Jess Significant wins Ruidoso Futurity Jun 9, 2008
She was the fastest qualifier to the Ruidoso Futurity -- the first of the three Grade 1 futurities at the south-central New Mexico track. The Rainbow Futurity will be run in July and the $2 million All American Futurity caps the trio on Labor Day. (KSLA.com, LA)
Rio Rancho Rockets Jun 6, 2008
Weather sponsored by. By Gary Herron, Observer staff writer. (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
Aragon back on track May 16, 2008
The 3,4 and 5A State Track Meet starts today at the University of New Mexico Track and Soccer Field located on east side of the University Football Stadium on Avenida Cesar Chavez. By Will Kie. (Grants Cibola County Beacon, NM)
Morgan wins race and earns spot at state May 13, 2008
Morgan Sam to her teammates, joins her three other member of the track team at the State Championships this weekend at the University of New Mexico Track and Field Complex. Morgan, has her eyes on the ultimate title - state champion. (Grants Cibola County Beacon, NM)
Varsity track off to meet at Belen May 8, 2008
If an individual places third or better in the district meet, they will automatically advance to the state track tournament which will be held on May 16-17 at the University of New Mexico Track and Field Stadium. Look in next week's Beacon for district results from Belen. (Grants Cibola County Beacon, NM)
New Mexico to Host 18th Don Kirby Invitational May 2, 2008
A Wall of Honor, sponsored by the New Mexico Track Club is also being developed to permanently recognize the greatest teams and athletes in Lobo history. UNM HEAD COACH WEEKLY ADDRESS. (Golobos.com)
New Mexico Track and Field to compete at the 81st Clyde Little Field Texas Relays Apr 3, 2008
The New Mexico track and field team is headed to one of the premier meets in the country this week when the Lobos head to the 81st Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays. The event so big that one weekend cannot contain it. (Golobos.com)
New Mexico Track and Field Heads to UTEP Mar 28, 2008
The New Mexico track and field team will travel down south to El Paso, Texas for the UTEP Springtime Invitational on Saturday ... Fairbanks earned his second career Athlete of the Week award after shattering the MWC record in the javelin with a throw of 224' 11" (68.55m) on March 22 in Tempe, Ariz. Fairbanks broke the MWC all-time record by 2 1/2 feet en route to a second place finish last weekend at Arizona State's Baldy Castillo Invitational. The Albuquerque Highland product improved on his... (Golobos.com)
Four Lobos Hit Regional Qualifying Marks In Outdoor Opener Mar 24, 2008
- The University of New Mexico track and field team got off to a great start in its 2008 outdoor season opener as four Lobos qualified for the NCAA Regional Championship on Saturday at Arizona State's Baldy Castillo Invitational. Pole vaulter , high jumper and javelin throwers and all qualified for the West Regional Championships, which will be held at ASU's Sun Angel Stadium in late May. (Golobos.com)
New Mexico heads to Arizona State for Outdoor Season Opener Mar 21, 2008
The University of New Mexico track and field team will travel to Tempe, Ariz, this Friday and Saturday (March 22-23) for Baldy Castillo Classic hosted by Arizona State. The event will be the season opener for the Lobos and will be the first of three trips to Sun Angel Stadium. (Golobos.com)
WinStar Derby: Liberty Bull stuck in post 10 Mar 15, 2008
It is carded as the 11th of 12 races and is one of four stakes on easily the richest day of racing this year at Sunland, the south-central New Mexico track located just west of El Paso, Texas. In the undercard stakes. (ESPN -- Horse Racing)
Lobo Track & Field 2007 Athletes of the Year Honored Nov 30, 2007
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Distance runner and javelin thrower were honored last night as the 2007 University of New Mexico Track Athletes of the Year. Former All-American sprinter and founder of the New Mexico Track Club Rene Matison and longtime Lobo track supporter Benjamin Horton presented the plaques to the duo at a ceremony prior to the UNM men's basketball game on Wednesday at The Pit ... The Ruidoso product broke Sarah Nicholson's 11-year-old record in the event with a throw of 169' 10" on... (Golobos.com)
Franklin Finalizes 2007-08 Coaching Staff Aug 30, 2007
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - First-year head coach announced today that he has finalized the University of New Mexico track and field/cross country coaching staff for the 2007-08 seasons. Assistant coach joined Franklin from Butler, while fellow assistants and Mario Wilson came to UNM from Arkansas-Little Rock and Bucknell, respectively. (Golobos.com)
Lobos' Elite Eight Set For Midwest Regional Championship Meet May 22, 2007
The University of New Mexico track and field program boasts an elite tradition of excellence that has included 11 national championship event victories, 70 All-America honors, 19 national top-25 team finishes, 205 conference championship event victories and five conference titles ... Matison's name is also in the UNM record books as he anchored the record-setting 4x100y relay team and matched the fastest 100-yard time ever recorded at UNM. In 2006, he has continued to make an impact on the... (Golobos.com)
Rams teams are sixth at state track meets May 17, 2007
Realistically, heading into the Class 5A state track and field meet at the University of New Mexico track complex, neither expected to lay claim to a championship - and chances of a third-place trophy were going to be remote. Tenth-year boys coach Larry Chavez said before the meet that Alamogordo was the clear favorite; his son, first-year girl coach Hilario, said La Cueva was the front-runner. (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
Track & Field Apr 29, 2007
