Yup, some of your favorite people do come out of New Mexico! Check them out below.
1. Professional Boxer Austin Trout
Trout was born in El Paso, Tx but was raised in New Mexico.
5. NBA Player Damion James
James was born and raised in Hobbs, New Mexico. He played for the Houston Texans Basketball team.
6. Actress Shenita Moore
Moore was born in Miami, Florida but raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She’s known for her roles in “Grey’s Anatomy,” “American Crimes,” “Rizzoli & Isles” and many more.
7. Former NFL Player Ronnie Lott
Lott was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico before moving to California in middle school. He played for the University of Southern California before going on to play for the San Francisco 49ers in 1981.
