Category: Faces
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Community Connection: NMSU Extension agents recognized at national meeting
“The awards recognize the outstanding work and commitment of NMSU professionals not only at the state and regional levels but also affirm NMSU’s role as… [more…]
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Representing: NMSU solar research cohort at world’s largest Earth and space science conference
“To the best of our knowledge, this is the first time that a team of undergraduate students from the Department of Astronomy have been selected… [more…]
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Faculty Focus: Danielle Young, College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences
“What I enjoy most about my current job is sharing my passion for the hospitality industry.” [more…]
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Forged in Service: Artwork inspired by the perseverance and dedication of firefighters unveiled at Fire Station 6
The artwork was inspired by the perseverance and dedication of the men and women who serve as firefighters, depicted in a stylized figure in full… [more…]
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Endowment: Lopez overcomes tragedy to forge her own path, supports scholarships at NMSU
“I learned how to channel my cares into caring for others.” [more…]
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NMSU names Winnie Lee interim director of Arrowhead Center, CEO of Arrowhead Inc.
“Dr. Lee’s appointment comes at a pivotal time for NMSU as we advance our commitment to innovation and economic development across New Mexico.” [more…]
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Workforce Development: Doña Ana Community College and Doña Ana County Launch Paid Internship Program for Water Technology
This partnership connects students with hands-on, real-world training in water and wastewater operations – creating strong career pathways and supporting workforce development right here in… [more…]
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Faculty Recognized: NMSU hands out honors for research, creative scholarly activity at spring convocation
“Overall, I think the work that we’ve been doing… is also starting to produce results.” [more…]
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Limitless… CUSA Scholar Athlete Spotlight: New Mexico State’s Molly Kaiser
“The habits and mindset I developed as a student athlete continues to guide how I prepare, compete and carry myself as a professional.” [more…]
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Affordable Options: ACES Coffee and Gifts finds its footing at NMSU
“We decided as a team that we wanted it to be affordable for the students.” [more…]
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Barry Pearce: NMSU to host public reading by NMSU alum February 6
The Nelson-Boswell Reading Series invites visiting writers to NMSU to share their work with the community. [more…]
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Phytophthora capsic: NMSU researcher to lead workshop on plant pathogen February 2
This event is open to crop and soil health specialists, county Extension agents, growers, processors, agricultural practitioners, K-12 science teachers and students, post-secondary students, 4-H… [more…]
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Additive Nomenclature: NMSU Civil Engineering Department adopts new name reflecting environmental focus
“Environmental engineering has been a critical part of our teaching and research mission, and the updated name better communicates that to students, employers and our… [more…]
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National Recognition: NMSU Extension 4-H agents honored at national conference
“These honors reflect the dedication of Extension professionals meeting community needs and providing impactful education across the state.” [more…]
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Published: NMSU astronomy student links brightening regions on the sun to early warnings for solar flares
“That’s exciting because these ‘early-warning’ brightenings could be a signal for an elevated likelihood of a flare, giving operations teams extra minutes of lead time.” [more…]
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White Sands Missile Range employees recognized at first Honors and Retirement Ceremony for 2026
“This is our opportunity to pause and publicly recognize the people who define this range.” [more…]
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More than a Game: Mayfield Lady Trojans Rally Around Cancer Warriors
“It means a lot to families who are struggling. It warms our hearts, it warms theirs, and in the end, we know we made an… [more…]
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Among His (Future) Peers: Las Cruces Freshman Selected as Delegate to Congress of Future Medical Leaders
“His hard work and dedication not only bring honor to his family and school but also serve as an inspiration to the youth of our… [more…]
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NM State Athletics: Executive Leadership Additions, Staff Updates and New Sport Administration Assignments
“These additions and role alignments reflect our commitment to building a comprehensive, student-athlete-centered athletics department.” [more…]
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Honoring a Legacy: NM State Introduces Lou & Mary Henson Excellence Fund
“It’s about giving student-athletes a chance to succeed in life and not just sports. Every gift truly makes a difference in shaping their futures.” [more…]
