Utah Swimming and Diving Gears Up For Toshiba Classic Nov 18, 2009
The Utah women's swimming and diving team went undefeated at home on Nov. 7 at Ute Natatorium when it hosted New Mexico, Boise State and Seattle. The final scores for the meet were Utah over Boise State, 162-137, over Seattle, 234-53, and defeated New Mexico, 216-83 ... Other notable teams for the women: Air Force, Cal Baptist, Cal State Bakersfield, Fresno State, Hawaii, LMU, Neveda Reno, New Mexico, Oregon State, Pepperdine, San Jose State, UC Davis, UCLA, and UC San Diego. (Utahutes.com)
Bills Sack Jauron After 3-6 Start Nov 18, 2009
Current conditions for local cities. AP Photo/John Russell. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Mexico to Build 'New Cancun' Near Texas Border Nov 17, 2009
Officials who announced the project Thursday say it is aimed at tourists from Texas, New Mexico and Louisiana. Some $4 billion in private investment is supposed to go into the 20 square-mile area. (Fox News)
Georgia Tech-Clemson rematch could be a classic Nov 17, 2009
They will easily finish 12-0 with remaining games against Wyoming (5-5) and New Mexico (0-10). Can the Horned Frogs get into the BCS championship game. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Cal Travels to Stanford for 112th Big Game Saturday Nov 17, 2009
Cal is one of only three Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) schools to have current seven-year streaks, along with Missouri and New Mexico. The Golden Bears are also only three from USC's record 10-year run of 1,000-yard rushers from 1972-81. (Calbears.com)
Hawk seasons open tonight Nov 17, 2009
Cibola Beacon - Grants, New Mexico ... The programs were introduced to the University of New Mexico women's Coach Don Flanagan, through the Sports Academy of Laguna Development Corp.. (Grants Cibola County Beacon, NM)
More of this story Nov 16, 2009
Hawaii wide receiver Kealoha Pilares pulls in a catch against New Mexico State during the second quarter, Saturday in Honolulu ... Published: Sunday, November 15, 2009 3:10 AM HST LIHU E The Warriors offense picked up Saturday right where it left off last weekend, jumping out to an early lead against New Mexico State and cruising to a 24-6 win at Aloha Stadium ... The unsuccessful conversion in New Mexico State territory gave away another chance to add to the Warriors lead. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Month after upset, Ohio State completes run for Rose Nov 16, 2009
" The Buckeyes righted the ship with one-sided home wins against Minnesota and New Mexico State, then went to and stymied the Nittany Lions 24-7 for a critical victory a week before Iowa came calling. Then after grabbing a 24-10 lead early in the fourth quarter Saturday, only to see Iowa rally to tie, Ohio State's defense kept the Hawkeyes off the scoreboard in OT. Kicker , 26, a former pro soccer player who had been a backup until Aaron Pettrey was injured against New Mexico State, won the game... (USA Today -- Sports)
Drury Hotels Focus on Quality Guest Services & Customer Satisfaction in Tight Economy Nov 16, 2009
" Drury Hotels continues to see great opportunity in the market, operating more than 130 hotels in 20 states. The Missouri-based company has been expanding westward, recently opening locations in Flagstaff, Arizona, Las Cruces, New Mexico and now Phoenix. For more information on Drury Hotels, call 1-800-325-0481. The Grand Hall, which serves as St. Louis Union Station Marriott's lobby and lounge, provides an impressive welcome to visitors and guests with its impressive sweeping archways, fresco... (Saint Louis Front Page)
Home Crowd Propels No. 12 UNM Men Back To NCAA Championships Nov 15, 2009
However, when the at-large bids to the NCAA Cross Country Championships are announced on Monday morning the University of New Mexico expects to see both its men's and women's teams appear for the first time in the same season after their performances today at the NCAA Mountain Regional at the UNM North Golf Course ... New Mexico placed three runners in the top-15 and all five scorers in the top-30 en route to a regional record 77-point score ... According to early projections, New Mexico is... (Golobos.com)
Mexico plans big Gulf tourism center near Texas Nov 15, 2009
Officials who announced the project Thursday say it is aimed at tourists from Texas, New Mexico and Louisiana. Some $4 billion in private investment is supposed to go into the 20 square-mile (5,334-hectare) area. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Lobos Drop Close Meet to NMSU, Wyoming Nov 15, 2009
