The 2006 New Mexico Lobos football team represented the University of New Mexico as a member of the Mountain West Conference (MW) during the 2006 NCAA Division I FBS football season. Led by ninth-year head coach Rocky Long, the Lobos compiled an overall record of 6âÂÂ7 with a mark of 4âÂÂ4 in conference play, placing fifth in the MW. New Mexico was invited to the New Mexico Bowl, where the Lobos lost to San Jose State. The team played home games at University Stadium in Albuquerque, New Mexico.