New Mexico
Miss New Mexico Pageant in Alamogordo
A dozen young ladies from around New Mexico joined the Alamogordo Sertoma Club for its June 6 meeting, ahead of the Miss New Mexico Pageant slated for June 8 at the Flickinger Center.
Seven of them were set to vie for the title of Miss New Mexico 2024, and the chance to represent the Land of Enchantment in the next Miss America Pageant.
Three were competing for the title of Miss New Mexico’s Teen 2024.
And two were the reigning title-holders, Miss New Mexico Lianna Hartshorn of Las Cruces, and Miss New Mexico’s Teen Emily Lehr of Alamogordo.
The local contestants were Emille-Marie Enriquez, Miss Otero County; Dakota Cullers, Miss Alamogordo; and Haidyn Hill, Miss Lincoln County.
At the meeting, which took place at Desert Lakes Golf Course in Alamogordo, Miss New Mexico Executive Director Rhonda Haynes addressed the assembled crowd of contestants, pageant supporters and Sertomans. Like nearly everything else on the planet, the Miss New Mexico Pageant suffered setbacks because of the pandemic. In years past, there were often twice the number of contestants.
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“We may be small, but we’ve got a great group of girls,” Haynes said. “You are very talented and very smart.”
Haynes also referenced the recently deceased Carol Henry, who for many years was a vital leader for Miss New Mexico.
“We have created four community service scholarships in Carol’s name,” Haynes said. “This is a great way to honor Carol.”
Did you know the current Miss America, Madison Marsh, is a second lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force?
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Haynes made sure to let the audience know. Indeed, Marsh, who won as Miss Colorado, is a graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy, with a degree in physics. She earned her pilot’s license at age 17, and is a cancer research scholar.
“Having a pilot in the Air Force as Miss America is very cool,” said Haynes, who reminded all the Miss New Mexico candidates they too can accomplish great things.
The group also heard from Sarina Turnbull-Paul, who was Miss Alamogordo in 2008 and 2010, and became Miss New Mexico in 2011.
“Among the skills you are learning in this organization, I hope you learn to say yes, and lean in with all your heart,” Turnbull-Paul said. “Be true to yourself. Believe in yourself. And I hope you can carry this back into your communities.”
Josh’s Saturday Night Forecast
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Calmer weather has moved back into the state this afternoon. Temperatures are slightly warmer across northwestern New Mexico, while southeastern areas are cooler thanks to the backdoor cold fronts that moved in on Friday. Breezier winds will return Sunday and will help kick off a warming trend across the state, along with an elevated fire threat in eastern New Mexico.
Warmer weather will continue building in across the state throughout the upcoming week. A few isolated rain chances will return Monday in parts of New Mexico, but some of that rain may evaporate before reaching the ground.
Good morning!
Heading out the door this morning? Bundle up! Cold air has settled into the Land of Enchantment after two cold fronts passed through New Mexico within the last 24 hours. Temperatures have fallen to the teens, 20s and 30s throughout northern New Mexico. The metro area is just as cold with Moriarty falling to the teens and several other cities bottoming out near the freezing point. The National Weather Service (NWS) has Freeze Warnings in place until 9 a.m. for several locations in northern and central New Mexico. However, one of the aforementioned cold fronts is still moving through eastern New Mexico this morning. That back door cold front has brought 30-45 mph wind gusts, or more, in southeastern New Mexico. The front will push west further west this morning bringing breezy winds to far south and southwestern New Mexico this afternoon. Otherwise, much calmer weather will be on tap for the state compared to the majority of this week.
The colder air this morning will bring cooler and seasonable weather to the Land of Enchantment later on Saturday. Afternoon highs will range from the high 50s, in sections of the northern mountains, to the 70s in southern New Mexico. Throughout the weekend into early next week a warming trend is expected as a ridge of high pressure builds on Sunday, which is forecasted to last through at least Tuesday. By next Tuesday, high temperatures will be 5 to 15 degrees above normal, and even warmer for some locations by next Wednesday with breezy conditions returning to the state.
Moisture does stream back into the state early next week across New Mexico. Tomorrow’s forecast is expected to have cloud coverage increase with warmer weather. On Monday sufficient moisture in the mid to upper levels of the atmosphere will bring the chance for showers; however, moisture levels toward the surface will be lower. That will also bring the chance for dry showers and thunderstorms throughout the state. Have a great weekend and stay warm this morning!
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A New Mexico man has taken a plea deal for his role in the death of a three-year-old girl more than two years ago. Police said that Kerri Santos brought her toddler to University of New Mexico Hospital, claiming that she fell and hurt herself. Medical staff determined the child was already dead when she arrived, and noticed signs of abuse, including evidence that she had been tied up. Police said that Santos and three others were staying at James Welch’s home when the abuse took place.
On Friday, Welch pleaded no contest to three counts of child abuse and tampering with evidence. He faces up to five years behind bars.
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