University of New Mexico

The University of New Mexico (UNM) is a public university in Albuquerque, New Mexico. It was founded in 1889, and today offers multiple bachelor's, master's, doctoral, and professional degree programs. Its Albuquerque campus currently spreads over 600 acres (2.4 km²), and UNM has branch campuses in Gallup, Los Alamos, Taos, and Valencia County.

Athletics

The University of New Mexico maintains strong athletic rivalries with New Mexico State University and Texas Tech. The UNM-NMSU rivalry is called the Battle of I-25.

Related Topics:
New Mexico State University - Texas Tech - I-25

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The school's athletic teams are known as the Lobos, and they compete in the Mountain West Conference.

Related Topics:
Lobos - Mountain West Conference

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The official school colors are cherry and silver.

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The Lobo basketball team plays at University Arena, better known as "The Pit," located on the UNM campus. The Lobo football team plays at University Stadium, also on campus across the street from The Pit.

Related Topics:
Lobo basketball - University Arena - University Stadium

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