Can rivalry games be saved? UNM, NMSU swap facility security plans

UNM Athletic Director Eddie Nuñez, left, and NMSU Athletic Director Mario Moccia, right. (Journal photos)Amid a rare offseason flare-up of rivalry drama between the University of New Mexico and New Mexico State that thus far prevented this year’s men’s basketball series from being scheduled, Monday brought progress.

Seemingly cooperating, the schools exchanged on Monday the game-day security and safety plans each has in place for upcoming basketball games. UNM also sent to NMSU, as requested, its security plan for the Sept. 16 football game between the two schools to be played at University Stadium in Albuquerque.

UNM athletic director Eddie Nuñez had said he could not, in good conscience,…