New Mexico Highlands Cowboys and Cowgirls
| New Mexico Highlands Cowboys and Cowgirls | |
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| University | New Mexico Highlands University |
| Conference | Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference |
| NCAA | Division II |
| Athletic director | Jim Deisler |
| Location | Las Vegas, NM |
| Varsity teams | 11 |
| Football stadium | Perkins Stadium |
| Basketball arena | John A. Wilson Complex |
| Baseball stadium | Brandt Field |
| Nickname | Cowboys and Cowgirls |
| Colors |
Purple White |
| Website |
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The New Mexico Highlands Cowboys and Cowgirls are the athletic teams that represent New Mexico Highlands University, located in Las Vegas, New Mexico, in NCAA Division II intercollegiate sports. The Cowboys and Cowgirls compete as members of the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference for all 11 varsity sports.
History
Former WWE Champion Eddie Guerrero wrestled there on an athletic scholarship. The Men's Cross-Country team placed 10th in the nation at the 1998 NCAA Division II National Championship. In the 2008-2009 season, the NMHU Men's Basketball team broke the NCAA record for turnaround wins in all divisions. They went from 1-28 to 20-8 and winning the west division of the RMAC. They were led by head coach Joe Harge and tri-captains Chris Dunn, Roman "Electric" Andrade, and Rashad Peterson. In 2010, NMHU wrestler Seth Wright won the NCAA Division II National Championship at 125 lbs.
Varsity Sports
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Notable alumni
- Charlie Cowan, NFL - All Pro Tackle
- Bill Dinwiddie, NBA player
- Carl Garrett, AFL/NFL - 1969 AFL Rookie of the Year
- Len Garrett, NFL player
- Eddie Guerrero (1967–2005), WWE wrestler
- Lionel Taylor, NFL - Leading Pass Receiver
- Don Woods (American football), NFL Player