Category: Sports
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Aggies Set for National Television; Football Broadcast Schedule with 2026 Game Themes
National television coverage begins Aug. 29 when New Mexico State opens the season at Florida State on The CW. [more…]
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Swim & Dive: Incoming Freshman Juliet Nicholson Selected to Represent Canada at 2026 Junior Pan Pacific Championships
Nicholson was introduced to Aggie fans as an incoming freshman in November of last year and specializes in butterfly, freestyle and the IM. [more…]
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NMSU graduate umpires Little League Baseball World Series
“I do what I do to serve my community and to serve as a role model and an example to the youth of my community.” [more…]
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Football: Five Aggies Named to Conference USA Preseason Watch List
Conference USA’s 2026 season opens Aug. 29, with New Mexico State traveling to Florida State in one of the opening weekend’s nationally televised matchups. [more…]
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Track & Field: Aggies Ink Head Coach Joseph Rath to Contract Extension
“Las Cruces is a special place for my family, and I’m grateful to continue calling it home. I’m excited for what’s ahead and look forward… [more…]
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Women’s Golf: Aggies Add Olsson and Stauffer to Finalize Roster Ahead of Fall Season
Stauffer, a native of Buonas, Switzerland, will enter her true freshman season with the Aggies. [more…]
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Fishing Report: Fishing in low water creates new set of challenges
“I was fishing an ultralight rod with 4-pound test line for white bass when I hooked into this blue catfish.” [more…]
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Baseball: Aggie Among Twenty-Two CUSA Players Selected in the 2026 MLB Draft
CUSA Pitcher of the Year Ben Blair was the first off the board, going 49th overall to the Tampa Bay Rays. [more…]
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Baseball: Angier Announces Addition of Connor Dailey as Pitching Coach
Dailey coached two first team All-MVC honorees and two second team all-conference selections, while four Saluki pitchers collected All-MVC honorable mention distinction. [more…]
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Men’s Basketball: Conference USA Slate Set for Aggies’ 2026-27 Campaign
The Aggies will finish the regular season on the road with visits to Missouri State on Wednesday, March 4, and FIU on Friday, March 6,… [more…]
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International Masters and Local Youth Top the Field at 64th El Paso Open in Sunland Park
Three of the four masters competing in the elite Open section held Mexican citizenship. [more…]
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Women’s Basketball: CUSA Announces 2026-27 Conference Schedule
NM State closes conference action with five of their final seven games at home, including a three-game stretch hosting Kennesaw State (Feb. 11), Jax State… [more…]
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Golf: Men’s Head Coach Mike Dirks Signs Three-Year Extension
“The future is bright under his leadership, and we’re excited for what’s ahead.” [more…]
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2026 Adult Sand Volleyball League Registration Opens August 4
The fee is $40 per participant. Proof of age and a Parks & Recreation Annual Waiver are required to register. [more…]
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Register July 15: Adult 4v4 Sand Volleyball Tournament
Tournament play starts around 6 p.m. on Friday, July 24 and goes into the night with a championship game to take place around 12:30 a.m. [more…]
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City Announces Temporary Schedule Changes at Las Cruces Aquatic Facilities
The Regional Aquatic Center Activity Pool, located at 1401 E. Hadley Ave., will close Sunday, July 12, for scheduled maintenance. [more…]
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Former Albuquerque Academy Standout Notah Begay III Announces Return of NB3 Collegiate Matchplay at Twin Warriors
The tournament is free and open to the public and will include a designated autograph area, giving junior and high school golfers the opportunity to… [more…]
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Women’s Basketball: Houston Bradeson Named Video Analyst
“I am extremely grateful and honored to join New Mexico State Women’s Basketball as the program’s Video Analyst.” [more…]
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United States Seizes Hundreds of Internet Domains Used to Illegally Stream World Cup Matches
“The unauthorized broadcast of World Cup matches violates intellectual property rights and fuels criminal organizations.” [more…]
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Softball: NM State Adds Associate Coach, Promotes Graduate Assistant on Staff
“Combined with her coaching experience throughout the East, she brings extensive recruiting experience and established relationships across many of the regions that make up the… [more…]
