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David Briseño continues his officiating journey after four decades

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 19, 2026, 3:06 AM

Last updated Oct 19, 2026

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Summary

David Briseño, 70, remains active as a basketball official in New Mexico, a role he took on in 1984 to support his growing family. Initially a temporary side gig, officiating has turned into a lifelong passion, leading him to work thousands of games across multiple sports. Although now officiating one or two games weekly, Briseño's impact on the community remains significant, recently earning a spot in the New Mexico Officials Association Hall of Fame. His dedication is attributed to the relationships formed and the joy of facilitating youth sports.

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By the Numbers

•Briseño began officiating in 1984 during a financial need
•He officiates basketball, football, baseball, and softball
•Works one to two games weekly, including a recent game in Roswell
•Inducted into the New Mexico Officials Association Hall of Fame this summer
•Has officiated state championship games throughout his career

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3:06 AMYahoo Sports — Four decades into temporary side gig, Hall of Fame official David Briseño is still going strong

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It started as a necessity. Babies need diapers, after all. It grew into a passion now rolling well into its fifth decade. In 1984, when then 27-year-old David Briseño and his wife, Margaret, were expecting their second child and the $1,000 a month he was bringing home as a teacher wasn’t cutting it, he needed a way to bring in a few extra bucks. He found a temporary side gig. He became a ...
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