The University of New Mexico track and field team turned in a dominant performance in its lone outdoor home meet of the 2007 season, winning 15 events today at the 17th Don Kirby Memorial Invitational at the Great Friends of UNM Track Stadium. Junior Ariel Burr led the way, flying to victory in the women's 200 meters with a NCAA regional qualifying time of 23. (Golobos.com)
Complete Results of Don Kirby Invitational Now Available Apr 29, 2007
Licensed to University of New Mexico Track Hy-Tek's Meet Manager 4/28/2007 04:52 PM 17th Don Kirby Memorial Invitational - 4/28/2007 University of New Mexico Results Women 100 Meter Dash ======================================================================================== Name Year School Seed Finals Wind H# Points ======================================================================================== 1 New Mexico 11. 88 12. (Golobos.com)
Henry Brothers Bid Farewell In Final Home Meet On Saturday Apr 26, 2007
The University of New Mexico track and field team will host its lone home meet of the outdoor season on Saturday when it welcomes nine regional teams for the 17th annual Don Kirby Memorial Invitational ... Future stadium improvements include: a state-of-the-art scoreboard that will list athlete names, times and place, and a Wall of Champions, sponsored by the New Mexico Track Club, that will honor the legends of the program ... They have worked tirelessly for the New Mexico track program and the... (Golobos.com)
Lobos Tune Up For MWC Championships At Triton Invitational Apr 22, 2007
Tiyana Peters recorded the top high jump mark in the MWC (5' 10"). April 22, 2007 SAN DIEGO - The University of New Mexico track and field team turned in a solid performance in sunny San Diego today at the UCSD Triton Invitational. Junior cleared an outdoor-best 5' 10" to finish tied for third in the high jump and the men's 4x400-meter relay cruised to a wire-to-wire victory to lead the Lobos on the track. New Mexico returns to San Diego in three weeks for the Mountain West Conference... (Golobos.com)
Peters Wins High Jump Section At Texas Relays Apr 7, 2007
AUSTIN, Texas - Junior won the section B high jump to pace the University of New Mexico track and field team this morning at the 80th Texas Relays. Peters cleared an outdoor-best and NCAA regional qualifying height of 5' 8 3/4" (1.75m) for the third straight week to earn her first victory of the season. Peters, who was 15th in the event at the 2006 Texas Relays, was one of six women to clear 5' 8 3/4", but used fewer attempts to clear the bar. (Golobos.com)
Surging Lobos Finish March In Style Apr 2, 2007
- If the final day of March was any indication, the University of New Mexico track and field team should turn some heads in April. The Lobos put together their most impressive performance of the season on Saturday, winning six events and recording two NCAA regional qualifying marks at the Arizona International meet in Tucson. (Golobos.com)
Lobos Return To Arizona For Third Week of Outdoor Competition Mar 30, 2007
"I'm disappointed that future Lobo student-athletes will not have the benefit of receiving guidance and coaching from Matt and Mark. They have worked tirelessly for the New Mexico track program and the sport of track and field. They will be missed.". Both Matt and Mark say they plan to stay in the Albuquerque area after finishing at UNM. Matt's sons Kurt (a junior) and Kyle (a freshman) will both remain with the program. (Golobos.com)
New Mexico's twin track coaches announce retirements Feb 21, 2007
"During their tenure, 13 New Mexico track and field athletes have advanced to NCAA Indoor and Outdoor championship meets, representing the Lobos each year since 2002.New Mexico also earned four All-America awards, two Academic All-America certificates, won 21 Mountain West Conference event titles and earned all-Mountain West honors 100 times. Athletes have set 25 school records during his tenure.Copyright 2007 by The Associated Press on "Lobos' Henrys to retire after 2007 outdoor season" Adjust... (ESPN -- College Sports)
Matt and Mark Henry Announce Retirement Feb 20, 2007
"I'm disappointed that future Lobo student-athletes will not have the benefit of receiving guidance and coaching from Matt and Mark. They have worked tirelessly for the New Mexico track program and the sport of track and field. They will be missed.". UNM hosts the Mountain West Conference Indoor Track Championships beginning Thursday at the Albuquerque Convention Center. (Golobos.com)
Takedown wins Borderland Derby Feb 19, 2007
Ridden by Glen Murphy, the son of Point Given overtook Jack Hes Tops in the final furlong to win the 1 1-16-mile race considered a prep for next month's $600,000 WinStar Derby at the southern New Mexico track. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Feb. 4 All-Comer Track Meet Cancelled Jan 30, 2007
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - The University of New Mexico track and field office has announced that the Albuquerque All-Comer indoor track meet scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 4 at the Albuquerque Convention Center has been cancelled. The meet will not be made up. (Golobos.com)
Roger Cox Multis Entries Jan 25, 2007
Licensed to University of New Mexico Track Hy-Tek's Meet Manager 1/24/2007 12:38 PM Roger Cox Multis - 1/25/2007 to 1/26/2007 University of New Mexico Albuquerque Convention Center Meet Program Event 1 Indoor Pentathlon: #1 Women 60 Meter Hurdles =============================================================================== Friday 1/26/2007 - 10:00 AM Name Year School Finals =============================================================================== Section 1 Timed Finals 1 Michalik, Kari... (Golobos.com)
Initial Heat Sheets Jan 19, 2007
Licensed to University of New Mexico Track Hy-Tek's Meet Manager 1/18/2007 01:38 PM Modrall Sperling Lobo Invitational - 1/19/2007 to 1/20/2007 University of New Mexico Albuquerque Convention Center -ABQ, NM Meet Program Event 1 Women 60 Meter Dash =============================================================================== Friday 1/19/2007 - 6:40 PM NCAA D1 Auto: 7. 25 NCAA D1 Prov: 7. (Golobos.com)
