Monica Romero, won the contest to represent the State of New Mexico in the Miss Latina USA contest. The event will be during the first week of August in Atlanta. Georgia.
-Age: 19 year old.
-Employment: She is presently employed by Sandia National Laboratory.
-Studies: She is currently enrolled at the University of New Mexico attending classes majoring in Biology with a declared minor in Chemistry.
-Scholastic honors: Deans list awardee, Communication-Journalism department student ambassador, Recipient of the DAV scholarship, Recipient of the VA scholarship.
-Accomplishments: Marine Corp reservist, hold an internship position for a National Laboratory, Albertsons Market employee of the month for April 2017.
-Special talent: Chemistry experiments.
-Community involvement: Marine Corps reservist, Habitad for Humanity and Monarch formals volunteer.