New Mexico
Former New Mexico WR Luke Wysong commits to Arizona, first transfer pickup for Wildcats
The NCAA transfer portal had been a one-way street to this point for Arizona, with 30 members of the 2024 roster entering since Monday. But on Friday the door finally swung the other direction.
Former New Mexico wide receiver Luke Wysong has committed to the Wildcats, becoming the first transfer pickup of what should be quite a few to help fill out the 2025 roster.
The 5-foot-10, 184-pound Wysong comes to Arizona with one season of eligibility remaining. In four years with New Mexico he caught 134 passes for 1,465 yards and three touchdowns, with 2024 being his biggest season with 69 catches for 840 yards and a TD.
That score came at Arizona, when he had eight receptions for 129 yards in the UA’s 61-39 win over New Mexico to mark the coaching debut of Brent Brennan.
Wide receiver is a major position of need for the Wildcats, who say goodbye to school career yardage record holder Tetairoa McMillan. McMillan declared for the 2025 NFL Draft on Thursday after recording 3,423 receiving yards in three seasons including 1,319 in 2024, accounting for 44.3 percent of the passing production.
Also gone is Montana Lemonious-Craig, who had 45 catches and made 15 starts the past two seasons, while fellow receivers Reymello Murphy, AJ Jones, Malachi Riley and Jackson Holman have gone into the portal.
Wysong was part of a New Mexico offense that ranked fourth in FBS in yards per game (484.3) in 2024. The Lobos, who went 5-7, have lost their head coach to Utah State and both their offensive coordinator and standout quarterback Devon Dampier to Utah, while 1,000-yard rusher Eli Sanders is also in the portal and recently visited Arizona.
Josh’s Saturday Night Forecast
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Calmer weather has moved back into the state this afternoon. Temperatures are slightly warmer across northwestern New Mexico, while southeastern areas are cooler thanks to the backdoor cold fronts that moved in on Friday. Breezier winds will return Sunday and will help kick off a warming trend across the state, along with an elevated fire threat in eastern New Mexico.
Warmer weather will continue building in across the state throughout the upcoming week. A few isolated rain chances will return Monday in parts of New Mexico, but some of that rain may evaporate before reaching the ground.
Good morning!
Heading out the door this morning? Bundle up! Cold air has settled into the Land of Enchantment after two cold fronts passed through New Mexico within the last 24 hours. Temperatures have fallen to the teens, 20s and 30s throughout northern New Mexico. The metro area is just as cold with Moriarty falling to the teens and several other cities bottoming out near the freezing point. The National Weather Service (NWS) has Freeze Warnings in place until 9 a.m. for several locations in northern and central New Mexico. However, one of the aforementioned cold fronts is still moving through eastern New Mexico this morning. That back door cold front has brought 30-45 mph wind gusts, or more, in southeastern New Mexico. The front will push west further west this morning bringing breezy winds to far south and southwestern New Mexico this afternoon. Otherwise, much calmer weather will be on tap for the state compared to the majority of this week.
The colder air this morning will bring cooler and seasonable weather to the Land of Enchantment later on Saturday. Afternoon highs will range from the high 50s, in sections of the northern mountains, to the 70s in southern New Mexico. Throughout the weekend into early next week a warming trend is expected as a ridge of high pressure builds on Sunday, which is forecasted to last through at least Tuesday. By next Tuesday, high temperatures will be 5 to 15 degrees above normal, and even warmer for some locations by next Wednesday with breezy conditions returning to the state.
Moisture does stream back into the state early next week across New Mexico. Tomorrow’s forecast is expected to have cloud coverage increase with warmer weather. On Monday sufficient moisture in the mid to upper levels of the atmosphere will bring the chance for showers; however, moisture levels toward the surface will be lower. That will also bring the chance for dry showers and thunderstorms throughout the state. Have a great weekend and stay warm this morning!
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A New Mexico man has taken a plea deal for his role in the death of a three-year-old girl more than two years ago. Police said that Kerri Santos brought her toddler to University of New Mexico Hospital, claiming that she fell and hurt herself. Medical staff determined the child was already dead when she arrived, and noticed signs of abuse, including evidence that she had been tied up. Police said that Santos and three others were staying at James Welch’s home when the abuse took place.
On Friday, Welch pleaded no contest to three counts of child abuse and tampering with evidence. He faces up to five years behind bars.
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