New Mexico fell in a close meet to New Mexico State and Wyoming on senior day ... In the last home meet of the season the University of New Mexico's swimming and diving team fell to New Mexico State, 158-142 and Wyoming, 195-105 ... "We gave New Mexico State a fun for their money. It was obviously a close meet that was spurred on by amazing performances from . also was key with her position as the anchor in the freestyle relay. I am really excited about what I saw in this meet and am proud of... (Golobos.com)
Aliens out, New Mexico touts enchantment Nov 14, 2009
Aliens out, NM touts enchantment - New Mexico Business Weekly ... New Mexico Business Weekly - by NMBW Staff ... Courtesy Mchi This is one of several new print ads in the ;Be Enchanted; campaign under development for the New Mexico Tourism Department. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Dogs Remain on the Road, Travel to... Nov 14, 2009
In the last five games combined, he's only had 21 carries in the final quarter, and didn't play in the fourth in either the Hawaii or New Mexico State games. He had two carries in the fourth against San Jose State. (Gobulldogs.com)
PMTV: Happy to stay at home Nov 13, 2009
com - PMTV: Happy to stay at home. On Thursday afternoon, signed his National Letter of Intent to play college basketball at Missouri. (New Mexico Sports -- Rivals.com)
Man gets 10 years for trying to meet minor for sex Nov 13, 2009
Authorities have arrested a 57-year-old Albuquerque man after police say he met a 16-year-old California girl on the Internet and drove her to New Mexico, where they had sex and the man took bondage fetish photos of her. Edward Christy was arrested Monday. (Fresno Bee -- State)
Cross Country Prepares for NCAA Mountain Regional. Nov 13, 2009
Teams travel to the University of New Mexico campus for the event Saturday. Teams travel to the University of New Mexico campus for the event Saturday ... The event will be hosted by the New Mexico Lobos at the UNM North Golf Course, located 5,085 feet above sea level. (Isubengals.com)
Connecticut's Private Schools Have Suffered Only A Glancing Blow From Recession Nov 13, 2009
The Ethel Walker School, which has both day and boarding students, increased its travel budget by about 25 percent and has been recruiting students from as far away as New Mexico and Colorado. The efforts have paid off with an increase of more than 14 percent this year in the school's boarding population, Corbett said. (FOX61, CT)
Warmer Cape Cod Losing Namesake Catch Nov 13, 2009
Petr Chylek - Space and Remote Sensing, Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los Alamos, New Mexico, USA ... Manvendra K. Dubey - Earth and Environmental Sciences, Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los Alamos, New Mexico, USA. (CBS News)
3 Tennessee Players Named In Armed Robbery Attempt Nov 13, 2009
Current conditions for local cities. BETH RUCKER, Associated Press Writer. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Best Buy gets into health and fitness Nov 12, 2009
Select Best Buy stores in eight states Arizona, Colorado, Iowa, Maryland, Massachusetts, Nebraska, New Mexico and Texas will offer equipment relating to running, walking, swimming and other activities, including pedometers, special MP3 players, yoga mats, scales and blood pressure monitors. The company also plans to offer treadmills, stationary bikes and elliptical machines, which in some locations customers will be able to try out in-store. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Winter Holiday Spa Getaways Nov 12, 2009
If Christmas shopping is on the agenda, consider destination spas near cities such as Santa Fe or Taos New Mexico where unique gifts are plentiful. Holiday Specials. (Suite101.com)
Falcons Travel to NCAA Regional Championships Nov 12, 2009
The meet, one of nine regional competitions taking place around the country, will be held at the New Mexico North Golf Course ... The pair were the only two runners in the top-17 that did not represent conference champion New Mexico or runner-up BYU.. (Airforcesports.com)
Season Outlook: Re-Loaded Bulldogs Ready for 2009-10 Nov 12, 2009
The Bulldogs will then spend Thanksgiving in Albuquerque at the University of New Mexico Tournament. Yale will challenge Toledo on Nov. 27 and will meet either North Carolina A&T or the host Lobos on Nov. 28. (Goyalebulldogs.com)
