F. Chris Garcia: Awarded in New Mexico

F. Chris Garcia: Awarded in New Mexico

F. Chris Garcia, former president and provost of UNM, was acknowledged for his outstanding public service in the state of New Mexico while serving as the president of UNM. He was awarded both the New Mexico Distinguished Public Service Award and the University of New Mexico, Mortar Board, LOBO Award in 2003. The LOBO award is given to alumni who are recognized for the betterment of the university or exceptional career achievements.

F. Chris Garcia: Honored in Age F. Chris Garcia was inducted into the Silver Horizons Albuquerque Hall of Fame in 2009. Silver Horizons, formerly the Senior Foundation, honors seniors who are over 65 years of age and who have dedicated a life to community service. Inductees of the Senior Hall of Fame are seen as exemplifying the wisdom of elders, thought to be a vital component for every successful society throughout history.

F. Chris Garcia: Survey Research Pioneer

F. Chris Garcia founded Zia Research Associates, Inc. back in 1973 with two other professors. Zia Research Associates was the first full-service opinion survey research (public opinion polling) organization in the state of New Mexico. For the next twenty-five years Garcia also as an election and political analyst for local media including TV stations, newspapers, radio stations, and several national and international periodicals.

F. Chris Garcia: The Early Years

F. Chris Garcia graduated high school in 1957 from Albuquerque Valley High School, New Mexico.

He was incredibly active during his time at Albuquerque Valley High participating in extracurricular activities such as band (in which he was captain), student government, drama club, National Honors Society, and receiving the Warren A. Smart citizenship award and scholarship.

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