Former Miss Pueblo of Acoma Titleholders
A number of young women from the Pueblo of Acoma have chosen the opportunity to represent the tribe. After a hiatus of 23 years, a group of community members revitalized the pageant in hopes the young woman selected would encourage and model the Acoma language and traditions to include demonstrating quality leadership, while promoting and modeling a healthy lifestyle.
Past CrownA number of crowns have been made for past titleholders. The crown pictured was made in the mid-1980's by Greg Lewis. | Miss Acoma and Miss USAIn 1987, the Miss USA pageant was held in Albuquerque. Miss Acoma welcomed several state contestants during a photo shoot on the mesa. | Crown (2011-2014)The current crown worn by the recent titleholders has been made by Greg Lewis. |
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Ashley Pino | Makayla Torivio | Monica Garcia |
Justine Antonio | Mataja Ascencio | Stephanie Riley |
Chasity Salvador | Taylia Vallo | Marissa Pasquale |
Mikayla Sarracino | Madison Nez |
Miss Acoma Titleholders:
Ramona Wanya (1974-1975)
Renee Geter* (1983-1984)
Carmela Concho (1984-1985)
Patricia Lowden (1985-1986)
Carleen Riley (1985-1986)
Lori Salvador (1986-1987)
Michelle McGinn (1987-1988)
Leona Garcia (1988-1989)
Ashley Nicole Sarah Pino (2011-2012)
Monica Garcia (2012-2013)
Makayla Torivio (2013)
Justine Antonio (2013-2014)
Mataja Ascencio (2014)
Stephanie Riley (2015-2016)
Chasity Salvador (2016-2017)
Marissa Pasquale (2018-2019)
*Deceased
Miss Acoma Teen Titleholders
Taylia Vallo (2017-2018)
Mikayla Sarracino (2018-2019)
Madison Nez (2019-2020)
The committee is seeking photos of the past titleholders to document the history of Miss Acoma/Miss Pueblo of Acoma. Please submit any photographs (along with photo credit) to MPOAPO@gmail.com.