Miss New Mexico's Outstanding Teen Explained

For the state pageant affiliated with Miss Teen USA, see Miss New Mexico Teen USA

Formation:2005
Type:Beauty Pageant
Language:English
Key People:Rhonda Haynes
Location:Portales, New Mexico
Membership:Miss America's Outstanding Teen
Website:Official website

The Miss New Mexico's Teen competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the U.S. state of New Mexico in the Miss America's Teen pageant.

Emily Lehr of Alamogordo was crowned Miss New Mexico's Teen on June 10, 2023, at the Flickinger Center of Performing Arts in Alamogordo, New Mexico. She will compete for the title of Miss America's Teen 2024 in January 2024.

Results summary

The year in parentheses indicates year of Miss America's Outstanding Teen competition the award/placement was garnered.

Placements

Awards

Winners

YearNameHometownAgeLocal TitleTalentPlacement at MAO TeenSpecial scholarships at MAO TeenNotes
2023Emily LehrAlamogordo18Miss Otero County's TeenJazz DancePreviously Miss New Mexico Teen USA 2021
2022Morgan BuhlerMiss Alamogordo's Outstanding TeenJazz Dance
2021Dallas Collins[1] 18Miss Cloudcroft's Outstanding TeenVocal, "What About Us"
2019–20Brynn Ayala[2] Albuquerque15Miss Albuquerque's Outstanding TeenJazz Dance, "A Little Party Never Killed Nobody" by Fergie
2018Abrianna Morales[3] Las Cruces16Miss Las Cruces' Outstanding TeenVocal, "All That Matters"
2017Sienna Mascarenas[4] Albuquerque16Miss Rio Grande's Outstanding TeenJazz Dance, "Breath of Life"Later Miss New Mexico 2021
2016Madison Belcher[5] Texico16Miss Portales' Outstanding TeenPiano, “Puttin’ on the Ritz” 2nd runner-up at Miss New Mexico Teen USA 2018 pageant[6]

3rd runner-up at Miss New Mexico Teen USA 2019

2015Sasha Butcher[7] Albuquerque15Miss Las Vegas' Outstanding TeenVocal
2014Lindsey Day[8] Carlsbad14Miss Enchanted Forest's Outstanding Teen
2013Jaden Smith[9] [10] Roswell14Miss Chavez County's Outstanding TeenTap Dance
2012Natalie Benson[11] Albuquerque15Miss Route 66's Outstanding TeenPianoTop 12[12] America's Choice

Teens in Action Award Finalist
Later Distinguished Young Woman of New Mexico 2015[13]

Later 4th runner-up at Miss California USA 2020[14]

2011Nicolette Young[15] Las Cruces15Miss Las Cruces' Outstanding TeenLater Distinguished Young Woman of New Mexico 2014[16]
2010Nadine Sanchez[17] Los Alamos16Piano, "Moonlight Sonata" by Ludwig van Beethoven
2009Ashley Fresquez[18] Rio Rancho14Ballet3rd runner-up at Miss New Mexico Teen USA 2013 pageant

2nd runner-up at Miss New Mexico Teen USA 2014 pageant

Later Miss New Mexico 2018[19]
2008Alyssa Jean Sifuentes[20] Silver CityVocal/Guitar
2007Madison Tabet[21] Albuquerque15DanceLater Miss New Mexico 2010[22]
2006Ellen Striepeke[23] Silver CityTap Dance
2005Sara Elizabeth Ryan[24] Roswell16Tap Dance

References

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  2. News: Casey . Torres . NM beauty queens seek donations for UNM Children's Hospital . KOB 4 News . July 11, 2019.
  3. News: Kate . Bieri . Las Cruces teen shares sexual assault experience, launches support network online . KVIA News . July 12, 2018.
  4. Web site: Alisa . Boswell . Miss New Mexico, teen winners crowned . Eastern New Mexico News . June 18, 2017.
  5. News: Local teen wins pageant. Eastern New Mexico News . June 18, 2016 .
  6. Web site: Miss New Mexico USA & Teen USA state pageant results . Pageant Update Results.
  7. News: Dustyn . Deerman . Miss New Mexico, Outstanding Teen 2015 crowned. June 30, 2015 . KRQE News 13.
  8. News: Miss Carlsbad Outstanding Teen to compete in state competition this week . Maddy . Hayden . Carlsbad Current Argus . June 15, 2015.
  9. Web site: Miss New Mexico and Miss Outstanding Teen. KOAT News . June 23, 2013.
  10. News: Smith competes for MAOT . Roswell Daily Record . August 11, 2013.
  11. News: Maddy. Pilgrim . Chapman's Miss Orange Coast . Her Campus . April 10, 2017.
  12. Web site: 2012 Scholarships. Miss America's Outstanding Teen.
  13. News: Distinguished Young Women preliminaries begin with talent, self-expression, fitness programs . AL.com . June 26, 2015 . Wintzell's "My Town" award for $2,000 to New Mexico's Natalie Benson....
  14. Web site: Miss California USA & Teen USA pageant results. 2021-08-03. Pageant Update. en.
  15. News: Eddie. Farrell . Alamo native crowned Miss New Mexico . Ruidoso Free Press . June 28, 2011.
  16. News: Glen Luke . Flanagan . Distinguished Young Women face first round of national finals . AL.com . June 26, 2014. Among the talent performances during the first preliminary were Nicolette Young of New Mexico....
  17. Web site: Scott A. . Thornbloom . Miss New Mexico Outstanding Teen an NJROTC Leader . United States Navy . August 31, 2010.
  18. Web site: Daniel . Chácon . Your neighbor: A passion for pageants . Santa Fe New Mexican . June 28, 2014 . In 2009, she won Miss New Mexico’s Outstanding Teen..
  19. Web site: Yogesh . Khetani . Ashley Fresquez is the Miss New Mexico 2018 Winner . NewsNexa . June 23, 2018.
  20. Web site: Miss America's Outstanding Teen 2008 Delegates . GeoCities .
  21. News: Joline . Gutierrez Krueger . Darkness Before the Limelight . Albuquerque Journal . October 1, 2010 . She was 15 when she was crowned Miss Teen New Mexico..
  22. Web site: Dance major to compete for Miss America crown . Point Park University . July 23, 2010.
  23. Web site: Miss America's Outstanding Teen 2006 Delegates . GeoCities .
  24. Web site: Miss America's Outstanding Teen 2005 Delegates . GeoCities .