New Mexico Lobos (12-1) vs. Colorado State Rams (12-1)
The 2023-24 college basketball season goes on Tuesday, January 2, with the New Mexico Lobos squaring off against the Colorado State Rams in the Mountain West Conference showdown at Moby Arena in Fort Collins, Colorado, with the tip-off at 10:30 PM ET.
The Lobos take on the Rams for the first time this term. New Mexico has only won one of its previous six encounters with Colorado State, but the Lobos have beaten the number three times during that stretch. The Rams open as 3.5-point home favorites with a total of 157.0 points, so let’s find the best New Mexico vs. Colorado State pick.
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New Mexico eyes its 12th straight victory
The New Mexico Lobos (12-1; 9-3 ATS) are rolling on a 12-game winning streak following Friday’s 87-54 victory over the E. New Mexico Greyhounds. The Lobos had an easy job, holding the Greyhounds to 34.4% shooting from the field and forcing them into 15 turnovers. Senior guard Jaelen House led the way for New Mexico with 22 points and five assists, while junior forward Nelly Junior Joseph posted a double-double of 13 points and 16 rebounds.
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New Mexico is No. 35 in both NCAA NET Rankings and KenPom rankings, while Bart Torvik has the Lobos at No. 31. The Lobos score 112.1 points per 100 possessions (48th in the country) while surrendering 94.4 points in return (24th).
Five Lobos average points in double figures, including Jaelen House (15.3 PPG, 4.0 APG) and sophomore guard Donovan Dent (16.8 PPG, 6.2 APG). Freshman forward JT Toppin is tallying 12.4 points and 7.6 rebounds per game, while senior guard Jamal Mashburn, who just returned from a seven-game absence caused by a thumb injury, is posting 18.0 points a night.
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Colorado State shoots for its fourth straight W
The Colorado State Rams (12-1; 8-4 ATS) are coming off Friday’s 106-61 dismantling of the Adams State Grizzlies. It was their third victory in a row, and the Rams made 63.1% of their field goals (14-for-28 from deep). Seven players scored in double digits, and senior guard Isaiah Stevens and senior forward Patrick Cartier led the way with 13 points apiece.
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Colorado State is No. 15 in the NCAA NET Rankings and No. 30 in the KenPom rankings. The Rams are No. 28 at Bart Torvik, as they score 118.3 points per 100 possessions (10th in the nation) while yielding 99.2 points in return (86th).
Isaiah Stevens is arguably the best player in this Colorado State team. He’s tallying 17.3 points and 7.3 assists per game while making 45.8% of his 3-pointers. Senior guard Nique Clifford notches 13.2 points and 6.1 rebounds, and senior forward Joel Scott adds 12.2 points and 5.8 boards a night.
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This is the conference play opener for both New Mexico and Colorado State. It will be a joy to watch and could easily go either way. I’m backing the Lobos to keep it close and cover a small spread on the back of their defense.
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New Mexico’s backcourt is loaded with top-notch players. The Lobos should contain Isaiah Stevens, and they certainly have enough offensive firepower to hurt the Rams. New Mexico loves to pick up the pace, and I’m not sure the Rams will be able to slow them down. Colorado State is not an elite defensive team, so I’m expecting to see a dramatic finish.
Prediction: Take the New Mexico Lobos +3.5 (-110)
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As I’ve mentioned above, New Mexico loves to play fast. The Lobos are 13th in the nation in pace (74.7 possessions per 40 minutes), whereas the Rams rank 223rd in this category (68.6). Colorado State has been one of the most dynamic offensive teams in the nation during the non-conference schedule, but their defense has shown some flaws.
Hereof, I’m expecting to see a high-scoring affair at Moby Arena. The over is 7-2 in the last nine encounters between the Lobos and Rams, and it is 7-0 in their previous seven meetings in Fort Collins. I would ride these betting trends.
Prediction: Go over 157.0 points (-110)
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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.
The program is open to companies at both the pre-award and early-award stages. The majority of cohort seats are designed for Phase 0 companies preparing to submit Phase I SBIR/STTR applications to NASA or Space Force. A limited number of seats are available for Phase I awardees working toward Phase II readiness and Phase III transition planning.
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“New Mexico has a deep base of research and a growing pipeline of founders ready to translate that work into companies that can compete for federal R&D dollars,” said Carlos Murguia, director of the Technology and Innovation Gateway at Arrowhead Center. “This cohort focuses specifically on the space sector, pairing New Mexico companies with Larta’s expertise in SBIR and STTR commercialization to give founders a clear, structured path from early-stage research to federal award.”
Larta Institute, NM FAST’s commercialization partner for this program, will lead the full design and delivery of the accelerator curriculum. Larta has supported startups that have collectively raised more than $23.7 billion since 1993 and brings that track record to founders working in New Mexico’s growing aerospace and space technology sector.
The cohort aligns with the aerospace priority sector named in the New Mexico Entrepreneurship Programmatic Support Grant and is relevant to companies working at the intersection of advanced computing, bioscience and advanced energy applications in space-related contexts.
NM FAST is administered by Arrowhead Center at New Mexico State University and operates statewide, serving founders in Las Cruces, Albuquerque, Los Alamos and rural communities across New Mexico. Over more than a decade of programming, NM FAST has supported more than 470 New Mexico startups and helped companies secure nearly $28 million in federal SBIR awards. Targeted outreach is directed to rural, women, veteran and minority entrepreneurs.
The program is sponsored by the New Mexico Economic Development Department’s Technology and Innovation Office through the New Mexico Entrepreneurship Programmatic Support Grant, which supports continued statewide programming for SBIR/STTR-eligible companies in the four priority sectors.
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Applications are open now and will be accepted through July 14, 2026. Interested companies can apply at forms.gle/CqSwEL7LahqB5pGu9. Space is limited, and selected companies will be notified before the program launch.
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.”
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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.
