Category: Sports
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NMSU Athletics: Dailan Goodman Named CUSA Jim Castañeda Postgraduate Scholarship Recipient
Every season, CUSA grants a $4,000 scholarship to distinguished graduates selected by the league’s Faculty Athletics Representatives and approved by the Conference USA Board of… [more…]
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Tres Piedras Primitive Shooting Range closed June 10 for maintenance
Please comply with the range’s open or closed sign when entering the property. [more…]
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Seniors Represent: Athletes Ages 50 to 99 Head to Las Cruces for State Games June 17-21
The annual event, now in its 45th year, serves as one of New Mexico’s qualifying competitions for the 2027 National Senior Games in Tulsa, Oklahoma. [more…]
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Soccer: NM State Announces 2026 Schedule
The Aggies’ season opener will be a matchup with Big XII opponent Arizona State on Wednesday, Aug. 12. This marks the second time the Sun… [more…]
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New Mexico celebrates Free Fishing Weekend June 6-7
“This is a wonderful opportunity for New Mexicans to learn how to fish and get outdoors.” [more…]
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Basketball: NM State Adds Veteran Guard KK Robinson
Prior to his collegiate career, Robinson starred at nationally recognized Oak Hill Academy where he helped lead the program to a 37-3 record, a state championship and… [more…]
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Basketball: NM State Adds Big Sky Freshman Standout Mark Lavrenov
Lavrenov built one of the most decorated prep careers in Northern California at Rocklin High School. [more…]
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Fishing Report: “Fish with a Cop” Returns June 6
The Las Cruces Police Department is once again partnering with New Mexico Desert Dogs to host “Fish With a Cop” at Young Park. [more…]
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Department of Wildlife reminds OHV riders of safety requirements
“The No. 1 cause of all accidents and fatalities is speed.” [more…]
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Track & Field: Patreece Clarke Named RMAC Co-Track Athlete Of The Year After Historic Season
Clarke also claimed RMAC championships in the 100-meter hurdles and 4×100-meter relay, posting times of 13.01 and 44.83, respectively. [more…]
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NCAA Considers Eligibility Overhaul as Issues Raised in Pavia Case Continue to Shape Debate
Pavia’s path to national attention was unconventional. After beginning his collegiate career at the junior college level, he transferred to New Mexico State and helped… [more…]
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Track & Field: Aggies Conclude Season at NCAA West First Round
NM State returns to competition this fall, when the Aggies open the 2026 cross country season at the Lori Fitzgerald Memorial Open in Las Cruces. [more…]
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Alesha Lane Named CUSA Field Performer of the Meet
Lane, a senior from Casper, Wyo., earned the distinction after posting a career day in Murfreesboro, recording the highest individual point total among field athletes… [more…]
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NMSU’s PGM program provides a glimpse into updated golf lab
“I have a really loaded schedule as a senior, but during a gap period I’m able to come in and get some practice in.” [more…]
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Memorial Day Motorsports Events Blend Patriotism, Military Tradition and Remembrance
“What a celebration of speed, tradition, freedom, and the American spirit!” [more…]
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Prep Spring: Championships, Records and Rivalries Define Spring Sports Across Our Broader Community
Trojan senior Miles Odom delivered one of the defining individual performances of the entire spring season, clearing 16 feet, 7 inches in the pole vault… [more…]
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Football: Conference USA Reveals Kickoff Times and Television Schedule
NM State returns home on Friday, Sept. 26, to face in-state rival New Mexico in a nationally televised showdown on CBS Sports Network at 1:30… [more…]
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Fishing Report: Department of Wildlife Working to Keep Elephant Butte Bass Fishery Healthy
The New Mexico Department of Wildlife recently stocked nearly 1 million largemouth bass fry into Elephant Butte Reservoir over two days in May. [more…]
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CUSA Football Kickoff to Take Place in Arlington, Texas
There, CUSA Commissioner Judy MacLeod, along with head coaches and players from each of the league’s 10 programs, will be on hand to discuss and… [more…]
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Golf: Emma Bunch Concludes Play at NCAA Championship
[Bunch finished Round Three] outside the cut line, which landed at even-par for the nine advancing individuals. [more…]
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Baseball: Jax State Tops Liberty to Win CUSA Crown
