Mountainair Middle/High School is a combined public school in Mountainair, New Mexico. As of 2024, the school serves a combined 112 students.[1][2] It is a part of Mountainair Public Schools.
| Mountainair Middle/High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
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901 W 3rd St, Mountainair, NM 87036 , , | |
| Coordinates | 34°31′07″N 106°15′02″W / 34.51859254151441°N 106.25061328476502°W |
| Information | |
| School type | Public Middle/High school |
| Established | c. 1917 |
| School district | Mountainair Public Schools |
| Principal | Jennifer Vigil |
| Grades | 6-12 |
| Enrollment | 112 |
| Mascot | Mustangs |
History
editThe town of Mountainair was established in Torrance County, New Mexico, in 1903.[3] Relatively soon after its incorporation, Mountainair established a school circa 1917, which was placed near the railroad tracks and the Abo Hotel. The building burned down in 1925.[4]
Communities served
editAs well as serving Mountainair, Mountainair Middle/High School serves the communities of Deer Canyon, Manzano and Punta de Agua,[5] as well as northern sections of Socorro County.[6]
Athletics
editFootball
editMountainair High School participates in six-man football in New Mexico. The most recent final appearance was against Gateway Christian in 2022, which they lost 53-14.[7] Their most recent title was in eight-man football in 2007.[8]
Allegations of misconduct
editIn early 2023, Mountainair Public Schools announced on Facebook that allegations of inappropriate conduct in the school's basketball and football teams would lead to the postponement of games to an unknown date.[9] The basketball team was accused of extreme hazing, including reports of a 'rape room'. However, the official investigations found no sexual assaults had occurred, and that the room was only a scare tactic by the upperclassmen. Superintendent Dawn Apodaca confirmed that outside investigations substantiated none of the claims.[10]
Notable alumni
edit- David Parker Ray, serial killer.
References
edit- ^ "Mountainair Junior High School in Mountainair, NM". Niche. Retrieved 2024-10-28.
- ^ "Mountainair High School in Mountainair, NM". Niche. Retrieved 2024-10-28.
- ^ "Learn". Visit Mountainair. Retrieved 2024-10-28.
- ^ "Mountainair Public Schools". www.mountainairpublicschools.net. Retrieved 2024-10-28.
- ^ https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st35_nm/schooldistrict_maps/c35057_torrance/DC20SD_C35057.pdf
- ^ https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st35_nm/schooldistrict_maps/c35053_socorro/DC20SD_C35053.pdf
- ^ Record, Blynn Beltran Roswell Daily (2022-11-13). "Warriors win second-straight title over Mountainair". Roswell Daily Record. Retrieved 2024-10-28.
- ^ https://www.nmact.org/file/Football_Past_Champs.pdf
- ^ Catlin, Nick (2023-02-07). "Mountainair High School reschedule games amid investigation". KOAT. Retrieved 2024-10-28.
- ^ Wilham, T. J. (2023-06-15). "Mountainair games were cancelled after police were told there was a 'rape room'". KOAT. Retrieved 2024-10-28.