New Mexico Highlands Athletics

The NMHU Cowboys opened up the 2010 season on a rough note as they fell to the #17 Midwestern State University Mustangs by a final score of 52-6 on 9/2 in Las Vegas, NM. The Cowboys had some bright moments in the lopsided loss and show some promise for the upcoming season. Look for the Cowboys to bounce back from their opening week stumble as they take on the Oklahoma Panhandle State University Aggies on 9/11 in Goodwell, Okla.

The New Mexico Highlands University Rodeo Team invited State Sen. Phil Griego to campus Aug. 19 to formally thank him for his support during the 2010 legislative session.

Griego’s legislative advocacy resulted in a $100,000 legislative appropriation that allowed the university’s rodeo team to continue.

“I’m very grateful for Sen. Griego’s support of the rodeo team,” said Rodeo Coach Jon Peek, who is now in his third year coaching at Highlands.“He also provided useful ideas about how to reach new heights with the program. Our university president, Jim Fries, has also shown his belief in our rodeo program, which we greatly appreciate.”