Welcome to New Mexico Highlands University, home of the Cowboys, located in Las Vegas, New Mexico. Established as New Mexico Normal School in 1893, the institution became New Mexico Highlands University in 1941, as it expanded its role beyond teacher education. Today, Highlands offers graduate and undergraduate programs in arts and sciences, business, education, and social work.

In the News

Dual degree program's first graduate
Raton Center hires new director
Gov. Richardson's commencement address
Rio Rancho commencement
San Juan Center commencement
Board approves collective bargaining agreement
Highlands appears on two top-100 lists
Highlands professor to be keynote speaker
Leveo Sanchez appointed to Board of Rgents
Media arts students receive internships
Professor participates in Professions Capacity Building Program

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Graduate Scholarship Information
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