Lawmakers look to set aside $5M for UNM/NMSU athletics

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A bill setting aside millions for New Mexico college sports is moving forward. On Monday, the Senate Education Committee approved the bill which would allocate $2.5 million each to the University of New Mexico and New Mexico State University athletics in hopes of supporting team travel, attendance costs, and student-athlete services like nutrition, training, and mental health programs.Democrats, Republicans weigh in on Public Safety Package billsThe sponsors s