Jax State now awaits its NCAA Tournament destination as part of the 64-team national field. [more…]
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Golf: Emma Bunch Introduces Championship Play to Our Broader Community; Tees Off in Critical Round Three
After two rounds in Carlsbad, Bunch sat at +4 and tied for 81st overall. On paper, that sounds far removed from contention. [more…]
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City of Las Cruces Parks & Recreation Youth Outdoor Soccer Registration; Register Online May 26
The fee for new participants is $50 per individual (with a jersey) or $40 for returning players (no jersey). [more…]
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Golf: Even Before Teeing Off, Emma Bunch Wins National Honor; Battle on the Greens Starts Friday
Bunch entered the NCAA Championship ranked No. 61 nationally among individuals according to SCOREBOARD rankings, trailing only Princeton golfer Thanana Kotchasanmanee among the individual competitors… [more…]
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Basketball: NM State Strengthens Frontcourt with Adrame Diongue Signing
Most recently, Diongue spent the 2025-26 season at Peru State where he appeared in one game for the Bobcats. [more…]
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Basketball: NM State Adds Mountain West Guard Jermaine Washington
Before beginning his collegiate career, Washington starred at Rancho Verde High School in California where he helped lead the program to 43 wins over his… [more…]
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Delgadillo Closes Out Play at NCAA Marana Regional; Emma Bunch Arrives at Omni La Costa (Photos)
As a team, Arizona led the tournament at 14-under, while four individuals shared the individual crown as Alabama’s William Jennings claimed a share along with… [more…]
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Baseball: Jonatan Clough Earns Second Team All-Conference USA Recognition
In addition to his ability to stretch hits into extra bases, Clough ranked fifth in the conference in slugging percentage and 15th in on-base percentage. [more…]
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Basketball: NM State Adds Isaiah Brooks-Sena Ahead of 2026-27 Season
“Zeke has the ability to wear many different hats and make an impact on our program in a variety of ways.” [more…]
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Fishing Report: Special Trout Waters Help Conserve New Mexico’s Treasures
Across the state, the New Mexico Department of Wildlife manages Special Trout Waters with unique regulations designed to protect native trout and help grow trophy-sized… [more…]
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Prep Athletics Represents: Coombs, Odom, and Herrera Lead Local Effort at State Championships
Mayfield senior Miles Odom produced a signature performance for the Trojans, clearing 16 feet, 7 inches in the pole vault to secure both a state… [more…]
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Basketball: Aggies Add Brandon Barnes to Coaching Staff
Barnes arrives at NM State following a seven-year stint as an assistant coach at California State Bakersfield, where he helped the Roadrunners produce six All-Conference selections, including… [more…]
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Track & Field: Marlee Cavitt Earns High Point Scorer of the Meet, Aggies Finish Fourth at CUSA Championships
A select group of Aggies are slated to compete in the 2026 NCAA West Regional, hosted by the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Action… [more…]
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Offenses Combine for 51 Runs; Aggies Fall in Season Finale
With another two hit-by-pitches on Saturday, Boston Vest wrapped up his season with 24 HBPs on the season, marking the most ever in a single year by… [more…]
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Golf: NM State Athletics to Extend Head Women’s Golf Coach Danny Bowen
“We are thrilled to announce the extension of Coach Bowen, whose outstanding leadership and unwavering dedication have elevated our women’s golf program in remarkable ways.” [more…]
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Prep Softball Represents: Lady Trojans Close Scholastic Sports Year Best in State — Without a Doubt
The championship performance was overwhelming from nearly every angle. [more…]
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Prep Baseball Represents: SonBlazers Capture Blue Trophy with Championship Rout of Hozho Academy
By the end of the afternoon, the SonBlazers had piled up 22 runs while consistently filling the bases and forcing Hozho Academy to play from… [more…]
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Baseball: Turner Shines as Aggies Return to Win Penultimate Game
With five strikeouts on Friday night, Jack Turner concludes his career with exactly 100 strikeouts as an Aggie. [more…]
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Baseball: Jonatan Clough Collects CUSA All-Academic Team Honors
The outfielder currently paces the Aggies in batting average (.333), while slugging .585 and maintaining an on-base percentage of .427. [more…]
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Golf: Delgadillo and Payán Earn First Team All-CUSA Recognition
