Miss New Mexico 2010 Nicole Miner

Nicole Miner
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Age: 23

Education:
Manzano High School
University of North Texas

Platform Issue: Saving Lives: Leukemia/Lymphoma Society

Scholastic Ambition: To obtain a Master's degree in Early Childhood Education from the University of New Mexico

Talent: Vocal

Scholastic Honors: Magna Cum Laude at the University of North Texas, National Honors Society, "Bridge to Success" Scholarship Recipient

Career Ambition: To perform in a Broadway play in New York City, NY

Local Competition Sponsor: Miss Southern New Mexico Scholarship Organization

State Competition Sponsor: Miss New Mexico Scholarship Organization

Miss New Mexico 2009 Christina Olmi

Christina Olmi
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Age: 24

Education:
Sandia High School
Central New Mexico University

Platform Issue: DWI- MADD at the aftermath

Scholastic Ambition: To obtain a Master's degree in Communications

Talent: Vocal

Scholastic Honors: Scholarship to MADD National Conference; "Bridge to Success"- 4th time interview winner and talent winner in Miss New Mexico Preliminary Pageants

Career Ambition: To create a program for high school students that will assist in planning for college and career guidance. To host a world traveling TV show, or a talk show. To record a music CD

Local Competition Sponsor: Miss Albuquerque

Miss New Mexico 2008 Jenny Marlowe

Jenny Marlowe
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Age: 23

Education:
Eldorado High School
University of New Mexico

Platform Issue: Learn to Be Powerful Against Physical and Sexual Assault

Scholastic Ambition: To earn my Master's Degree in Entertainment Business

Talent: Vocal

Scholastic Honors: - Graduated Cum laude - New Mexico Lottery Scholarship Recipient - Dean's List Honoree (3.5 years)

Other Accomplishments: Having my music featured in two feature films and one soundtrack alongside of Val Kilmer's music.

Career Ambition: To win Grammy and Tony awards.

Local Competition Sponsor: Miss Hobbs Scholarship Pageant

State Competition Sponsor: Miss New Mexico Organization

Miss New Mexico 2007 Christina Marie Hall

Christina Marie Hall
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Age: 23

Education:
La Cueva High School
Eastern New Mexico University – Vocal Performances
University of New Mexico – Attending – Master’s Degree in Vocal Performance and Political Science

Platform Issue: Identity Theft

Scholastic Ambition: To obtain Master’s Degrees in Vocal Performance and Political Science

Talent: Vocal

Scholastic Honors: Summa Cum Laude; Who’s Who Among American College Students; National Dean’s List

Career Ambition: To work as a performer at the Santa Fe Opera and become a Disney Cruise Line Ambassador

Local Competition Sponsor: Miss Albuquerque

State Competition Sponsor: Miss New Mexico Scholarship Program

Miss New Mexico 2004 Susan Yara

Susan Yara
Pecos, New Mexico
Age: 23

Education:
Pecos High School
University of New Mexico – graduate – Bachelor of Arts, Journalism; La Universidad de Granada, Spain, study abroad

Platform Issue: Knowledgeable Minds: Inspiring Youth to Stay Informed

Scholastic Ambition: Obtain a Master’s degree in Arabic studies

Talent: Vocal

Scholastic Honors: New Mexico Broadcaster’s Association scholarship recipient; Hispanic Scholarship Fund scholarship recipient; “Bridge to Success” scholarship recipient

Career Ambition: To be a Anchor/Reporter in a top market

Local Competition Sponsor: Miss Las Vegas Scholarship Program

State Competition Sponsor: Miss New Mexico Scholarship Program

Three Nouns that Can Describe the Contestant: Explorer Innovator Journalist

Miss New Mexico 2006 Ane Cristal Romero

Ane Cristal Romero
Las Vegas, New Mexico
Age: 25

Education:
Pecos High School
New Mexico Highlands University-graduate-Bachelor of Arts, Political Science
New Mexico Higlands University, Master of Arts Candidate, Public Affairs

Platform Issue: Breaking the Silence: Youth Suicide Prevention

Scholastic Ambition: To obtain a Juris Doctorate in Civil Law from UCLA

Talent: Vocal

Scholastic Honors: Who’s Who Among American University Students; Sigma Tau Delta English Honor Society; 1st Annual Servicios Student of the Year

Career Ambition: To become Governor of New Mexico

Local Competition Sponsor: Miss Las Vegas Scholarship Organization

State Competition Sponsor: Miss New Mexico Scholarship Program

Miss New Mexico 2003 Rana Jones

Rana Jones
Tatum, New Mexico
Age: 22

Education:
Tatum High School
Tarleton State University Graduate
Texas Tech University School of Law

Platform Issue: Organ and Tissue Donation

Scholastic Ambition: To become an honors graduate with a comprehensive background in corporate and entertainment law

Talent: Vocal

Scholastic Honors: Tarleton State University Magna Cum Laude Honors Graduate; Tarleton State University Distinguished Student; Presidential Honor Scholar; Alpha Chi member

Other Accomplishments: Member of Phi Alpha Delta International Law Society; elected to Tarleton State University Student Government Association; selected as Tarleton State University Alumni Ambassador

Employment: Father is a farmer/rancher. Mother is a magistrate judge. She has one brother, Sky, 24.

