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Farmington Daily Times · Albuquerque, NM

Nearby: Albuquerque, NM

UNLV rallies past New Mexico, snaps 11-game home win streak

ALBUQUERQUE — Jackson Arnold threw for two touchdowns and ran for a 44-yard go-ahead score in the fourth quarter to lift UNLV past No. 23 New Mexico 21-17 on Saturday night, snapping the Lobos’ 11-game home and conference winning streaks. Down 14-0 in the second quarter and trailing 17-7 heading into the fourth, UNLV (6-4, 4-2 Mountain West) outscored New Mexico 21-3 over the final three quarters to earn its first victory over a ranked opponent since upsetting No. 13 Arizona State in overtime on Sept. 6, 2008. The Rebels became bowl-eligible for a school-record fourth consecutive season and extended their winning streak in Albuquerque to five games. The loss dealt a major blow to the College Football Playoff hopes of New Mexico (8-2, 5-1), though the Lobos can still clinch a spot as hosts of the Mountain West championship game by winning their final two regular-season contests.

Deming Headlight · Albuquerque, NM

Nearby: Albuquerque, NM

Deming runners compete at state

By Billy Armendariz Headlight Staff Deming High’s runners held their own on Saturday at the state’s largest race on the biggest stage at Academy High School in Albuquerque. Senior Carolina Tafoya and junior Erik Morrow led the ’Cats running teams to a respectable finish among more than 100 runners in each of the Class 4A site championship races. The Wildcats finished two team spots out of making the Top 10, in 12th place in the team standings. There were 18 schools competing. The top five schools in the boys’ race were St. Pius X, Los Alamos, Taos, host Academy and Kirtland-Central. The Lady Wildcats finished 14th out of 15 in the team standings. The top five schools in the girls’ race were Los Alamos, Gallup, host Academy, St. Pius X and Taos. Tafoya closed out her Lady ’Cat career in 53rd place out of 119 runners. Her time checked in at 22:04.10.

Silver City Daily Press · Albuquerque, NM

Nearby: Albuquerque, NM

Assault on Cobre coach leads to arrests, warrant

Cobre Consolidated Schools officials said they will be taking precautionary measures at future athletic events after an assault on Cobre High School’s volleyball coach Thursday night. Two people have been arrested in that incident, and an arrest warrant has been issued for a third. “We will be working collaboratively with local law enforcement and surrounding agencies to strengthen safety measures and ensure appropriate support is available at our events,” a district spokesperson said Monday in a statement provided to the Daily Press. “This includes this upcoming weekend as our Lady Indians travel to Albuquerque to compete in the State Volleyball Tournament. We have also been in communication with the New Mexico Activities Association, which is fully aware of the situation and has expressed its willingness to provide support as we continue to prioritize the safety and well-being of our student-athletes, coaches, staff, and spectators.