May 11, 2012. Retrieved online May 14, 2012 from Richard Coltharp, Las Cruces Bulletin Department head travels area, telling the state’s story No one becomes a history professor expecting to become a rock star. This year, however, the academic head of New Mexico State University’s history department could print up those classic black concert T-shirts with the dates and locations on the More »

NMSUnews Published on May 11, 2012 by nmsunews Using an innovative living history technique that originated in Sweden, Jon Hunner, head of the NMSU Department of History, and the students in his "Time Traveling Through New Mexico's Past" class take local K-12 students back to 1912, the year New Mexico became a state. The time travel events, staged at NMSU's Fabian Garcia Science Center, More »

AggieVision: Lou Henson Interview AggieVision Uploaded by AggieVision on Feb 2, 2012. Glen Cerny chats with Lou Henson during his 80th birthday celebration. January 27, 2012 by Julie M. Hughes, NMSU News Center More than 200 alumni of New Mexico State University joined President Barbara Couture in Santa Fe Jan. 27 to celebrate the 80th birthday of coaching legend Lou Henson, as w More »

KRWG News Uploaded by KRWGnews on Dec 23, 2011. 12.26.11 (LAS CRUCES) -- Many people around the state are preparing to help celebrate New Mexico's centennial. Music continues to have a big role in the history of New Mexico. "Music is part of the heritage. Music, cuisine, history, family are all important elements," said Cameron Saffell, curator of history for the New Mexico Farm and Ran More »

KRWG News Uploaded by KRWGnews on Dec 9, 2011. 12.12.11 (LAS CRUCES) -- As we prepare to celebrate New Mexico's Centennial, the Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum in Las Cruces unveils a new exhibit showcasing the state's rich history. There are a lot of things curator Cameron Saffell wants visitors to learn about the Land of Enchantment. "This exhibit is a large part, a commemoration, a li More »

October 24, 2011 by Melisa P. Danho, NMSU News Center For more information... ...on this year’s Homecoming events, contact the NMSU Alumni Association at 575-646-3616 or visit http://alum.nmsu.edu. New Mexico State University alumni and current students have dozens of events to choose from as they celebrate Homecoming 2011. This year’s theme is “100 Years of Statehood” and More »

September 14, 2011 by Minerva Baumann, NMSU News Center What does it mean to be a New Mexican and what does agriculture mean to New Mexico? High school seniors across the state have an opportunity to write an essay on either subject to be eligible to win a $2,500 scholarship. Two scholarships will be awarded, one for the winning essay on each topic. The deadline for submissions is Nov. More »

September 1, 2011 by Minerva Baumann, NMSU News Center Have you ever wondered why the sun lightens our hair but darkens our skin or whether Billy the Kid was really pardoned before he was shot to death? Beginning Sept. 5, New Mexico State University will partner with KRWG-FM for a radio program titled askNMSU. It will provide an opportunity for members of the Las Cruces-area community to ask q More »

KRWG-TV News KRWGnews | Aug 22, 2011: 08.23.11 (LAS CRUCES) -- On January 6, 1912 New Mexico became the 47th state in the United States and to help celebrate its centennial, state and local leaders plan commemorative events that start in Las Cruces. There is something different happening at this year's salsa fest, which is expected to draw hundreds of people to downtown Las Cruces. "I More »