New Mexico Highlands Recognizes Top Student-Athletes

New Mexico Highlands Recognizes Top Student-Athletes

New Mexico Highlands sprinter Ashley Barrett, who made her mark at the recent Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference track and field championships, was named both the female freshman and female athlete of the year for NMHU at the school’s awards banquet Wednesday. Barrett...
Fiesta De La Hispanidad a Success

Fiesta De La Hispanidad a Success

Local Music Showcases the Culture of Northern New Mexico LAS VEGAS, NM- Local musicians, community members, and local school children alike participated in the 26th Annual Fiesta de la Hispanidad at Ilfeld Auditorium on the New Mexico Highlands University campus on...
Social Work Leaders, Educators, and Students from Across New Mexico Joining Together to Combat Workforce Challenges

Fiesta De La Hispanidad to Showcase Northern New Mexican Culture

26th Annual Fiesta to Take Place at Ilfeld Auditorium LAS VEGAS, NM — The Department of Languages and Culture at New Mexico Highlands University invites you to join them on Sunday, April 14th at 2 PM for the Fiesta De La Hispanidad, a popular event that features...
NMHU Hires Familiar Name as Head Volleyball Coach

NMHU Hires Familiar Name as Head Volleyball Coach

Former Assistant Coach Meg Grose will Lead the Cowgirls    Las Vegas, NM—Meg Grose has been named the head volleyball coach at New Mexico Highlands University. Grose was the assistant coach at New Mexico Highlands from 2020-2022, where she served as the team’s...

Damian L. Martinez: Distinguished Alumnus

Damian Martinez is a newly appointed United States Magistrate Judge for the District of New Mexico. And although he says there isn’t a direct career path to becoming a federal judge, Martinez’s journey to becoming one began at NMHU.   Martinez began his college career...

Victoria Stark-Romero: Distinguished Young Alumna

Victoria Stark-Romero is a three-time graduate of NMHU and currently works as the Nursing Program Coordinator for NMHU’s new online master’s degree in nursing. Her role is busy and hands-on, from student advising, to coordinating program details and clinicals,...

Travis McKenzie: Forever Cowboy Student Award

Travis McKenzie, a middle school teacher in Bernalillo County, is a strong proponent of culturally relevant education. As a lifelong student himself, McKenzie’s route to NMHU was a winding one filled with the pursuit of hands-on learning.    “I went into the college...

Sylvester “Syl” Perez: Highlands Spirit Award

Long after he graduated from NMHU, Sylvester “Syl” Perez took over the helm of the NMHU Athletic Alumni H Club team. He was recognized as a Distinguished Alumnus and is a member of the H Club Hall of Fame. Perez received his doctorate in Educational Administration...

President Sam Minner: Homecoming Parade Grand Marshal

Highlands University president, Sam Minner, doesn’t currently have any tattoos but this year he’s going to get his first. The tattoo will be a small, purple square with the white Highlands “H” inside of it. As he finishes his 9th and final year as the president of...
NMHU Alumna Named Santa Fe School District Teacher of the Year

NMHU Alumna Named Santa Fe School District Teacher of the Year

SANTA FE, NM–New Mexico Highlands alumna, Tara Hughes, was honored earlier this year with the Golden Apple Excellence in Teaching Award and she was named the 2023 Santa Fe District Teacher of the Year. Hughes has been teaching in New Mexico for ten years and graduated...
Highlands University to Host 10th Annual Painters Exhibition  

Highlands University to Host 10th Annual Painters Exhibition  

The popular show brings together student artists and established artists from Northern New Mexico  August 24, 2023 The 10th Annual Painters Exhibition will open on Sept. 10, 2023, at Kennedy Hall on the NMHU campus, and will run through Oct. 31. This year’s...
HU Student Social Engagement Club Supports Campus and Community 

HU Student Social Engagement Club Supports Campus and Community 

The newly named NMHU club hopes to recruit new members who want to give back  August 8, 2023 When the pandemic hit, many clubs at NMHU disappeared, including the former Undergraduate Social Work Student Association. During the spring semester of 2023, clubs began to...