Gatherings

“The Producers”

NMSU alumni gathered to enjoy an evening at the Plaza Theater in El Paso to see the Mel Brooks musical “The Producers” in May. The evening began with a limo ride from the Alumni Center to the Plaza where the group enjoyed hors d’oeuvres before the performance and delicious desserts and coffee during intermission.

Aggie Caravan

NMSU Athletics hosted an Aggie Caravan in May to spread goodwill. The Caravan toured the state to promote Aggie Athletics and share their vision for the future. Participating in the tour were Athletics Director McKinley Boston, former men’s basketball coach Reggie Theus, football coach Hal Mumme, women’s basketball coach Darin Spence and volleyball coach Michael Jordan. Stops along the route included Carlsbad, Hobbs, Los Alamos, Santa Fe and Farmington, where NMSU Aggie pep rallies, luncheons and dinners were held.

Aggies gather to watch Albuquerque Isotopes

NMSU Alumni gathered in June at the Albuquerque Isotopes Baseball Club to watch the team take on the Oklahoma Red Hawks. See page 27 for a photo of the event.

NMSU alumni cheer on the El Paso Diablos

Southern New Mexico and West Texas Aggie alumni gathered in June at the Hard Ball Cafe and Terrace in Cohen Stadium in El Paso, Texas. Several alumni came out to watch the El Paso Diablos play the Sioux City Explorers.

Phoenix alumni gather

Alumni from the Phoenix area along with some Las Cruces alumni gathered in June for a pre-game party at “Coach and Willies” followed by an evening at Chase Field, where they watched the Arizona Diamondbacks play the Baltimore Orioles.

Aggies enjoy a night of opera

Aggie alumni gathered at the Santa Fe Opera House in July to enjoy “Daphne,” a mythical tale of a shepherd girl who escapes Apollo’s clutches.