Former Miss Indian University of New Mexico Titleholders

Miss Indian UNM has served as an ambassador and represented not only the Native American community, but the University of New Mexico at various functions and gatherings throughout years. These functions and gatherings have included conferences, workshops, powwows, tribal ceremonies and celebrations, parades, school visitations, special appearances, various socials, and a variety of UNM-affiliated events.

The title of Miss Indian UNM was initiated by Kiva Club, a UNM Student Organization founded in 1952, in response to the inception of Miss Indian World. Currently, American Indian Student Services supports the current Miss Indian UNM in pageant preparation and advisement.

The following are past Miss Indian UNM titleholders:

Tyra Quetawki

Zuni Pueblo

2019-2020

Sarah Dennison

Navajo Nation

2018

Caitlynn Mayhew

Navajo Nation

2017-2018

Renata Yazzie

Navajo Nation

2015-2016

Melodie Cruz

Ohkay Owingeh

2014-2015

Deliah Kinsel

Navajo Nation

2013-2014

Wahleah R. Watson

Navajo Nation

2012-2013

Monika Honeyestewa

Laguna Pueblo

2011-2012

Se'mana Suekteoma

Laguna Pueblo

2010-2011

Rachel Brown

Navajo Nation

2009-2010

Natalie Becenti

Acoma Pueblo

2008-2009

Juanita Toledo

Jemez Pueblo

2007-2008

Elesha Jim

Navajo Nation

2006-2007

Jacquelyn Walker

Cochiti Pueblo

2005-2006

Jessica Valdez

Tesuque Pueblo

2004-2005

Gerrilyn Tsosie

Navajo Nation

2003-2004

Santee Lewis

Navajo Nation

2002-2003

All of the past Miss Indian UNM titleholders have not all been identified or recognized. If you know a previous Miss Indian UNM or were a titleholder, please contact the reigning Miss Indian UNM (msndnunm@unm.edu).