Two Division II basketball games under one roof Nov 21, 2008
Game two revisits a battle from the first classic, when Western New Mexico University lost to Eastern New Mexico University 78-72. The game was tied with only 2:30 left in the game before ENMU was able to break away. (Grants Cibola County Beacon, NM)
Buena girls ought to improve Nov 21, 2008
Advertisement Manley, who went on to play at Cochise College and then Western New Mexico University, is back as an assistant coach, but two of the key underclassmen on last year s team leading scorer Tischa Taylor and 6-foot-2 freshman Brianna MacLellan are not. Taylor moved to Georgia with her family and MacLellan, the younger sister of last year s 5A Southern Region boys Player of the Year, Brandon MacLellan, elected not to play her sophomore season. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Suarez siblings shine at sports Oct 25, 2008
Juan Suarez signed a letter of intent for a Division II college Western New Mexico University in Silver City, N.M., a member of the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference last April. Juan graduated from NHS in 2008 and received the schools Senior Athlete of the Year award for winter sports. (Nogales International, AZ)
Bond issues would benefit higher education, healthcare Oct 10, 2008
Also included are Western New Mexico University, New Mexico Junior College, Mesalands Community College, Northern New Mexico College, Eastern New Mexico Community College, Luna Community College, New Mexico Highlands University, the Institute of American Indian Arts, Santa Fe Community College, New Mexico School for the Deaf, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology and UNM campuses in Taos and Gallup as well as Albuquerque. The total amount of... (Grants Cibola County Beacon, NM)
Lady Buffs Lead Grizzly Invitational Sep 9, 2008
The Lady Buffs, who won last year's Grizzly Invitational/RMAC #3 tournament by three shots over Western New Mexico University, were placed by freshman 6-over par round of 77. Davidson, who led the field in pars with 12 and par-4 scoring with an average of 4. (Gobuffsgo.com)
District 3 Supervisor candidate Q&A (7) Aug 31, 2008
Education/military: Bachelor of science in business management, Western New Mexico University; Western States School of Banking, University of New Mexico; ABA (American Bankers Association) National Commercial Lending School, University of Oklahoma; ABA Graduate Commercial Lending School, University of Oklahoma; Ranch Management Program, Texas Christian University; Valley Union High School, Elfrida. Employment history: Senior vice president, Western Bank, Lordsburg, N.M., 1991-2000; vice... (Benson San Pedro Valley News Sun, AZ)
Rams open season as top spiking team Aug 28, 2008
Manzanares can boast of enough former Rams playing in college now to field a pretty good team: Gayle Tripp and Rhoades at UNM, Koch at Eastern New Mexico University, Jori Morrison at Western New Mexico University, Amber Murphy at Hawaii-Hilo and Tamara Fowler at Adams State. Copyright. (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
Parents want answers in unsolved murder Aug 21, 2008
20-year old Nick Arnold was a 6 4 , 350-pound offensive lineman for Western New Mexico University. He was just a big, giving soul, says Candy. (FOX 11, AZ)
Webb extends lead at State Am lead Jul 27, 2008
At 136, Webb, who will golf for Western New Mexico University as a freshman this fall, is five shots better than Missoula s Bill Dunn, who followed Thursday s 70 with a 71 for a 141 total. Billings Jerry Pearsall and Manhattan s Michael Rider, who shot a 68 Friday, are tied for third place at 142. (Montana Standard, MT)
Doctor returns Jul 20, 2008
Early in his senior campaign, Doctor signed with Western New Mexico University, a Division II school in Silver City, N.M. At Western, the freshman Doctor played behind a senior at the shooting guard position and his playing time was limited until late in the season when a number of players, got into disciplinary trouble on a road trip, Doctor said. Doctor was inserted into the starting lineup and went off for 23 points in the next game against New Mexico Highland and torched Western Colorado for... (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Second time's the charm Jun 19, 2008
"It works both ways," adds Mildred, 32, a native of Chihuahua, Mexico, who met her husband while both were students at Western New Mexico University. "[In a recession] People who have good stuff in their closet want money for it and people who don't have as much money still want good clothes.". (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Apollo names new basketball coach Jun 6, 2008
Streeter said it looks as if Apollo landed a good coach in Marin, with coaching stops at Flowing Wells, Morenci and as an assistant basketball coach at Western New Mexico University. Jacob had the coaching experience, but in the interview process, his track record of hard work and integrity came out, and also through background checks, Streeter said. (Glendale Star, AZ)
