Mayors Conference

On Wednesday, June 9, NM Girls' State hosted a Mayors Conference. All (6) cities presented their city song, cheer, motto, flag, and seal as well as entertained the audience with a skit. Below are some photos from the event:

Nationalists Win Governor/Lt. Governor of NM Girls' State + State General Election Results

Nationalists Win Governor/Lt. Governor of NM Girls' State

Kyra Ellis-Moore

Governor, Nationalist Party

Platform: Opport(unity)

As candidate of the Nationalist Party I have been striving to promote our party's primary goals of responsible environmentalism, increased funding for public education, increased job security, public health, and food programs for the hungry.  On a more personal level, I chose to run for governor in order to become a more intrinsic part of this Girls State experience and to represent and serve the extraordinary group of girls that this is. Thank you to everyone who voted for the Nationalists. I am very excited to serve in this office.

Ryan A. Armijo

Lt. Governor, Nationalist Party

Platform: Opport(unity)

Our nationalist party decided to stand on the platforms of becoming more environmentally friendly, providing more opportunities in education and the workforce for citizens, and providing accessible healthcare along with helping to feed the hungry. I do believe that each of these issues are extremely important and I am glad to represent the Nationalists in working towards these goals.

Angela Maestas

Candidate for Governor, Federalist Party

Platform:  Energy Solution, Education, Equality, Goverment Power, Veterans Benefits, and American Adoption

We had many platforms, and our main goal was to find a way to solve them in the best possible way we could. We were going for a safe and viberant state. I had ran for governor to be a leader and the voice of the girls. "Go Big Or Go Home"

 

Rebekkah Esquivel

Candidate for Lt. Governor, Federalist Party

Platform: Energy Solution, Education, Equality, Goverment Power, Veterans Benefits, and American Adoption

Angela and I planned to run together from the beginning. I have experience in leadership back home and I wanted to bring that experience to Girls' State.

State General Election Results

ATTORNEY GENERAL

Venessa L Armenta 

SECRETARY OF STATE

Flora M Ramirez

TREASURER

Jenni Ting

AUDITOR
Laura McCasland 

COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC LANDS
Lauren Comino 

JUSTICE OF THE SUPREME COURT
Tessa M Thompson 

JUSTICE OF THE SUPREME COURT
Sharayah M Newton 

JUSTICE OF THE SUPREME COURT
Brittany Haggard 

JUSTICE OF THE SUPREME COURT
Lauren B Smith 

JUSTICE OF THE SUPREME COURT
Jasmine R Barnes 

PUBLIC REGULATORY COMMISSION
Mikayla B Salazar 

Congratulations to Elected County Officials!

Delegates petitioned for county office on Monday, June 7. Primary and General Elections for County positions were held Tuesday, June 8.

Congratulations to the following elected officials!
Lincoln County
BOARD OF EDUCATION Genevieve J Orosco
COUNTY ASSESSOR Contreta C Endwarrior
COUNTY CLERK Danielle M Pellegrino
COUNTY COMMISSIONER Reba L Garrison
COUNTY SHERIFF Iris Toribio
DISTRICT ATTORNEY Tavona Villegas
DISTRICT JUDGE Mati A Reynolds
MAGISTRATE JUDGE Susana Moreno
REPRESENTATIVE Nikki Kerby
REPRESENTATIVE Mariah C Otero
REPRESENTATIVE Stormi L Ulibarri
REPRESENTATIVE Lydia Ursanic
REPRESENTATIVE April E Pavelka
REPRESENTATIVE Alexandria Holman
SENATOR Patricia Garcia
SENATOR Taylor Dawson
SENATOR Shae A Navarrete
SENATOR Amber B Corpus
SENATOR Catherine E Brown-Ruiz
SENATOR Julianne E Reynolds
SENATOR Joyee M Cantrell
SENATOR Darlene Castillo
SENATOR Samantha J Sedillo

