ENMU-RUIDOSO

ENMU-Ruidoso Expands Athletic Legacy and Celebrates Future Leaders

Athletic News

Six student athletes signed National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) and National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association (NIRA) letters of intent to compete for ENMU-Ruidoso Branch Community College this fall semester.

Ruidoso High School’s Brayden Rocha, Mescalero High School’s Westly Wayne Sago, and Isaac Magana of Ruidoso signed the NJCAA letter of intent to compete on the cross-country team for Coach Micah Bray. The first six student athletes to sign letters of intent.

Two El Paso students from Bowie High School, Lucas Gael Hernandez-Serrano and Valeria Jazmin Guerrero, both signed NJCAA letters of intent to compete on the golf team for Coach Darrell Turnipseed.

David Sanchez of Ruidoso signed the NIRA letter of intent to compete in bull riding on the college rodeo team, coached by Chelsea DeMott.

In the spring of 2023, the locally elected ENMU-Ruidoso Branch Community Cross Country Coach Micah Bray and the College Board and the ENMU Board of Regents approved for the College to appoint Chief External Affairs Robin DeMott to bring on three athletic sports teams, cross country (men’s/women’s), golf, and rodeo. The College applied for and was approved for NIRA membership in the summer of 2023, receiving initial approval from the NJCAA in December 2022. The cross country and golf teams will compete in the NJCAA Region 5, and the rodeo team will compete in the NIRA Grand Canyon Region.

Leadership in Training Program 2025

The Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort and Casino is proud to announce and celebrate the achievements of our Leadership in Training (LIT) 2025 graduates who have successfully completed their studies at Eastern New Mexico University (ENMU). The LIT program at the Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort and Casino is designed to cultivate future leaders by providing comprehensive training and educational opportunities. Our partnership with ENMU has been instrumental in equipping our graduates with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in their careers and contribute meaningfully to our organization and the broader community.

We are delighted to honor the LIT 2025 graduates who have attended Eastern New Mexico University (ENMU). These graduates have demonstrated exceptional dedication, perseverance, and academic excellence throughout their time at ENMU. Their achievements are a testament to their hard work and the supportive environment provided by both the university and our LIT program.

As our LIT 2025 graduates embark on the next chapter of their careers, we are confident that they will continue to make significant contributions to our organization and the community.

We look forward to witnessing their continued growth and success. For more information, please contact Orlando Alvarez, Casino Advertising Marketing Manager, via phone at 575-464-7028 or email at oalvarez@innofthemountaingods.com.