28 vie for positions with county Jun 5, 2008
After graduating from Valley Union High School, he attended Western New Mexico University, where he earned a bachelor s degree in science and business management. Later, he attended Western States School of Banking at the University of New Mexico and the Commercial Lending School and Graduate Lending School at the University of Oklahoma. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Obituaries May 21, 2008 May 21, 2008
He was a 1966 graduate of Western New Mexico University with a degree in economics. He worked at Youngstown Steel Industry in Indiana, U.S. Reduction in Alabama, Purolator in North Carolina, Stanley Tools in Vermont, Allied Signal and Honeywell in Arizona, and Barclay and Stratford in Mississippi. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Ann Marie Webb May 20, 2008
Strongly believing in education, she graduated from Western New Mexico University in 1962. The family returned home to New Mexico in 1960; her husband retired in 1963; and, Ann taught at White Sands Missile Range and Garfield, retiring in 1968. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Athletics, academics May 17, 2008
Juan Suarez signed for basketball at Western New Mexico University and Alexandra Wodka signed with New Mexico University for soccer, while Rio Rico High's Gaby Ayon signed with Pima for basketball. "Danny Carpena hasn't signed as of yet, but he's looking to play at a school in Kansas and a couple of our soccer players may be going to Pima as walk-ons," Colgate said. (Nogales International, AZ)
Former Billings golfer honored May 11, 2008
- A former Billings woman who now attends Western New Mexico University has been named the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference women's golfer of the year. Tina Bickford, a senior, helped lead the Silver City, N.M., school to the RMAC regular-season and RMAC tournament titles. (Montana Standard, MT)
MacLellan signs with Cochise College; Buena senior joins new hoops class May 9, 2008
If I was going to go juco it was going to be Cochise, said MacLellan who was entertaining offers from Division II Western New Mexico University. I m trying to join a boxing class for cardio training and I m in the gym all the time anyway. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Carroll signs three more to football squad Apr 23, 2008
0 GPA. Chris was also recruited by Western New Mexico University, Panhandle State and the University of Oklahoma. - Devlin Afusia is a 6-1, 240-pound offensive and defensive lineman from Diamond High in Anchorage, Alaska. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Cates Announces Signing of Covarrubias Apr 10, 2008
She also finished third at the Western New Mexico University (WNMU) Cactus Thaw. "Lindi is going to come to Fresno State with a winning background," Cates said. (Gobulldogs.com)
Branson takes over Pirate Ship Mar 28, 2008
Branson currently works for the Western New Mexico University football program where he is starting spring football practice, but he expects to relocate to Grants soon. Coach (Bernie) Buskin knows where my heart is - Grants, Branson said. (Grants Cibola County Beacon, NM)
Silver City will soon be Wayne's World Mar 7, 2008
When he steps on the field at Western New Mexico University where the game will be played, Aragon said he will be out there representing his teammates, his coaches and Laguna-Acoma High School. He will also represent his family. (Grants Cibola County Beacon, NM)
Richard L. Dick Ransom (1933-2008) (16) Feb 25, 2008
Dick received his bachelor s degree from the University of Northern Iowa and his master s degree from Western New Mexico University. A teacher of over 35 years, Dick taught in Hudson, Waterloo (Central High and West High), California, and Santa Fe, N.M. Dick loved the outdoors and was an avid fly fisherman, camper and fly-tyer. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Passionate about plants Jan 26, 2008
Bill Norris, a former student at ISU and now an associate professor of botany at Western New Mexico University, agrees. In a letter of recommendation for the award, Norris wrote, "It is clear to me that Jimmie Thompson already is among the top five botanical explorers in the state in terms of hours spent in the field, number of specimens submitted to herbaria (over 3,000 to the Ada Hayden Herbarium), knowledge of Iowa plants, etc.". (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
Top 10 stories: Three-two-one, state championship for Raiders Dec 31, 2007
It was on Oct. 6 in Silver City, N.M., against Western New Mexico University that Woodhead led the Eagles to a 21-0 victory and rushed his way to the career rushing record. Woodhead s 5-yard run on a first-and-10 to the WNMU 41-yard line early in the third quarter boosted his career total past the 7,353 yards accumulated by R.J. Bowers of Div. III Grove City College in Pennsylvania from 1997-2000. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Woodhead leaves mark at Chadron Dec 31, 2007
