New Mexico
Crowd, Urgency, Response: New Mexico Faces Boise State at Home in the PIT
photo courtesy of UNM Athletics
Lobos Look to Respond at The Pit
Game: Boise State Broncos vs New Mexico Lobos
Date: Saturday, February 7, 2026
Location: The Pit in Albuquerque, NM
Radio: 77Kob Lobo Radio Network
Play-by-Play: Rob Portnoy, Hunter Greene
The Pit is where the New Mexico Lobos (18-5) will try to defeat the Boise State Broncos (14-9) on Saturday.
Saturday night at The Pit isn’t just another conference game for the New Mexico Lobos—it’s a chance to respond.
Lobos look to get back to their PIT Winning Ways
The Pit has been a fortress for New Mexico all season, but Wednesday night was a reminder that nothing comes easy in the Mountain West.
After seeing a 23-game home winning streak end against conference-leading Utah State, the New Mexico Lobos return to their home court Saturday night with something to prove as they face a hot Boise State team.
With the Mountain West race tightening and March approaching, this feels less like a bounce-back chance and more like a statement moment.
For a team that has thrived on energy, pace, and crowd momentum, how the Lobos respond may reveal as much about their postseason readiness as any win this season.
After their 23-game home winning streak was broken earlier this week by conference-leading Utah State, New Mexico returns home looking to bounce back against a hot Boise State team they lost to earlier in the season.
As the Mountain West race becomes more competitive and each game grows more crucial, the Lobos realize that their margin for error is shrinking if they hope to make a postseason appearance in the Big Dance in March.
New Mexico enters the matchup after winning eight of its last 10 games, while Boise State comes in riding the momentum of five wins in its last six.
Tipoff is scheduled for 8:00 p.m. at The Pit, with the game broadcast on CBS Sports Network and the Lobo Radio Network.
Boise State enters the matchup after a 91-87 win over Nevada, relying on efficient offense and strong guard play.
The Broncos shot over 50 percent from the field and made clutch free-throw shots, with Dylan Andrews leading with 25 points.
The win marked another step forward for a Boise State team that has won five of its last six games and has now returned to .500 in Mountain West play.
Meanwhile, New Mexico aims to bounce back after an 86-66 loss to Utah State on Wednesday night at The Pit.
The Lobos had trouble finding an offensive rhythm and couldn’t stop the Aggies’ scoring efficiency, despite Tomislav Buljan’s 17-point effort.
Still, New Mexico remains one of the league’s most balanced teams, averaging over 80 points per game while ranking among the Mountain West’s top defensive units.
The Lobos (18-5, 9-3 MW) are back home with purpose after Wednesday’s loss to Utah State ended one of the nation’s longest active home winning streaks.
Despite the setback, New Mexico still stays in the Mountain West title race and knows that defending The Pit is crucial as the season winds down.
Freshman sharpshooter Jake Hall continues to be a major story, leading the Mountain West with 70 made three-pointers—the most by any freshman in the country.
With New Mexico’s speed, intensity, and defensive strength, the Lobos remain one of the league’s most tough opponents—especially at home in Albuquerque.
Boise State (14-9, 6-6 MW) heads into The Pit playing its best basketball of the season. After a rough 1-5 start in conference play, the Broncos have regrouped and returned to .500 in the Mountain West.
Led by Drew Fielder, averaging 13.3 points per game, Boise State relies on tough defense, rebounding, and half-court plays.
The Broncos also draw confidence from their 62-53 win over New Mexico in the first meeting on December 30 in Boise.
New Mexico: Jake Hall’s shooting stretches defenses, but the Lobos’ guard play and transition offense will be key as they aim to play with urgency and energy.
Boise State: Drew Fielder leads the Broncos’ offense, while their ability to control the pace and limit second-chance opportunities will be tested inside The Pit.
Response and Energy: How New Mexico reacts after Wednesday’s loss could set the tone early.
Tempo Control: The Lobos want speed; Boise State wants structure.
Home-Court Edge: New Mexico maintains a 9-4 all-time record at The Pit, where few teams leave comfortably.
The all-time series is tied at 15-15, showing how evenly matched these teams have been. While Boise State won the first meeting this season, winning in Albuquerque has always been a much tougher task.
Boise State’s recent streak makes this a tough challenge, but New Mexico’s urgency, perimeter shooting, and home-court advantage should drive a strong comeback.
Expect a very physical game before the Lobos create separation late.
