May 21, 2013 by Samuel Horstman, NMSU News Center New Mexico State University student Valerie Lujan was crowned Miss Native American NMSU 2013-2014 during the university’s celebration of American Indian Week in April. “Valerie was present throughout the week and expressed her interest in being Miss Native American NMSU,” said Justin McHorse, American Indian Program director. “She More »

May 10, 2013 by Julie M. Hughes, NMSU News Center At a regular meeting May 10, the New Mexico State University Board of Regents approved a contract with Garrey Carruthers who will serve as the 27th president of the university. Carruthers will take the helm June 1 at a salary of $385,000. Carruthers also will not receive a raise during the five-year contract and there is no bonus payment More »

April 22, 2013 by Emily C. Kelley, NMSU News Center New Mexico State University finished seventh place in the grand champion division of RecycleMania 2013, the national competition in which college campuses compete during eight weeks to see who can reduce, reuse and recycle the most on-campus waste. NMSU has been a leader in RecycleMania in recent years, placing fifth in both 2011 and 20 More »

April 4, 2013 by Samuel Horstman, NMSU News Center New Mexico State University will celebrate American Indian Week with a number of events April 8-13. (Schedule: http://www.nmsu.edu/homepagefeatures/joinus.html) “American Indian Week is an opportunity for our American Indian students from the 22 pueblos, tribes and nations of New Mexico and those from out-of-state to share aspects of t More »

February 6, 2013 by Emily C. Kelley, NMSU News Center Editor's Note: joni newcomer is intentionally lowercase. New Mexico State University has kicked off its participation in the 2013 RecycleMania tournament, the national competition in which college campuses compete over eight weeks to see who can reduce, reuse and recycle the most on-campus waste. NMSU has been a leader in Recyc More »

December 20, 2012 by Julie M. Hughes, NMSU News Center The New Mexico State University Board of Regents has selected members of a search committee for its next president. Board of Regents Chair Mike Cheney said the committee includes a diverse group of university and community leaders who are all committed to a fair process. “Hiring the university president is the most important priorit More »

November 27, 2012 by Gabriella D. Ferrari, NMSU News Center More than 5,000 luminarias will illuminate the campus of New Mexico State University from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2, during the 28th annual Noche de Luminarias. One of the largest luminaria displays in New Mexico, the candle-lit paper bags will begin at Piñon Hall, wrapping around the duck pond, following along the Internation More »

October 16, 2012 by Kyle Purcell, NMSU News Center New Mexico State University alumni and students will be treated to a number of events while they celebrate Homecoming 2012. This year’s theme is “Culture of Aggie Pride” and the Aggie community will have plenty of opportunities to show it. Homecoming events kick off with the “ASNMSU Car Smash” held between Hardman and Guthrie Hall More »

August 17, 2012 by Gabriella D. Ferrari, NMSU News Center Students at New Mexico State University and Doña Ana Community college can ride any RoadRunner Transit bus fare-free with a valid student ID beginning Aug. 20. As part of a demonstration project, current students will receive a free ride throughout the 2012-2013 academic year. Valid IDs must be presented each time a student boards More »