Ms. Elko County

OFFICIAL PORTRAITS - Ms. Elko County 2026 Alexandra Sanchez-Ruiz ✨

Alexandra is a Dean's List student in the bachelor of social work program at Great Basin College. Her hobbies are: making sourdough, dancing, reading, creating TikTok content, and raising goats. Her personal platform is Steps of Strength, advocating for physical and mental health through dance. 🩰

She shares, "ballet has empowered me to overcome my struggles with ADHD, and sharing this message is important because it can help individuals discover healthy coping mechanisms, purpose, and strength." Alexandra won the Best in Interview and Ambassador awards for her exemplary service and leadership at the Elko County 2026 Pageant. 🥇

For appearances and volunteer opportunities, email the Ms. Elko County Pageant and Leadership Program office at [email protected]

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OFFICIAL PORTRAITS - Teen Miss Elko County 2026 Naidely Casique ✨

Naidely is a high school junior committed to academic excellence through advanced education and membership in the National Honor Society. She enjoys folklórico dance, makeup artistry, creative writing, and journaling. She raises awareness and advocates for victims and survivors of sexual assault. 🩵

She promotes the Elko Committee Against Domestic Violence (CADV) organization. She won the Best in Personal Platform Presentation award at the Elko County 2026 Pageant. Naidely shares, "my goal is to use my kindness, resilience, and voice to make a meaningful impact in my community and inspire others to believe in their own strength." 🌟

For appearances and volunteer opportunities, email the Ms. Elko County Pageant and Leadership Program office at [email protected]

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OFFICIAL PORTRAITS - Little Miss Elko County 2026 Olivia Grumbois ✨

Olivia is kind, intelligent, and generous. She loves her family, friends, and animals. Her hobbies are: hanging out with friends, reading books, and learning the piano. She loves to learn, and wants to be a teacher when she grows up. 🌟

For her diligence, participation in community projects and making appearances as a delegate, as well as using her entrepreneurial skills to raise funds for her pageant participation by hosting a lemonade and baked goods stand with her friends, Olivia was the winner of the Young Leader Award at the Elko County 2026 Pageant. 🏆

For appearances and volunteer opportunities, email the Ms. Elko County Pageant and Leadership Program office at [email protected]

Photos by: Images Portrait Studio

It's National Hispanic Heritage Month 🎊

The Ms. Elko County Pageant and Leadership Program honors the culture, heritage, and incredible contributions of the Hispanic and Latino communities in Elko County, Nevada, and across the United States. 🌎

We're honored to have had phenomenal delegates and titleholders of Hispanic heritage who serve with pride and purpose in our community and beyond. 🌟 Read what our beautiful Teen Miss Elko County Naidely Casique and Ms. Elko County Alexandra Sanchez-Ruiz say about the importance of NHHM, and how their background influences their values and interests as Latinas. 💛

Our beautiful Little Miss Elko County 2026 Olivia Grumbois attended the Elko Skyfair at the Elko Regional Airport with her family. ✈️🚁

The Skyfair is an annual Northern Nevada aviation gathering with free public admission and family-friendly activities. 🪂 This year’s event joined forces with the 25th anniversary of the Ruby Mountain Balloon Festival. 🎊

💛 SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT - Carmela Frederick of Blooming Events Planning & Party Rentals and Women Empowering Women 💛

The Ms. Elko County Pageant and Leadership Program is so grateful for our incredible sponsors who make our mission for girls and young women possible. Their generosity fuels opportunities, empowers young leaders, and uplifts our community in northeastern Nevada and beyond. Because of them, our titleholders and delegates shine brighter and dream bigger. 🌟

Carmela has the eye for beauty, and a generous heart for our community. She brings the vision of her clients to life and provides beautiful decor for events through her Blooming businesses, and also gives back to local nonprofit organizations through her annual Women Empowering Women event. ✨

Since 2024, Carmela has been our bouquet sponsor as well as crown sponsor. She’s attended our Royal Tea Party with her lovely granddaughter, and has also been instrumental in designing the Elko Lions Club float that our queens get to ride in for parades. 🌺

Thank you for being a vital part of our success and partnering with us. Thanks for all you do. We appreciate you, Carmela. 💕

Teen Miss Elko County Naidely Casique and Ms. Elko County Alexandra Sanchez-Ruiz volunteered at the 2026 5k Walk for Fostering Hope, Health and Healing by Zero Su***de, Elko County at Great Basin College. They’re pictured with the organization’s vice president, Louri L***o. 💜🩵

Program director Ruby B. Sutton interacted with attendees at the Ms. Elko County Pageant and Leadership Program’s information table - talking about the titleholders’ personal platforms and mental health awareness amongst girls and young women. 💚

The purpose of this annual event is to support those who have lost a loved one to su***de, walk in memory of those who have died by su***de, and for the hope of preventing more deaths in our community. ❤️‍🩹

Zero Su***des Elko County is a nonprofit organization dedicated to developing a better understanding of su***de, education, and preventing su***de in Elko County, Nevada. 🫶

Ms. Elko County Pageant and Leadership Program Gives Back on 9/11 National Day of Service and Remembrance 🇺🇸

Teen Miss Elko County Naidely Casique, Ms. Elko County Alexandra Sanchez-Ruiz, and Program Director Ruby B. Sutton donated food items to Friends In Service Helping - FISH - Elko, a nonprofit organization that feeds the hungry, shelters the homeless, and clothes those in need. ❤️

FISH has been serving Elko County and surrounding rural communities since 1987 in northeast Nevada. The ladies are pictured with the program’s executive director, Tim Royal. ✨

This year marks the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, a moment that forever changed our nation. Today, Americans are encouraged to donate or join community service projects to honor the lives, legacy, and service of those we lost on 9/11/2001. 🤍

Did you know that September is also Hunger Action Month, a time to raise awareness about food insecurity and inspire community action? 🧡

Ms. Elko County Alexandra Sanchez-Ruiz, Teen Miss Elko County Naidely Casique, Little Miss Elko County Olivia Grumbois and her mom, Christina, participated in the 2026 Elko County Fair Parade in downtown Elko, Nevada. 🇺🇸

This annual parade is held on Labor Day weekend and sponsored by the Elko Lions Club, and we’re honored that our reigning titleholders get to ride in their float every year. 🦁

Special thanks to Jim McPherson and his wife, Michelle Cromwell, Marie Manning, and all Lions members and volunteers who make this exciting event happen! ✨