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Yahoo
31-03-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
KRQE Newsfeed: Fire investigation, Cochiti Lake drowning, Mild and breezy weather, Lobos head coach, Attraction closed
VIDEO: Albuquerque Tesla Cybertruck vandalized CABQ unveils temporary downtown dog park on vacant lot slated for housing Easter egg hunt takes Balloon Fiesta Park by storm Program allows landlords to turn run down properties into affordable rentals Xcel Energy warns of power shutoffs this week APD investigates fatal crash involving motorcyclist [1] AFR investigate fire, vandalism at Republican Party of New Mexico HQ – Investigators are looking into a fire that damaged the Albuquerque headquarters of the Republican Party of New Mexico. According to Albuquerque Fire Rescue, the building suffered damage at the front entrance, along with smoke damage throughout the inside. Spray paint comparing ICE to the KKK was also found on the building. The Republican Party of New Mexico is claiming the cause of fire was arson. AFR says they are still investigating. [2] NMSP confirm body of 16-year-old recovered from Cochiti Lake – The Sandoval County Sheriff's Office confirmed a 16-year-old drowned at Cochiti Lake on Saturday. According to the department, deputies were sent to the lake around 7:00 a.m. to a possible drowning. Crews were trying to conduct a rescue operation for a teen last seen in the water with a friend who was able to make it back to shore. After some time, the mission shifted from rescue to recovery. The sheriff's office says the teen's body was recovered, and he was pronounced dead. [3] Mild & breezier weather ahead for New Mexico – The wind is going to be sticking around, with more breezy conditions on Monday and even windier weather by Tuesday. The next stronger storm system moves farther to the south in New Mexico later this week with more-widespread rain and snow with lower temperatures being accompanied by some gusty winds. [4] Lobo basketball hires new head coach – The Lobo men's basketball program has its next head coach. New Mexico has agreed to terms with Eric Olen. The 44 year-old coach is coming off a season where he led UC San Diego to the NCAA tournament in the program's first season of eligibility. The Tritons finished the season with a 30-5 record. Olen replaces Richard Pitino as head coach of the Lobos, who left UNM on for the same role at Xavier. [5] Sandia Peak Tram shuts down for annual maintenance – The Sandia Peak Tram will be undergoing its annual maintenance starting Monday. Officials say the work will finish on April 10. The tram is then expected to reopen on April 11 with its regular operating hours. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
30-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
New Mexico taps UC San Diego's Eric Olen to replace Richard Pitino
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico hired UC San Diego's Eric Olen on Sunday as its next basketball coach. Olen will replace Richard Pitino, who left to become Xavier's coach on Tuesday. 'Eric is a proven winner with an incredible track record,' New Mexico athletic director Fernando Lovo said in a statement. 'Beyond the accolades and success on the court, he is a values-driven leader who puts student-athletes first. We're confident he'll bring tremendous energy and vision to our program.' Olen spent 21 years at San Diego, the last 12 as head coach, and guided the Tritons through their transition from Division II to Division I. San Diego qualified for the NCAA Tournament this season in its first year of eligibility after winning the Big West Conference regular-season and tournament titles. The Tritons lost to Michigan 68-65 in the first round. Olen is the school's all-time leader in wins at 240-119. He takes over a Lobos program that reached the NCAA Tournament the past two seasons. New Mexico won its opening game over Marquette before losing to Michigan State. ___ AP March Madness bracket: and coverage: Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here. The Associated Press
Forbes
30-03-2025
- Sport
- Forbes
NCAA Coaching Carousel: New Mexico Hires UC San Diego Coach Eric Olen
New Mexico has hired UC San Diego head coach Eric Olen to replace Richard Pitino, who left to take the Xavier job. Olen led UC San Diego to the 2025 NCAA Tournament in its first year of eligibility and posted a 30-5 record, 18-2 in the Big West. 'We're thrilled to welcome Eric Olen as the new head coach of Lobo Men's Basketball,' said New Mexico AD Fernando Lovo in a statement. 'Eric is a proven winner with an incredible track record. Beyond the accolades and success on the court, he is a values-driven leader who puts student-athletes first. We're confident he'll bring tremendous energy and vision to our program. Please join me in giving a warm welcome to Eric, his wife Lauren, and their daughters Avery and Madeline — we're excited to have them join the Lobo family here in Albuquerque.' The all-time winningest coach in UC San Diego history with a 240-119 record, Olen spent the last 21 years at the school, including the past 12 as head coach. He guided the Tritons during their transition from Division II to Division I, taking the program to new heights at both levels. 'I am honored to be the next Head Coach of New Mexico Men's Basketball,' said Olen. 