On Oct. 6, Woodhead became the most prolific rusher in the college game with a five-yard run early in the third quarter against Western New Mexico University. That 15 foot gain eclipsed the old mark of 7,353 yards set by R.J. Bowers of Div. III Grove City College of Pennsylvania from 1997-2000. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
The Hawks show they are 'talon'ted Dec 28, 2007
Riley went on to enroll at the University of New Mexico and Gaco said he planned to go to Western New Mexico University after an impressive showing at the North/South All-Star football game in the summer. In the fall, the Laguna-Acoma football team once again qualified for the state playoffs as the district's No. 2 seed, but they were blanked at Texico, 42-0. (Grants Cibola County Beacon, NM)
Local students get bachelors degree at Western New Mexico University Dec 15, 2007
Local students get bachelors degree at Western New Mexico University. SILVER CITY- Some 200 degrees will be conferrred at the Western New Mexico University Fall Commencement Ceremony to be held on Friday, Dec. 14, beginning at 7 p.m. at the Fine Arts Center Theatre. (Douglas Daily Dispatch, AZ)
Pirates earn 5-4A All District honors Dec 14, 2007
Lovesee said she is considering attending Western New Mexico University in Silver City, while both Aranda and Sarracino plan to attend New Mexico State University in Las Cruces. By Ron Gonzales. (Grants Cibola County Beacon, NM)
Staying active a Breese’ for Rio Rancho man Dec 1, 2007
In the late spring of 1954, a coach from Western New Mexico University visited Breese, asking if he d like to get a scholarship to play the game he loved. I don t have any money; I ve got to have everything, Breese recalled telling the coach. (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
Queens win twice in Laredo 11-18-2007 Nov 18, 2007
In Friday s game, senior Vanita Wright recorded her second straight double-double in the Flying Queens 68-57 victory over Western New Mexico University in their opening game of the Texas Arnational Classic on Friday evening. Wright had 20 points and 14 rebounds in the third win of the season for the Queens. (Plainview Daily Herald, TX)
Jackets to MonstersQuimby, Houston key members of nations fourth-ranked junior college football team Oct 23, 2007
Quimby said he wants to become a history teacher and a coach for the Tombstone High School football team and he is looking to attend Western New Mexico University, a Division II school. The straight-A student knows the realities of switching behind center. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
DUSD reassigns principal from Huber-Board did not provide reason; hires new principal for Ray Borane Oct 19, 2007
Douglas High School Folklorico Club advisor Olivia Garino congratulates Fernando Valencia who received a 500 scholarship while performing with the group at Western New Mexico University. The hiring of one principal, reassignment of another at both middle schools and approval of current year pay scales dominated discussion at a special meeting of the Douglas Unified School District Governing Board on Wednesday, October 17. (Douglas Daily Dispatch, AZ)
New faculty and staff at COS Sep 27, 2007
He graduated from COS with an Associate Degree and received a scholarship to Western New Mexico University, where he played football and continued his education. He received a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from CSU Humboldt. (Mount Shasta News, CA)
Skyhawks race into new season Sep 3, 2007
Fort Lewis' team total for the race was 39 points, and Western New Mexico University was third with 58 points. Din College of Shiprock was fourth with 110 points. (Durango Herald)
Acoma hosts D-II Classic Aug 7, 2007
New Mexico Highlands University, Eastern New Mexico University and Western New Mexico University will join Grand Canyon College in the tournament designed to highlight schools available to local students. I think two games at Laguna-Acoma will be great. (Grants Cibola County Beacon, NM)
Bisbee football opens two-a-day practices Aug 1, 2007
This season, Tito Dagnino will step in for current Western New Mexico University redshirt freshman Brian Vertrees at halfback. Thor Acuna will fill in the slot of all-Region receiver Sterling Schuller, and Chris Munsey will spread the ball around in place of Aaron Farmer. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
The stars come out this week: Five Rams on rosters in volleyball, basketball and football games Jul 29, 2007
Among the quintet is Jori Morrison, who gives the family, with parents Edd and Kellie Morrison, a "sweep" in all-star competition" Their other two children, volleyball-playing Lindsay and football-playing Wade, also played in North-South affairs.Additionally, coaches from around the state will convene for seminars and clinics, as well as their annual golf tournament and awards banquet, all sponsored by the New Mexico High School Coaches Association. Volleyball matches are played TuesdayThe 24th... (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
