New Mexico Highlands University

10/09/2026

🏔️ HIGHLANDS RESEARCH REACHES NEW HEIGHTS!

High above the treeline on New Mexico’s Truchas Peaks, NMHU faculty and a graduate student are contributing to a global effort to understand how mountain plant communities change as the climate warms.

Dr. Michael Remke, Lauren Bansbach and graduate student Audrey Garrett participated in alpine plant monitoring through GLORIA, an international research network spanning six continents.

💜 Hands-on learning in northern New Mexico. Research with global reach.

👉 Read the full story:
https://www.nmhu.edu/nmhu-researchers-join-global-effort-to-track-climate-change-on-new-mexicos-high-peaks/

New Mexico Highlands University faculty and a graduate student contributed to plant monitoring on the Truchas Peaks this summer as part of an international research effort examining how alpine ecosystems are changing as the climate warms. Dr. Michael Remke of Forestry, Lauren Bansbach of Biology and...

10/07/2026

🤠 CELEBRATING THE HIGHLANDS CONNECTION!

From the H-Club Hall of Fame banquet to Gene Torres Golf Course and Kennedy Gallery, Homecoming brought alumni, families and friends together.

🏆 Congratulations to our 2026 Hall of Fame inductees and special recognition honorees!

⛳ Thank you to everyone who joined the H-Club Golf Tournament and Purple Range Lounge & Silent Auction.

💜 Thank you to the NMHU Foundation, Alumni Association, Athletics, H-Club and everyone who helped make these celebrations possible!

10/06/2026

🌟 HIGHLANDS LIT UP THE NIGHT!

Music, dancing and Cowboy and Cowgirl spirit took center stage Friday night as NMHU students celebrated Homecoming at Operation Glow! 🤠

With the DJ bringing the beats and our students bringing the energy, the evening offered a chance to connect with friends and make new Homecoming memories.

Thank you to NMHU Campus Life for bringing this celebration to campus—and to our students for making it their own! 💜

👉 Explore more ways to connect and get involved at Highlands!
https://www.nmhu.edu/campus-life-2/

10/05/2026

🤠 HOMECOMING SPIRIT, HIGHLANDS PRIDE!

Alumni, students, families and friends came together Saturday for an afternoon of reconnecting at the Alumni Tailgate and an evening cheering on our Cowboys at Sanchez Family Stadium.

From the tailgate to the stands, thank you for bringing your energy and Highlands pride!

👑 Congratulations to our 2026 Homecoming King, Chance Robinson, and Queen, Erica McGadney!

💜 Congratulations also to Carla O’Neil, winner of the Residential Decorating Award, and Quality Cares, winner of the Business Decorating Award! Thank you for celebrating Homecoming and helping bring Highlands and the surrounding community together.

🏈 Thank you to our Cowboys and Cowgirls, coaches and everyone who helped make Homecoming game day a celebration of our Highlands community.

10/03/2026

💜 HIGHLANDS HOMECOMING PARADE 2026!

Thank you to everyone who celebrated with us at this morning’s parade, and to Quality Care for sponsoring this Highlands tradition!

Join us for the final day of Homecoming today, Saturday, October 3:

⚽ Cowgirls Soccer vs. Western Colorado: 12 p.m. at Memorial Middle School.
🍔 Alumni Tailgate: 4–6 p.m. Free and open to everyone!
🏈 Cowboys Football vs. Western Colorado: 6 p.m. at Sanchez Family Stadium.

Full schedule and ticket information:
👉 https://nmhufoundation.org/homecoming-2025

10/02/2026

🤠 GLOW TONIGHT, ’CAUSE TOMORROW WE RIDE!

Let’s glow into game day, Cowboys and Cowgirls! Join us as the Homecoming celebration continues!

TONIGHT, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2
🌟 Operation Glow: 8–10 p.m. behind the Natatorium. This event is for NMHU students only!

💜 Purple Range Lounge & Silent Auction: 5–7:30 p.m. at Kennedy Gallery. Enjoy live music, reconnect with fellow alumni and support the NMHU Alumni Association.

📍 TOMORROW, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3
• Homecoming Parade: 10 a.m.
• Cowgirls Soccer vs. Western Colorado: Noon at Memorial Middle School.
• Alumni Tailgate: 4–6 p.m. at the Champ Tyrone Music Building parking lot. Free and open to everyone!
• Cowboys Football vs. Western Colorado: 6 p.m. at Sanchez Family Stadium.

Find the full Homecoming schedule, event registration and ticket information:
👉 https://nmhufoundation.org/homecoming-2025

09/30/2026

⚠️ WEATHER UPDATE: OUT OF THE DARKNESS 5K POSTPONED

Due to inclement weather, today’s 12th Annual Out of the Darkness 5K Run & Walk has been postponed until further notice.

The 5K, associated activities and drone show will not take place this evening. A rescheduled date and additional information will be shared as soon as they are available.

Thank you for your understanding. Please stay safe.

*If you or someone you know needs immediate support, call or text 988 to reach the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline.

09/30/2026

💜 LET PURPLE REIGN AT TODAY’S OUT OF THE DARKNESS 5K!

As Homecoming shifts into high gear, Highlands welcomes Las Vegas and surrounding communities to Melody Park this afternoon for the 12th Annual Out of the Darkness 5K Run & Walk. The event raises awareness for su***de prevention, connects participants with mental health resources and reminds everyone that support is available.

📍 Activities begin at 4 p.m. at NMHU Melody Park. Resources and activities will be available throughout the event, with a drone show following the run.

📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer or register online. The first 200 members of the NMHU campus community to register will receive a free T-shirt.

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Run, walk or come out to show your support. Everyone is welcome!

*If you or someone you know needs immediate support, call or text 988 to reach the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline.

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09/28/2026

💜 CELEBRATING THE HEART OF HIGHLANDS! 🤠

New Mexico Highlands University came together for Staff Appreciation Day to recognize the people whose hard work and dedication keep our university moving forward.

Through every challenge and season of change, our staff continue to support our students, one another, and the mission and values of Highlands.

Thank you to NMHU Staff Senate for organizing today’s celebration, and to every staff member for the commitment and care you bring to Highlands each day.

👉 Learn more about NMHU Staff Senate and the support it provides to the Highlands community:
https://www.nmhu.edu/faculty-and-staff/staff-advisory-senate/staff-advisory-senate-information/

As Homecoming week begins, let’s carry that appreciation, pride and spirit throughout the week and let Purple Reign! 💜

09/25/2026

🕊️ REMEMBERING LEVEO V. SANCHEZ 💜

Few individuals have shaped New Mexico Highlands University as profoundly as Leveo V. Sanchez II.

A distinguished alumnus, former regent, Foundation leader and generous benefactor, his lifelong devotion to Highlands created opportunities for generations of students.

During the 2026 Homecoming football game, the Highlands community will observe a moment of silence in his honor.

📅 Saturday, October 3 | 6 p.m.
📍 Sanchez Family Stadium

👉 Read about Leveo’s remarkable life and lasting legacy at Highlands:
https://www.nmhu.edu/leveo-sanchez-tribute/