Hall of Fame Candidates

The Candidates Page is where the legacy of potential inductees begins its journey. Here, we feature the profiles of those who have been nominated and are under consideration for induction into the New Mexico Sports Hall of Fame. These individuals have been identified by their peers, community members, and sports enthusiasts as having made significant contributions to the sporting world, whether through exemplary performance, outstanding leadership, or profound influence in sports.

Each candidate profile offers a snapshot of their achievements, a narrative of their impact on sports in New Mexico, and the reasons why they stand out as potential inductees. These athletes, coaches, teams, and contributors represent the best of our state’s dedication to sports and community. They are the embodiment of our mission, having met the rigorous standards set forth by our nomination criteria.

As we highlight these extraordinary individuals, we invite the community to become more acquainted with their stories. They are not just potential hall of famers; they are sources of inspiration, examples of dedication, and catalysts for change and growth within our sporting community.

As you explore the accomplishments of these esteemed candidates, we encourage you to show your support for their recognition and for the ongoing efforts of the Hall of Fame. Consider making a donation—your support helps sustain our programs and ensures that we can continue to honor outstanding contributions to New Mexico's sports for years to come.

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Analyss Benally

Anita Maxwell

Arian Foster

Art Aragon

Art Aragon

AJ Bramlett

Amber Ashcraft

Becky Robertson

Ben Lucero

Bernard “Gig” Brummell

Billy Moya

Bob Gaitors

Brendan Donnelly

Britt Cooper

Brittany Cooper-Toppert

Brooks Jennings Sr

Buster Quist

Buster and Ray Prather

Cassidy Cox

Chito Reyes

Clarence Bass

Cody Unser

Courtney Frerichs

Courtney Frerichs

Dale Shock

Dana Altman

Deanna McGillivray

Devon Sandoval

Dewey Bohling

Dick Johnson

Diego Sanchez

Doug Ziembec

Ed Burch

Frank Giddens

Fred Hultberg

Gary Mazaroff

Gary Skidmore

Gene Agnes

Gene Pino

Gene Wells

Gerry Garcia

Gary Ward

Grand Master Melcor Chavez

Greg Jackson

Isidro Garcia

Jack Nixon

James Borrego

James Kimon Economides

James “Preacher” Pilot

Jarin Solomon

Jeanne and Phil Satengna

Jeff Siembeda

Jeff Taylor Sr.

Jeremy Fishbein

Jesse Castenda

Jim Guthrie

Jimmie Guymon

Jim Thrash

John Dendahl

John Fields

John Gunther

John Guzman

John Levra

John Williamson

Joseph Louis Murphy

Joseph “Hobo Hank” Singer

Keith Leupold

Ken Young

Landry Jones

Larry Waters

Lenny Roybal

Leroy Fulgenzi

Linda Alvarado

Lloyd McPeters

Logan White

Mark Johnson

Mark Johnson

Marty Saiz

Mark Keil

Michael Boit

Michael Boit

Michael Velasquez

Michael Winkeljohn

Mike Lucero

Mike Lujan

Miles Watters

Pascal Siakam

Paul Gibson

Quint Seckler

Rich Allday

Rich Alday

Randy Brown

Rich Beem

Rick Wright

Robert Ogas

Rod Nichols

Rod Tafoya

Rodriguez Family

Ron Geyer

Ron Murphy

Ryan Cook

Ryan Cook

Sam Jernigan

Sammy Chioda

Scott Grady

Steve Davis

Steve Famiglietta

Terry McDermott

Tico and Marge Navarros

Tim Garcia

Tim Van Hecke

Toby Manzanares

Tommy Cordova

Tom Jordan

Tom Young

Tom McLamore

Tony Sandoval

Tony Sandoval

Travis Lee

Walter Garcia

William Bill Spahn

Willie Banks III

Willie Goldsmith

V. Land Clark