New Mexico State Aggies track and field

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New Mexico State Aggies track and field
UniversityNew Mexico State University
Head coachJoseph Rath
ConferenceC-USA
LocationLas Cruces, New Mexico
Outdoor trackNMSU Track and Field Complex
NicknameAggies
ColorsCrimson and white[1]
   

The New Mexico State Aggies track and field team is the track and field program that represents New Mexico State University. The Aggies compete in NCAA Division I as a member of the Conference USA. The team is based in Las Cruces, New Mexico, at the NMSU Track and Field Complex.[2]

The program is coached by Joseph Rath.[3] The track and field program officially encompasses four teams because the NCAA considers men's and women's indoor track and field and outdoor track and field as separate sports.[4]

Hurdler Jim Thomas was the only All-American for the Aggies, having placed 6th in the 400 meters hurdles at the 1960 NCAA track and field championships.[5][6]

The men's teams were cut following the 1998 season along with the men's swim team as part of a move to save US$250,000 annually.[7] The teams were also cut to comply with Title IX regulations.[8]

The women's program was coached by Floyd Highfill from 1985 to 1996.[9] They won their first Sun Belt Conference title in 2002 at the conference outdoor championships, with the team being noted for including many in-state recruits.[10] They won again in 2004.[11]

Postseason

As of August 2025, one men's team athlete has achieved individual first-team All-American status for the team at the Division I men's outdoor, women's outdoor, men's indoor, or women's indoor national championships (using the modern criteria of top-8 placing regardless of athlete nationality).[12][13]

First team NCAA All-Americans
Team Championships Name Event Place Ref.
Men's 1960 Outdoor Jim Thomas 400 meters hurdles 6th [14]

See also

  • Category:New Mexico State Aggies track and field coaches (4)
  • Category:New Mexico State Aggies men's track and field athletes (1)

References

  1. ^ "Conference USA Brand Identity Guide" (PDF). 22 June 2023. Retrieved 9 July 2023.
  2. ^ "New Mexico State Aggies Media Guide" (PDF). New Mexico State University Athletics. Retrieved 27 December 2024.
  3. ^ "New Mexico State Aggies Track and Field Coach". New Mexico State University Athletics. Retrieved 27 December 2024.
  4. ^ "Here are the differences between the indoor and outdoor track seasons". ncaa.com. Retrieved 27 December 2024.
  5. ^ "Jim Thomas Snaps Low Hurdles". El Paso Times. 15 May 1960. p. 51. Retrieved 14 February 2026.
  6. ^ "Jim Thomas Ranked Among Top Ten Of Nation's Hurdlers". Las Cruces Sun-News. 3 June 1960. p. 7. Retrieved 14 February 2026.
  7. ^ "New Mexico State cuts men's track, swimming programs". The Register-Guard. 30 April 1998. p. 42. Retrieved 16 February 2026.
  8. ^ "Aggies do well in classroom". El Paso Times. 14 July 1998. p. 19. Retrieved 16 February 2026.
  9. ^ "Aggie track coach leaves". Alamogordo Daily News. 24 May 1996. p. 10. Retrieved 16 February 2026.
  10. ^ "Aggie track title built on local talent". The Deming Headlight. 16 May 2002. p. 8. Retrieved 16 February 2026.
  11. ^ "NMSU women win Sun Belt Conference championship". El Paso Times. 10 May 2004. p. 19. Retrieved 16 February 2026.
  12. ^ "USTFCCCA InfoZone: Meet History by Event: NCAA Division I Indoor Championships". USTFCCCA. Retrieved 27 December 2024.
  13. ^ "USTFCCCA InfoZone: Meet History by Event: NCAA Division I Outdoor Championships". USTFCCCA. Retrieved 27 December 2024.
  14. ^ "400 meters hurdles at the NCAA Division I Men's Outdoor Track and Field Championships". USTFCCCA. Retrieved 28 December 2024.
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