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BETMGM launches retail sportsbook at Isleta Resort & Casino in New Mexico
BetMGM announced it has inaugurated a new retail sportsbook at Isleta Resort & Casino in Albuquerque, marking its entry into the sports betting market in New Mexico. The BetMGM sportsbook at Isleta, spanning 4,900 square feet and equipped with 35 television screens, also includes two VIP sections. This milestone happened as BetMGM continues to expand its footprint across the United States.
NMSU to host Southwest Collegiate Cup
New Mexico State University (NMSU) is set to host the STTE Foundation's Southwest Collegiate Cup, sponsored by Microsoft, bringing together students from six universities in the Southwest. According to a press release by NMSU, the participating universities include Colorado State University, NMSU, New Mexico Tech, Texas Tech University, the University of New Mexico, the University of Texas at El Paso, and the University of Texas Permian Basin.
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NMSU's 5K Color Fun Run hosted by the Office of Experiential Learning
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 20, 2023
New Mexico State University (NMSU) recently held a 5K Color Fun Run organized by the Office of Experiential Learning. The event, which took place on September 9, aimed to promote community engagement among NMSU students and the broader Las Cruces community. According to a press release, the run successfully raised over $4,400 to support Camp Hope through the annual Tents to Rents Campaign.
An NMSU professor will transform the life story of Canaan Bower, a hero, into a film
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 20, 2023
New Mexico State University (NMSU) recently made an exciting announcement regarding the upcoming film "Canaan," which will be based on the extraordinary life of Canaan Bower. Ross Marks, a professor at NMSU's Creative Media Institute, will be responsible for bringing Bower's story to the big screen. The film will focus not only on Bower's heroic act of saving a mother and her children from a potential kidnapper but also on his genuine character and humble approach to heroism.
O’Connell: 'This recognition is deeply meaningful to me, especially as women have started to make inroads in the field that was very male dominated when I started'
By New Mexico Sun Report | Jul 18, 2023
Kim O'Connell, who serves as the director of the athletic training program at New Mexico State University, has been inducted into the New Mexico Athletic Trainers' Association Hall of Fame.
Nex Mexico Runners partner with Roadrunner Food Bank to help feed 'tens of thousands'
By New Mexico Sun Report | Dec 24, 2022
The New Mexico Runners has partnered with Roadrunner Food Bank for the 2023 indoor soccer season to help feed New Mexico communities in need.
Bare Knuckle Fighting makes successful debut in Albuquerque: 'Now we have a lot of new fans for life'
By George Willis | Aug 30, 2022
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship plans to return to New Mexico after a successful debut on Saturday at the Rio Rancho Event Center.
Albuquerque marathon runner partners with Breaking the Silence New Mexico: 'I battle with anxiety, and I want to share that with people'
By George Willis | Jul 28, 2022
She may have run her final marathon, but Ann Hager is just starting her journey to raise awareness about dealing with anxiety.
Rio Rancho baseball coach says tourney ‘gives our New Mexico kids a chance to get looked at here’
By Laurie A. Luebbert | Jul 19, 2022
The Albuquerque Regional Sports Complex is paying off in terms of the revenue — and college and pro scouts — coming into the city when it hosts tournaments.
Albuquerque man 'giving back to the trails' with 100-mile fundraising run
By George Willis | May 29, 2022
When it comes to initiatives in need of financial support, maintaining mountain trials isn’t normally at the top of the list. But it is for Matthew Thompson, who is giving back to something that has benefited him.
Turrieta of Girls on the Run Rio Grande: Running program addresses 'social and conflicting messages that girls get'
By Trina Thomas | Apr 27, 2022
Girls on the Run Rio Grande is a local program that aims to inspire local young girls to "be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum which creatively integrates running."
UNM athletics director talks vaccine mandate: ‘That is part of the expectation’
By Andy Nghiem | Apr 19, 2022
The director of the University of New Mexico (UNM) Athletics Department recently clarified that UNM athletes will be required to be vaccinated in order to compete.
Colorado State bests University of New Mexico lobos in women's tennis match
By David Beasley | Apr 13, 2022
The University of New Mexico Lobos were no match for Colorado State, losing 4-0 in women's tennis, UNM said in a news release.
David lifts Lobos to second-straight win over Aggies
By George Willis | Apr 8, 2022
Sophomore slugger Jeffrey David hit a bases-clearing double to drive in three runs in the top of the ninth inning to give the University of New Mexico a 7-4 victory over New Mexico State on April 5 at Presley Askew Field in Las Cruces.
Brown plans to file grievance over firing: ‘They said they wanted to go in a different direction’
By George Willis | Mar 31, 2022
Greg Brown said he was shocked when told he was no longer the head basketball coach at Albuquerque High School (AHS), and he plans on filing a grievance over his dismissal.
UNM coach: Lobos golfers finish ninth at Hootie in ‘good final round’
By George Willis | Mar 31, 2022
Sam Choi finished tied for 5th place and two New Mexico golfers shot finals rounds in the 70s as the Lobos managed a ninth-place team finish at the Hootie at Bulls Bay Golf Club.
Historic Lobos season ends, loss to Oregon State stops WNIT run
By George Willis | Mar 31, 2022
One of the most successful seasons in the history of University of New Mexico (UNM) women’s basketball came to an end last week with a 78-73 loss at Oregon State University (OSU) in the third round of the Women’s National Invitation Tournament (WNIT).
Lobos defeat Aggies in seven innings, ending six-game losing streak
By George Willis | Mar 31, 2022
The University of New Mexico beat rival New Mexico State for first time since 2017
Lobos soar past San Diego, head on to round three
By Solange DeLisle | Mar 24, 2022
The University of New Mexico Women's Basketball Team's playoff dreams are still alive as the Lobos advance to the next round of tournament play after a close-call with San Diego Sunday.
NTSB 'not here to speculate': Multiple factors led to fiery crash
By George Willis | Mar 21, 2022
A 13-year-old boy was behind the wheel of a Dodge truck traveling at a high rate of speed on a dark, two-lane highway in west Texas.