New Mexico Students Advance to National Science Bowl

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A team of students from the New Mexico Military Institute (NMMI) in Roswell has won the Southeastern New Mexico Regional Science Bowl and will advance to represent the state at the National Science Bowl competition in Washington, D.C. Ten teams competed in the regional event, which tested students' knowledge in science and math.

Why it matters

The National Science Bowl is a prestigious academic competition that encourages students to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. New Mexico's participation in the national event highlights the state's commitment to STEM education and developing the next generation of scientific leaders.

The details

The Southeastern New Mexico Regional Science Bowl was held at Southeastern New Mexico College in Carlsbad. The competition featured a round-robin style format where teams competed against each other. The NMMI team secured first place, while Carlsbad High School took second and another NMMI team came in third.

• The regional competition took place on February 10, 2026.
• The national competition in Washington, D.C. will be held at a later date.

What’s next

The NMMI team will represent New Mexico at the National Science Bowl competition in Washington, D.C. at a later date.