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New Mexico water research consortium awarded at energy conference

The Permian Basin Water in Energy Conference recognized the New Mexico Produced Water Research Consortium for its work in the field of water reuse in the energy industry.

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NMSU launches game to teach water use decisions and impacts

A team from the New Mexico State University Cooperative Extension Service has introduced a new educational game named "Cozy River Valley."

NMSU STEM Outreach Center opens new technology learning facility for students

The STEM Outreach Center at New Mexico State University has launched its Technology Engineering Experiential Network (TEEN) Center within the Ed and Harold Foreman Engineering Complex.

Las Cruces mayor to receive "Hometown Hero" award at film festival

Las Cruces Mayor Eric Enriquez will be honored as this year's recipient of the "Hometown Hero" award at the Las Cruces International Film Festival.

Artist to unveil wildlife mural at NMSU Golf Course

After two years of dedication to capturing the essence of local wildlife, Las Cruces artist Kathy Morrow is set to celebrate her completed rock art mural at New Mexico State University's Golf Course with a ribbon-cutting event.

New Mexico State University welcomes 2025 FIRE Venture Fellows from Borderplex region

By SW New Mexico News | Mar 27, 2025

The Hunt Center for Entrepreneurship at New Mexico State University's Arrowhead Center is welcoming the 2025 class of the Fourth Industrial Revolution Economy (FIRE) Venture Fellows.

NMSU Board of Regents to hold special online meeting on April 1

By SW New Mexico News | Mar 27, 2025

The Board of Regents at New Mexico State University is set to hold a special meeting on Tuesday, April 1, at 2 p.m. Scheduled as an online event, the meeting will be accessible through Zoom and streamed live for public viewing.

Julia Smith to tour New Mexico with Orville Wanzer’s 1965 film

By SW New Mexico News | Mar 27, 2025

Julia Smith, a film scholar and documentarian, is set to launch a fundraising campaign for her documentary, "Birth of the Acid Western," which delves into the influence of the late New Mexico State University professor Orville Wanzer.

NMSU appoints Alexa Doig as interim dean for College of HEST

Alexa Doig, the director of New Mexico State University's School of Nursing, has been appointed as the interim dean for the College of Health, Education and Social Transformation.

NMSU hosts 'Physics Fun Day' for families and local schools

New Mexico State University (NMSU) is hosting its annual "Physics Fun Day" on Friday, April 4th, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Gardiner Hall.

Las Cruces Film Festival celebrates decade milestone with expanded lineup

The Las Cruces International Film Festival, which started a decade ago with an audience of around 3,000, is now expected to draw over 12,000 movie enthusiasts.

Marko Mohlenhoff highlights NMSU's McNair Scholars Program

Marko Mohlenhoff, the director of the McNair Scholars Program at New Mexico State University (NMSU), is committed to guiding students toward Ph.D. programs.

NMSU expands facilities with new metal additive manufacturing center

New Mexico State University’s College of Engineering has initiated an expansion of its Aggie Innovation Space and the establishment of the New Mexico Mutual Metal Additive Manufacturing Center.

NMSU students' artworks featured in public spaces through Art Stop 2025

By SW New Mexico News | Mar 24, 2025

Two student artists from New Mexico State University, Yalet Yanar and Citlali Delgado, have been chosen to display their artwork in public spaces as part of Art Stop 2025.

New Mexico startups complete intensive Pitch Deck Sprint at NMSU

By SW New Mexico News | Mar 21, 2025

The Scale Up New Mexico program at New Mexico State University's Arrowhead Center has concluded its 2025 Pitch Deck Sprint accelerator program.