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In the company of his close friends and family, Cuyler Frank called sports games in his native Navajo. He never thought an activity he pursued for enjoyment would one day make him a living piece of history. 

In September 2005, Frank, a New Mexico State University alumnus, broadcast the nation's first radio play-by-play in Navajo for an NCAA Division 1 football game while a student at NMSU. In May 2026, the North American Indigenous Athletics Hall of Fame (NAIAHF) inducted him for his diligent work preserving the Navajo language. 

"I really didn't expect this to happen," Frank said. "I just wanted to call games and be out there." 

New Mexico State University's Alumni Pond has entered the next phase of its ecological recovery, with the pond now stocked with bluegill, fathead minnows and channel catfish. 

The stocking marks an important step in the continued restoration of the pond's aquatic ecosystem. As the fish acclimate to their new environment and the ecosystem continues to recover, university officials encourage the campus community and visitors to enjoy the pond but not to fish just yet. 

"Seeing fish return to Alumni Pond is a meaningful milestone in the restoration of this important campus resource," said Robert Farrer, assistant director of Project Development and Engineering. "The stocking of bluegill, fathead minnows and channel catfish represents another step forward in rebuilding a healthy aquatic ecosystem. We're excited about what the future holds for Alumni Pond and grateful to our campus community for helping us protect and restore it." 

New Mexico State University has named Jon Boren interim dean of the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences, following the retirement of Rolando A. Flores Galarza. 

NMSU Provost Joseph Bull announced Boren's appointment in a memo to college staff on Sept. 1. Bull said Boren was picked through a selection process that included feedback and nominations from ACES staff and faculty.

"Jon has substantial knowledge of NMSU, New Mexico and the agriculture industry in the state," Bull said.

The New Mexico State University Foundation is proud to once again sponsor the NMSU Homecoming football game on Saturday, Nov. 7, at 3 p.m. in Aggie Memorial Stadium, while also celebrating the 70th anniversary of the Distinguished Alumni Awards, one of the Foundation's most cherished traditions. 

The Aggies will take on the Liberty Flames of Liberty University as alumni, students and community members return to campus for a weekend filled with reunions, recognition and celebration.

"Homecoming is one of the most meaningful traditions at New Mexico State because it brings generations of Aggies together to celebrate our shared history, lifelong relationships and the impact of our university," said Sylvia Y. Acosta '10, CEO of the NMSU Foundation. "This year is especially significant as we celebrate 70 years of honoring alumni whose leadership, service and achievements continue to make a difference in communities across New Mexico and around the world." 

To commemorate the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, New Mexico State University's Army ROTC in coordination with NMSU Police and Fire and the City of Las Cruces Police and Fire, will host the 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb to honor the lives lost and remember the heroes. 

Free and open to the public. 

From 6 to 9 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 11.

Aggie Memorial Stadium.

 Attendees and spectators are expected to see a deeply moving combination of solemn ceremonial tributes, intense physical exertion and powerful symbolic imagery. Honor guards will present U.S. and state flags. A procession of uniformed bag pipers will lead the initial wave of participants to the stair climb. A diverse mix of local civilian climbers of all ages and fitness levels will move alongside active-duty personnel, illustrating community solidarity.

From the moment he stepped into Gerald Thomas Hall on his first day as dean of the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences in 2016, Rolando A. Flores Galarza knew New Mexico State University would capture a special place in his heart and mind. 

A decade later, he holds greater admiration for NMSU, where he capped a consequential career that spanned more than 50 years. 

"It's not easy stepping into these leadership roles," said Flores Galarza, who retired Aug. 31. "But when I arrived, I found a welcoming community of faculty, staff and students willing to help me start a new chapter for the College of ACES. We worked together in classrooms, labs and fields across New Mexico to improve lives through education and outreach; we elevated NMSU through cutting-edge research; and we weathered some challenging times to build a stronger college. I am truly thankful for my time as an Aggie."

New Mexico State University is now home to a new high-performance computing system that significantly expands the university's capacity for state-of-the-art research computing, including locally controlled artificial intelligence, machine learning and big data.

This summer, the NMSU Research Cores Program commissioned Colibrí, an advanced computing system that provides opportunities for AI and machine learning, advanced modeling, data-intensive research and scientific computing. It will support technology development tied directly to challenges faced by New Mexico, with examples that include wildfire detection and response coordination, a full digital twins of local agricultural systems, high-fidelity modeling of water treatment systems designed for New Mexico waters, and edge decision-support technologies for remote hybrid solar, wind and fuel-cell power systems.

New Mexico State University is now home to a new high-performance computing system that significantly expands the university's capacity for state-of-the-art research computing, including locally controlled artificial intelligence, machine learning and big data.

This summer, the NMSU Research Cores Program commissioned Colibrí, an advanced computing system that provides opportunities for AI and machine learning, advanced modeling, data-intensive research and scientific computing. It will support technology development tied directly to challenges faced by New Mexico, with examples that include wildfire detection and response coordination, a full digital twins of local agricultural systems, high-fidelity modeling of water treatment systems designed for New Mexico waters, and edge decision-support technologies for remote hybrid solar, wind and fuel-cell power systems.