NMHU DISTINGUISHED ALUMNA AWARD : Linda Valencia Martinez

NMHU DISTINGUISHED ALUMNA AWARD : Linda Valencia Martinez

It was more than 40 years ago that Linda Valencia Martinez graduated from New Mexico Highlands University with an undergraduate degree in journalism and a minor in art. But what followed was a distinguished career helping her community and New Mexico. So much so that...
FOREVER COWBOY STUDENT AWARD: Cody Rivera

FOREVER COWBOY STUDENT AWARD: Cody Rivera

Although Cody Rivera still has two semesters to go to finish up his undergraduate degree in business administration, he was always destined to go to New Mexico Highlands University. Rivera’s mom earned both an undergraduate degree and a master’s in social work from...
New Mexico Highlands Recognizes Top Student-Athletes

New Mexico Highlands Recognizes Top Student-Athletes

New Mexico Highlands sprinter Ashley Barrett, who made her mark at the recent Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference track and field championships, was named both the female freshman and female athlete of the year for NMHU at the school’s awards banquet Wednesday. Barrett...
Fiesta De La Hispanidad a Success

Fiesta De La Hispanidad a Success

Local Music Showcases the Culture of Northern New Mexico LAS VEGAS, NM- Local musicians, community members, and local school children alike participated in the 26th Annual Fiesta de la Hispanidad at Ilfeld Auditorium on the New Mexico Highlands University campus on...
NMHU’S CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE RELEASES THE FIRST SOCIAL WORKERS OF NEW MEXICO SURVEY, SHOWING A HIGHLY COMMITTED BUT OVERWHELMED WORKFORCE

Fiesta De La Hispanidad to Showcase Northern New Mexican Culture

26th Annual Fiesta to Take Place at Ilfeld Auditorium LAS VEGAS, NM — The Department of Languages and Culture at New Mexico Highlands University invites you to join them on Sunday, April 14th at 2 PM for the Fiesta De La Hispanidad, a popular event that features...
NMHU Hires Familiar Name as Head Volleyball Coach

NMHU Hires Familiar Name as Head Volleyball Coach

Former Assistant Coach Meg Grose will Lead the Cowgirls    Las Vegas, NM—Meg Grose has been named the head volleyball coach at New Mexico Highlands University. Grose was the assistant coach at New Mexico Highlands from 2020-2022, where she served as the team’s...

Damian L. Martinez: Distinguished Alumnus

Damian Martinez is a newly appointed United States Magistrate Judge for the District of New Mexico. And although he says there isn’t a direct career path to becoming a federal judge, Martinez’s journey to becoming one began at NMHU.   Martinez began his college career...

Victoria Stark-Romero: Distinguished Young Alumna

Victoria Stark-Romero is a three-time graduate of NMHU and currently works as the Nursing Program Coordinator for NMHU’s new online master’s degree in nursing. Her role is busy and hands-on, from student advising, to coordinating program details and clinicals,...

Travis McKenzie: Forever Cowboy Student Award

Travis McKenzie, a middle school teacher in Bernalillo County, is a strong proponent of culturally relevant education. As a lifelong student himself, McKenzie’s route to NMHU was a winding one filled with the pursuit of hands-on learning.    “I went into the college...

Sylvester “Syl” Perez: Highlands Spirit Award

Long after he graduated from NMHU, Sylvester “Syl” Perez took over the helm of the NMHU Athletic Alumni H Club team. He was recognized as a Distinguished Alumnus and is a member of the H Club Hall of Fame. Perez received his doctorate in Educational Administration...