Schuy's the limit Jul 14, 2007
His high school teammate Thomas Helgeland transferred to New Mexico Highlands in the off-season, Roger Sharp is playing at Yavapai College and Shannon Doctor, the 5A Southern Region Player of the Year in 2006, has left Western New Mexico University after his freshman year. There is a strong possibility Doctor could transfer to Cochise, perhaps grayshirting the coming season at the Douglas Campus. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Buena strength coach Wilke sweeps powerlifting events Jul 9, 2007
After playing football collegiately at Western New Mexico University, Wilke competed some in powerlifting competitions in California, but between working at UPS and working with Buena s athletes, he said he doesn t have time to compete much. Right now, he s working to build a line at Buena that was devastated by graduation. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
More of this story Jun 8, 2007
Jonathan Gaco, Travis Kirksey, Nathan Gregory and Devin Sarracino are in Silver City on the Western New Mexico University campus preparing for the 17th Annual North/South 2A All-Star football game tomorrow at 5 p.m. at Ben Altimirano Stadium ... The game gets underway at 5 p.m. on the Western New Mexico University campus, 1000 West College. (Grants Cibola County Beacon, NM)
Departures replenished for Cochise men's hoops May 24, 2007
A possible third transfer is Shannon Doctor, a Buena High graduate of 2005, who played quite a bit in his freshman year at Western New Mexico University in Silver City, N.M.. We re just waiting on his grades, Carrillo said. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Exhibit honors retiring Brienza May 12, 2007
Brienza received his bachelor and masters degrees in art from Western New Mexico University. He joined the faculty at UM-Western faculty in 1971, to teach sculpture, clay, crafts and art history. (Montana Standard, MT)
Colts have confidence in softball squad May 11, 2007
Nathan Weese, a tight end on the football team who has committed to play for the Western New Mexico University football team, may attend today s game. At least some students will be driving in their cars or with friends or family to Phoenix. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Paul Bunyan of QBs May 4, 2007
"His feet are always under him," said Western New Mexico University coach Bernie Busken, who coached Beck in high school in Mesa, Ariz. "He doesn't get spread out and make poor throws. As long as you have your feet under you, you have a chance to make a pretty good play.". (The Palm Beach Post)
Senior Neal Leads The Field As Buffs Finish Second Apr 4, 2007
After shooting 294 and 296 to begin the weekend, the Buffs shot a 308 in the final round to finish behind tournament winner Western New Mexico University by eight strokes. Junior (74-74-73 = 221) tallied three more strokes than Neal for a third place finish, while senior (75-76-77 = 228) added a stroke every round for a finish in 10th place. (Gobuffsgo.com)
Bisbee Kiwanis Track Invitational named after former coach Bill Taylor Apr 1, 2007
Bruner drove from Las Cruces, N.M. The 1973 Bisbee High graduate attended Western New Mexico University, where he reached a Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference meet. He was tough but he was a great coach, Bruner said. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Women's Golf Places Fourth at Cactus Thaw Feb 13, 2007
SILVER CITY, N.M. - After shooting a 361 in the first round, the West Texas An's golf team improved their second round score to 336 to place fourth at the Western New Mexico University Cactus Thaw. The Lady Buffs ended the tournament with a combined 697, finishing 61 strokes behind the hosts who took first place. (Gobuffsgo.com)
Buff Golf Team Finishes 10th at Cactus Thaw Tournament Feb 13, 2007
SILVER CITY N.M. - The West Texas As golf team completed the Western New Mexico University Cactus Thaw Sunday, placing 10th in the tournament with a combined score of 761 in two and a half rounds of play, 57 strokes behind tournament winner Western New Mexico. Senior turned in the Buffs' best effort shooting a 188 to tie for 27th place. (Gobuffsgo.com)
Too tough to quit Jan 28, 2007
She has received looks and has talked with coaches from Adams State College, Central Arizona College, Cochise College and Western New Mexico University. This spring Bell said she plans on playing for the Tucson Majestic, a traveling basketball team. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Working hard, doing best, leads to opportunity Jan 7, 2007
It was not an easy journey, a year at Western New Mexico University followed by a nine-month stint as a prison guard at Huntsville were sandwiched in between his move to Louisiana. He played 40 games for Louisiana College and was a starter every game. (Fort Stockton Pioneer, TX)
