An Evening of Opportunity
On August 18, 2026, The Reggie Mackey Foundation held its Annual Scholarship Celebration Dinner at Rockwind Community Links, awarding $17,000 in scholarships to Aliana Armitige, Baylee Collins, and Uzziah Reyes. The recipients celebrated with their families and local education, faith, and community leaders.
Community leaders in attendance
- Jo Cotton, president of the New Mexico NAACP
- Cathy Mitchell, interim president of New Mexico Junior College
- Evelyn Rising, NMJC board member and longtime community leader
- Reverend B.J. Choice, local pastor and NAACP leader
- Dr. Larchinee Turner, dean at NMJC
Including accompanying guests, 21 people attended the dinner.