Lobo Mascot. After “Lobo” was adopted as the school’s nickname in 1920, it was not long thereafter that a real Lobo became the mascot. Bruno Dieckmann, class of 1902, and by 1920 a successful Albuquerque insurance and real estate agent, acquired the first Lobo for the University at his own expense.

The Lobo is the official mascot of the University of New Mexico (UNM). Lobo Louie and Lobo Lucy are costumed wolf mascots, members of the UNM cheerleading squad, who rouse and entertain fans during Lobo athletic events.

In the early 1960s a human mascot named "Lobo Louie" was created. A second mascot, "Lobo Lucy" was created in the early 1980s. Both are now members of the school's cheerleading squad.

The University mascots are anthropomorphized wolves or "Lobos" named Louie and Lucy, they appear at sporting and social events. [10] Lobo Louie was created in the early 1960s and Lobo Lucy was created in the early 1980s.

Aug 8, 2024 · Louie the Lobo has been the primary mascot through hundreds of events and was redesigned as recently as 2004. The university introduced Lucy the Lobo, his female counterpart in 2012 as a way to promote diversity and inclusion.

In place of the live wolf, UNM created Lobo Louie, a human wolf mascot costume to cheer for the Lobos at sporting events. In the 1980’s, a female mascot by the name of Lobo Lucy was added to the program, to cheer alongside and interact with Louie during university outings.

Sep 14, 2024 · New Mexico has two live mascots: "Lobo Louie" and "Lobo Lucy." Louie was the first human mascot, unveiled in the early 1960s and Lucy was created in the early 1980s.

Jul 26, 2024 · Across the United States, over 172 sports teams – from high school to college to professional – have a wolf as their mascot, according to the Mascot Database. While the University of New Mexico’s mascot is also a wolf, the Lobo has …

A number of legends have arisen over the years as to how The University of New Mexico got "Lobo" as its official nickname. When the university began playing football in 1892, the team was simply referred to as "The University Boys" or "Varsities" to …

Nov 13, 2024 · If you thought New Mexico mascot Lobo Louie looked a little meaner, and more intimidating than usual, during the men’s basketball game in the Pit on Monday, you’re not alone.