{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://tomudall.senate.gov/?p=press_release&id=2461", "Udall Congratulates New Mexico Nominees to United States Service Academies [press_release]", "2016-11-23", "2016", "2016-11", "Democrat", "House", "NM", "Tom Udall", "U000039", "tomudall.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "November 23, 2016\n\t\t\t Udall Congratulates New Mexico Nominees to United States Service Academies \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Tom Udall announced the 35 New Mexico students who have received his nomination to attend a United States service academy beginning in 2017. A congressional, vice-presidential, or service-connected nomination is required for admission to the U.S. Military Academy (West Point), the U.S. Naval Academy, the U.S. Air Force Academy and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. Students receiving Udall's nomination completed a competitive application process, which included an interview with the senator's Military Academy Service Panels, comprised of military and community leaders.  \"The students I have nominated to the United States service academies this year represent some of New Mexico's best and brightest,\" Udall said. \"It is my honor to congratulate them and to wish them luck as they continue with the admissions process. These exceptional students have demonstrated their talents and strong leadership in both their academic and extracurricular endeavors, and I'm proud of their desire to serve our nation. All of the service academies provide an excellent education that prepares students to excel in both military and civilian life. I am confident that the students who choose to enroll in the academies will represent New Mexico well, and I wish them the greatest success as they continue their education and pursue a life of leadership and service.\"These students will now compete for admission to their service academy over the coming months. Those admitted will begin classes in the summer of 2017 as members of the class of 2021. The following are the students nominated from New Mexico by academy:United States Military Academy (West Point)Michael Brouillette of Santa Fe  Matthew Jingle of Albuquerque   Perry Miller of Albuquerque   Caleb Moreno of Lovington  Carly Read of Albuquerque   Heana Reed of Rio Rancho  Benjamin Selph of Rio Rancho  Chris Sharfin of Roswell  Michael Smith of Albuquerque  Andres Torres of Albuquerque United States Naval AcademyShea Auge of Albuquerque   William Cheshire of Albuquerque   Isaac Dunwoody of Los Alamos  Joseph Greer of Albuquerque  Brittany Holden-Rhodes of Placitas  Michael McCullough of Albuquerque  Deven McGee of Albuquerque  Colton Powell of Cedar Crest  Brannon Purvis of Albuquerque  Jason Watlington of AlbuquerqueUnited States Air Force AcademyZachary Andrews of Albuquerque  Jason Brenholdt of Tijeras  Cameren Kristensen of Albuquerque  Marcus Lovato of Las Vegas  Grace Metzgar of Rio Rancho  Connor Neal of Albuquerque  Joseph Ortiz of Albuquerque  Dillon Reynolds of Ruidoso  Cole Ronnau of Albuquerque  Belle Toney of FarmingtonUnited States Merchant Marine AcademyLayton Barela of Albuquerque  Peter DeGroot of Roswell  Malcolm Keith of Albuquerque  Dominic Moore of Roswell  Mark Shover of Albuquerque\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t  \n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t \n\t\t\n\t\t\tPrint\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tEmail\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tTweet\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t \n\t\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n    \n\t\n\t\n    \n    \n    \n    \t\n    \t\n\t    \t  \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tNext Article\n\t\t    \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tPrevious Article", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["https://tomudall.senate.gov/?p=press_release&id=2461"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 0.8258093148469925, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}