Career Ambition: To practice corporate law for a major entertainment company

Local Competition Sponsor: Miss South Plains

State Competition Sponsor: Miss New Mexico Scholarship Program, Alamogordo

Miss New Mexico 2001 Marta Strzyzewski

Marta Strzyzewski
Roswell, New Mexico
Age: 23

Education:

Roswell High School
The University of New Mexico Graduate

Platform Issue: Promoting U.S. Citizenship

Scholastic Ambition: Ph.D. in neuroscience

Talent: Classical Piano

Scholastic Honors: Superintendent’s list; Dean’s list; Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society secretary; Who’s Who Among Junior Colleges; Lottery Scholarship; Elks Scholarship; Best Military Science Cadet

Other Accomplishments: Fellowship of Christian Athletes member; honor board member; volunteer at a hospital

Employment: Worked for a Biology and Neuro Science Department

Family: Father is a computer engineer. Mother is a restaurant owner. She has one brother, Kamil, 19, and one sister, Stephanie, 12.

Career Ambition: To become a research scientist in field of neurology

Local Competition Sponsor: Miss Roswell

State Competition Sponsor: Miss New Mexico Scholarship Program, Alamogordo

Miss New Mexico 2002 Erin Griggs

Erin Griggs
Alamogordo, New Mexico
Age: 22

Education:
Alamogordo High School
New Mexico State University

Platform Issue: Alzheimer’s Awareness

Scholastic Ambition: To earn a Master’s Degree in Hospitality Marketing

Talent: Violin Solo

Scholastic Honors: New Mexico Regents Scholarship; New Mexico Lottery Scholarship; University of New Mexico “Friends of Music” Scholarship

Other Accomplishments: Official spokesperson, New Mexico Alzheimer’s Association; (chair of Walker recruitment), Memory Walk of Las Cruces, NM; first violin section, New Mexico State University

Employment: Assistant to special events planner, teacher’s assistant, lifeguard, sales representative, server, and bus person

Family: Father is owner of his own company. Mother is owner of her own company. She has one brother, Reid, 18.

Career Ambition: To work for a chamber of commerce or major university as a special events planner

Local Competition Sponsor: Miss Alamogordo/Otero County Scholarship Organization

State Competition Sponsor: Miss New Mexico Scholarship Program, Alamogordo

Miss New Mexico 2000 Martha Michelle Cobb

Martha Michelle Cobb
Roswell, New Mexico
Age: 21

Education:
Goddard High School
New Mexico State University

Platform Issue: Literacy Awareness

Scholastic Ambition: To Obtain a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Public Health with a Law Degree Specializing in Health

Talent: Tap Dance

Scholastic Honors: Pan American Scholarship Recipient

Other Accomplishments: Intern with Senator in Washington, D.C.; President of the New Mexico Beta Chapter of Pi Beta Phi Fraternity; State Community Service Award

Employment: New Mexico State University

Family: Father is a Psychologist. Mother is a Social Worker. She has one brother, Brian, 28, and one sister, Heidi, 25.

Career Ambition: To Become a Hospital Administrator

Local Competition Sponsor: Miss Las Cruces

State Competition Sponsor: Miss New Mexico Scholarship Program, Alamogordo

Miss New Mexico 1998 Lindsay Dawn Chism

Lindsay Dawn Chism
Hobbs, New Mexico
Age: 21

Education:
Hobbs High School
New Mexico State University

Platform Issue: Privacy Rights for Public Figures

Scholastic Ambition: Achieve a Bachelor Of Arts Degree in Communications

Talent: Jazz Dance

Scholastic Honors: Dean's Honor List; Regent's Scholarship recipient; Crimson scholar

Other Accomplishments: Recipient of "New York on the Road" scholarship studying with Savion Glover at the Broadway Dance Center; technical training in ballet, tap, jazz, modern dance for 18 years; 1994 track champion for dirt track stock car racing

Employment: Aerobics instructor; dance instructor; fitness consultant

Family: Father is self-employed. Mother is a bookkeeper. She has one sister, Lesley, 15.

Career Ambition: To become a Sports Broadcaster

Local Competition Sponsor: Miss Dona Ana County

State Competition Sponsor: Miss New Mexico Scholarship Organization, Inc., Alamagordo

Miss New Mexico 1999 Katie Linda Amalia Kelly

Katie Linda Amalia Kelly
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Age: 19

Education:
Christian Life Academy
Santa Fe Community College

Platform Issue: Literacy Awareness

Scholastic Ambition: Master's Degree in Communications

Talent: Vocals

Scholastic Honors: 1997 Student of the Year - Santa Fe Community College

Other Accomplishments: Organized and piloted a book drive for the Santa Fe Public Schools called "Let's Make a Mountain of Books Day!!" 600+ books were collected for the schools

Employment: Bishop's Lodge Resort

Family: Father is the Owner of his own business. Mother is an Artist. She has one sister, Payton, 26, and two brothers, Robert, 18 and Zachary, 4

Career Ambition: To be a News Anchor for a National Broadcasting Corporation

Local Competition Sponsor: Miss Santa Fe

State Competition Sponsor: Miss New Mexico Scholarship Program, Alamogordo

Miss New Mexico 1997 Jennifer Leigh Babin

Jennifer Leigh Babin
Alamogordo, New Mexico
Age: 22

Education:
Amamogordo High School - 1993
New Mexico State University

Platform Issue: Educating Children with Asthma

Scholastic Ambition: To obtain a bachelor of science degree in civil engineering

Talent: Piano

Scholastic Honors: Golden Key National Honor Society; Chi Epsilon National Civil Engineering Honor Society; NM ACT Scholar; NM Elks Scholarship; Dean's List

Other Accomplishments: A Night on the Town charity event; published in the Poets' Anthology; Page for House of Representatives; AIDS Walk 1996; soup kitchen volunteer.

Employment: Resident assistant for NMSU Department of Housing

Family: Father is an electrical engineer. Mother is a child care provider. She has one sister and one brother: Christin, 18, and Samuel, 10

Career Ambition: To be a successful engineer, wife and mother

Local Competition Sponsor: Miss Otero County Pageant

State Competition Sponsor: Miss New Mexico Scholarship Organization, Inc. Hobbs