Our communities are home to many creative and talented young individuals who will undoubtedly shape the future of society. These young minds carry the responsibility of navigating a constantly evolving world and hold the potential to bring about significant influence and change. These exceptional individuals proudly bear the esteemed title of the Dennis Chavez Scholars, paying homage to the notable Senator Dennis Chavez, who made history as the first Hispanic elected to a full term in the U.S. Senate from New Mexico. Just like Senator Dennis Chavez, these exceptional students embody the remarkable qualities of tenacity, courage, strength, and wisdom that the late senator possessed. They are poised to ignite transformative change that will not only uplift the Hispanic community but also leave a lasting impact on the entire world. The upcoming 2025 New Mexico LDZ participants are a talented group of young individuals who have been handpicked as the third cohort of U.S. Senator Dennis Chavez Scholars. As part of their responsibilities, these exceptional individuals will have the privilege of utilizing their skills and knowledge to embody the values and principles of community leadership in the great state of New Mexico.

GOVERNOR'S CABINET

Margaret Collins, Las Cruces, NM; Baylee Howard, Corrales, NM; Ezekiel Ortega, Albuquerque, NM; Analysa Ortega-Gallegos, Las Vegas, NM; Caleb Parks, Las Cruces, NM

CHIEF JUSTICE

The Honorable Louis Valencia, Albuquerque, NM

SUPREME COURT JUSTICES

Marcus Crockett, Santa Fe, NM; Andrea Dominguez - Diaz, Albuquerque, NM; Maya Gaytan, Las Cruces, NM; Ilynne Gutierrez, Albuquerque, NM; Kailee Hawley, Albuquerque, NM; Leon Kaufman-Martinez, Roswell, NM; Aurora McClain-Orosco, Albuquerque, NM

ATTORNEYS

Angelica Barbero, Pecos, NM; Martha Barrera, Albuquerque, NM; Kaiis Blanton, Albuquerque, NM; Alexa Chavez, Chaparral, NM; Dante Flores, Chaparral, NM; Jocelyn Garcia, Las Cruces, NM; Christian Gonzalez, Anthony, NM; Jesus Horta, Pecos, NM; Christian Knudsen, Roswell, NM; Riju Koiralo, Albuquerque, NM; Elias Nysus, Las Cruces, NM; Maya Ramon, Albuquerque, NM

SENATE

Diego Bernardez-Rehders, Santa Fe, NM; Marcos Berrones-Bosler, Roswell, NM; Spencer Brooks, Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM; Myah Castro, Sunland Park, NM; Hailey Fernandez, Albuquerque, NM; Serenity Foster, Rio Rancho, NM; Loralie Gallegos, Los Vegas, NM; Rudy Garcia, Las Cruces, NM; Camila Godoy, Santa Fe, NM; Erick Gomez, Las Cruces, NM; Giselle Guzman, Mesquite, NM; Alanna Herrera, Albuquerque, NM; Aaron Inman, Santa Fe, NM; Brenen LeMasters-Vargas, Santa Fe, NM; Juliana Lopez, Bernalillo, NM; Karissa Lopez, Las Cruces, NM; Camila Loya, Santa Fe, NM; Emma Martinez, Anthony, NM; Sebastian Martinez, Anthony, NM; Addison Nayback, Albuquerque, NM; Saile Portillo, Santa Teresa, NM; Elias Romo, Farmington, NM; David Rubio, Santa Teresa, NM; Devin Ruiz, Las Cruces, NM; Adrianna Salas, Moriarty, NM; Adrian Salcido, Las Cruces, NM; Hayden Shirk, Albuquerque, NM; Adria Terpis, Las Cruces, NM; Anastasia Vigil, Albuquerque, NM; Neomi Viramontes, Mesquite, NM; Carlos Wendler, Las Cruces, NM; Weston Zhang, Roswell, NM

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Araelia Aizpuru, Las Cruces, NM; David Alexander, Chimayo, NM; Jeralyn Alvarado, Las Cruces, NM; Leon Atweh, Corrales, NM; Miranda Barela, Albuquerque, NM; Leona Belmares, Albuquerque, NM; Robin Blakeman, Albuquerque, NM; Ethan Bolton, Tesuque, NM; Elie Bourg, Albuquerque, NM; Emilio Brown, Albuquerque, NM; Xavier Chavez-Pacheco, Las Cruces, NM; Cila Coca, Las Cruces, NM; Olivia Davis, Albuquerque, NM; Henry Douglas III, Albuquerque, NM; Sonja Duran-Baca, Albuquerque, NM; Adianna Esparza, Rio Rancho, NM; Vincent Fazio, Rio Rancho, NM; Angelina Flores, Chaparral, NM; Ivan Flores-Vargas, Roswell, NM; Lilian Frisch, Las Cruces, NM; Alianna Gallegos, Las Vegas, NM; Alonzo Garcia, Santa Teresa, NM; Heily Garcia, Las Cruces, NM; Kayla Garcia, Albuquerque, NM; Sienna Gilbert, Santa Fe, NM; Angeleigh Gonzales, Mora, NM; Naveen Gonzales, Albuquerque, NM; Donald Gorman, Santa Fe, NM; Enrique Gorman, Santa Fe, NM; Solemy Guajardo-Salas, Albuquerque, NM; Valerie Gurulé, Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM; Elise Gutierrez, Santa Fe, NM; Leo Harris, Albuquerque, NM; Eryn Hawks, Albuquerque, NM; Maiya Kreamer, Rio Rancho, NM; Ava Leyba, Albuquerque, NM; Bidayah López-Bustillo, Albuquerque, NM; Nevaeh Lopez, Albuquerque, NM; Sol Loya, Albuquerque, NM; Alexa Lozano, Los Lunas, NM; Lorenzo Lujan, Anton Chico, NM; Aeven Lundien, Las Cruces, NM; Amrys Martínez, Albuquerque, NM; Galileo Medina, Roswell, NM; Arielle Monsivaiz, Las Cruces, NM; Cameron Montano, Las Cruces, NM; Galatia Montoya, Albuquerque, NM; Alexa Murillo, Albuquerque, NM; Ethan Nelson, Las Cruces, NM; Aubriana Ortiz, Las Vegas, NM; Valerie Pando, Anthony, NM; Mariana Pedroza, Albuquerque, NM; Daphne Plaza, Santa Fe, NM; Ethan Plaza, Santa Fe, NM; Mariah Quintana, Rio Rancho, NM; Lewis Rael, Albuquerque, NM; Tianna Ramirez, Albuquerque, NM; Andres Rodriguez, La Mesa, NM; Evelyn Rodriguez, Anthony, NM; Brian Romero, Anthony, NM; Jesus Ruiz, Las Cruces, NM; Elizabeth Salas, Chaparral, NM; Isiah Sanchez, Sunland Pork, NM; Nevina Sand, Santa Fe, NM; William Seifert, Socorro, NM; Selaya Shannon, Las Cruces, NM; Nathan Stern, Las Cruces, NM; Franciso Torres-Cantu, Chaparral, NM; Tiphanee Trujillo, Las Vegas, NM; Joelissa Trujillo, Albuquerque, NM