Viles Foundation, Inc.

A 501(c)3 Non Profit Scholarship Foundation founded in 1959

Anniversay Photos

Viles Foundation News

PLEASE NOTE:
New and Renewal applicants: The deadline for applications for the 2024-2025 school year is April 1, 2025. Applications must be postmarked by that date. ~Board of Directors

The Board of Directors has announced that 45 scholarships were awarded in May, 2023. These scholarships totaled $95,600.00.
~Viles Foundation, Inc.

New Mexico Highlands University selected Matie Viles and Ken and Sue Crimmins to co-name the new Student Residence hall on their campus. It is known as the "Matie Viles and Ken and Sue Crimmin Student Residence Hall". ~Viles Foundation, Inc.

Guests

Robin Carlson Robin Carlson receives her glass paper weight from the President of the Board, Dr. Clarence Sanchez. Robin is the niece of W. Morris Shillinglaw, Jr.	Betsey Garber Betsey Garber, retired Administrative Trustee for the foundation and Board Member Dr. Cordell Halverson.	Rose Ellen Martinez and Jim Mandarino NMHU Alumni Secretary Rose Ellen Martinez, Director Jim Mandarino with Viles Foundation board members LouElla Marr-Montoya, Dr. Clarence Sanchez and Felix Alderete.

Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Ortiz Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Ortiz were two of the hosts at the reception desk.	Hostess Hilda Ellis and Suzanne Sundt Hostess Hilda Ellis chats with Suzanne Sundt as she signs the guest register. Suzanne is the wife of sculptor Duke Sundt.	Jeanne McKinley and Eleanor Wald Jeanne McKinley was also a hostess at the reception desk. Here, Jeanne and Eleanor Wald discuss the success of the luncheon.

June Garcia and Raquel "Kiki" Arellano June Garcia, a San Miguel County Commissioner, was an invited guest. She is with Raquel "Kiki" Arellano, a scholarship recipient who is employed by San Miguel County.	Armando Pollack and Hope Vigil-Martinez Armando Pollack visits with Hope Vigil-Martinez. Mr. Pollack is retired after 30 years in Washington D.C with the United States Public Health Service.	Debbie Olivas and Beatrice Hurtado Debbie Olivas works in the NMHU financial aid office. She is talking with Beatrice Hurtado about the irony that Debbie and her husband Art are the caretakers of the ranch in Cebolla Canyon where Matie Viles was raised by the Robinson Family.

Justine Crespin Chavez Justine Crespin Chavez graduated from NMSU in the spring of 2011 with a degree in communication.	Denise Montoya Denise Montoya and her twin sister Melanie Montoya with Menalie's son Carlo and fiancé Martin Lucero. Denise and Melanie are the step-daughters of LouElla Marr-Montoya.	Oliver L'Esperance and Oneida L'Esperance Scholarship recipients, brother and sister Oliver L'Esperance and Oneida L'Esperance, with her husband Elmer Aragon. Oliver is a business owner in Las Vegas and Oneida is a board member of the Viles Foundation and a child advocacy attorney in San Miguel County.

Antonia Vigil and Annette Vigil-Gallegos Antonia Vigil and her daughter Annette Vigil-Gallegos. Antonia was so excited about celebrating Viles Foundation that she traveled from Pittsburgh, PA to attend the luncheon. Four of Antonia's siblings also attended college on scholarships.	Angelina Romero Sullivan and Mary Alice Herrera Angelina Romero Sullivan is a retired educator. Mary Alice Herrera is Erica Hererra's mother. Erica works in Albuquerque as an EVS manager.	Huie Ley, Eleanor Wald and Les Montoya Les Montoya talks to Eleanor Wald, board member Huie Ley and his mother Delfina Ley. For many years, Delphina and her husband Happy were employees of Matie and George Viles at Mountain View Ranch.

Chris Lopez and Latania Marr Chris Lopez is a newspaper publisher and Latania Marr is a dual language education teacher of third graders. She is LouElla Marr-Montoya's daughter.	Ricardo Baca, Dr. Sanchez and Don Pace Ricardo Baca, recipient and a server at the luncheon stands between Dr. Clarence Sanchez and Don Pace, reporter for the Las Vegas Optic.	Ernest Quintana Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Quintana are active Las Vegans and very interested in the Viles Foundation.

Glen and Nicholas Marrujo Glen and Nicholas Marrujo are cousins who received Viles scholarships. Both are nurses.	Ted Maestas and Huie Ley Ted Maestas and Huie Ley. Ted taught school in Las Vegas. His great nephew Ethan Maestas attended NMSU on a scholarship. Ted is also in charge of the NMHU "H" Club.	Nancy Ulibarri and Geneva Benevidez Nancy Ulibarri and Geneva Benevidez. Nancy is a data specialist and system analyst for the Las Vegas City Schools.

Kathleen Sharp and Juan Jose Pena Matie Viles had no direct descendants, however her husband's sister Emma Viles Robinson had children. Kathleen Sharp, talking to Juan Jose Pena, is George Viles great niece.	Rita Rael Kavanaugh Rita Rael Kavanaugh is a financial analyst and data management coordinator in Albuquerque. She is enjoying the Bas` Relief of Matie.	Crystal Gutierez-Cavanos Crystal Gutierez-Cavanos attended NMHU for a degree in social work.

Eleanor Wald and Merideth Hmura Eleanor Wald is a founding member of the Board of Directors. Her daughter Merideth Hmura considers it to be a privileged to be a board member also.	Beatrice and Genoveva Hurtado Beatrice Hurtado attended college on a scholarship and gives back that opportunity as a member of the board. Her daughter Genoveva assists with paperwork.	LouElla Marr-Montoya and Latonia Marr Both LouElla Marr-Montoya and her daughter Latonia Marr received scholarships to attend college.