The University of New Mexico

NEWS RELEASE

Media Contact: Steve Carr (505) 277-1821
scarr@unm.edu

October 1, 2008

The UNM Alumni Association will honor seven alumni with its Zia Award at the All-University Breakfast on Saturday, Oct. 4 at 9 a.m. at the Four Hills Country Club located at 911 Four Hills Road, S.E. The recipients include: Jimmy Santiago Baca, Teresa Balcomb, James Tryon, Joe Garcia, Patrick Gurley, Terry Huertaz and Carol Radosevich. Additionally, Anne Brown will be honored with the Lobo Award.

The Zia Award is presented to UNM alumni living in New Mexico, who have distinguished themselves in one or many of the following areas: philanthropic endeavors, public office, service to the University, community and volunteer activities, business/professional fields, or who have made a contribution to education.

The Lobo Award is presented to a UNM alumna showing outstanding personal service to the institution or for notable career achievements that reflect credit on the University.

The All-University Breakfast is held annually in conjunction with UNM’s Homecoming. For more information, or to purchase tickets, call (505) 277-5808 or visit: http://www.unmalumni.com/homecoming/index.php.

THE RECIPIENTS…
(Lobo Award) Anne Brown ('71 BUS, '79 MPA)
University Secretary from 1978-1993, Brown orchestrated the UNM Centennial Opening Ceremony and was in charge of commencements that affected more than 50,000 UNM students.

Jimmy Santiago Baca ('88 BA, '03 Honorary Degree)
A noted poet, author and documentary filmmaker, Baca learned to read and write while in prison. In 2005, he established Cedar Tree, a non-profit foundation that uses the power of writing to transform lives in underserved communities.

Teresa Balcomb ('79 MD/Tryon, '79 MD/Balcomb)
Balcomb is an orthopedist, and Tryon, a family service/ER physician. They are the founders of St. Anthony's Alliance and Guatemala Healing Hands. They have volunteered countless hours and resources to serve the needy in war-torn Bosnia and in Central America.

Terry Huertaz ('96 BSHE)
Huertaz recently retired as executive director of Mothers Against Drunk Driving New Mexico. While at MADD she lobbied for drunk driving legislation and assiduously served the families of victims. Huertaz has recently launched a new program combating underage drinking, called ACE, Alcohol Community Education.

Joe Garcia (‘85 BSEE)
Garcia is the former governor of Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo and the current president of the National Council of American Indians, which serves more than 250 tribal nations, and of the All-Indian Pueblo Council.

Pat Gurley ('59 BBA)
Gurley owns Gurley Motors, the oldest Ford dealership in the state. An avid supporter of scouting, Gurley is active in the Gallup community. His family donated the land for UNM-Gallup.

Carol Radosevich ('82 MAMG)
Economic development director at PNM, Radosevich is widely known for her expertise in attracting business to New Mexico. She is a founder and the current board president of WESST Corp, a well-regarded statewide program offering business-planning assistance and loans.

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