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Las Cruces’ Deuce Benjamin Signs with Lenoir-Rhyne Men’s Basketball
“We’ve known Deuce since our days as a staff in New Mexico.” [more…]
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Liberty Claims CUSA Institutional Excellence Award, Conference USA Announces Sport Academic Award Honorees
The Institutional Excellence Award is given to the institution with the highest GPA during each academic year for all student-athletes in conference-sponsored sports. [more…]
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Prep Softball: Doña Ana County Honors Mayfield’s Historic State Championship Season
County commissioners congratulated the players, coaches, families and supporters whose dedication and teamwork helped make the championship possible, recognizing the accomplishment as a source of… [more…]
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Flo Valdez Inducted into National High School Hall of Fame 2026
“Her dedication to creating opportunities for young women, advancing education-based athletics, and leading at both the state and national levels has left a lasting legacy.” [more…]
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Volleyball: NM State Announces 2026 Schedule
The regular season begins on Aug. 28 as NM State hosts Tulsa to open a four-team weekend event in Las Cruces. [more…]
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Fishing Report: State Record Fish Update
“It was amazing,” Bill recalled. “Something I’ll never forget.” [more…]
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High School Athletics: NFHS Honors New Mexico Pair with Citation Awards
“Throughout her career, Sally Marquez has exemplified an unwavering dedication to students, education, and the lifelong impact of education-based athletics and activities.” [more…]
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State, City of Albuquerque back spacecraft manufacturer, adding 152 jobs
“New Mexico continues to prove we are leaders in the advanced tech industries that will define the future.” [more…]
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Adult Basketball Leagues Seeking Teams for Upcoming Season
Registration is open to complete teams only, with each team consisting of six to 10 players. [more…]
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NCAA: Division I adopts age-based eligibility model
“While previous NCAA rules have served college sports well for a long time, we heard also loud and clear from NCAA members and student-athletes that… [more…]
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Conference USA Announces 2025-26 Michael L. Slive Athletes of the Year
Cook becomes the second consecutive Jax State student-athlete to earn Male Athlete of the Year honors, following in the footsteps of Jaron Pierre Jr. in… [more…]
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Women’s Basketball: Bienvenue à l’ère Amadou
Perhaps the most striking feature of the roster is its unmistakable French saveur. [more…]
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Track & Field: Trio of Aggies Named to CSC Academic All-District Team
This becomes the first honor for juniors Nia Allison and Marlee Cavitt, while Alesha Lane has earned the honor for both the 2024-25 and 2025-26 campaigns. [more…]
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NMAA Eligibility to Go Into Effect for 2026-2027 School Year
“The transfer process has been one of the most discussed topics among our schools in recent years, and this adjustment creates a pathway for students… [more…]
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Fishing Report: New Mexico’s hatchery system from Egg to River
Have you ever wondered how those fish you’re catching (or, in most cases, trying to catch) got to your favorite fishing spot? [more…]
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NASCAR San Diego Weekend Connects Sailors, Community for Navy 250
“The success of NASCAR San Diego Weekend at Naval Base Coronado was made possible through shared passion for excellence.” [more…]
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LCPS Will Not Adopt Proposed NMAA Transfer Rule Changes
The district stated that maintaining established attendance boundaries and transfer procedures supports ongoing efforts to balance enrollment and manage school capacity across the district. [more…]
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Summer Camps Continue Across Las Cruces as Youth Programs Focus on Skills, Leadership and Personal Growth
Several Las Cruces Public Schools athletic programs will host youth camps throughout the remainder of June and into July, providing instruction from local coaches and… [more…]
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LCPS Introduces Future Sports Officials as Demand for Referees Continues
The district expressed enthusiasm for the program, noting that “students truly are our greatest resource.” [more…]
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The World Cup… at the Library
“When the World Cup started in 1930, it was kind of an unproven concept, but today it is clear that when you host the World… [more…]
