NMSU names Joe Fields as new Athletics Director
New Mexico State University has named Joe Fields its next athletics director. Fields, who played football at Syracuse and most recently worked at Tulsa, starts Oct. 8.
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NMSU highlights water, energy research labs during Heinrich visit
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich visited NMSU this week, touring labs focused on water treatment, energy technology and cybersecurity research.
NMSU to kick off Latinx Heritage Month events
NMSU will celebrate Latinx Heritage Month with music, lectures and cultural events beginning Sept. 16 on campus. Carlos Carrillo López, New Mexico State University LAS CRUCES - New Mexico State University will kick off its celebrations for Latin Heritage Month later this month. Latinx Heritage Month runs from Sept. 15
NMSU Foundation receives Angeles Investors’ Higher Education Impact Award
The NMSU Foundation has received the 2025 Angeles Higher Education Impact Award, recognizing its role in student success, innovation and support for Hispanic-serving institutions.
NMSU Extension to host Red Chile Preservation workshop series
NMSU’s Cooperative Extension Service will host free workshops this fall on preserving red chile, covering sauce, canning, dehydrating and culinary uses.
Counts named content director for NMSU’s KRWG Public Media
KC Counts has been named content director for NMSU’s KRWG Public Media. She brings more than 30 years of broadcast experience to the role.
NMSU to host fourth annual Gratitude Walk/Run Sept. 13
New Mexico State University’s Marketing and Communications department will host the fourth annual Gratitude Walk/Run Sept. 13, featuring a 5K, 1-mile fun run, family activities and a food drive for the Aggie Cupboard.
Jamal Mamkhezri aims to elevate energy economics at NMSU
NMSU associate professor Jamal Mamkhezri, holder of the Chevron Endowed Professorship, is advancing energy economics research and education while securing major grants and national recognition.
NMSU to pay $600,000 to settle wrongful termination suit with former coach Greg Heiar
New Mexico State University has agreed to pay $600,000 to settle former men’s basketball coach Greg Heiar’s wrongful termination lawsuit. ESPN first reported the settlement, which follows his 2023 dismissal amid hazing investigations and a fatal shooting tied to the program.
