New Mexico Highlands University Admitted Student Profiles & Alumni

Some notable alumni of New Mexico Highlands University include:

• Rudolph Anaya is a novelist, poet, and essayist. His most famous novel is "Bless Me, Ultima," which was published in 1972. Anaya is a recipient of the National Book Award and the American Book Award.
• Linda Ronstadt is a singer-songwriter who has won 11 Grammy Awards. She is known for her diverse musical style, including country, rock, and pop.
• Roberta Peters is an opera singer who has performed at the Metropolitan Opera and other major opera houses around the world.
• Clara Ortiz is a judge who serves on the New Mexico Court of Appeals. She is a graduate of NMHU with a degree in political science.
• Bill Richardson is a politician who served as the 39th Governor of New Mexico and as the United States Ambassador to the United Nations.