Albuquerque just watched one of its own, Diego Pavia, nearly take home college football’s top honor. After a record-breaking season at Vanderbilt—over 4,000 yards and 36 touchdowns—Pavia finished as Heisman runner-up, earning 189 first-place votes. While Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza took the trophy, Pavia’s journey from Volcano Vista to the national spotlight is a huge point of pride for New Mexico. How do you think Pavia’s rise will inspire young athletes here? What’s next for him and the city’s football scene? Let’s talk about what this means for local sports! #Sports #Football #DiegoPavia