About Us
Contact Information
Contact the front office at (575) 882-6400
Monday – Thursday 8:15 AM – 5:30 PM
& Fridays 8 AM – 1:30 PM
or submit the Questions/Comments/Concerns form.
Have any questions, concerns, or would like to share a comment or information with any of our AVECHS staff?
Please feel free to complete and submit this
Question/Concern/Comment form.
Or contact us directly through Email.
The Costs & Benefits of Early College High School
Alta Vista Recognized in National Ranking
2025-2026 District Calendar with AVECHS & DACC Additional Dates
2025-2026 Calendario Del Disrito
Click here for Staff Directory and Emails
Administration:
Aida Gentzler, Principal
Acadmic Guidance Counselor:
Katherine Angel
Support Staff:
Melanie Beegle, Secretary
Monica Rodriguez, Data Entry Clerk
Jose Luis Jauregui, Head Custodian
Seargeant Arturo Watkins, Head Security
Educational Staff:
Candis Brinegar, Language Arts Teacher
Jill Sangabi, Language Arts Teacher
Sara Nunez, Math Teacher
Candace Warren, AVECHS/DACC Math Teacher
Frank Jimenez, P.E. & Health Teacher
Dr. Rachel Acuna, AVECHS/DACC Science Teacher
Pamela Salcido, Science Teacher
Saul Almeida-Moriel, Social Studies Teacher
Rocio Campos, Spanish Teacher
Student Clubs/Organizations
Class of 2026
Class of 2027
Class of 2028
Class of 2029
National Honor Society
MESA
Science Club
Student Council
Student District Leadership
Yearbook
NMPED Letter – ECHS Designation
Early College High School Designation
