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Congratulations, Class of 2025 Graduates!

Marcelo Baeza               

Marcelo is from Chama, and he was awarded a total of $3,000 with the NORA Golf Scholarship for $1,000 and the NORA Scholarship for $2,000. At Escalante, he competed on the powerlifting team and played varsity football. After graduation, Marcelo plans to attend the Tulsa Welding School in Tulsa, Oklahoma. There, he will be able to experience hands on training to learn the skills necessary to build a career in welding. Marcelo is very thankful for the opportunity that the NORA scholarships have provided along with encouragement from his family, particularly his parents, Tommy & Patricia Baeza.

Stephen Vance     

Stephen is the son of Stephen and Crystella Vance, and he is
from Tierra Amarilla. He was awarded the NORA Scholarship for
$2,000. Stephen also has plans to attend the Tulsa Welding School
in Tulsa, Oklahoma, which is a seven-month program designed to
help its students become well-versed in the technical skills needed to become a certified
welding professional. In high school, Stephen enjoyed playing on the Escalante varsity
football and powerlifting teams.

Zangela Mercure         

Zangela is from Tierra Amarilla, and she received the New Mexico Rural Electric
Cooperative Suppliers Group (NMRECSG) scholarship for $1,500. During her four years
at Escalante, Zangela was an active participant in several extracurricular activities including
National Honor Society, Student Senate for four years, cheer for three years and e-sports
her senior year. Following graduation, she will be attending the University of New Mexico
where she will pursue a degree in physical therapy. Zangela is also a member of the
NORA family, as her father is NORA’s esteemed veteran lineman, Vicente Mercure.

Carlos Martinez         

Carlos is from Chama, and he is the son of
Vanessa Martinez and Jerry Albo. He earned a total of
$3,000 with the Basin Scholarship for $1,000 and the
NORA Scholarship for $2,000. Throughout his four
years at Escalante, Carlos was a year-round athlete
excelling in varsity football, basketball, and track and
field. This summer, Carlos looks forward to starting a
summer job before heading to the University of New
Mexico this fall, where he will be majoring in Business
Administration in pursuit of a Bachelor’s Degree.

Northern Rio Arriba Electric Cooperative would like
to express congratulations and best wishes to all the
graduating seniors from the class of 2025. We highly
encourage any students completing their junior year
from Chama Valley Schools & Lumberton residents in
Dulce Schools to be alert at the end of 2025 and the
beginning of 2026, the next time to apply for NORA’s
various scholarships. NORA looks forward to
encouraging and assisting the youth of the
community to continue a lifetime of learning.