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).