The New Mexico State University Rodeo Team is hosting the final regional college rodeo of the season Friday and Saturday at the Southern New Mexico Fairgrounds in Las Cruces.
The results from this rodeo determine which athletes will win regional championships and who will go on to the College National Finals Rodeo in Casper, Wyo., in June. NMSU is currently winning the men’s and women’s team standings in the region, and are on pace to send at least 11 athletes to the CNFR.
“Because there is so much more at stake at this rodeo, with regional champion titles and qualifications to the CNFR on the line, it makes it the best rodeo of the year,” said Staci Stanbrough, Grand Canyon region’s student director. Read more »
For someone who writes, creates and records all his own music, 22 year-old MEGA is a rather humble guy.
MEGA, who is Las Cruces born and raised, doesn’t give off the typical Southwestern vibe in his appearance, demeanor or style of music. He has that “cool guy” vibe without the air of pompousness that accompanies musicians more often than not.
The celebration parade at Disneyland features dancing and singing beginning in Mickey's Toontown and ending on Main Street. (Photo by Carolyn Wright)
While many college students’ spring breaks and summers are filled with a trip to the beach, a cruise or visit to college “hot spots,” rarely do they vacation to a place that holds so many childhood memories.
The "Countdown to Summer" dance will be held at the NMSU Livestock Pavilion. (Photo by Simone Del Rosario)
A “Countdown to Summer” dance will be held at the New Mexico State University Livestock Pavilion on Friday night to benefit the Agricultural and Extension Education Graduate Student Organization.
The dance will feature the Yarbrough Band, a classic country and rock band that plays all over New Mexico. “Countdown to Summer” will be the first AXED GSO fundraiser event.
With the semester coming to a close and stress levels peaking, a number of New Mexico State University students found relief at the mid-April Deer Tick concert in El Paso. Read more »
During these trying financial times, the last thing any student wants to see is a tuition increase. Associated Students of New Mexico State University President Travis Dulany explains why tuition is going up by 11 percent.
The New Mexico State University’s Dancers Unlimited presented its Mr. & Miss Rhythm 2010 contest at the Corbet Auditorium on April 11, 2010, which turned out to be Mr. Rhythm 2010, when only one girl enter the contest, automatically making her Miss Rhythm 2010.
Basketball players of all ages dusted off their shoes, rounded up their teammates and threw on some cool uniforms this month for the 3 on 3 Gus Macker basketball tournament in Las Cruces.
What is a bee telling the hive when it dances in a circle? What insect was used in military decorations in Egypt?
These are the types of questions the New Mexico State University Linnaean Team answered for its first place victory at the regional competition of the Linneaen Games. Read more »
As the traditional newspaper industry struggles to make profits, many media outlets have began to focus on the Internet for advertising dollars. But many in the industry are concerned if the Web will provide a legitimate way for media outlets to make money.
Jon Blazak, editor-in-chief of New Mexico State University’s student newspaper –the Round Up – explains why the publication will move to an online focus.
