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What Jay Norvell said after CSU football’s win over New Mexico

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October 26, 2024

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What Jay Norvell said after CSU football’s win over New Mexico

The Colorado State football team now has 13 wins in a row against New Mexico.

The Rams took down New Mexico 17-6 in front of a sold out crowd at Canvas Stadium on Saturday.

CSU (5-3, 3-0 Mountain West) is now one win from bowl eligibility.

Here’s what CSU coach Jay Norvell said after the win.

Jay Norvell opening thoughts on win over New Mexico

“Really proud of the team. We’ve settled down and started really preparing in a mature way the last month. Really proud of how our team has practiced, how our coaches have worked and prepared our players and how our players have taken on game day. I think just that it shows in the energy that we’re playing with, the physicality, the fundamentals that we’re playing with is starting to show. We’ve really tried to go back and practice and really emphasize those areas to play consistently week-in and week-out. We’re starting to see it. Really proud of our defense. The effort that we showed tonight, the attention to detail, the turnovers, how we covered, how we kept this quarterback in the pocket. This quarterback (Devon Dampier) was their best player. They made yards when he scrambled and when he got out of the pocket. We made a special, special effort of keeping him in the pocket and making him throw. He’s a very good player. They have a very good offensive team but I’m really proud of the way our defense showed up tonight and played. Our offense was physical. I have to tip my hat to Brayden (Fowler-Nicolosi). I pulled him aside and I told him ‘Listen, it’s your job to put this team in position to win, take care of the football.’ We did tonight, we didn’t have any turnovers. Our defense got four. That was the difference in the game, in my opinion. We had more rushing attempts than them. We kind of just controlled the game. It’s a real positive step for us.”

Jay Norvell on the sellout crowd at Canvas Stadium

“Our crowd stayed to the end. Our students were amazing. They were very loud on third down and it made a difference today. When I took this job I dreamed about playing in Canvas and having that kind of atmosphere and we’re starting to get it and I’m very, very excited about that. This has got to be the hardest place for people to come in to play and we’re beginning to make it hard.”

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Jay Norvell on CSU’s defensive effort against New Mexico

“I just think consistency. I think we have some kids that are emerging with confidence. I really like the way we covered today. We were aggressive in our coverage. We were challenging receivers. I’m very proud of our pass rush. We lost a guy like Mo Kamara (to the NFL), who was a dominant pass rusher. I knew we were going to have to do it by technique and discipline and being relentless and that’s what we were tonight. A lot of different guys. (Gabe) Kirschke and Mukendi (Wa-Kalonji) and Nuer (Gatkuoth). DeAndre Gill played tonight, he hadn’t played so far this year. Kennedy McDowell. I can’t praise Cam Bariteau and James Mitchell enough. We have a lot of big guys on this team that don’t ever get their name called. They’re beat up during the week and they’re sore but they give us everything they have. Those two guys (Bariteau and Mitchell) really played well tonight.”

Jay Norvell on CSU’s style

“We’re not really worried about style points, to be honest with you. We want to do the things we have to do to win. That’s what we’re finding out how to do. We still have to be better in spurts in the second half offensively.”

Jay Norvell on defense holding tight in second half

“I’m proud of that and I expect that. We have great leadership on defense with Jack Howell and Henry Blackburn and Chase Wilson. They do a great job, along with Cam and J-Mitch. We knew it was going to be a long game. Very different than the game a week ago (against Air Force). The style is completely different. Longer game, more running for the defense, more covering. I thought they adjusted and handled that. We’re trying to do things offensively to keep them off the field so they can rest. That’s helped as well.”

Jay Norvell on the offense not turning the ball over

“It was good. I think Brayden’s been doing a great job taking care of the ball. He’s really cut his turnovers down. We’ve been fumbling the football and we just went back and pounded the fundamentals. Turnover circuit, we want back to Day 1 of training camp. We’ve got to continue to do that. The guys were mindful of that. We just have to build on that. I’m just determined to be a team that continues to get better as the season finishes. We’ve always taken great pride in that.”

