The UNM ski team has been a part of the Lobo’s athletic department since 1970 when the men’s ski team was founded. Last year the program was cut and, though it was later reinstated, some people may be wondering what the status of the ski team is moving forward.
The decision to discontinue the New Mexico ski team was announced on April 13, 2007, but was reinstated less than a month later after several protests and a strong push by the community sought to save the program.
The ski team held its own press conference, advocating for the chance to continue competing in the sport it loved and received strong support, not just the UNM community but also from many donors around the state of New Mexico.