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Swimming and Diving: Program’s First-Ever MPSF Dual Win Comes at UTRGV
“Today was very productive and we had some great efforts in the pool.” [more…]
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Doña Ana Sheriff’s Office Law Enforcement Academy Graduates 13 Officers
Instruction includes New Mexico state law, arrest procedures, mental health and de-escalation techniques, DWI enforcement, physical agility, firearms qualifications, use of force training and other… [more…]
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Addison Massey: Las Cruces Student-Athlete Named Gatorade New Mexico Volleyball Player of the Year
“She can do it all: she’s an elite blocker, defender, great in serve-receive and from the service line.” [more…]
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Hooten 300: NM State Collects Wire-to-Wire Win Over Western Kentucky
With the win, the Aggies improve to a perfect 7-0 inside the Pan American Center and are now on an eight-game home winning streak dating… [more…]
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Medal of Honor Monday: Army Air Corps Brig. Gen. Kenneth Walker
Walker became a pilot just as aerial warfare was being established. [more…]
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CSI Documentation: Mesilla Marshals Host Advanced Crime Scene Photography Workshop
[Participants] were taught to strengthen their knowledge, skills and abilities—most of all to develop a photographer’s eye. [more…]
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Prep Wrestling: Rio Rancho’s Conflict at Cleveland Tests Area Wrestlers; Gonzales Takes Gold
Las Cruces-area programs send boys and girls teams into one of the Southwest’s largest tournaments. [more…]
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Women’s Wrestling: Former LCHS Standout Alyssa Sedillo Wins 103 at Alvernia; Named “Saint of the Week”
Freshman Alyssa Sedillo led D’Youville at 103 pounds, going 2-0 on the day. Source: D’Youville AthleticsImages: CourtesyDecember 14, 2025 READING, PA. — D’Youville turned in a strong… [more…]
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Basketball: Minot State’s Deuce Benjamin named NSIC Player of the Week
The honor is the first for Benjamin, who leads Minot State in scoring, averaging 20.7 points per game, and in assists with 29 through 9… [more…]
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Basketball: Late Game Heroics Lift Aggies to Overtime Victory
“We were glad to finish the year in the win column, and today’s performance gives us a better understanding of the work needed as we… [more…]
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Prepared for Takeoff: City Announces Interim Airport Manager
“We thank Andy for his dedicated time and service to the City of Las Cruces in various departments from Community Development to Economic Development and… [more…]
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Caring for the Aggies Among Us: NMSU Athletics Outlines Its Next Chapter in NIL Support
This transition brings the work closer to home, integrating NIL more fully into the fabric of the university, and emphasizing long-term care over short-term fixes. [more…]
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Curating Ever Elusive Kudos: NMSU College of Arts and Sciences names first Cleveland Award recipient
“Kelly has been instrumental in reorganizing the operation of the University Museum, working with the collections and placing a strong emphasis on the engagement of… [more…]
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Superior: Las Cruces Utilities to Receive a Distinguished Award for Good Housekeeping by NMWWA
The NMWWA Good Housekeeping Award recognizes facilities that demonstrate superior maintenance, management, safety, and overall professionalism, while acknowledging the hard work of operators and management… [more…]
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Art for All: NMSU alum builds sculpture for Las Cruces Public Art Collection
“Public art isn’t like what’s in a museum where you might normally go,” Blundell said. “Here anyone can see it.” [more…]
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Land Use: Sara Gonzales named Community Development Deputy Director
“Sara consistently goes above and beyond, and she brings the kind of leadership our Building Development team needs.” [more…]
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Aggies Among Us: What 300 Hours of Community Service Looks Like in Las Cruces
The 2025 NMSU men’s basketball team has not merely arrived in our community. They have joined it. [more…]
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“Malacis, Amanda”: Aggie Runner Radava Honored as CUSA Spirit of Service Award Winner; Plus—Men’s Basketball Logs 300 Hours of Community Service
The senior also tallied a second-team All-CUSA selection at the 2025 CUSA Cross Country Championships, finishing 11th overall. [more…]
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From the Ground Up: FFA, NMSU team up to train future agricultural educators
“NMSU isn’t just where FFA is headquartered – it’s where future agricultural educators, scientists, leaders and advocates begin their journeys.” [more…]
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Following TRIO Fund Legal Victory, Attorney General Raúl Torrez Meets with Students Whose Futures Were Protected
“The students I met with put faces to the funding we fought to protect.” [more…]
