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Highlands celebrates homecoming, 125 yrs.

By Ryan Lowery | October 9, 2018

From the Las Vegas Optic New Mexico Highlands University is set to celebrate its homecoming next week, along with its 125th anniversary. With a theme of “Celebrating 125 Years – Highlands Strong,” the nine-day event will begin today and run through Sunday, Oct. 21. The Homecoming Parade will begin at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct.…

Vatos seek another national title

By Ryan Lowery | October 5, 2018

From the Las Vegas Optic The NMHU Vatos have begun the 2018 fall / spring 15s play with their sights set on returning to nationals. With three national titles in five years, the Vatos fell short of adding another championship title last season when the team finished eighth in the National Small College Rugby Organization…