Washington County
BOARD OF EDUCATION Alison M Jones

COUNTY CLERK Minerva Borunda
COUNTY COMMISSIONER Carla Anaya
COUNTY SHERIFF Mileva S Gacanich
COUNTY TREASURER Anissa P Bartolome
DISTRICT ATTORNEY Sarah P Rollings
DISTRICT JUDGE Brittany A Scee
MAGISTRATE JUDGE Paige E Murray
REPRESENTATIVE Rose E Daniel
REPRESENTATIVE Kayla Robinson
REPRESENTATIVE Katherine A Valentine
REPRESENTATIVE Courtney L Wright
REPRESENTATIVE Jenna N Campos
REPRESENTATIVE Danielle M Lucero
REPRESENTATIVE Juanita J Saiz
REPRESENTATIVE Alexandra Torres
REPRESENTATIVE Gabriella J Benavidez
REPRESENTATIVE Jessica J Sandoval
REPRESENTATIVE Shannon E Groll
REPRESENTATIVE Rhaela J Stall
REPRESENTATIVE Shanise E Gallegos
REPRESENTATIVE Ginger M Franco
REPRESENTATIVE Valerie G Grieggs
SENATOR Elena M Hutchinson
SENATOR Mayra P Mata
SENATOR Melinda R Medina
SENATOR Samantha L Homler
SENATOR Lauren R Brave
SENATOR Valerie A Lopez
SENATOR Cierra L Dorado
SENATOR Joslyn N Boone

Congratulations to Elected City Officials!

This year there were (6) "cities" at NM Girls' State. Delegates petitioned to run for city office Sunday, June 6 and elections were held Monday, June 7.

Congratulations to the following delegates elected to city office!

Sage City
Municipal Judge: Laura McCasland
City Treasurer: Contreta C. Endwarrior
City Clerk: Elle J. Orfield
Councilwoman:Calyssa Cerno
Councilwoman: Rylee M. Stenberg
Councilwoman: Kyra Ellis-Moore
Councilwoman: Joyee M. Cantrell
Mayor: Venessa L. Armenta

Spruce City
Municipal Judge: Sharayah M. Newton
City Treasurer: Genevieve J. Orosco
City Clerk: Marisa V. Griego
Councilwoman: Lauren B. Smith
Councilwoman: Reba L. Garrison
Councilwoman: Taylor Dawson
Councilwoman: Lauren Comino
Mayor: Brandi C. Wells

Yucca City
Municipal Judge: Jasmine R. Barnes
City Treasurer: Anissa P. Bartolome
City Clerk: Amber R. Lieuallen
Councilwoman: Katherine A. Valentine
Councilwoman: Rose E. Daniel
Councilwoman: Alexandra Torres
Councilwoman: Jenna N. Campos
Mayor: Michelle E. Mora

Pinon City
Municipal Judge: Erlinda N. Pastran
City Treasurer: Maegan R. Estrada
City Clerk: Patricia Garcia
Councilwoman: Nikki Kerby
Councilwoman: Kirsten M. Moyer
Councilwoman: Mati A. Reynolds
Councilwoman: Tessa M Thompson
Mayor: Angela M. Maestas

Pine City
Municipal Judge: Sarah P. Rollings
City Treasurer: Mileva S. Gacanich
City Clerk: Jessica J. Sandoval
Councilwoman: Ryan A. Armijo
Councilwoman: Samatha L. Homler
Councilwoman: Rebekkah E. Esquivel
Councilwoman: Elena M. Hutchinson
Mayor: Linsey J. Ogden

Cactus City
Municipal Judge: Mayra P. Mata
City Treasurer: Jenni Ting
City Clerk: Megan R. Martinez
Councilwoman: Rhaela J. Stall
Councilwoman: Cierra L. Dorado
Councilwoman: Kaitlyn E. Frederick
Councilwoman: Jenna M. Schartz
Mayor: Paige E. Murray

Mileva Gacanich: Hi! Waz up peoples of this great girls state! Yesterday was our very first day, How bout that ride in… haha guess that’s why the call it sin city huh? Anyway… well what do you say about the first day. The first day reminded me of girl scout camp. Lots of singing and jumping around. We got to know more about each other at our dorm meeting. Pretty sure we were all a bit shy but we seem like we got past that.
Opening ceremonies was pretty fun even though we didn’t seem to know what we were doing for the chant :P after a while we were waiting for dinner, we played some games and sang some songs.
At dinner and the evening session we got to know our government advisor, and got to know more about what we are doing here at girls state.
Rec time was fun I don’t know how but I ended up doing PT with the ROTC girls. Did so many psh ups that my arms were pretty much useless.
So! That was my first day in Pine City, Girls State. And all that I have left to say in this is God Bless America and that this is a great state of girls state.
Pine City Rocks my Socks.

Brittany Scee: My experience here at girls state so far has been good. We dove right in to starting to run for offices and begin learning the process it takes to actually run for a position in your city.

Araceli Artaleje: Breakfast was very satisfying, God and Country was educational. The songs we sing during roll call are enjoyable. Learning about every job in government is long but fun. I have met such amazing girls. I am in Pine City. I have Pine Pride! At first I was afraid I wouldn’t fit in with people, but I found out several girls I related to quickly. The girls here are extremely nice and friendly. I am glad to be here!