Jay Norvell on Kobe Johnson

“I just think it shows the unselfishness of him as a player in finding ways to contribute. He threw a touchdown pass a week ago. This week he has the big punt return. I just had a lot of confidence when we lost Tory (Horton). Kobe is just such a veteran player. He has so much confidence in situations. I told Tommy (Perry) I want to see Kobe back there and give him a chance. It gives him a chance to get his hands on the ball. He’s not getting the snaps on offense that he once got, but what a valuable player he is to have.”

Jay Norvell on the goal-line stop to open third quarter

“Really big. That goal line stand was really big. Our guys just kept playing. There’s been times in the past where we get a negative play or team drives the ball down and you can feel momentum switch. We’ve tried to stress with our guys that momentum is just attitude. It’s just attitude. To get it back is focus on the next play, focus on techniques and fundamentals you’ve got to do and we can get it right back. We have plenty of capable players. We’ve got plenty of guys who have ability to make big plays.”

Jay Norvell on CSU’s stylistic change

“You’ve got to find ways to keep people’s points down if you’re going to win consistently. Sometimes when you’re freewheeling you don’t do that. You’re not on the field long enough, your defense doesn’t rest and the other offense gets a chance for more strikes. It’s just like an analogy in baseball. If you give people enough at-bats, they’re going to finally get hits on you. We’re trying to limit their at-bats and play complimentary football on offense and defense. I think it’s helping our defense be fresher and be more effective. We’ve got to find ways to execute better and finish and score more points. We’ll keep working through that. I’m really proud of the special teams plays because that was important as well…We’re just trying to be on the right side of the ledger. They count the W’s the same whether it’s five points or 50 points. At the end of the year, people really don’t care. We’ll keep trying to find ways to keep on the right side of the ledger.”

Jay Norvell on importance of growth of off-field habits

“I put keys to victory and I talk about all those things on Monday and then I talk about them on Friday. We’re very aware. I think we’re a more knowledgeable team. I think we understand football better. I think we have a bunch of kids that are studying football. When you’re in a program that they haven’t been winning, they don’t do that. That’s been learned behavior to watch film every day and study your opponent and understand the game plan and get with your coaches. We have a lot of kids that are investing and improving as players and they’re preparing themselves to play on Saturday’s. In these critical moments where they have to make adjustments, that comes from a lot of hard work and preparation. Our guys are learning how to do that and be a winning football team.”

Jay Norvell on becoming a winning program

“If you want to win, you have to take a hard road. It’s not easy and it’s not for the faint of heart and it’s not for the weak. The weak get forgotten. We talk about that all the time. We have to make the choice to do that hard things to help us be in a position to win on Saturday’s.”

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Phoebe Bridgers Debuts New Music at First Show in Three Years

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May 9, 2026

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Phoebe Bridgers Debuts New Music at First Show in Three Years

Phoebe Bridgers played her first solo show in three years on Friday night at The Liberty in Roswell, New Mexico. And if reports are to be believed, the singer’s next album/creative era could truly be out of this world.

The intimate, 13-song set at the 400-capacity venue served as Bridgers’ first solo performance since May 2023 when she opened for Taylor Swift at New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium. According to posts from several attendees, Bridgers described the evening (which strictly forbid all recording devices) as a “test” for her third album (and follow-up to 2020’s excellent Punisher).

In addition to hits like “Motion Sickness” and “Kyoto,” Bridgers debuted three to four new songs. One attendee described the new music, which included one track tentatively-titled “This is Gonna Kill Me,” as “very sad folk.” Harmonica arrangements were also featured prominently across the new music, provided by Christian Lee Hutson, who served as part of Bridgers’ band.

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New Mexico DOJ data: Shell-casing tracking links shootings in Doña Ana County

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May 9, 2026

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LAS CRUCES, N.M (KFOX14/CBS4) — A gun-tracking program that uses shell casings to connect shootings is already helping investigators link crimes in Doña Ana County, according to new numbers released by the New Mexico Department of Justice.

The effort is part of New Mexico’s Crime Gun Intelligence Center, which uses ballistic evidence such as shell casings to track guns believed to be used in multiple crimes. The program relies on the National Integrated Ballistic Information Network, or NIBIN, a national database that compares ballistic evidence to determine whether shell casings may have come from the same weapon.

In April, New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez described how the technology can connect cases across jurisdictions.