Airlines: Thanksgiving travel may dip 4% Nov 11, 2009
Airlines expect 4% drop in Thanksgiving travel - New Mexico Business Weekly ... New Mexico Business Weekly. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
New Mexico Set to Wyoming and New Mexico State on Senior Day Nov 11, 2009
The Lobos are set to host Wyoming and New Mexico State ... In the second, and final, home meet of the season, the Lobos (3-5, 1-4 MWC) will host Wyoming and in-state rival New Mexico State on Nov. 14 ... Last year the Lobos fell to Wyoming and New Mexico State, 151-90 and 187-105, respectively. (Golobos.com)
Thai Spicy Fish McDippers, and other examples of fast-food you cant get in the United States Nov 11, 2009
The McDonalds branches in Albuquerque, New Mexico (and elsewhere in the state) serve up the local delicacy on their double cheeseburgers: green chile. They'll add it to pretty much all of their other sammiches on request too. (Harper's Magazine)
Red Raiders Preparing For Primetime Match-Up In Stillwater Nov 10, 2009
Four TD Games Under 10/31/09 - Kansas - (four rushing) 10/03/09 - New Mexico - (3 rushing, 1 receiving) 11/03/07 - at Baylor - (2 rushing, 2 receiving) 11/05/05 - Texas A(four rushing) 10/27/01 - at Baylor - (four rushing) 10/28/00 - at Kansas - (four receptions) *Derek Dorris is the only player above that was not a running back. BATCH EARNS OFFENSIVE HONORS FROM BIG 12 Junior running back was rewarded by the Big 12 Conference on Nov. 2 as he picked up the weekly offensive player of the week... (Texastech.com)
NM teen back in jail after failed suicide attempt Nov 10, 2009
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- A New Mexico teenager suspected of killing a nun on the Navajo Indian reservation reportedly tried to commit suicide over the weekend. Albuquerque television station KRQE reported Monday that 18-year-old Reehahlio Carroll tried to kill himself in the Window Rock, Ariz. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Castaneda announces sheriff candidacy Nov 10, 2009
Cibola Beacon - Grants, New Mexico ... He worked at the New Mexico Women's Correctional Facility from 1994 to 1998 ... Castaneda attended University of New Mexico in Gallup where he received a Criminal Justice certificate. (Grants Cibola County Beacon, NM)
Slow recovery forecast for travel industry in 2010 Nov 10, 2009
New Mexico Business Weekly - by NMBW Staff ... If you are already a New Mexico Business Weekly subscriber please create or sign into your bizjournals. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Travel industry to reverse job losses Nov 8, 2009
New Mexico Business Weekly. The U.S. travel industry, which has lost 400,000 jobs in the last two years, may see healthy gains in employment next year, says an industry trade group. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
No. 5 Gamecocks Defeat No. 10 Fresno State 14-5 Nov 8, 2009
On Saturday, November 21, South Carolina will ride against New Mexico State. Horsemanship (South Carolina Wins 5-0) def. (Uscsports.com)
Ariz. Christmas tree begins journey to D.C. Nov 8, 2009
In recent years, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Colorado and Utah have all been tapped for the winning tree. This year's blue spruce is the first to come from Arizona. (AZCentral -- News)
Lady Raiders to Play LCU in Exhibition Game Nov 7, 2009
TTSN has put together a seven-station network that offers coverage through the state of Texas and in parts of New Mexico. KJTV/KLZK-Lubbock serve as the network flagship stations. (Texastech.com)
Encantado wins first Five Diamond hotel rating Nov 7, 2009
New Mexico Business Weekly ... The near Santa Fe has landed a Five Diamond rating from AAA, the first property in New Mexico to do so. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Ask the pilot Nov 7, 2009
The gathering was called in support of Emily Gillette, the 27-year-old New Mexico woman thrown off a commuter jet over a Back on Oct. 13, Gillette had been nursing her 22-month-old daughter in the last row of a Freedom Airlines regional jet preparing for departure from Burlington to New York. (The ironically named Freedom, a subsidiary of the Mesa Air Group, provides feeder service for Delta. (Salon)
Utah Volleyball Prepares for Crucial MWC Road Trip Nov 7, 2009
The Utes play against New Mexico on Thursday at 7 p.m., then will face TCU Saturday at 1 p.m. CT. ... New Mexico is 16-8 overall and 7-5 in the MWC. TCU is on a six-match win streak and is 21-5 overall and 10-2 in the MWC. The Horned Frogs host BYU Thursday at 7 p.m. CT. ... Scouting the Lobos: New Mexico defeated Air Force and San Diego State last weekend and has won five of its last seven matches. (Utahutes.com)
