New Mexico
Group asks lawmakers for additional funding to help rural New Mexico libraries
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) — They are community pillars in some of New Mexico’s towns. However, for dozens of the state’s rural libraries to survive, advocates are now hoping state lawmakers can pitch in with a crucial life-line.
“It’s critical for our success to have this space available to us,” said Placitas Community Library Patron, Geeta.
Geeta and her book club meet every month inside the Placitas Community Library. For them, it’s convenient and comfortable.
“Being in an environment with all of these books just feels right,” said Jody, who is also involved in the book club.
However, the rural library east of Bernalillo, said they offer much more than just books.
“Everyone comes here when they need anything. When they need internet, when they need books, when they need faxing, we really are the heart of the community,” said Board Chair at the Placitas Community Library Lynnette Fields.
While serving the community, the Placitas Community Library is among dozens across New Mexico that see no municipal funding.
“We don’t have any tax dollars. We get our funding from the New Mexico state library, from county bonds, and mostly from donations from our patrons,” said Fields.
The library is part of the New Mexico Rural Library Initiative which helps 60 remote libraries statewide in towns from Clayton to Abiquiu.
“We support rural libraries with hands-on help. Things like grant writing, helping them with programming, and questions about bylaws,” said Executive Director of the New Mexico Rural Library Initiative Shel Neymark.
Normally in towns without any other public services, rural libraries often host education programs and other resource connections. The initiative is asking lawmakers for nearly $30 million next legislative session to double the size of their endowment.
“The disbursements from the endowment would give each library approximately $45 thousand dollars a year,” said Neymark.
The organization said each of the 60 libraries received more than $20,000 this year. The Placitas Community Library said the critical funding keeps the doors open, helps grow their collection and a lot more.
“We are also going to get a sound booth which will allow our patrons to come in and have meetings in a private space,” said Library Director of the Placitas Community Library Lynne Hynes. “When that funding comes in, it allows us to provide the furniture, the spaces, the things that we need.”
The initiative is also a key player in opening new libraries. They are working now to see possible new openings in Pecos and La Cienega.
New Mexico
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The Nevada women’s basketball team dropped its final home contest of the 2025-26 season on Saturday with New Mexico spoiling Senior Day and pushing past the Wolf Pack for a 63-56 win.
The Wolf Pack led 36-34 at halftime behind a hot-shooting start. Skylar Durley, Imbie Jones and Ahrray Young each had six points as Nevada shot 14-of-25 from the field (56%). But things cooled off in the second half, with the Lobos outscoring the Wolf Pack 19-13 in the third quarter to take a four-point lead into the fourth. Nevada’s shooting woes only worsened in the final period when it made just three field goals, including none in the final four minutes.
Durley led Nevada with 16 points and six rebounds. Young finished with 10 points, three rebounds and three assists. The Wolf Pack made just one three-pointer out of its nine attempts.
The loss drops Nevada to 9-20 overall, 5-14 within the Mountain West Conference. The Wolf Pack now heads to Utah State for Tuesday’s regular-season finale before opening the Mountain West Tournament play next Saturday in Las Vegas.
Watch our coverage of the game below.
Highlights and reaction from Nevada’s loss to New Mexico.
New Mexico
San Diego State vs New Mexico Prediction, Picks & Odds for Today’s College Basketball Game
Expect the offenses to shine when SDSU visits New Mexico in The Pit today, per our college basketball betting picks.
Photo By – Reuters Connect. San Diego State Aztecs guard Reese Dixon-Waters.
The San Diego State Aztecs pulled into a tie for first place in the Mountain West Conference with a win over top-seeded Utah State. Now, they try to stay there when they visit a team just below them in the standings in the New Mexico Lobos.
My San Diego State vs. New Mexico predictions and college basketball picks believe the high stakes will translate to a high-scoring affair on Saturday, February 28.
San Diego State vs New Mexico prediction
San Diego State vs New Mexico best bet: Over 148.5 (-116)
The New Mexico Lobos had a three-game win streak snapped with a 67-60 loss at Nevada, their second-lowest point total of the season.
They return home, where they are averaging 92.2 points per game in the last 10.
The San Diego State Aztecs have the fourth-ranked offense in the conference. They hung 89 on Utah State in a 17-point blowout win.
They’ve won seven of 11, including an 89-73 triumph over UNM.
The Lobos have combined with their opponents to score better than 151 points in six straight at home.
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San Diego State vs New Mexico same-game parlay
The Aztecs are coming off their biggest win of the season, and if they can pick up this W at New Mexico, they will be in the drivers’ seat for the Mountain West regular season crown.
SDSU has held its own on the road this year, going 5-3 this season.
San Diego State vs New Mexico SGP
- Over 148.5
- San Diego State moneyline
San Diego State vs New Mexico odds
- Spread: San Diego State +2.5 | New Mexico -2.5
- Moneyline: San Diego State +125 | New Mexico -150
- Over/Under: Over 149.5 | Under 149.5
San Diego State vs New Mexico betting trend to know
San Diego State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 18 of its last 25 games (+12.40 Units / 9% ROI). Find more college basketball betting trends for San Diego State vs. New Mexico.
How to watch San Diego State vs New Mexico
| Location | The Pit, Albuquerque, NM |
| Date | Saturday, February 28, 2026 |
| Tip-off | 2:00 p.m. ET |
| TV | CBS |
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