Monthly Archives: January, 2009

1. Encore production of Tim Burton show

   The HU Singers will perform an encore presentation of their Tim Burton show Feb. 7 at 2 and 7:30 p.m. in New Mexico Highlands’ Ilfeld Auditorium. The program features musical numbers from of The Nightmare Before Christmas and The Corpse Bride.  The encore presentation will help raise money for New Mexico Highlands’ choral students to…

2. A 3-Point Shot for Reading

3. NMHU “Almas de la Plaza” Historical Video Continues Through Feb. 11

   New Mexico Highlands University’s Media Arts Program video project, Almas de la Plaza — Spirits of the Plaza, extends its run through Feb. 11., closing with a free public reception at 6:30 p.m. at historic Plaza Park in Las Vegas. “The run was extended because there was such a lot of public interest with groups…

4. College Night 09 Draws Record Crowd

   A record crowd estimated at just over 500 people attended the 10th annual College Night Jan. 27 to learn about making the successful transition to college life at New Mexico Highlands University or Luna Community College, primary sponsors for the event. Jenny Arguello of the Highlands Recruitment Office organized the successful event, noting there were…

5. Efficient New Boilers at HU Also Conserve Water

6. 2009 Winterfest Features WAR

   Winterfest 2009 at Highlands University brings the band War center stage Sat., Feb. 14, 7:30 p.m. at Ilfeld Auditorium, 900 University Ave.”War is one of the most popular funk groups of the 70s and also one of the most eclectic,” said Donna Martinez, manager for Ilfeld auditorium and Highlands’ campus radio station, KEDP 91.1 FM….

7. College Night 09 at Abe Montoya Rec Center Jan. 27

8. Registration Begins for HU Remembrance Run

9. HU Cross Country All American Makes Journey From War Torn Burundi

   New Mexico Highlands University cross country standout Laurent Ngirakamaro made a remarkable personal journey from genocide in civil war-torn Burundi in east Africa to become a three-time NCCA All American.Ngirakamaro ran for the Cowboys in the November 2008 NCCA Division II National Cross Country Championships, placing 25th out of a field of 184 runners during…

10. Benefit Concert Jan. 25 Features HU Music Faculty and Students

11. Inquiries Jump 60 Percent at NMHU

12. Peking Acrobats Coming to Ilfeld Auditorium Jan. 28

    The internationally acclaimed Peking Acrobats will tumble into Highlands University’s Ilfeld Auditorium Wed., Jan. 28, at 6 p.m. to deliver a theatrical experience known for dazzling audiences of all ages. The Peking Acrobats are from China’s top acrobatic schools and performances include extraordinary feats of wire walking, trick cycling, precision tumbling, somersaulting and gymnastics. Grace,…