Moons friends say no to future lunar crashes Nov 7, 2009
Cultural and natural landscape "Whether you agree or disagree with the protests about the LCROSS mission, it shows that the moon is perceived as a cultural place as well as a celestial body orbiting Earth," said Beth Laura O'Leary of the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at New Mexico State University in Las Cruces. "The moon is seen as part of both a cultural and natural landscape that may be harmed.". (MSNBC -- Technology)
GameDay Tailgating Nov 7, 2009
Wylie injured his hamstring on a deep route against San Jose State on Oct. 17 and didn't travel to Las Cruces, N.M., for last week's game against New Mexico State ... The electrifying receiver and punt returner will miss today's game against New Mexico State because of a hamstring injury suffered last week against San Jose State. (Fresno Bee)
Cross Country Nov 7, 2009
The University of New Mexico Official Athletic Site. golobos. (Golobos.com)
Lobo Notes Vs. UNLV Nov 7, 2009
The University of New Mexico Official Athletic Site ... New Mexico Closes Out Regular Season With UNLV Five Lobo seniors will be honored for Senior Night ... ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.--The University of New Mexico men's soccer team closes out their regular season schedule this Saturday night, hosting UNLV at 7 p.m. MT at the UNM Soccer Complex. (Golobos.com)
Women's Swimming & Diving Travels to BYU, Utah Nov 7, 2009
Women's Swimming g Travels to BYU, Utah - NEW MEXICO OFFICIAL ATHLETIC SITE ... The University of New Mexico women's swimming and diving team (2-2) will hit the road this weekend as they travel to Utah for two meets in two days ... New Mexico's holds the top conference mark (298. (Golobos.com)
General News Nov 7, 2009
The University of New Mexico Official Athletic Site ... - STEVENS: The Clock Is Ticking on Lobos' Online Auction - Lobo Men's And Women's Soccer Team Up To "Kick Cancer" - Special Online Video Of Air Force vs. New Mexico Made Available Nationwide - STEVENS: Linda Estes Was a Crusader With Vision And Guts - UNM Athletics and UNM Bookstores Partner For On-Site and On-Line Sales - UNM President Schmidly Proclaims Lobo Red Fridays - STEVENS: Lobo Tour Looks to Build Land of Lobos - STEVENS: Lobo... (Golobos.com)
Make no mistake: He's running Nov 6, 2009
New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson (who is expected to join the race) was first elected to Congress in 1982 and later served in the Clinton cabinet as secretary of energy and as U.N. ambassador. "The bar that Obama has to overcome is that two and a half years ago he was a back-bencher in Springfield, Ill.," said a senior advisor for one of Obama's more seasoned Democratic rivals. (Salon)
Prep football report Nov 6, 2009
Hopkins got a scholarship offer from the University of New Mexico ... New Mexico receiver Daryl Jones (Hillsborough) had eight receptions for 86 yards and a touchdown in a 23-20 loss to San Diego State. (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- Sports)
H2O Frogs Travel To Take On Four Schools Friday Nov 6, 2009
The Aztecs also have a win against New Mexico, pushing their record to 2-1 overall and against the league. Senior Elena Karpeeva and freshman Stephanie Koch have impressed early this season. (Gofrogs.com)
Tigers take on Hawks: Round 2 Nov 6, 2009
Cibola Beacon - Grants, New Mexico. Cibola Beacon Print Edition. (Grants Cibola County Beacon, NM)
Volleyball Hits The Road For Pair Of MWC Matches This Week Nov 5, 2009
Her 16 kills against New Mexico last Saturday (Oct ... New Mexico Oct. 31) when she finished with 16 kills and nine digs ... She had a string of three straight matches in double figures in kills ended in the contest against New Mexico on Oct. 31. (Goaztecs.com)
Man crosses West on foot to raise money for cancer Nov 5, 2009
Native Americans, in the midst of a festival, stopped off to give him food while he was hiking near Gallup New Mexico. He stayed on a reservation at Cochiti Lake, New Mexico. (Cedar Park Hill Country News Weekender, TX)
Aztec Jené Morris One Of 30 Candidates For Lowe's Senior CLASS Award Nov 5, 2009
