"Dr. Burdge has my full confidence," Ferme said. Moccia had approximately $1.3 million remaining on his contract, which ran into 2027. Because the university is claiming his dismissal was for ...

Superintendent Dr. Jo Moccia confirmed that the parent detained was a member of the school district's community.

LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KRQE) – Newly released documents from New Mexico State University shed light on the university president’s decision to fire athletic director Mario Moccia. KRQE News 13 ...

In 2023 after Moccia's contract was extended and he received at $72,000 raise, Dr. Gaylene Fasekno, the Senate Chair at the time, drafted a letter to the NMSU Board of Regents regarding "the lack ...

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 ...

President Ferme, who is new to his role, introduced Dr. Amber Burdges as the acting athletic director during a press conference. Ferme admitted that he did not anticipate firing Moccia when he ...

“I have utter confidence in Dr. Burdge’s ability to lead our Athletic ... But also in 2023, New Mexico State gave Moccia a five-year contract extension and a $72,000 raise to $351,000 a ...