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Today’s edition · Wed., Nov. 11

New Mexico United's Shakes and Keller earn All-League honors

Plus, No. 23 UNM hosts UNLV Saturday and Sandoval County picks a builder for its judicial complex.

The Daily Rio Rancho team2 stories19 sources5 min read

SportsTop story

New Mexico United's Kris Shakes and Kipp Keller make the USL All-League First Team

Shakes has 124 saves and 11 clean sheets this season

124
saves for Kris Shakes
11
clean sheets
79.5%
save percentage

Sources: 96.3 KKOB, New Mexico United

Two of New Mexico United's backline standouts got league-wide credit Tuesday. The USL Championship named goalkeeper Kris Shakes and defender Kipp Keller to its All-League First Team. The honors land as United prepares for the Western Conference Final against Sacramento Republic FC.

Keller, the center back, has four goals to go with his defensive numbers. United reached the final with a 4-0 win over Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC and is chasing the first major trophy in franchise history. KRQE reports gates open at 3:30 p.m., and the club says tickets are going at a historic rate. We suggest not waiting on yours.

Keller has 174 clearances and four goals

Sources: 96.3 KKOB, New Mexico United

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Value
Clearances174
Blocks42
Interceptions20
Goals4
  • Kickoff: Sun., Nov. 15, at 5 p.m.
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  • Tickets: Seatgeek.com

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No. 23 New Mexico hosts UNLV at University Stadium on Saturday at 5:30 p.m.

If you're headed to Saturday, here's the setup. No. 23 New Mexico is 8-1 and 5-0 in Mountain West play after a 31-3 win over Nevada. UNLV is 5-4 and 3-2, coming off a 41-35 loss to Wyoming, and the Lobos have won 11 consecutive games at the stadium.

New Mexico has the better record going into Saturday

8Overall wins5
1Overall losses4
5Mountain West wins3

Sources: Albuquerque Journal, KOB 4

The Lobos' ground game averages 213 yards per game, 15th in the nation, and Scottre Humphrey has 13 rushing touchdowns, tied for seventh. UNLV's rushing defense ranks 131st.

UNM's ground game faces a UNLV run defense ranked 131st

213 yards
per game for UNM's ground attack, 15th in the nation
13
rushing touchdowns for Scottre Humphrey, tied for seventh
207 yards
per game allowed by UNLV's rushing defense
131st
where UNLV's rushing defense ranks nationally

Source: KOB 4

“I like our D-line against most everybody. I think they have a pretty good O-line. But I think our D-line is a handful.”

Jason Eck, UNM head coach
  • Kickoff: Sat., Nov. 14, at 5:30 p.m.
  • TV: The CW
  • Radio: Lobo Radio Network, 770 AM/96.3 FM
  • Line: UNM a 14-point favorite, per DraftKings

Lobos rush for 213 yards a game; UNLV allows 207

Source: Albuquerque Journal

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UNM rushing offense213 yds
UNLV rushing defense allows207 yds

News Notes

Courthouse

Sandoval County commissioners voted Oct. 28 to award $45 million to for an expanded judicial court complex in Bernalillo. Construction is tentatively scheduled for January. Rio Rancho Observer Home

$45 millionawarded to HB Construction for Sandoval County's judicial complex expansion

Commissioners voted Oct. 28, and construction is tentatively scheduled for January.

Source: Rio Rancho Observer Home

Aquifer

Rio Rancho's groundwater stopped sinking about a decade ago, but shallow wells near the Rio Grande have dropped sharply in the last couple of years. Researchers from the New Mexico Bureau of Geology and Mineral Resources presented to the Governing Body on Oct. 20. nm.news

Southern and Rainbow

A busy southwest Rio Rancho intersection now has a 3-way stop. Before, only Rainbow had a stop sign, and City Councilor Deborah Dapson said she'd heard complaints about cars speeding on Southern. KRQE NEWS 13

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Around New Mexico

Best diner

Albuquerque's Owl Cafe, at 800 Eubank NE, won The64's Best Diner in America contest. It beat 63 other restaurants in an 18-day, bracket-style tournament decided by online voters. Co-owner Corey Moulton said they'd hoped to reach the final 16. KOATAlbuquerque Journal

Monopoly

Albuquerque now has its own Monopoly board with 26 Duke City properties. The Sandia Peak Tramway takes Park Place and UNM takes Boardwalk. The game is available at local retailers across the city. Albuquerque JournalKOB 4KOAT

Lobo hoops

UNM men's basketball beat Little Rock 94-69 Tuesday in its first Division I opponent of the season. Mountain West Preseason Player of the Year Jake Hall scored 39 points, and Uriah Tenette added 17 points and 5 assists. KRQE NEWS 13Santa Fe New Mexican

Seinfeld

Jerry Seinfeld plays Kiva Auditorium on Fri., Feb. 19. Presale tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. today with the code "JERRY." Albuquerque Journal

Seinfeld tickets go on sale this week for the Feb. 19 show

  1. Nov. 11Presale begins at 10 a.m. with code "JERRY."
  2. Nov. 12Presale ends at 10 p.m.
  3. Nov. 13General ticket sales begin.
  4. Feb. 19Seinfeld performs at Kiva Auditorium.

Source: Albuquerque Journal

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  1. Tues., Nov. 10Rio Rancho pumps less than half its permitted water; United hosts the final
  2. Mon., Nov. 9New Mexico United will host its first Western Conference Final
  3. Sun., Nov. 8Rio Rancho's Galbraith and Casaus win Class 5A cross country state titles
  4. Sat., Nov. 7Rio Rancho Rams win a wet, wild overtime thriller in Las Cruces
  5. Fri., Nov. 6Judge says the state's Yazzie/Martinez school plan falls short
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New Mexico United's Shakes and Keller earn All-League honors

Plus, No. 23 UNM hosts UNLV Saturday and Sandoval County picks a builder for its judicial complex.

The TLDR

  1. New Mexico United's Shakes and Keller make USL All-League First Team
  2. No. 23 UNM hosts UNLV Saturday at 5:30 p.m.
  3. Sandoval County awards $45 million judicial complex bid
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