Governor Gives Funds to Expand the Pit: New Mexico’s home court will get a makeover thanks to $15 million that Gov. Bill Richardson promised to provide the school to improve athletic facilities. Of that money, $6 million will go to University Arena, fondly known as the Pit, to expand three sides of the stadium. Richardson said the arena needed to modernize to continue to attract top events like concerts, NCAA Tournament games and state high school championships. [1/31/06]