Miss Indian UNM has served as an ambassador and represented not only the Native American community, but the University of New Mexico at various functions and gatherings throughout years. These functions and gatherings have included conferences, workshops, powwows, tribal ceremonies and celebrations, parades, school visitations, special appearances, various socials, and a variety of UNM-affiliated events.

The title of Miss Indian UNM was initiated by Kiva Club, a UNM Student Organization founded in 1952, in response to the inception of Miss Indian World. Currently, American Indian Student Services supports the current Miss Indian UNM in pageant preparation and advisement.

The following are past Miss Indian UNM title holders:

2010 Se'mana Seukteoma, Laguna Pueblo

2009 Rachel Brown, Navajo

2008 Natalie Becenti, Acoma Pueblo

2007 Juanita Toledo, Jemez Pueblo

2006 Elesha Jim, Navajo

2005 Jacquelyn Walker, Cochiti Pueblo

2004 Jessica Valdez, Tesuque Pueblo

2003 Gerrilyn Tsosie, Navajo

2002 Santee Lewis, Navajo

All of the past Miss Indian UNM title holders have not all been identified or recognized. If you know a previous Miss Indian UNM or were a title holder, please contact the reigning Miss Indian UNM.