The Santa Fe Fuego’s frightful ball field is a massive handicap. Will it ever be fixed?

Summer break is nearly over, the Santa Fe Fuego’s season has come to an end and Will Webber and James Barron are about to be drowning in sports to cover once again. In the latest episode of “The Sports Den” podcast, the Santa Fe New Mexican’s sports writers chat about gearing up for the fall sport…

Back in New Mexico, Donovan Dent reflects on college basketball career and looks to the future

Donovan Dent has been back in the state where he gained college hoops stardom, putting on basketball clinics at multiple schools around Northern New Mexico in July. The former University of New Mexico All-Mountain West Conference guard, who played at UCLA last year, is seeking a fifth year of elig…

Former UNM assistant Scott Waterman excited for opportunity to build a winner at Highlands

Scott Waterman’s life has been in boxes in recent years as he has followed coaching opportunities, but he’s hoping he’ll now be able to fully unpack and settle down for a while. The former University of New Mexico’s men’s basketball assistant coach was named the head coach of the program at New Me…

USMNT crashes out of World Cup; Will and James discuss NCAA’s new five-year eligibility rule

Eight matches remain in what's been a pretty thrilling World Cup as the cream of the crop national teams head into what’s sure to be a scintillating quarterfinal round, but the tournament is effectively over for Santa Fe New Mexican sports writers Will Webber and James Barron. The U.S. men’s natio…

Gripped by World Cup fever, Will and James have some gripes, plus discuss a new-look Mountain West

Disregarding the world’s most popular sport for most of their days, Santa Fe New Mexican sports writers Will Webber and James Barron can’t help but get caught up in the drama of the World Cup when it rolls around every four years. Will filled out his bracket for the knockout rounds on Sunday, and …

Schools approve 'one-time' transfer rule; Will and James discuss the next big prep sports shakeup

The highly anticipated vote on instituting a “one-time” transfer rule took place Monday, with New Mexico Activity Association member schools approving the measure by a narrow 67-60 margin. Student-athletes will now have the option to transfer to another school once without losing eligibility for t…

Owner/founder Peter Trevisani talks New Mexico United’s staying power and stadium outlook

The New Mexico United launched as an expansion franchise of the USL Championship in 2019 to overwhelming support, leading the league in attendance in its inaugural season and developing an electric atmosphere that generated buzz across the state. While many other Albuquerque-area pro sports franch…

Will and James talk chances of transfer rule passing and rehash The New Mexican’s athlete of the year picks

The biggest sporting event in the world is nearly upon us, but it’s of little concern to Santa Fe New Mexican sports writers Will Webber and James Barron. Although it’s summer and prep sports are on hiatus, there’s plenty going on locally to keep them occupied. In the latest episode of “The Sports…

Sandia Prep coach Damian Segura discusses 'free' transfer rule, 3A hoops and coaching vs NM legends

Influenced by championship-winning coaches early in his career, St. Michael’s graduate Damian Segura has built his own legacy by becoming one himself. A longtime boys basketball coach at Albuquerque St. Pius X, where he guided the Sartans to four state titles, Segura is now trying to make contende…

‘It could blow up the whole system': Transfer rule could drastically alter N.M. high school sports