July 1, 2026
By UTEP Athletics: As The University of Texas at El Paso enters a new era in the Mountain West Conference on July 1, the University is also unveiling a bold new look for its iconic mascot, Paydirt Pete.
Paydirt Pete has evolved over the years, with the most recent iteration launching in 1999. New Pete has been modernized, while harkening back to the popular “retro” logo that epitomized the Miners in their ‘80s heyday.
“We wanted to give Paydirt Pete a fresh look while not straying too far from the vintage mark that our fans love,” UTEP Vice President and Director of Athletics Jim Senter said.
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