UNM football’s season opener at Colorado State canceled due to virus concerns
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico — The University of New Mexico will not be able to safely play their first scheduled game on Saturday against Colorado…
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Locomotive FC advance to Western Conference Finals with dramatic penalty-kick win over NM United
EL PASO, Texas — Those familiar with the United Soccer Championship had a feeling it would come down to El Paso Locomotive FC and New Mexico United…
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NMSU athletics department getting into wine business to make up for financial shortfall
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — New Mexico State University’s athletics department is looking for a big win off the field by getting into the wine…
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‘Let us play’: New Mexico high school athletes protest postponement of sports
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — High school athletes in Las Cruces on Sunday protested the state’s decision to delay competition until the spring semester.…
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NMAA says New Mexico student athletes can now play sports with failing grades
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Student athletes across New Mexico can play sports during the fall semester, even if they have failing grades, according to…
Continue Reading Locomotive FC draw 0-0 vs. New Mexico; lose Salgado
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso Locomotive FC gained a point in a 0-0 draw with rival New Mexico United, but it may have come at the cost of losing one of…
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UTEP, NMSU coaches react to NCAA basketball start date of Nov. 25
EL PASO, Texas — College basketball teams and fans are ecstatic to hear they will have a season. But with the NCAA pushing back the start of the…
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Locomotive FC secures 1st series win over New Mexico United, 3-2
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso Locomotive FC (5-2-3, 18 points) secured its first series win over regional rival New Mexico United with a 3-2…
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Which college football team to cheer for if your favorite isn’t playing
College football is back, but this year could be a little less exciting if your FBS conference or team isn’t playing. So, instead of sidelining…
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Community Champion: Fencing coach from Las Cruces leads one of the nation’s best teams
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – Jerry Duffey certainly loves his job because it involves the two things he loves to do, teach and fence. While most athletes…
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Star Americas RB Aaron Dumas commits to New Mexico
EL PASO, Texas – Aaron Dumas may not know for sure if there will be a 2020 high school football season, but he knows for sure where he will be…
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NMSU’s AJ Harris denied waiver for 6th year of eligibility by NCAA
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A beloved leader for the New Mexico State University basketball team has suited up for the last time. AJ Harris was denied…
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NMSU postpones 2020 football season due to virus concerns
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — New Mexico State University officials have announced the university is postponing its 2020 football season due to…
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College football players and coaches push to save the 2020 season
As discussions about postponing the 2020 college football season continue, players and coaches are trying to save the season. Using the hashtag…
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NMSU halts football practices after player tests positive for virus
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — New Mexico State University pulled the plug on football practices Monday after a player tested positive for the…
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NMSU football begins training camp; 2 more players opt out of season
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – On a cloudy Friday evening in Las Cruces, the New Mexico State football began training camp. The team preparing for a season…
Continue Reading NMSU loses $1.5 million football game payout with Florida
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — New Mexico State University took yet another potentially large hit to the school’s athletic budget Thursday afternoon, as…
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Legendary former NMSU basketball coach Lou Henson dies at age 88
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Lou Henson, whose 41-year career as a collegiate head coach made him the all-time winningest basketball coach at both New…
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NMSU to face Northwestern on the gridiron in 2023
Las Cruces, NM – Hopefully by 2023 Covid-19 will be in the rear view mirror, and the NMSU Aggies are looking ahead toward that football season. Â New…
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Special Olympics of New Mexico celebrates Las Cruces athletes with parade
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Special Olympics athletes in southern New Mexico had their chance to shine on Saturday, even in the middle of a pandemic.…
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Locomotive FC suffers 1st loss of the season; New Mexico United victorious, 2-1
EL PASO, Texas — For the third straight time since the restart of the USL season, the El Paso Locomotive FC took to the pitch without any fans at…
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Former NMSU Aggie Cracks Cleveland Indians’ Opening Day Roster
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A former New Mexico State University baseball player is headed to The Show. Daniel Johnson, was added to the Cleveland…
Continue Reading NMSU, UNM asked by governor to forgo football this fall due to virus
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham was awaiting a response Wednesday from leaders of New Mexico State University and…
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5 NMSU Aggies land on Phil Steele’s preseason All-Independent Team
Las Cruces, New Mexico – The preseason accolades for the New Mexico State Aggies keep rolling in. Five NM State football student-athletes were named…
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NMAA amends 2020-2021 sports calendar; football season to begin in February
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico – The New Mexico Activities Association (NMAA) remains confident that there will be high school sports next school year.…
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The Nate-ure Report: Gone fishin’ in New Mexico’s largest lake
ELEPHANT BUTTE, New Mexico – In the latest edition of “The Nate-ure Report,” ABC-7’s Nate Ryan is bound for waters unknown at Elephant Butte Lake in…
Continue Reading As Big Ten & Ivy League impose sports limits, NMSU awaits fate of football season
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — The Big Ten Conference won’t play non-conference games in football or other sports this fall because of the coronavirus…
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Las Cruces Public Schools extend guidelines for summer workouts
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Guidelines for a return to play for summer workouts in Las Cruces has been extended LCPS implemented district-wide safety…
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Sunland Park Racetrack opens for simulcast betting
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico — Though the horses are off the track at Sunland Park Racetrack and Casino, the book is now open. As of Friday, the track’s…
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‘We’re looking for solutions’: Boxing champ and comedian lead Las Cruces ‘Black Lives Matter’ town hall meeting
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – Boxing champ Austin Trout and comedian Tommy Black led a discussion in downtown Las Cruces Saturday night around police…
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