1. Sixty-three UNM student-athletes are waking up this morning likely weighing their options knowing their future at UNM is coming to an end. This comes after a stunning decision from the university’s Board of Regents to cut four sports from the athletic department. Men’s soccer, men’s and women’s skiing and women’s beach volleyball. The regents saying this is the only way to shore up a multi-million-dollar debt the athletics department found itself in after coach payouts and low revenues. The students will keep their scholarships until the decision goes into effect July 2019 but its likely many will start looking to transfer.

Full story:UNM Regents unanimously approve recommendation to cut four sports

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2. Investigators are staying tight-lipped on details surrounding the fourth suspect in the brutal rape and murder of 10-year-old Victoria Martens. Officials have sealed the documents connected to suspect Fabian Gonzales. Recently, KRQE News 13 learned male DNA discovered on Victoria’s body, does not belong to Gonzales. A recent court motion is now sealing certain documents to keep any information referring to the “mystery” fourth suspect confidential.

Full story: Motion seals documents involving Victoria Martens murder suspect

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3. Afternoon highs will continue to climb above seasonal averages in most areas on Friday, leaving most of us in the 80s, 90s and low 100s.

Full story: Kristen’s Friday Morning Forecast

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4. The next time you go to a high school sporting event you may see a crackdown on rowdy fan behavior. The New Mexico Athletics Association is stepping in to punish people who get out of line at games. New rules now allow the NMAA to step in to punish teams and fans instead of leaving it up to schools. A school, student, or parent could be placed on probation or suspension for 180 school days.

Full story: NM Activities Association cracks down on poor sportsmanship

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5. Ninja warriors from around the world are getting ready for their preliminary round of competition here in Albuquerque continues today. All of them hoping to become the next Ultimate Ninja World Champion will test their skills at La Cueva High School. For many of these ninjas, this isn’t their first time competing at this level. You’ve likely seen some of the competitors on the hit TV show American Ninja Warrior. The CEO for Ultimate Ninja Athlete told us that amateurs and kids also qualified to compete. The top 10 ninjas will compete in the finals on Saturday.

Full story: Ninjas from around the world competing in Albuquerque for championship title

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