his website. “I’m running to bring practical solutions, honest accountability, and a renewed focus on the public interest.”
A Georgia native, Ellison has lived in New Mexico for 20 years and currently lives in the Albuquerque area with his wife and two children.
Ellison is aiming to get 5,000 signatures by Feb. 2, to appear on the primary ballot with at least three other Republicans who have announced their candidacy.
Ultra Health CEO Duke Rodriguez announced his campaign in December and recently confirmed to KOB 4 that he received enough signatures to appear on the primary ballot. Rio Rancho Mayor Gregg Hull and New Mexico State Sen. Steve Lanier are also running.
Three Democrats are running – Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman, Former Interior Secretary Deb Haaland and Former Las Cruces Mayor Ken Miyagishima.
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