With two honorees represented on the first team, NM State serves as the only program to have multiple first team award winners this year. [more…]
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High School and University Teams Promote Sports Through Summer Camps
The following listings include a selection of camps currently announced for volleyball, football, basketball, soccer, tennis, and other athletic activities throughout the region. [more…]
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Baseball: Aggies Fall in High-Scoring Affair Against FIU
Steve Solorzano logged his second grand slam of the season and extended his hitting streak to 14 games to mark the longest active streak by an… [more…]
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Ticket Punched: Emma Bunch Advances to NCAA Women’s Golf Championship
In the opening round on Monday, Bunch carded a 64 (-7) to mark the lowest 18-hole score of her career and finish the first day… [more…]
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Baseball: Aggies Fall to Lobos in Final Midweek Contest of Season
NM State closes out the season with a 6-6 record in midweek games. [more…]
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Prep Golf Represents: Knights and SonBlazers Capture Blue Trophies
The SonBlazers once again demonstrated the value of balanced scoring throughout the lineup — the same formula that has now produced five straight blue trophies… [more…]
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Fishing Report: A big effort to make largemouths
Next time you catch a big one, thank your hatchery team, and think about starting that New Mexico Bass Challenge. [more…]
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Softball: NM State Removes Interim Tag, Announces Benet Higgs Head Softball Coach
“From the moment I asked Coach Higgs to step into this role, her leadership, vision, and commitment to our student-athletes stood out.” [more…]
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Football: NM State Season Ticket Renewals Now Being Mailed
The 2026 slate features six home games inside Aggie Memorial Stadium. [more…]
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Baseball: Aggies Come Up Short in Back-and-Forth Battle at Missouri State
Taclas finished with three hits and two RBIs, while Kaufman and Solorzano each drove in a run as NM State totaled 10 hits. [more…]
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Prep Baseball Represents: Four from Our Broader Community Punch Their Tickets to Albuquerque
When the dust settled, four teams from our broader community remained standing. [more…]
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Baseball: NM State Drops Saturday Contest at Missouri State
NM State will enter Sunday looking to avoid its fifth sweep of the season. [more…]
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Prep Tennis Represents: State Tournament Closes with Local Medals, Deep Runs and Team Heartbreak
The four-day tournament, presented by Corley’s Albuquerque Lincoln Volvo, opened with individual singles and doubles competition before transitioning into team play later in the week. [more…]
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Baseball: Aggies Fall in High-Scoring Series Opener at Missouri State
With the loss, NM State drops to 19-29 overall and 8-17 in Conference USA play. [more…]
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Prep Softball Represents: 5A Teams Survive First Round; 7th-Inning Heartbreak Hits HVHS and MVCS
For Hatch Valley and Mesilla Valley Christian, the season ended one inning short. [more…]
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Softball: NM State Wraps Season After Extra-Inning Tournament Contest
Faith Aragon’s 11 strikeouts pushed her into first place in NM State program history for strikeouts in a single season, as she finished the year with 244 total strikeouts,… [more…]
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Bunch Earns Third CUSA Player of the Year Selection; Salome Garners Second Team Honors
Bunch wrapped up the season ranked No. 88 in the SCOREBOARD national rankings to earn an at-large bid into the NCAA Stanford Regional and serve… [more…]
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Softball: Aggies Open Conference USA Tournament With Doubleheader Split
With her performance in the circle, Faith Aragon moved into second place in NM State program history for strikeouts in a single season, now totaling 232 strikeouts… [more…]
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Baseball: Late Surge Comes Up Short at Arizona
With a five-run ninth inning, NM State has now outscored its opponents 29-17 in the ninth inning this season. [more…]
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Prep Softball Represents: State Tournaments Open with Play-In Rounds; Title Chase Begins
Every classification bracket—1A/2A through 5A—features at least one team from our area, a full sweep that underscores both the depth and reach of softball talent… [more…]
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Softball: Faith Aragon Earns All-CUSA First Team Honors
Faith Aragon’s ability to dominate in the circle while delivering timely offense made her one of NM State’s most valuable players throughout the 2026 campaign… [more…]

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