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New Mexico Ski Swap returns to Expo New Mexico

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November 14, 2025

New Mexico Ski Swap returns to Expo New Mexico

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – The annual New Mexico Ski Swap is back at Expo New Mexico this weekend, giving New Mexicans a chance to stock up on winter sports gear.

Many of New Mexico’s ski areas are expected to open later this month.

“Ski swap is the best place to get the best deals,” said Kim Linder from Sandia Peak Ski Patrol.

“Saturday is our busiest day by far, and we often get lines around the building for people coming in,” said Linder.

Rena Aragon from Sandia Peak Ski Patrol expects over 5,000 people coming to the event over the weekend.

Gear and deals

The event offers a wide selection of new and used winter sports gear, often on discounts.

“Skis and snowboards are, of course, the big ones,” said Linder.

Gear will also include boots, outerwear, beanies, jackets, and helmets of all sizes for children and adults.

Supporting safety

The Sandia Peak Ski Patrol hosts the event annually, raising money for their operations. Aragon said, “We ensure mountain safety, we do risk management, and if any of our guests need medical care or first aid, we provide that.”

“We are a nonprofit organization. We’re volunteers. A lot of people are surprised to hear that,” said Linder. “So that means we pay for all of our equipment, we pay for our medical equipment, we pay for the toboggans, we pay for all of our training.”

When to go

The Ski Swap officially begins today at Expo New Mexico. You can also sell your old gear at the event. Items for sale can be dropped off between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m.

The VIP sale starts at 7 p.m. Friday with a $20 fee, and the main public sale begins Saturday at 9 a.m. with a $2 admission fee. The event wraps up Sunday at 2 p.m.

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Fourth Republican candidate announces bid for New Mexico governor

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January 6, 2026

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Fourth Republican candidate announces bid for New Mexico governor

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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Independent governor’s race hopeful sues over New Mexico’s ballot process

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January 6, 2026

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Independent governor’s race hopeful sues over New Mexico’s ballot process

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New Mexico Lobo players and coaches make moves after successful season, AD departure

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January 5, 2026

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New Mexico Lobo players and coaches make moves after successful season, AD departure

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A successful University of New Mexico Lobo athletics season and the athletics director’s departure has culminated in players and coaches making moves.

The moves follow a successful 2025 season and the departure of athletics director Fernando Lovo.

Running back coach John Johnson, special teams coordinator Daniel Da Prato and wide receiver coach Colin Lockett are all leaving the Lobos after just one season. Johnson is headed to Iowa State while Da Prato is expected to join Minnesota and Lockett is headed to UCLA, all for the same jobs.

Johnson’s Lobo running backs ran for more than 1,400 yards. Da Prato’s special teams finished top-five nationally in kickoff returns.

Running back D.J. McKinney entered the portal, he confirmed on social media the day the portal officially opened. McKinney rushed for 464 yards and seven touchdowns with the Lobos.

Two players who received all-Mountain West Conference recognition also made moves. All-Mountain West tight-end Dorian Thomas, who caught for touchdowns for the Lobos, entered the portal. Meanwhile, all-Mountain West honorable mention punter Daniel Hughes is set to leave.

Others set to leave include:

Cole Welliver, backup quarterback who played in one game
Landon Williams, defensive end who graduated from La Cueva High School
Randolph Kpai, senior linebacker who is at the end of his college football career without a waiver

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