New Mexico State University Athletics

An Aggie for life, Stuart Meerscheidt was a World War II veteran who was a member of the 1948 and 1949 New Mexico State basketball teams and parlayed his NM State degree into success as a businessman.

And the lifelong resident of the Mesilla Valley, used his success to help others and the NM State Athletic Program.

A staunch supporter of the Aggies, Meerscheidt has been a generous supporter for numerous activities in our area.

An active member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, he was among a group of Southern New Mexico veterans who traveled to Washington, D.C., to see the World War II Memorial for the first time and was part of a documentary on the trip.

Meerscheidt's support and knowledge of the NM State Athletic Program continues with his work as a member of the Aggies' NMSU Athletic Hall of Fame committee. In his role, Meerschedit has been a part of identifying worthy NM State student-athletes, coaches, administrators and individuals to be bestowed the athletic department's highest honor.