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Semper Supra: NMSU AFROTC sees first cadet commissioned in U.S. Space Force
“My dad has been my mentor and role model as a leader throughout all my growth in ROTC, and I am so proud to be… [more…]
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NMSU students highlight Black histories of New Mexico in new archival exhibit
“We learned not just how the Black community struggled but how they pulled themselves together and pulled through.” [more…]
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High-Tech Helpers: NORAD Volunteers Track Santa’s Journey
On Christmas Eve in 2024, NORADSanta.org received approximately 32 million views from around the globe, while call center volunteers answered about 380,000 calls. [more…]
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Tradition Matters: NMSU Tribal Extension bridges culture, community across New Mexico
“Many communities follow traditional practices. For example, they plant only after the first moonrise.” [more…]
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Growing Forward Farm: NMSU Extension farm in San Juan County brings community together
“A lot of this land was so run down, and I never would have expected it would have turned into this.” [more…]
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Data Mining: NMSU, Northwestern University astronomers discover new planet in old data
“This is an example of going back to old data and pulling out every little bit of information you can.” [more…]
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Armed Forces Reserve: Lt. Col. Chaparro retires after 28 years
As a lieutenant colonel, Nava commanded the 515th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion during its deployment to Iraq from 2009 to 2010. [more…]
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‘Having their back’: Forensic Law Clerks manage subpoenas, scheduling pre-trial interviews, much more, allowing forensic scientists to focus on casework
“It feels good to work here. It’s fun, exciting and soothing – a relief to accomplish what we’re doing here.” [more…]
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Clod Busters: NMSU researchers study seaweed hydrogel that may improve soil health
“The objective of our study is to utilize AquaSteady as a soil amendment to address the challenges of drought and excessive water.” [more…]
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Prep Volleyball: The Quiet Powerhouse of the Fall
The lesson is clear: sportsmanship, effort, and the pursuit of excellence matter far beyond what any scoreboard or point tally might suggest. [more…]
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Education for All: Las Cruces Public Schools’ Empowered Parents Academy Celebrates More Than 80 Parents Earning Certificates in English, Spanish and GED Courses
Course instructors beamed with pride as their students earned their certificates, and the Bilingual Community Outreach team served regional dishes to honor education, culture, and… [more…]
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Health Education: NMSU professor elected to World Association of Medical Editors leadership team
Khubchandani joined NMSU in 2020 and has coauthored more than 200 original articles in the field of medicine and public health in the world’s most… [more…]
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Fishing Report: Winter Fishing Tips [Video Content]
Warm autumn days have given way to snow and ice in many parts of New Mexico, but that doesn’t mean you can’t still enjoy your… [more…]
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From Desert to Dakotas: Benjamin Ignites Minot State Basketball
Benjamin also had a career-best night with 30 points on Saturday in a non-conference game against South Dakota Mines. [more…]
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NMSU School of Nursing opens new simulated operating room
The operating room is the newest edition to the School of Nursing’s Skills and Simulation Center, which also recently underwent its first major renovation and… [more…]
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Zach Riley Appointed to Serve as State Executive Director for USDA’s Farm Service Agency in New Mexico
“Rural communities need our support now more than ever.” [more…]
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Chile Know No Border: Officials in Mexico recognize NMSU’s Fabián García
“The impact of Fabián García in the agricultural sector of the Southwestern United States is also reflected in the agriculture of northwest Mexico.” [more…]
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Bugs: Insect-inspired student art takes flight in NMSU’s Skeen Hall; Library of Congress Highlights 17th Century “Bug Beauties”
“I’ve been wanting to display it for years, to have a place to say, ‘Look how amazing insects are,’ and to show the things people… [more…]
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Aggies Among Us: How One Team is Making Las Cruces a Better Place to Live
There is no longer need to sequester student athletes. They don’t have to wait until graduation before becoming fully engaged members of our broader community. [more…]
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Educational Support: Teachers gain free access to New Mexico-created classroom resources
The platform features lesson plans, classroom activities and multimedia resources aligned to state standards that educators can download, adapt and share at no cost. [more…]
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