$50 million for UNM stadium renovations AND $29 million for United stadium

UNM is looking for a $50 million appropriation from the State for improvements to their football station. Given the sway UNM has in Santa Fe, they’ll probably get it. And, while University Stadium has been updated over the years there are some improvements needed IF the Lobos success on the field continues.

But, the State JUST put $29 million into a new stadium for the United Soccer team. Also, University Stadium is only used a handful of times a year for football with the Lobos playing 6 home games in 2025. In a sane State with reasonable financial constraints and priorities the Legislature and Gov. would have told UNM and the United to play in the same stadium. But, in New Mexico where oil and gas keeps government fat and happy and the people (many of whom keep voting for this madness) poor, it is simply another day.