Las Cruces Bulletin

When Mila Noopila started doing gymnastics at age 3, she probably wasn’t thinking about competing nationally. But this spring, that’s exactly what Noopila, now a 15-year-old has done. … more

By Richard Coltharp | 5/25/23

Aggie track tops WAC

Champions. No word in the world of sports is sweeter. After a tumultuous, weather-laden weekend that included torrential downpours and lightning delays, NM State was crowned the 2023 WAC Outdoor … more

NMSU report | 5/19/23

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Hooten signs more Aggie players

With the May 12 signing of Denijay Harris, a 6-7 senior forward transfer from Southern Mississippi, New Mexico State’s men’s basketball team now has seven players on its roster. That … more

Bulletin report | 5/19/23

Golf has a way of keeping its mysteries secret

I learned to play golf from my father and grandfather when I was 11 and 12 years old. My Grandpa, Charles Hauser, was an expert golfer, who won many tournaments hosted by the Cleveland Executives … more

By Charlie Blanchard | 5/19/23

Aggie baseball final series starts today

Aggie outfielder Keith Jones II celebrates in the dugout after homering as NM State beat the University of New Mexico Lobos 8-0 Tuesday, May 16. The Aggies host St. Thomas in a trio of home games … more

5/18/23

Aggie-Lobo baseball matinee today

Day baseball is alive and well in Las Cruces, with a 3 p.m. game today (Tuesday, May 16) at Presley Askew Field on the New Mexico State University campus. After concluding its conference … more

5/16/23

Lady Hawks take perfect season into softball state tournament

“Just keep playing. Make it like a regular-season game.” That is Head Coach Fernie Valles’ advice to his Centennial High School Hawks softball team during their final practices … more

By Mike Cook | 5/11/23

NMSU golf course to host PGA HOPE program for veterans, military

The New Mexico State University golf course will host the PGA Helping Our Veterans Everywhere (Hope) program beginning in May to benefit local veterans and active-duty military, NMSU said in a news … more

Bulletin report | 5/11/23

Aggie athletics update

Baseball: NM State travels to Utah for three Western Athletic Conference games against Utah Valley Friday through Sunday, May 12-14. That will be preceded by a game Wednesday, May 10 versus … more

Bulletin report | 5/11/23

With each year, golf continues to get weirder

A lot of big-name pro-tour golfers chose to join the LIV golf tour, welcoming $10,000,000, and some over $100,000,000, in Saudi Public Investment Fund mega-billions money, without even having to win … more

By Charlie Blanchard | 5/11/23

Aggie athletics update

Golf: NM State golfer Garrison Smith punched his ticket to the NCAA Tournament after winning the individual title at the WAC Men's Golf Championships in Nevada. Over the course of three days … more

Bulletin report | 5/4/23

HS baseball and softball playoffs

Baseball: All four of the city’s 5A baseball teams have been seeded in the 16-team state baseball tournament. The first round is a best-of-three series. The first two games are May 5 and … more

Bulletin report | 5/4/23

Secrets to conquering golf’s mental game

Years ago Yogi Berra offered us this piece of wisdom: “Half of the game is ninety percent mental.” Maybe it’s even more than that. All competitive sport has a strong mental … more

By Charlie Blanchard | 5/4/23

Aggies host Sac State in weekend series

Baseball: NM State hosts Sacramento State in a trio of weekend Western Athletic Conference games Friday through Sunday, April 28-30, at Presley Askew Field. The Friday game starts at 6 p.m. … more

Bulletin report | 4/27/23

Doings on the diamond

Here’s a look at local high school softball and baseball teams as of April 26, as the district and state playoffs approach. Softball: The Centennial High School Hawks are 24-0, 13-0 in 5A … more

Bulletin report | 4/27/23

Which variety of sand wedge is best for you?

While I was working out at my gym recently, a golfing acquaintance approached with a question. “I was looking for a sand wedge on eBay,” he said, “and most of the wedges … more

By Charlie Blanchard | 4/27/23

Aggie softball is home for three games this weekend against UT-Arlington.

Aggie Athletics Notes ...

Football: NM State’s annual spring game is 7 p.m. Thursday, April 20, at Aggie Memorial Stadium. Two sides will be selected by “draft,” then the scrimmage begins. Players will be … more

Bulletin report | 4/20/23

Honing these skill sets will help your golf game

A “skill set” is a distinct combination of abilities for one particular aspect of the game that enables a golfer to perform in a masterful way. It’s like picking the right target … more

By Charlie Blanchard | 4/20/23

Mesilla Elementary student qualifies for junior world rodeo finals

Morgan Parra is only 11 years old, but she is already shaking things up in the world of rodeo. In February, Morgan was featured in the National High School Rodeo Association Times magazine as the … more

Bulletin report | 4/20/23

NMSU Aggie Athletics Notes

Baseball: NM State hosts Stephen F. Austin in a trio of weekend WAC games Friday through Sunday, April 14-16, at Presley Askew Field. Both the Friday and Saturday games have 6 p.m. starts, and … more

Bulletin report | 4/13/23