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Rio Grande Rivalry
Collegiate football rivalry in New Mexico, US / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Rio Grande Rivalry is the name given to the New Mexico–New Mexico State rivalry and known as the Battle of I-25.[3][4] It is an intercollegiate rivalry between The University of New Mexico and New Mexico State University. The rivalry began in 1894. In comparison, New Mexico was a United States Territory from September 1850 to January 1912, when it became a member of the United States and the Union.
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Comparison of the two universities | |||
School | University of New Mexico | New Mexico State University | |
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Logo | ![]() | ![]() | |
Ownership | State of New Mexico (PED) | State of New Mexico (PED) | |
Location | Albuquerque, NM | Las Cruces, NM | |
Conference | Mountain West | Conference USA | |
Students | 25,441[1] | 13,904[2] | |
School Colors | Cherry & Silver | Crimson & White | |
Nickname | Lobos | Aggies | |
Mascot(s) | Lobo Louie | Pistol Pete | |
Football Stadium | University Stadium | Aggie Memorial Stadium | |
Basketball Arena | The Pit | Pan American Center | |
National Championships | 3 | 0 |
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For many years the rivalry was often referred to as the "Battle of I-25" in recognition of the campuses both being located along the Interstate Highway System.