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6v6 Co-Ed Teen Sand Volleyball Tournament Registration
Tournament play will be at Meerscheidt Recreation Center the evening of July 17, 2026. [more…]
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Team Army Opens 2026 Warrior Games With Eight Powerlifting Medals
“Recovery can sometimes feel isolating, but being part of this team continuously reminds me that I’m not alone.” [more…]
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Las Cruces Natatorium Closure for Senior Olympics June 20
The City of Las Cruces Natatorium will be hosting the swim meet portion of the Senior Olympics on Saturday, June 20, 2026. [more…]
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Warrior Games Showcase Recovery, Competition and Camaraderie for Wounded Veterans
Beyond medals, the games emphasize recovery, resilience and camaraderie among veterans navigating life after injury or illness. [more…]
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Prep Basketball: Mayfield’s Janeca Montoya Recognized as New Mexico’s MOST POSITIVE FEMALE COACH
The Positive Athlete Organization honors individuals who exemplify what it means to “O.P.E.R.A.T.E.” [more…]
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New Mexico Birders Reminded to Submit Second Quarterly Big Year Updates by June 30
The Department of Game and Fish will announce current contest leaders through its social media channels and on the Birding Big Year website, allowing participants… [more…]
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Fishing Report: Beat the Heat this Summer on New Mexico’s waters
Using barbless hooks or crimping your barbs makes hook removal faster and less traumatic for the fish. [more…]
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USDA Unveils New Framework for Migratory Big Game Conservation
The Framework provides a strategy for using Farm Bill resources, including NRCS programs, such as the Environmental Quality Incentives Program, Conservation Stewardship Program, Agricultural Conservation Easement Program and Regional… [more…]
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Basketball: Carisma Lynn Joins as Director of Basketball Operations
“Carisma has just started to work here in Las Cruces, and she has already been great for our program.” [more…]
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2026 Warrior Games Welcomes Nearly 200 Competitors with their Families
“We recognize the road to recovery can be long and lonely, which is why it is so important to have loved ones by your side.” [more…]
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Track & Field: Marlee Cavitt & Alesha Lane Earn CUSA All-Academic Team Honors
Cavitt and Lane make up two of the 22 total student-athletes recognized by CUSA for outstanding achievement in sport and the classroom. [more…]
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Aggies Return to National Stage at College National Finals Rodeo
Live television coverage begins Tuesday, June 16, on ESPN+. [more…]
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Beyond the Pitch: World Cup Security Efforts Focus on Drugs, Trafficking, Drones and Cyber Scams
Federal, state and local partners have been preparing for unauthorized unmanned aircraft systems around stadiums, fan areas and surrounding communities. [more…]
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From Cow College to the Big Leagues: Baseball Cards Preserve a Growing Aggie Legacy
“It’s pretty crazy to think how three of us were on the same team not too long ago, and now we’re here.” [more…]
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Governor’s Special Hunt Auction online for 2026
Funds from the public auction support the Game Protection Fund and are used solely for projects and programs directly related to the Department’s mission. [more…]
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Prep Softball: Malie Satete of West Las Vegas Named Gatorade New Mexico Softball Player of the Year
“Her at-bats are amazing. She’s so disciplined right up until pitchers make that mistake and then she makes you pay.” [more…]
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NMSU Rodeo Team Heads to College National Finals Rodeo
Las Cruces Digest wishes the NMSU Rodeo Team and its qualifiers the best of luck as they represent New Mexico State University and our broader… [more…]
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Special military and veteran oryx, pronghorn hunt applications open June 10
Opportunities include Oryx hunts at White Sands and Pronghorn hunts at Melrose Air Force Base. [more…]
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Three New Mexico Men Charged in Elk Tag Fraud and Tax Conspiracy Scheme
The defendants are also alleged to have concealed the scheme through the use of prepaid debit cards, alternate email accounts, and false tax reporting while… [more…]
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Fishing Report: Challenge your fishing skills in New Mexico’s waters
The New Mexico Fishing Challenges were created to inspire anglers to get outside, explore new waters, and discover parts of the state you might not usually visit. [more…]
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