A vaccine mandate isn’t planned for Pit, for now

UNM’s Jamal Mashburn, Jr., left, drives past Montana State’s Great Osobar on Nov. 20 in the Pit.. (Roberto E. Rosales/Journal)The University of New Mexico will maintain its virus protocols that do not require proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test to attend an event at the Pit during what is expected to be two of the Lobos’ largest attended basketball games on Friday and Monday, UNM athletic director Eddie Nuñez said Wednesday.

Nuñez contends that UNM is providing safety through its protocols that include following the state mandate of wearing masks indoors. He said there will be a “ramped up version” of enforcing protocols and cleaning various areas in the arena for the women’s…