New Mexico
Lobos Record Win No. 20 with Dominant Performance at Air Force
USAFA, Colo. – The New Mexico men’s basketball team reached the 20-win milestone for the third consecutive season with an 88-53 victory Saturday afternoon at Air Force. The Lobos (20-4, 12-1 MW) posted their most lopsided road win in Mountain West play since 2011-12 while the Falcons (3-21, 0-13) lost their 14th straight.
Donovan Dent had 25 points and six assists for the Lobos, while Nelly Junior Joseph had 14 points and a career-high 21 rebounds for his fifth straight double-double. Tru Washington scored 16 points, a new high for Mountain West games, while Filip Borovicanin added 10 points.
HOW IT HAPPENED
The Falcons took advantage of a cold shooting start by the Lobos, leading 5-0 after four minutes of play. A 13-0 Lobo run gave them the lead, 15-8, with 10:45 left in the half before UNM held an 18-11 lead at the midway point. The lead grew to 24-14 with 5:15 left to play before five straight Falcon points cut the margin in half. A 6-0 run gave UNM a 32-21 lead with 1:30 left before taking a 34-24 lead into the break. Dent had nine points and five assists to lead the Lobos in the first half, while Joseph grabbed 14 first-half rebounds.
In the second half, the Falcons scored five straight to cut the lead in half over the first two minutes. UNM went on a 13-0 run to take a 49-31 lead with 14:30 to play before a 7-0 run pushed the margin to 56-34 with 12:00 left. The Lobos led 61-39 at the midway point of the half and took a 64-40 lead with 8:30 left. UNM’s 10-0 run made the lead 74-42 with 6:45 to go and UNM held a 78-48 lead with 4:45 to play. A late 7-0 run made it a 85-50 game with 2:35 left as the Lobos closed out the 35-point win.
LOBO NOTES
• It was the Lobos’ largest margin of victory in a Mountain West road game since 2011-12, an 82-41 win at Air Force
• UNM reached 20 wins in 24 games, their quickest to 20 wins since 2012-13 (23 games)
• The Lobos are 12-1 in the Mountain West for the first time ever and are 12-1 in conference play for the first time since 1977-78 in the WAC
• UNM had three runs of 10-0 or better, the most 10-0 runs in a game this season, and now have 13 10-0 runs in conference play
• Joseph’s 21 rebounds are the most by a Lobo since 2011 and the second-most ever in a Mountain West game (Drew Gordon – 23 vs. Utah in 2011)
• Joseph’s 14 rebounds in the first half are the most ever by a Lobo in the first half of a Mountain West game and was one shy of his career high (15 first-half rebounds vs. Eastern New Mexico last season)
• Joseph is the first Lobo to have five consecutive double-doubles since Alex Kirk had six straight in 2013-14
QUOTABLE
“I think when you watch our team right now, they are really having a lot of fun playing together. The defense was phenomenal to turn an Air Force team over 18 times. I think we are playing hard and the right way. The chemistry is great, and obviously when you win 20 games, that helps. This is a place that always brings a unique challenge, and I thought our guys were really good in their prep and terrific all around.” – Richard Pitino
UP NEXT
New Mexico returns home for a pair of games next week, hosting Wyoming on Wednesday (8 pm) and Utah State on Sunday (2 pm). The Utah State game is already sold out, but tickets are on sale for the other three remaining home games (Wyoming, Air Force, UNLV) at GoLobos.com/tickets.
The professional rodeo season continues to heat up as we head into the spring and summer runs. Rodeos across the country drew top athletes over the recent weekend, as they vie for positions at the 2026 National Finals Rodeo (NFR).
Every dollar counts, especially as we enter the last five months of the 2026 season.
Riverdale Rodeo – Riverdale, Calif.
Bareback rider Jacob Lees earned two California victories on the weekend, scoring 81.5 points on Four Star Rodeo’s Sweet Annie in Riverdale. His 83.5-point ride on Bridwell Pro Rodeos’ Socket claimed the win in Stonyford.
Reigning Circuit Champion, Hayle Gibson-Stillwell, topped the barrel racing by two-tenths of a second with her time of 17.04 sconds.
Stonyford Rodeo – Stonyford, Calif.
California cowboy Bailey Small put together a solid weekend in his circuit, winning Stonyford with an 82.5-point ride on Bridwell Pro Rodeos’ Classy Clark. He also finished second in Riverdale.
