The Latest: Legislators call out regents on sports cuts
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — The Latest on University of New Mexico regents' consideration of athletics cuts (all times local):
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The leader of an influential legislative committee is asking regents at New Mexico's flagship university to slow down and work with state lawmakers to address financial problems and Title IX compliance before moving to cut men's soccer and other sports.
Legislative Finance Committee Chairwoman Patty Lundstrom was the first to address the University of New Mexico regents during a special meeting Friday in Albuquerque.
She said she and others have provided university officials with other options to avoid cutting sports and meeting federal requirements for balanced participation among men and women.