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Mountain Bound: UTEP Athletic Director prepares for journey to the Mountain West Conference
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk Adrian Ochoa , as published by KVIA ABC-7
· June 25, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway For more information on UTEP's move to the Mountain West Conference, readers can refer to the full report from KVIA ABC-7.
The University of Texas at El Paso is preparing for a new chapter in its sports program. After a two-year wait, the UTEP Miners will join the Mountain West Conference. This change is set to take place on July 1.
Athletic Director Jim Senter has been instrumental in this transition. His involvement in the process has been significant, although details of his specific actions are not provided here. For more information on UTEP's move to the Mountain West Conference, readers can refer to the full report from KVIA ABC-7.
The report provides further insight into the journey of the UTEP Miners and the role of Athletic Director Jim Senter.
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Category: local Published: June 25, 2026 Source: KVIA ABC-7 Reading time: 1 min
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