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PHOTO GALLERY: Miss New Mexico 2026 pageant in Las Cruces
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Gabrielle Lopez , KVIA ABC-7
· July 24, 2026
· 1 min read
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) -- Over the weekend, pageant enthusiasts watched two women's crowning moments at the New Mexico State University Center for the Arts. Cara Rgnonti won Miss New Mexico USA while Olivia Biggs took the crown for Miss New Mexico Teen USA. Rgnonti and Biggs after being crowned ...
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Key takeaway (KVIA) -- Over the weekend, pageant enthusiasts watched two women's crowning moments at the New Mexico State University Center for the Arts.
Why this matters in The El Paso
The Miss New Mexico 2026 pageant, held in Las Cruces, may have crowned winners from across the state, but its impact is also felt in neighboring El Paso. As a city with strong cultural and economic ties to Las Cruces, El Paso residents often participate in and attend events held in the southern New Mexico city. The pageant's presence in the region highlights the ongoing exchange of talent, entertainment, and community engagement between El Paso and Las Cruces. For El Pasoans, the pageant serves as an opportunity to connect with their neighbors and celebrate the achievements of young women from across the border. With the winners of the pageant set to represent New Mexico at national competitions, El Paso residents may also see familiar faces at local events and parades, further solidifying the bond between the two cities.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 24, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) -- Over the weekend, pageant enthusiasts watched two women's crowning moments at the New Mexico State University Center for the Arts. Cara Rgnonti won Miss New Mexico USA while Olivia Biggs took the crown for Miss New Mexico Teen USA. Rgnonti and Biggs after being crowned ...
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