New Mexico
Model United Nations

What is Model UN? 

According to the United Nations Association of the United States (UNAUSA), Model UN is a simulation of the UN General Assembly and its other multilateral bodies where students perform an ambassador role while debating topics such as gender equality, climate action, global health, and more. Through public speaking, critical thinking, and in-depth research, the Model UN experience allows students to cultivate skills and enrich their global affairs knowledge.

In New Mexico, Model UN can be taught as a class or as an extracurricular activity at the middle school and high school level. Although NM Model UN does not offer a class syllabus, as a network of teachers (advisors) across the state, prospective advisors are welcome to collaborate within the network to design a class. Most Model UN clubs in the state are operated as an extracurricular activity. 

Upcoming Events

November 19th-21st, 2025: Santa Fe Conference
Where: Santa Fe Roundhouse
Time: 6:30 pm Keynote on Wednesday, November 19, 2025

About: Hosted at the Santa Fe Roundhouse, this is the largest Model UN conference in New Mexico. Each year, over 500 students from across the state participate and are divided into multiple committees to discuss pressing global issues. More info will be released in spring 2025.

New Mexico Model UN Leadership

James Goodman, President (Eisenhower Middle School)

Julia Purrington, Vice President (Sandia High School)

Diane Ball, Secretary (St. Pius X High School)

Erin Gillespie, Treasurer (Valley High School)

Robanne Harrison, Officer at Large (Manzano High School)