Alicia "Zoom Zoom" Jaquez of Lordsburg, wins the 2022 Congressional Art Competition for the 2nd District!

AlamogordoTownNews.com and the New York Avenue Cultural Arts District offers a huge CONGRATULATIONS to Alicia "Zoom Zoom" Jaquez of Lordsburg, NM for winning the 2022 Congressional Art Competition for the 2nd District!

Her piece "Mimbres Heritage" is a mesmerizing celebration of Indian artwork and folklore, which will be seen by thousands of visitors to the US Capitol complex and nominated by Congresswoman Herrell 

According to the Congresswoman, “I have it on good authority that Alicia's artistic talents are matched by her athletic achievements in Track and Field--hence her nickname.”

Keep up the great work, Zoom Zoom the state of New Mexico is proud of you! 

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