This story was updated at 5 p.m. Friday to include an update from NMSU on when Mario Moccia received his written notice of termination, and that he is on paid leave for one month, as required by ...

But also in 2023, New Mexico State gave Moccia a five-year contract extension and a $72,000 raise to $351,000 a year in the first year of the new deal, which was scheduled to end in 2028.

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Ferme fired NMSU athletic director Mario Moccia on Thursday morning, announcing the move through a university spokesperson. Ferme made it clear a recent report issued by the state’s attorney ...

LATER IN OUR NEWSCAST. NOW TO BREAKING NEWS THIS HOUR. NEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITY HAS FIRED ITS ATHLETIC DIRECTOR, MARIO MOCCIA. SASHA LENNINGER JOINS US NOW IN STUDIO WITH WHAT WE KNOW SO FAR.

But also in 2023, New Mexico State gave Moccia a five-year contract extension and a $72,000 raise to $351,000 a year in the first year of the new deal, which was scheduled to end in 2028.

Feb 10, 2024; El Paso, Texas, USA; New Mexico State Aggies athletics director Mario Moccia looks on from the stands as the Aggies face the UTEP Miners during the first half at Don Haskins Center.