New Mexico State University Athletics Selects Short’s Travel Management as Official Partner for Athletic Travel Services

Short’s Travel Management is pleased to announce a new partnership with New Mexico State University Athletics to oversee and support the department’s athletic travel program. As New Mexico State University’s Official Partner for Athletic Travel Services, Short’s will coordinate commercial air reservations, charter air services, ground transportation, and both individual and team hotel accommodations for Aggie athletic programs.

New Mexico State University Athletics will be supported through Short’s Designated Agent Model, which provides a designated travel consultant focused on the department’s needs and backed by specialized teams in charter air, charter bus, and group hotel sourcing. This structure provides consistent support, quick response times, and proactive planning designed to meet the unique pace and complexity of collegiate athletic travel.

“Supporting college athletics is at the core of everything we do,” said David LeCompte, CEO of Short’s Travel Management. “New Mexico State University is a great fit for our service model, and we’re excited to work alongside their staff to provide reliable travel solutions that support the demands of a full competitive schedule.”

New Mexico State University Athletics selected Short’s based on the company’s extensive experience coordinating multi-sport travel programs across the country. With processes and service teams designed specifically around collegiate athletics, the partnership will deliver efficient planning, responsive service, and dependable travel execution for Aggie teams throughout the year.

“Travel plays a major role in keeping our programs operating smoothly throughout the season,” said Joe Fields, Director of Athletics of New Mexico State University. “Short’s understands the complexities of athletic travel and brings a level of organization, responsiveness, and expertise that allows our staff to plan effectively and focus on supporting our student-athletes.”

About Short’s Travel Management Founded in 1946 and headquartered in Waterloo, Iowa, Short’s Travel Management is a nationally recognized leader in collegiate athletic travel. Operating exclusively in the athletics space since 2021, Short’s supports more than 115 full service athletic departments and coordinates travel for more than 1,600 teams annually. The company provides comprehensive services including commercial air, charter air, group hotel sourcing, charter bus coordination, and proprietary travel technology built specifically for collegiate programs Learn more at www.shortstravel.com.

About New Mexico State University Athletics New Mexico State University Athletics competes at the NCAA Division I level and is a proud member of Conference USA. Based in Las Cruces, New Mexico, NMSU sponsors 16 varsity sports and has a long tradition of athletic achievement and student-athlete development.

Aggie Athletics is committed to excellence in competition, academic success, and leadership development while representing New Mexico State University and the surrounding community with pride. Through its programs, the department strives to provide student-athletes with the resources, support, and opportunities needed to succeed both on the field and beyond. Learn more at www.nmstatesports.com.