The Responsible Gaming Association of New Mexico (RGANM) has printed and distributed several thousand 2026 calendars featuring responsible gaming messaging paired with original student artwork. The calendars highlight the creativity of students from Mescalero Apache Middle School, while also reinforcing RGANM’s ongoing commitment to education, prevention, and community outreach across New Mexico.
This year’s calendar artwork was created entirely by Mescalero Apache Middle School students. While RGANM invited art teachers from other tribal and public schools across the state to participate in the 2026 calendar art contest, no additional submissions were received. RGANM hopes to continue expanding participation in future years to include more schools and student voices from across New Mexico.
Each month of the calendar showcases a unique piece of student artwork, celebrating young artists while promoting positive, responsible gaming awareness. The selected student artists for the 2026 calendar are:
- Cover: Kylena Chico, 8th grade
- January: Keira Apachito, 7th grade
- February: Teresa Bigmouth-Hill, 7th grade
- March: Christina Coonie, 8th grade
- April: Tanna Morgan, 7th grade
- May: Kyra King-Morgan, 8th grade
- June: Keylaira Rocha, 7th grade
- July: Mystery Forte, 8th grade
- August: Leoryana Peralto, 8th grade
- September: Leda Bob, 8th grade
- October: Lillian Hopkins, 8th grade
- November: Audrianna Valdez, 8th grade
- December: Amaylia Smith, 7th grade
The calendars will be used statewide as an educational resource, helping spread responsible gaming information while uplifting student creativity and cultural expression. Additional details about the 2026 calendar art contest and RGANM’s responsible gaming initiatives can be found at rganm.org/art-contest-for-2026-calendars.
If you would like a copy, please email president@rganm.org.
