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Gameweek Central: Everything you need to know before NM State basketball starts the season

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November 3, 2024

Gameweek Central: Everything you need to know before NM State basketball starts the season

New Mexico State’s men’s and women’s basketball teams will begin their 2024-25 seasons this week.

NM State’s men’s team plays New Mexico Highlands at home on Monday and Utah Tech on the road Saturday to open its season. The Aggies finished 13-19 (7-9 Conference USA) last season in coach Jason Hooten’s first year after he departed Sam Houston. This season, NM State brings in over 10 new players, including recruits and transfers, but returns its leading scorer from last season in senior guard Christian Cook. The Aggies were picked to finish seventh in CUSA this season in a poll from conference coaches.

NM State’s women’s team starts on the road against UC Irvine on Monday and plays its home opener against Utah Tech on Thursday. The Aggies are entering their third season under coach Jody Adams after finishing 13-18 (6-10 CUSA) last season. NM State returns graduate student guard Molly Kaiser and senior guard Jaila Harding after receiving first-team All-CUSA and All-CUSA honorable mention selections, respectively, in 2023-24. The Aggies were picked to finish sixth in CUSA this season in a poll from conference coaches.

Here’s everything you need to know before the Aggies take the court:

Men’s basketball

New Mexico Highlands at New Mexico State

Location: Pan American Center, Las Cruces, NM

Tip-off time: Nov. 4, 7 p.m.

Network: ESPN+

Radio: 99.5 FM KXPZ

New Mexico State at Utah Tech

Location: Burns Arena, St, George, UT

Tip-off time: Nov. 9, 7 p.m.

Network: ESPN+

Radio: 104.9 FM KMVR

Things to know

The Aggies defeated Western New Mexico 77-56 in a home exhibition game on Oct. 28, with four players scoring in double figures. NM State held the Mustangs to 28.3% shooting.
Graduate student forward Peter Filipovity has been injured for around a month and is questionable to play against Highlands. If he plays, Hooten says he “won’t play much.”
NM State last played the Cowboys in November 2022, defeating them 101-52 at home. The Aggies last played the Trailblazers in January 2023, with UT earning its first win in five tries against NM State 89-76.

Women’s basketball

New Mexico State at UC Irvine

Location: Bren Events Center, Irvine, Calif.

Tip-off time: Nov. 4, 6:30 p.m.

Network: ESPN+

Utah Tech at New Mexico State

Location: Pan American Center, Las Cruces, NM

Tip-off time: Nov. 7, 6 p.m.

Network: ESPN+

Things to know

The Aggies defeated Division II Cameron 87-54 in a home exhibition game on Oct. 27. All 13 players who entered the game for NM State scored a basket.
The Aggies played the Anteaters last season, falling 61-55 at home. NM State is 3-2 all-time against UCI, and are 1-3 against the Trailblazers since the 2001-02 season.
The Aggies have seven international players on their roster, including four Spanish players. Adams says Dutch senior guard Loes Hozing and Spanish senior forward Fanta Gassama could play key roles this season.

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APD: Pedestrian hit and killed in early morning crash

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4 hours ago

June 20, 2026

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APD: Pedestrian hit and killed in early morning crash

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Albuquerque police are investigating a fatal crash after a vehicle struck a pedestrian early Saturday morning.

Police said the crash happened near Central Avenue and Maple. The pedestrian died at the scene from their injuries.

Police continue to investigate the crash.

Stay with KOB 4 Eyewitness News and KOB.com for updates.

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NM FAST launches space SBIR/STTR accelerator for New Mexico startups

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June 20, 2026

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NM FAST launches space SBIR/STTR accelerator for New Mexico startups

NM FAST (New Mexico Federal and State Technology) is now accepting applications for a free space-sector accelerator cohort designed to help New Mexico-based technology companies compete for federal funding through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. The cohort targets founders and researchers pursuing grants from NASA, Space Force and related federal agencies, with programming set to launch July 21.

The cohort will admit six to 10 New Mexico companies and run for 10 to 12 weeks, meeting in weekly sessions of approximately one and a half to two hours. Programming covers the full arc of federal commercialization strategy, including space-sector SBIR/STTR opportunities and federal funding pathways, proposal development for technical narratives and commercialization components, federal procurement positioning and agency discovery, capital strategy and follow-on funding options, and transition planning from Phase I to Phase II awards. Participants also receive targeted one-on-one advisory support throughout the program. The cohort is offered at no cost to accepted companies.

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Edgewood and Santa Fe County finalize agreement to keep emergency services going

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1 day ago

June 19, 2026

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Edgewood and Santa Fe County finalize agreement to keep emergency services going

SANTA FE, N.M. – Santa Fe County and Edgewood approved a new agreement and ordinance that secures ongoing fire and EMS services for Edgewood residents.

According to a joint announcement from the Town of Edgewood and Santa Fe County on June 19, the two governments negotiated and adopted a new Joint Powers Agreement and ordinance to keep the Santa Fe County Fire Department serving the town.

County and town representatives drafted the agreement together. The town adopted the ordinance unanimously at a special meeting on June 16, putting an end to weeks of uncertainty.

Santa Fe County District 3 Commissioner Camilla Bustamante said, “I believe we are all relieved to know that the people of Edgewood will continue to have the fire and EMS services necessary to protect their homes, their families, and their community. This community deserves nothing less.”

The announcement said the ordinance takes effect five days after final publication. The statement also said no further action or approval is needed to guarantee continued fire suppression, fire prevention, and EMS services for Edgewood residents.

Both governments noted the agreement will continue indefinitely unless either side ends it with five years’ notice.

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