Jayne Appel Center Stanford University Miranda Ayim Forward/Center Pepperdine University Amy Beggin Guard University of New Mexico Joy Cheek Forward/Guard Duke University Alysha Clark Forward Middle Tennessee State University Allyssa DeHaan Center Michigan State University Claire Faucher Guard Portland State University Kristen Feemster Forward Western Carolina University Jordan Franey Guard/Forward University of California, Santa Barbara Tyra Grant Guard Pennsylvania State University Alexis... (Goaztecs.com)
Dogs Headed for the Dome Nov 4, 2009
The game has been moved to 7:30 p.m. PT to accommodate a national television broadcast on ESPNU. The Dogs are 2-2 on the road this season and have won the last two, at Hawaii and at New Mexico State ... In the last four games combined, he's only had 15 carries in the final quarter, and didn't play in the fourth in either the Hawaii or New Mexico State games. (Gobulldogs.com)
Lady Buffs Earn LSC Player of the Week Honors Nov 4, 2009
They finish regular season action on Thursday, Nov. 5, at 7:00 p.m. in Canyon, Texas at The Box, taking on Eastern New Mexico. . (Gobuffsgo.com)
Rankings of all 120 FBS teams Nov 4, 2009
NEXT: Saturday, vs. New Mexico ... But why use it against New Mexico State ... (4-4) BUZZ: The victory over New Mexico puts the Aztecs in a primo spot to earn a bowl bid. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
Jim Nantz Ordered To Pay Ex $916,000 A Year Nov 4, 2009
Current conditions for local cities. AP Photo/Michael Conroy. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
West Texas A&M Men's Soccer Team Clinches 4th in NSCAA National Poll Nov 4, 2009
The Buffs continue to lead the NSCAA South Central region and the NCAA Division II South Central region for another week in a row with a record of 13-1-2, 3-0-2 LSC, after defeating Eastern New Mexico, 2-1, on Wed. Oct. 28. (Gobuffsgo.com)
Air Force Travels to Colorado State and Wyoming Nov 3, 2009
IN THE ZONE had a stellar night against New Mexico on Oct. 29 ... SERVE IT UP With service ace in the second set at home against New Mexico on Oct. 29, the Falcons tallied their 100th ace of the season. (Airforcesports.com)
New trend: $50,000 a year more common for college Nov 3, 2009
$50,000 a year more common for college - New Mexico Business Weekly ... New Mexico Business Weekly. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Space hotel says it's on schedule to open in 2012 Nov 2, 2009
A nascent space tourism industry is beginning to take shape with construction underway in New Mexico of Spaceport America, the world's first facility built specifically for space-bound commercial customers and fee-paying passengers. British tycoon Richard Branson's space tours firm, Virgin Galactic, will use the facility to propel tourists into suborbital space at a cost of $200,000 a ride. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Spartans Hungry For The Upset Nov 2, 2009
Tomey guided San Jose State to their best season since joining the WAC back in 2006, finishing the season 9-4 with a win in the New Mexico Bowl, ending the team's 16-year bowl drought. Not to mention, the veteran coach is in the Top 10 for coaching victories in both the WAC and Pac-10, as well as fourth overall in victories by active coaches with 182 total wins. (BroncoCountry.com)
Hawaii's class time thin even before cuts Nov 2, 2009
Sunday, November 01, 2009. Give us YOUR Weekly Opinion. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Utah Women's Swimming and Diving Team Upsets UNLV Nov 1, 2009
The Utah women will host three opponents when New Mexico, Boise State and Seattle University travel to Ute Natatorium on Saturday, Nov. 7. The men will also host Seattle University. (Utahutes.com)
Buckeyes Treat Fans To Halloween Win Nov 1, 2009
Ohio State threw a Halloween party and it turned into a horror show for visiting New Mexico State ... Halloween in Ohio Stadium was light on the tricks and heavy on the treats as Ohio State executed a total 45-0 destruction of nonconference foe New Mexico State ... The news was universally bad for New Mexico State. (Bucknuts.com)
No. 7 Equestrian Loses to No. 6 Texas A&M Nov 1, 2009
The Bears will next be in action on Nov. 20, when they travel to New Mexico State. . (Baylorbears.com)
Weekend Forecast - Week Nine Oct 31, 2009
Ohio State vs. New Mexico State ... New Mexico State will get a chance to travel across the country, enjoy a plane ride, see some rain in the Shoe and go home with a nice check for playing the role of sacrificial lamb here in week nine of the season ... Ohio State 48 New Mexico State 0. (Ohio State Sports -- Rivals.com)
