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Local groups award scholarships to four students
Summary
The Friends of the Belen Public Library and the Dr. Martin Luther King Multicultural Commission presented scholarships to four students: Samantha Gibson, Maria Lucero, Riley Travis, and Gracie Gabaldon (absent). The awards emphasize community involvement and diverse educational paths.
Mary Swenson, President of the Friends of the Belen Public Library, presented two scholarships to 2026 recipients: Samantha Gibson (attending Oklahoma State University to study agricultural business) and Maria Lucero (attending the University of New Mexico to study biology); Swenson said applicants must show community involvement and a minimum 3.0 GPA, and noted the recipients held GPAs of 3.97 and 4.0 and were class salutatorian and valedictorian.
Terese “Tinky” Ulivarri, Chair of the City of Belen Dr. Martin Luther King Multicultural Commission, presented two additional scholarships focusing on non-traditional education paths and reflection on Dr. King’s ideals. She introduced Riley Travis (University of New Mexico, biology) and noted Gracie Gabaldon was unable to attend due to illness and aspires to become a pediatric physician.