Barrel racer Kathy Petska continues to dominate the circuit, claiming yet another spring win with a 17.50-second run.
American Royal Rodeo – Kansas City, Mo.
There are now two “Popes” to watch out for in the bareback riding — three-time NFR Average Champion and World Champion, Jess Pope, and his brother, Ty. Ty made a huge ride in Kansas City, scoring 87 points on Smith Pro Rodeos’ Broadway Boots for the win.
In 2025, Kansas cowboy Weston Patterson made his first NFR appearance and has carried that momentum into his 2026 season. Scoring 88 points on Korkow Rodeos’ Joker Poker, he claimed the saddle bronc riding win.
Pioneer Days Rodeo – Clovis, N.M.
Tie-down roper Buck Tate earned the win by over two full seconds, taking home $1,404.
Reigning Breakaway Roping World Champion Taylor Munsell claimed the $2,054 victory with a time of 1.8 seconds.
Helotes Festival Association Rodeo – Helotes, Texas
In bareback riding, Taylor Broussard matched up with Andrews Rodeo’s Empty Promises for a score of 85.5 points to earn the win.
Seven-time NFR qualifier, Isaac Diaz, topped the leaderboard with a score of 89 points on Diamond G Rodeo’s To The Limit. He earned the win in saddle bronc riding and $1,855.
PPCLA PRCA Rodeo – Mineral Wells, Texas
Sissy Winn put together a solid weekend in her circuit, topping the barrel racing in Mineral Wells and finishing fourth in Helotes.
Hailing from Winnie, Texas, Ethan Winckler made the only qualified ride in bull riding, scoring 87.5 points on Rafter G Rodeo’s Mr. Blue Sky and taking home a whopping $4,863.
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Early voting for the 2026 New Mexico Primary Election begins Tuesday, May 5.
Residents can vote at county clerks’ offices until May 16, at which point more early voting locations open.
The Primary Election is on June 2.
Key races in New Mexico Primary Election?
Several state races have a crowded primary field including Democrat candidates for the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives, governor and the state Legislature. Local races in Doña Ana and Otero County for sheriff and the Board of County Commissioners.
Who can vote in New Mexico Primary Election?
New Mexico has semi-open primary elections, which means voters who are not registered with a qualified political party may participate in the election by selecting which major party’s ballot they want to vote on without changing their voter registration.
Voters who have not registered with a qualified party can participate by selecting a major party’s ballot and vote.
Registration status, voting locations and sample ballots can be viewed at the New Mexico Secretary of State website.
Where to vote in Doña Ana County
Early voting at the Doña Ana County Government Center, 845 N Motel Blvd., Las Cruces, will begin from 8 a.m. through 5 p.m. Monday through Friday on May 5 until May 29, and from 10 a.m. through 6 p.m. on Saturday, May 30.
Alternate site early voting locations will begin at 11 a.m. on May 16 and run through May 30 from Tuesday through Saturday.
The alternate site locations in Doña Ana County are:• Anthony Library (750 Landers Road, Anthony)• HVPS Student Services (350 Main Street, Hatch)• Doña Ana County Community College (755 Prescott Anthony Drive, Chapparal)• Doña Ana County Community College (800 Sonoma Ranch Blvd., Las Cruces)• Doña Ana County Community College (3365 McNutt Road, Sunland Park)• Las Cruces City Hall (700 N. Main Street, Las Cruces)• Mesilla Town Hall (2231 Avenida de Mesilla, Mesilla)• Corbett Center Student Union (1600 International Mall, Las Cruces)
Same day registration will be available at the Doña Ana County Government Center during early voting and all absentee ballots may be returned to the County Clerk’s Office or any Election Day polling location no later than 7 p.m. on Election Day.
Where to vote in Otero County
Early voting at the Otero County Clerk’s sub-office, 1101 New York Avenue, Room 101, will begin from 8 a.m. through 5 p.m., Monday through Friday on May 5 until May 29, and from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 30.
Alternate site early voting locations will be staggered beginning on May 16 at 11 a.m. and run through May 30.
The alternate site locations in Otero County are:10 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 16 through May 30Otero County Fairgrounds (401 Fairgrounds Road, Alamogordo)
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., May 27 through May 29Inn of The Mountain Gods (287 Carrizo Canyon Road, Mescalero)
8:00 am to 5:00 p.m., May 28 through May 30 Chaparral Far South Fire Station (827 Luna Street, Chaparral)
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