“There may be a shooting that occurs in Deming that’s actually connected to a crime gun that’s recovered in Las Cruces. We may find shell casings in Silver City that are connected to something that happened in T or C,” Torrez said.

Four months into the program, the Department of Justice said 210 bullet casings have been analyzed in Doña Ana County. Those casings helped link 32 incidents to 13 guns.

Jordan Salas reports on New Mexico DOJ data: Shell-casing tracking links shootings in Doña Ana County (Credit: KFOX14)

Statewide, more than 700 casings have been entered into the system, connecting 74 shootings to 31 guns.

One person reacting to the numbers said, “That’s crazy. Honestly, all those shootings all coming from that little amount of weapons is crazy.”

New Mexico officials say the system is designed to help law enforcement share information faster and build cases more efficiently.

Also in April, Doña Ana County Sheriff Kim Stewart pointed to a local case she said the technology helped resolve quickly.

“We resolved a homicide with a suspect arrest in four days. We know that those casings may lead to another 1 or 2 incidents in another city,” Stewart said.

Some residents said the technology alone will not solve gun violence, but they see it as a step forward. One person said, “I mean, growing up, like hearing gunshots in the distance. That wasn’t something crazy. I have stories of, like, friends who’ve gone to parties that had guns go off there. So, yeah, I would say guns are a problem there.”

Another person said, “I would think that it’s a good thing. I’m personally like, just anything to help the gun crimes, you know?”

KFOX14/CBS4 contacted Las Cruces police and the Doña Ana County Sheriff’s Office to ask how the leads are being used in local investigations, but we are awaiting a response.

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New Mexico AG seeks $3.7B from Meta over alleged ‘public nuisance’ claims

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May 8, 2026

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New Mexico AG seeks .7B from Meta over alleged ‘public nuisance’ claims

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Who: New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez brought a lawsuit against Meta Platforms Inc.
Why: The state claims Meta misrepresented harms to minors and created a public nuisance through its social media platforms.
Where: The lawsuit is pending in New Mexico state court.
How to get help: Has social media impacted the mental health of you or your child? You may qualify to join a social media lawsuit against the platform.

New Mexico’s attorney general is asking a state court to order Meta to pay approximately $3.7 billion to address what the state describes as a “public nuisance” caused by the company’s social media platforms.

The request comes after a jury previously found Meta misrepresented the risks its platforms — including Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp — pose to underage users. The jury also imposed a $375 million penalty in the first phase of the trial.

The case has now moved into a second phase, where the court will determine what additional remedies, if any, Meta must provide.

According to the state, the proposed $3.712 billion abatement plan would fund a 15-year effort to address the alleged harms caused by Meta’s platforms. The plan includes funding for public education, school resources, law enforcement support and mental health services for children affected by issues, such as online bullying and sexual exploitation.

“This request recognizes the scope of the public nuisance that Meta has caused,” counsel for the state argued in court.

The lawsuit alleges Meta concealed or downplayed the extent of harmful activity on its platforms while publicly portraying them as safe for younger users.

Meta disputes liability, challenges proposed abatement plan

Meta denies the allegations and argues there is no legal basis for the sweeping relief requested by the state.

Attorneys for the company contend the proposed abatement plan does not directly address or stop the alleged harmful conduct and instead seeks compensation for downstream effects.

“What no court has ever allowed … is payment for the downstream effects,” Meta’s counsel argued, describing the request as “damages masquerading as something else.”

The court is expected to hear additional testimony during the second phase of the trial before determining whether to approve any form of injunctive relief or financial remedies.

In March, a California jury found Meta and Google liable for mental health harms suffered by plaintiff Kaley G.M., who became addicted to Instagram and YouTube as a child, awarding $6 million in damages, including $3 million in compensatory damages and $3 million in punitive damages.

What do you think about the claims against Meta in this case? Let us know in the comments.

The state is represented by Raul Torrez of the New Mexico Office of the Attorney General and Donald Migliori, Linda Singer, Michael Pendell and David Ackerman of Motley Rice LLC.

The Meta lawsuit is New Mexico v. Meta Platforms Inc., et al., Case No. D-101-CV-2023-02838, in the First Judicial District Court of New Mexico.

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