Items of Interest
North Region Resources
Two acceptable ways to register!
- Submittable link to online Student Registration/Parent Permission form
- Paper print/download Student Registration/Parent Permission form
- Advisor Handbook
- download/print B4 Field trip request form
- Download & Print a MESA Recruitment Poster
- Download & Print MESA Day Handbook
- Recruitment Flyer
- Download and Print MESA USA NEDC Handbook
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Upcoming NM MESA Events
09/10-05/31/2026Professional Development Series 2025-2026»
Professional Development Sessions will be held to help MESA teachers with resources through the school year. Instead of in person singular training, we will be utilizing a virtual/hybrid module training…
10/29-04/30/2026Technology Series 2025-2026»
This Technology Series will be held to help MESA teachers and students with resources to prepare for competitions and for projects through the school year. Advisors can register their students…
Thursday, 01/22/20262026 Legislative Fieldtrip and Effort»
This is your opportunity to observe the legislative process and your state government in action. A learning experience for all of us, it is also an excellent opportunity for NM…
Wednesday, 02/18/20262026 STEM Day at the Legislature-NM MESA Participation»
This event is for NM MESA Participation in the general STEM Day Activities. (1) School per region is selected to attend. Only those selected are to register. NOTE: This is…
Thursday, 02/26/2026North Mid-Year Check-In RAM»
It is that time again! North region teachers are invited to attend the Mid-year Regional Advisor Meeting on February 26, 2026 which will take place at New Mexico Highlands University…
03/01-05/31/2026MESA Buddies Program Spring 2026»
MESA Buddies is a mentor program in which a MESA high school collaborates with a local elementary classroom (grades 2-5) to provide supplemental STEAM instruction and mentorship. Below you will…
NM MESA News
NM MESA Announces 2025 Recipients of the Dr. Arthur H. and Joan Guenther Advisor Achievement Award»
08/15/2025 – NM MESA has selected recipients of the 2025 Dr. Arthur H. and Joan Guenther Advisor Achievement Award. Marie Booth and Avery Herrera are this year’s outstanding MESA advisors. Each of these…
NM MESA Guenther Advisor Achievement Award – Accepting 2024-2025 Nominations»
05/07/2025 – Calling all students, parents, administrators, teachers, community members — Let’s think about those great NM MESA advisors from this past school year who continuously gave of their time, passion, caring…
2025 MESA Competition Winners Announced»
05/01/2025 – On April 30, 2025 NM MESA held their MESA Day and MESA USA Annual Competitions on the Expo New Mexico campus in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Over 600 students competed from…
NM MESA, Inc.
Teacher Education Center #302B
New Mexico Highlands University
Las Vegas, NM 87701
505-426-2021 office
505-310-7449 cell
EMAIL
Andrea Manzanares
Regional Coordinator
Andrea holds an MS in Natural Sciences with a concentration in biology from New Mexico Highlands University. Her degree directly goes with her a passion for the outdoors in northern New Mexico which led her down a conservation-based path. Andrea grew up in Las Vegas, NM and likes to spend time with her family who is spread out along the northern part of the state. Whenever possible, she is by the river at all times. With a close connection to the north as well as the connections made over the years, she aims to be a great mentor and coordinator to these MESA programs. “I want to encourage students and help to guide and support them in their STEM achievements. “- Andrea
