Western New Mexico University

Western New Mexico University
Former names
Normal School of New Mexico (1893–1923)
New Mexico State Teachers’ College (1923–1949)
New Mexico Western College (1949–1963)
MottoTransforming The Future Together
TypePublic
Established1893 (1893)
Academic affiliations
CONAHEC
Presidentnone as of 1/15/25
StudentsApprox 3,500
Location,
New Mexico
,
United States
CampusRural
ColorsRoyal Purple and Gold
   
NicknameMustangs
Sporting affiliations
NCAA Division IILone Star
MascotRawhide
Websitewww.wnmu.edu

Western New Mexico University is a public university in Silver City, New Mexico, United States. It was founded in 1893.