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The Big Bang: 13.8 Billion Years of Wonder
2026 Chocolate Fantasy
Thank you for joining us for the 34th annual Chocolate Fantasy gala fundraiser, presented by KPMG and held at Sandia Resort & Casino on Saturday, March 7, 2026.
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Your support of Chocolate Fantasy helps raise vital funds that ensure science education, exhibitions, and outreach programs remain accessible to communities across New Mexico. Thank you for being part of a legacy of curiosity and helping to ignite wonder for generations to come.
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A special thank you to our sponsors, steering committee, and the volunteers who help make this event a success. We appreciate you!
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2026 Chocolate Fantasy Winners
Sculpture Winners
1st Place
EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE
Casey & Norah Trent
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2nd Place
A WRINKLE IN TIME
Sandia Resort & Casino
Alfonso White, Megan Vallo, & Michelle Lente
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3rd Place
CELESTIAL EXPLOSION
Navajo Technical University
Sheila Begay, Racheal Billie, Lydon Ellsworth, & Joe Santae
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People's Choice
A WRINKLE IN TIME
Sandia Resort & Casino
Alfonso White, Megan Vallo, & Michelle Lente
BonBon Winners
1st Place
GALACTIC BERRY ZING
Casey & Norah Trent
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2nd Place
COSMIC DECADENCE
Sandia Resort & Casino
Alfonso White, Megan Vallo, & Michelle Lente
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3rd Place
CRIMSON CARAMEL CORES
Cameron Owens & Monica Saavedra
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People's Choice
COSMIC DECADENCE
Sandia Resort & Casino
Alfonso White, Megan Vallo, & Michelle Lente
This gala benefits the New Mexico Museum of Natural History Foundation, and supports our mission of advancing the educational, scientific, and cultural programs of the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science.