By Christian Larranaga Robertson High School For New Mexico athletes, the COVID-19 pandemic has created a new normal. Typically, student-athletes are surrounded by their teammates on and off the field or court, making lifelong memories and developing life skills. For the past ten months, all sporting events, including practices, have been canceled. Personally, I believe that this has had a huge impact on New Mexico athletes, and has left them with nothing to do during these times when they would normally be out developing friendships and key life skills they need. Currently, New Mexico athletes have been given the hope that they will still have a season this school year, even though it will be shorter than normal.