Cantera Negra has been making smooth and rich tequilas for 40 years, using blue agave grown in soils containing volcanic rock.
New Mexico State University's teams are called the Aggies, a nickname derived from the university's agricultural beginnings. Since 2005, they have competed in the Western Athletic Conference. The mascot is known as "Pistol Pete". NMSU's colors are crimson and white. The current athletics director is Dr. McKinley Boston .