The Gamma Rho chapter (#89) at New Mexico Highlands University was installed June 1, 1956 with William E. Rhoades serving as the installing officer. The Gamma Iota chapter performed the Ritual and installation ceremony. Charter members of the Gamma Rho chapter include: Edward Lujan, LeRoy Newman, Cirpriano Gonzalez, Cip Sena, Donald Cochran, Emery Dzamka, David Hewatt, Lawrence Lucero, Virgil Reeder, Clarence Romero, Robert Romero, Nabor Torres, Champ Tyrone, and Robert Meadows.
