UNM student Chris Montoya grew up playing baseball. He said he only started running to improve his ability to play America’s national pastime. But after one of his baseball coaches saw potential in his running skills, running took over his life.
Montoya, a university studies major, now runs for UNM’s track and field team.
Montoya said being a student athlete is never easy. He said he deals with class, work, Greek life and training daily. But despite his hectic schedule, Montoya said he will always be a runner — what started as a hobby for him became a passion.
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PHOTO STORY: The World's Largest Matanza
January 27The World’s Largest Matanza is an annual celebration of New Mexican food and culture that takes place in Belen. Matanza translates to “slaughter” in Spanish. At this event, people butcher — or slaughter — a whole hog and roast its cuts over pits with smoking coals or fry them in big cast iron skillets. Live music was provided during the festivities on Saturday, Jan. 25, with live performances from Peter Vigil & the All Star Band and Black Pearl Band. Several booths competed to be voted the one with the best food. Emily Dunham is a freelance photographer for the Daily Lobo. She can be reached at photo@dailylobo.com or on X @dailylobo
