New Mexico Sports Archives

Former NMSU running back Jason Huntley drafted by Detroit Lions on ABC-7

April 25, 2020 5:16 PM KVIA ABC-7

DETROIT, Michigan — The Detroit Lions doubled-up on running backs in the NFL draft with the selection of New Mexico State RB Jason Huntley with…

Team mentality: After Covid-19 cancels season, Las Cruces coach turns first-responder

April 22, 2020 2:40 PM Nate Ryan

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Normally around this time of year, Gil Padilla would be prepping his Las Cruces High baseball team for a postseason run.…

NFL Draft profile: NMSU linebacker Javahn Ferguson

April 20, 2020 5:07 PM Nate Ryan

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — New Mexico State linebacker Javahn Ferguson led the NCAA in tackles per game (13.2) his junior season. Now he’s hoping an…

Journalist examines boxer Jack Johnson’s fight in New Mexico

April 18, 2020 9:57 AM Associated Press

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Toby Smith knew little and cared less about boxing when he came to Albuquerque in 1976. More than anything else in the…

Former NMSU QB Josh Adkins to transfer to UTSA

April 3, 2020 6:21 PM Adrian Ochoa

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — As a fan of college sports, it’s never easy to hear about a player deciding to leave a particular program. But nowadays, it…

Caught on video: Hero Las Cruces teen wrestling champ stops kidnapping of children

March 28, 2020 1:39 PM Associated Press, KVIA ABC-7

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A 16-year-old wrestling champion helped stop a kidnapping and assault near Las Cruces by pinning a man to the ground until…

NMAA Cancels all spring sports & activities

March 27, 2020 3:24 PM Adrian Ochoa

SANTA FE, New Mexico — The New Mexico Activities Association made it official on Friday, cancelling all spring sports and activities. In a news…

UFC light heavyweight champ Jones arrested, accused of DWI

March 26, 2020 10:06 PM Associated Press

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — UFC light heavyweight champion Jon “Bones” Jones has been arrested on suspicion of DWI and other offenses after…

U.S. football team stranded in Honduras; some players from Las Cruces

March 19, 2020 9:45 PM Adrian Ochoa

All they want is to finally be able to come home. Five people from Las Cruces find themselves stranded in Honduras because of the coronavirus…

NMSU football spring practice & spring game cancelled

March 19, 2020 3:47 PM Adrian Ochoa

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — On Thursday, the New Mexico State Athletics department announced the Aggie football team’s spring practices, as well as the…

Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino GM says he weighed virus concerns in shutdown decision

March 18, 2020 8:57 PM Wil Herren

SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico — New Mexico’s decision to close racetracks and casinos across the state for three weeks has left the management of the…

WAC Announces Cancellation of All Spring Sports

March 18, 2020 5:40 PM Adrian Ochoa

After moving to suspend all remaining winter and spring conference competitions last Thursday due to the ongoing developments related to COVID-19,…

Horse trainers, competitors have economic worries if Sunland Park Racetrack shutdown lasts long

March 17, 2020 8:48 PM Wil Herren

SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico — The silence is deafening at Sunland Park Racetrack and Casino. Gov. Michelle Lujan Grishman shutdown all casino and…

Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino closing for 3 weeks; Derby now canceled

March 15, 2020 3:59 PM Nate Ryan

SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico — Just 3 days after an announcement that the race would run without fans, the 2020 Sunland Derby has officially been…

Sunland Derby horse race will run with no spectators due to virus concerns

March 13, 2020 6:32 PM Jim Parker

SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico — Officials announced that the Sunland Derby horse race will still take place, but it will be held with any audience at the…

NCAA cancels March Madness basketball tournaments amid virus fears; NMSU disappointed

March 12, 2020 2:18 PM KVIA ABC-7

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — The NCAA has canceled its men’s and women’s basketball tournaments because of the spread of coronavirus, putting an abrupt…

WAC and C-USA basketball tournaments canceled amid virus concerns; NMSU men named champs

March 12, 2020 10:24 AM Brittany Carlock

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – The Western Athletic Conference along with Conference USA announced the cancellations of their respective basketball…

Las Cruces boys to play in state basketball semi-finals in front of no crowd

March 11, 2020 10:42 PM Jim Parker

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico — The Las Cruces High School boys basketball team was set to tip-off in the state basketball tournament semifinals in…

NMSU prepares to head to Vegas as top seed in the WAC basketball tournament

March 9, 2020 11:06 AM KVIA ABC-7

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — With the completion of the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) men’s basketball regular season over the weekend, the New…

Perfection for NMSU; Aggies defeat Cal Baptist, 83-50 to end WAC play undefeated

March 5, 2020 11:11 PM Adrian Ochoa

Las Cruces, NM – The New Mexico State Aggies wrapped up their regular season Thursday night when they hosted WAC rival California Baptist University.…

NMSU set for $600,000 track facility upgrade after becoming WAC Champions

March 4, 2020 9:10 PM Michael Gordon

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — New Mexico State University won the Western Athletic Conference Indoor Track & Field Championship for the first time…

Former NMSU Aggie, NBA superstar Pascal Siakam returns to Southwest vs. Phoenix Suns

March 3, 2020 4:16 PM Nate Ryan

PHOENIX, Arizona — Former New Mexico State Aggie Pascal Siakam is the most successful collegiate athlete from the Borderland in modern sports with…

Texas-area round H.S. basketball scores; Onate & Las Cruces clash in district tournament final

February 28, 2020 11:17 PM Adrian Ochoa

Americas 40 Arlington Martin 50 Franklin 52 Arlington Bowie 86 Eastlake 46 Amarillo 62 Eastwood 49 Amarillo Palo Duro 45 Clint 76 Dalhart 61 Fabens…

No stopping NMSU, Aggies roll over Grand Canyon University for 17th consecutive win

February 27, 2020 11:03 PM Adrian Ochoa

PHOENIX, Arizona — The New Mexico State Aggies have simply been unstoppable. Entering Thursday’s game at Grand Canyon University, the Aggies were on…

McCants leads New Mexico State past Seattle 72-64

February 13, 2020 10:22 PM Associated Press

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Johnny McCants had 14 points and 18 rebounds to lead five New Mexico State players in double figures as the Aggies…

Aurrecoechea carries New Mexico St. over Kansas City 67-61

February 10, 2020 2:54 PM Associated Press

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Ivan Aurrecoechea tied his career high with 23 points as New Mexico State won its 13th straight game, defeating Kansas City…

NMSU gets 12th straight win after thrashing Chicago State, 71-49

February 6, 2020 11:52 PM Adrian Ochoa

CHICAGO, Illinois — Once again the New Mexico State Aggies made it look easy getting their 12th straight victory of the season. Thursday night in…

NMSU signs 5 players on National Signing Day

February 5, 2020 11:01 PM Adrian Ochoa

LAS CRUCES, N.M. – Four high-school standouts and one junior-college player have committed to play football at NM State.Defensive lineman Garrett…

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Only casino sports book in southern New Mexico expects to see hefty Super Bowl wagering

January 30, 2020 7:26 PM JC Navarrete

MESCALERO, New Mexico — Billions of dollars are spent every year on sports betting. Historically, a big part of that money has been gambled…

Former World Champion Austin Trout preps for return

January 28, 2020 4:41 PM Nate Ryan

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – Former World Champion boxer Austin Trout has been training at the Police Athletic League Gym in Las Cruces since he was a…