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Gatherings

Aggies-on-the-Hill Named 2004 Chapter of the Year

The Aggies-on-the-Hill Chapter, which is composed of NMSU grads who work at Los Alamos National Laboratory, has been incredibly active since it held its first event in May 2004. They continue to raise the bar for NMSU alumni chapters all over the country. There currently are more then 600 Aggies employed at LANL and all are welcome to participate in the many events held by the group, which also encourages the participation of other alumni in the area. In March the group unveiled an official Web site. It also is planning events for NMSU students working at LANL as interns this summer and a repeat of last year's very successful Fall Fest at NMSU's Sustainable Agricultural Science Center in Alcalde. This year's event will be held in August in conjunction with the center's open house. In December the chapter's efforts were formally recognized when Debbie Widger, former executive director of alumni relations, attended the chapter's holiday event at Anthony's at the Delta in Española and presented the group with the "Chapter of the Year" award. The group was selected, according to Debbie, because of its "dedication to promoting the mission of the university."

Las Vegas Alumni Reconnect

On Jan. 13, several alumni who live in the Las Vegas, Nevada, area gathered at Garduno's at the Palms for an evening of New Mexican cuisine, Aggie stories and reconnecting. Yvonne Morris '88, who had recently moved to Las Vegas, helped plan the event. The response was very positive and another event was planned for April 16 at Theron Goynes Park in North Las Vegas.

Alumni Legislative Reception

On Feb. 3, more than 120 NMSU alumni joined university faculty and staff members at an event in honor of New Mexico state legislators. The event was held at the Hotel and Spa at Loretto in Santa Fe.

Athletic Update in Albuquerque

On Feb. 23, athletic director McKinley Boston and football coach Hal Mumme held an evening of NMSU sports updates at Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen in Albuquerque. The meet and greet for area alumni and friends attracted more than 60 Aggies and members of the local news media who were interested in learning more about plans for spring training and Boston's vision for the future of Aggie sports.

Senior Night in Clayton

Bill '67 and Beverly Cantrell were kind enough again to host a dinner in honor of Clayton High School seniors who are headed to NMSU this fall and their parents. The event was held March 17 and centered around "Days at NMSU." Other Aggies who attended the event included Ken Cantrell '91, John Burgess '71, Hayley '99 and Manny Encinas '97 '98. Wes Holly and Chris Allison from the College of Agriculture and Home Economics provided an academic side to the evening.

March Gathering Honors Outstanding Seniors from NMSU-Doña Ana

On March 29, the alumni association presented awards to the outstanding graduates from NMSU-Doña Ana. The Spring 2005 recipients were Robert Torres, Technical Studies Division; Nohemi Lara, Business and Information Systems Division; Toni Corbett, Health and Public Services Division; Cristina Flores, General Studies Division; and Senga Willis, White Sands Education Center. All were recognized for their academic achievements, leadership and community involvement.

April Gatherings Honor More Outstanding Graduates

During the American Indian Program Award Ceremony on April 15, the alumni association presented Daniel Candelaria with the Outstanding Senior Award for the American Indian Program. Outstanding graduates from NSMU-Alamogordo were honored April 18: Pam McNett, Business, Humanities and Social Services; Erica Olivo, Mathematics, Sciences and Technologies; and Leslyn Conley, Professional Occupations and Technologies, Adult Basic Education and Fine Arts. NMSU-Carlsbad and NMSU-Grants recognized their outstanding graduates during their commencement exercises.

E-newsletter Available for Aggies in Central and Northern New Mexico

If you live in central or northern New Mexico and are interested in receiving a montly e-newsletter filled with news about the university, fellow alumni and events for Aggies in the area, please contact Monica Martinez, assistant director of alumni relations, at 505-989-1962 or mmonica@nmsu.edu.

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