Prediction: New Mexico rebounds at The Pit and remains strongly in the Mountain West title race.
Following Saturday’s matchup, the Lobos head to Phoenix for a midweek non-conference road game at Grand Canyon on Wednesday. Tipoff is scheduled for 8:00 p.m., with coverage on FS1.
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Republican candidate for governor Duke Rodriguez is suing Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham over her executive order that started universal free child care before a new law takes effect.
The governor enacted the program through executive order in November.
Lawmakers passed a universal child care law during the past session, but that law does not take effect until May 20.
Rodriguez says he objects to some of the rules and to how the governor started the program. The suit asks the Second Judicial District Court to prohibit further enforcement of any regulations tied to the program.
“You could understand an outgoing governor trying to do it for political capital, for expediency just to say, I’m first in the nation.” Rodriguez said.
Rodriguez says he is confident he will win and that the rules he is challenging will be struck down.
“We also now have what we call pre emptive eligibility, which means you don’t even have to prove you’re eligible and you’re covered the moment you walk in,” Rodriguez said. “All of those things individually and collectively that have been proposed and changed probably invite fraud, waste and abuse and you know it.”
The governor’s office responds
The governor’s office sent a statement saying the program was properly implemented and that the governor is confident the lawsuit will be rejected.
A spokesperson for the governor sent KOB 4 the following statement:
“This lawsuit makes clear that Mr. Rodriguez has a fundamental misunderstanding how state government works. He states that ECECD did not have the authority to undergo rulemaking regarding universal childcare. They do. He states that ECECD did not have the funding to implement the program when they did their rulemaking. They did. That is why the program was operational in December – before the 2026 Legislative session started. Perhaps more importantly, the lawsuit ignores that the legislature passed SB 241, which codified the program and its future funding into law. The governor is confident that the courts will reject his meritless claims.“
Woody is up for adoption with the City of Albuquerque’s Animal Welfare Department. Meet him here!
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — In this Love 4 Pets, we have Woody, Zwei and Kanai, who are all up for adoption at the City of Albuquerque’s shelters.
Woody is looking for a loving home after going through the ringer. He came to Albuquerque Animal Welfare about a month ago after he was hit by a car. He’s healing from some pelvic fractures and is moving slowly so he can hang out in the backyard and go for short walks.
Woody is very smart and can sleep all night. They believe he is about nine years old and is believed to be a Lab mix. He’s very sweet and is house-trained.
Woody is set to be 100% ready soon. You can meet him in the video above or at the Eastside Animal Shelter (details).
We also have Zwei and Kenai.
Zwei:
An Australian Shepherd mix, Zwei is a little tripod who is a great companion, has wonderful manners and loves to lean into you for hugs. She walks beautifully on a leash and doesn’t miss a beat, even with only three legs.
Zwei is currently in foster care. If you are interested in adopting her, contact Albuquerque Animal Welfare to set up a time to visit her.
Kenai:
Kenai is a Labrador retriever mix. He is a friendly, affectionate boy who enjoys being around people and has good manners. He walks well on a leash and is very excited about exploring the world.
Kenai loves attention, toys (especially stuffed animals) and car rides. So, if you’re looking for an adventure buddy, you can meet him at the Westside Animal Shelter (details).
Grant’s Monday Night Forecast
A few evaporating rain showers are possible again Tuesday with warmer temperatures. Windier weather later this week will bring a high fire danger back to New Mexico.
It’s been a warm day with a few isolated showers and thunderstorms across central and northern New Mexico. Some of that rain has made it to the ground, while other showers have evaporated before reaching the surface. Temperatures have climbed into the 70s and 80s for most of the state. Showers will fade after sunset, with mostly clear skies overnight and mild temperatures.
Even warmer weather is on the way Tuesday with lighter winds. More areas will reach the 80s by the afternoon. A few spotty showers will develop again, especially near the mountains, with some of that rain evaporating before reaching the ground.
Winds pick up Wednesday afternoon, with gusts between 25 and 45 mph. This will begin another stretch of high fire danger across the state. The strongest winds arrive Thursday, with westerly gusts of 35 to 55 mph. That will expand the fire danger statewide. A dry cold front will move through Thursday as well, but temperatures will only drop slightly, ending up closer to average.
Breezy conditions continue Friday through the weekend as the jet stream pulls more moisture into New Mexico. That will bring increasing chances for rain and thunderstorms this weekend, with a few lingering into early next week.
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