Melinda Medina: Girls State is a good experience so far. You get to meet a lot of new people by doing different events. You also learn about the government and how it works.

Alison Jones: The first day of girls state was really fun. Me and my roommate hit it off really cool as are all the other girls in my city. I’m really looking forward to the rest of the week.

Samantha Homler: So… how about that ride in I guess that’s why they call it Pine City. Girls State 2010, best there’s been.

Minerva Borunda: So far it’s been really cool here girls state. I am having fun and I and I met so many girls =-}.

Sage city citizens have had a busy day. Sage has elected their city officials. Congratulations!! Our new mayor is Vanessa Armenta. Sage citizens have developed a song and are working on the flag and seal.
The citizens enjoyed the community forum and speaking their opinions. Poppy story was sweet and meaningful to all of Sage citizens. The citizens of Sage are learning how city government works.
June 7, 2010
~Diane Fitzner
Dorm Counselor

Sage citizens greeted each other, introduced to dorm mom: Diane Fitzner, Government counselor: Jan Samrall and Junior counselor Laura Bater. Sage City moved into their rooms and met their roommate. Citizens of Sage ate lunch. A sign was made which was covered with stars and every citizen signed the sign. All Sage citizens are stars. The citizens of Sage named their city sign Betsy. A song was designed by the citizens.
Sage city citizens attended opening ceremonies. Sage citizens participated in a game called “Ride That Pony” and “Little Sally Walker.”
Out J.C. counselor: Laura presented the flag at opening ceremonies and lead the girls in songs.
Our Government counselor: Jan, did the invocation and Auxiliary Department 1st Vice President is also Jan Samrall.
Sage city filed for city elections. A large number of citizens are running for office.
Two citizens are running for mayor.
June 6, 2010
~Diane Fitzner

Dorm Counselor

Our first day at Girls State was a whirlwind of learning and fun. After setting up our dorm rooms and getting acquainted with our roommates, the Girls State delegates had opening ceremony. All of the delegates were dressed very professionally, showing that we are mature and willing to learn and gain the skills needed to become our country’s future leaders.
This is the 63rd of Girls State, having a lot of the staff returning year after year to train the delegates with pride. They spend all year working on ways to advance the program while keeping the traditions. Cafeteria food dinner consisted of pizza, salad, or hamburger and most of the girls said it was pretty good. Long lines for ice cream, and ketchup and mustard were the obstacles of the evening.
Petitioning for positions such as city clerk, municipal judge and city councilman, the delegates began their learning journey about government one level at a time. After that delegates headed back to their dorms to campaign. Markers, construction paper and tape, oh yeah! Posters all over the dorms! 7:15 breakfast, dedication to God and Country then back to classes to learn about the next level, Country Government
*Valerie Grieggs

Pine City
The girls are having a wonderful time. Our junior counselors posted the colors and they looked great. So nice we have so many returning from last years session. Must have enjoyed it (lol).
Opening ceremonies were pretty awesome too. This is the 63rd session and most of the staff have returned yearly.
Teaching the songs and helping the girls are duties we all do with great pride, following these traditions and advancing this program is something we work on all year long.
Our government counselors and office staff are always busy. First day of cafeteria food and most girls said it was good. There was a line at the ice cream corner about a mile long. Their favorite dessert it looks like.
Classes and petitions went very smoothly and then back to the dorms for campaigning: constitution paper, markers and tape. Oh yeah, 7:15 their headed for breakfast, then our god and country, then back to classes and here we go again.
Momma ‘G’

Pine City Dorm Counselors
Gloria Rhoads is known by Momma “G”. She says Pine is Fine and expects all her girls to rock and roll and roll and shake up ENMU. Laura Cady will be the government counselor and the junior counselors are Letica Lopez and Kimberly Leadsma.

~Gloria Rhoads

Dorm Counselor

63rd Session

63rd Session
The 63rd session of New Mexico Girls State has now started. We are in sunny Portales on the campus of Eastern New Mexico University. We have 115 girls attending this year. We also have an exciting week planned and I hope all of you will enjoy your week.
I want to offer greetings to all the daughters and parents. I am very glad you have chosen to participate in Girls State this year.
I am Cathy King. This is my 6th year to participate in Girls State. I have been a dorm counselor and a government counselor. This is my first year to serve as director. I am looking forward to having a wonderful session. Thank you for coming.

~Cathy King

Girls State Director