'I want to thank President Stokes, Fernando Lovo, and the UNM leadership team for this opportunity. This is one of the most special programs in college basketball, and my family and I are thrilled to be a part of Lobo Nation! I can't wait to get to work and write the next great chapter in New Mexico basketball history.' Olen is coming off a historic 2024-25 season at UCSD, as the Tritons won the Big West regular season and tournament titles and made their March Madness debut in their first year of eligibility. He led the program to a 30-5 record as the Tritons were second in the nation in scoring margin at +17.5 points per game. UCSD went 18-2 in the Big West to win the regular season title before winning the Big West Tournament in their debut in the championship. Olen was honored as Big West Coach of the Year and the NABC Pacific District Coach of the Year. In 2024-25 the Tritons had a KenPom ranking of 39 and finished 31 in the final NET rankings. Both of those rankings are the highest for any team in college basketball outside of the Power-5 conferences and the WCC. In addition to ranking second in Division I in scoring margin, the Tritons under Olen ranked in the national Top-10 in assist-turnover ratio (fourth at 1.80), scoring defense (sixth at 61.8), winning percentage (seventh at .857), turnovers forced (eighth at 15.91 per game) and three-pointers made per game (ninth at 10.7 per game). From 2021-24, Olen guided UC San Diego through the Division I transition period, capping the four-year process with a 21-12 record in 2023-24 as he won his first Big West Coach of the Year honor. The Tritons went 15-5 in the Big West that season, finishing runner-up in the regular season, but weren't eligible for the conference tournament. UCSD did earn a berth in the CBI, the school's first Division I postseason appearance. Olen's first seven seasons as a head coach at UCSD came at the Division II level, as he led the Tritons to five straight NCAA Tournament appearances from 2016 to 2020 after the school had just one prior Division II postseason appearance before that span. UCSD reached the NCAA West Region final in 2016 and 2017 and were the No. 1 seed for the 2020 NCAA West Regional before the tournament was cancelled due to the COVID pandemic. In 2019-20, Olen was named the NABC West Region Coach of the Year, leading the Tritons to a 30-1 record and a No. 4 national ranking in their final season in Division II. Overall, Olen led UCSD to three California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) regular season titles and four consecutive CCAA tournament crowns as he was the 2017 and 2020 CCAA Coach of the Year. Prior to elevating to head coach at UC San Diego, Olen was an assistant coach at the school for nine seasons. During his tenure as an assistant, he served as the recruiting coordinator and worked with the program's post players. He was promoted to the top assistant after just one year on the staff. A native of Mobile, Ala., Olen played collegiately at Spring Hill College in his hometown. He helped the Badgers to three straight appearances to the NAIA National Tournament, including trips to the NAIA Elite Eight in 2000 and 2001. Olen graduated from Spring Hill in 2004 with a degree in Finance. Olen and his wife, Lauren, have two daughters, Avery and Madeline.
Miami Herald
30-03-2025
- Sport
- Miami Herald
Eric Olen named New Mexico coach
Eric Olen is leaving UC San Diego and will become the head basketball coach at New Mexico, the school announced Sunday. ESPN reported Olen agreed to a five-year contract to replace Richard Pitino, who resigned Wednesday to accept the same job at Xavier. "I am honored to be the next head coach of New Mexico men's basketball," Olen said in a university release. "I want to thank president (Garnett) Stokes, (director of athletics) Fernando Lovo, and the UNM leadership team for this opportunity. This is one of the most special programs in college basketball, and my family and I are thrilled to be a part of Lobo Nation! I can't wait to get to work and write the next great chapter in New Mexico basketball history." Olen, 44, has been the head coach of the Tritons since Oct. 1, 2013, promoted following nine seasons as an assistant coach. He oversaw the program's transition to Division I, leading the Tritons to the NCAA Tournament this season in their first year of postseason eligibility at that level. After 12 seasons, Olen is now the all-time winningest coach in UC San Diego history with a 240-119 record. The Tritons finished the season with a 30-5 overall record and were 18-2 in the Big West, winning regular season and tournament titles. He was named the Big West Coach of the Year for the second consecutive season. UC San Diego was the No. 12 seed in the South Region and narrowly lost to No. 5 Michigan, 68-65, in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. "We're thrilled to welcome Eric Olen as the new head coach of Lobo men's basketball," Lovo said. "Eric is a proven winner with an incredible track record. Beyond the accolades and success on the court, he is a values-driven leader who puts student-athletes first. We're confident he'll bring tremendous energy and vision to our program." As a Division I member the past five seasons, the Tritons are 81-63 under Olen. In Division II, he had a 159-56 record and won three California Collegiate Athletic Association regular-season titles and four conference tournament crowns in seven seasons. New Mexico finished the 2024-25 season with a 27-8 record and a regular-season Mountain West championship. In the first round of the NCAA Tournament, 10th-seeded New Mexico upset Marquette 75-66 before losing 71-63 to No. 2 seed Michigan State in the second round of play in the South Region. --Field Level Media Field Level Media 2023 - All Rights Reserved
Fox Sports
30-03-2025
- Sport
- Fox Sports
New Mexico tabs UC San Diego's Eric Olen to replace Richard Pitino
Associated Press ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico hired UC San Diego's Eric Olen on Sunday as its next basketball coach. Olen will replace Richard Pitino, who left to become Xavier's coach on Tuesday. 'Eric is a proven winner with an incredible track record,' New Mexico athletic director Fernando Lovo said in a statement. 'Beyond the accolades and success on the court, he is a values-driven leader who puts student-athletes first. We're confident he'll bring tremendous energy and vision to our program.' Olen spent 21 years at San Diego, the last 12 as head coach, and guided the Tritons through their transition from Division II to Division I. San Diego qualified for the NCAA Tournament this season in its first year of eligibility after winning the Big West Conference regular-season and tournament titles. The Tritons lost to Michigan 68-65 in the first round. Olen is the school's all-time leader in wins at 240-119. He takes over a Lobos program that reached the NCAA Tournament the past two seasons. New Mexico won its opening game over Marquette before losing to Michigan State. ___ AP March Madness bracket: and coverage: Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here. recommended in this topic
