The Line: Management Of UNM Athletics Department

May 26, 2017 – Local media continued to follow up on details this week on spending by the UNM athletics department on a trip to Scotland for staff and major donors. KRQE’s Larry Barker reported that the trip cost much more than officials initially reported. As the university continues to struggle with financial challenges, can the athletics department continue to operate at a deficit without strong financial oversight? Gene Grant and our Line opinion panelists discuss perceptions about the management of spending on sports and what might be ahead.

Line Panelists:
Merritt Allen, Vox Optima LLC
Diane Denish, former lieutenant governor
Dan Foley, former New Mexico House minority whip
Sophie Martin, attorney and editor of DukeCityFix.com