Miss New Mexico USA 2020 Cecilia Rodriguez, 28, of South Valley, New Mexico, United States will crown her successor at Hotel Encanto in Las Cruces, New Mexico on August 15, 2021. It is the 68th edition of the state-level beauty pageant that selects New Mexico’s candidate for Miss USA, which selects the Miss Universe candidate of the U.S.

Currently, New Mexico has 18 Miss USA placements including one winner. Representing the state, Mai Shanley, 58, won the title in 1984.

There are 33 women competing for the Miss New Mexico USA 2021 title. If facial beauty is the only criterion, these will be my Top 10 candidates:

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#10. Brandi Blair

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#9. Abigail Hills

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#8. Elizabeth Nelson

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#7. Maria Acuna

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#6. Morgan Soleman

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#5. Britni Ebert

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#4. Ayana Pai

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#3. Sapphire Persinger

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#2. Christa Schafer

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#1. Brooke Ayala