“Barbara Mother Hubbard has been my main support of encouragement and guidance throughout the years.  She has taken me under her wings and has relentlessly advocated on my behalf. I am truly blessed to have Mother Hubbard in my life.”

— Brennin Hunt, Singer-Songwriter and Actor | Nashville, TN

“Barbara is a force of nature. She did more than just help open doors for me, she showed me that I could dream bigger and achieve more. She recognizes students who work hard and she looks for opportunities to help them grow. A true educator, Barb teaches, challenges, and cares about her students. I'm honored to be one of Barb's kids. A graduate of NMSU in 1991, but a student of Barbara's for life.”

— Mashawn Nix, Producer | Los Angeles, CA

 "I have known Barbara Hubbard for many years and can state that the woman wants nothing more than to see a young person build a future in the career they love. People just do not realize how many people she has touched and has asked for nothing in return. When ACTS first started, Sinbad and Jeff Dunham came through the system but so many others who never saw the spotlight also did - and are still working behind the scenes in the industry of entertainment. Thank you for letting the public know that she is truly an untapped resource of knowledge, and also what everyone should strive to be as a person."

— Jim Townsend |Nashville, TN

"Get hands on experiences with the caliber of shows we got to touch and feel and make mistakes on our own" like Mother Hubbard's "kids" do. "You have to have someone like Barbara who is willing to lay across the railroad tracks and say, 'This is the way I want it. I'm going to be here.' She fought hard for the students. And she's fearless."

— Michael Lorick, Harbinger Management | Irmo, SC

"She is such a sincere individual and probably would do anything for you. She's the best of the best, and still constantly on the go."

— Scott Breckner, Retired NMSU Director of Special Events | Las Cruces, NM

"She was very hands on, She told us what to expect and we sometimes thought, no it can't be. She was very patient. Mother was always right."

— Sabrina Garza, New Mexico State Fair Events Manager | Albuquerque, NM

“Throughout my career, I have met many incredible people. There is no question that Barbara “Mother” Hubbard is on the top of the list. At 91, she continues to look forward.  She is a true visionary always thinking of how to improve the quality of life for her students. Through her ACTS program, she is responsible for hundreds of kids receiving scholarships so that they can pursue their careers and dreams. Barbara is a force to be reckoned with.  I have never met a kinder, more compassionate person than Barbara Hubbard.”   

– Phil San Filippo, Director, Economic Development | Las Cruces, NM

“I had the privilege of working for Barbara Hubbard in college. The experience I gained allowed me the opportunity to work in the Music Marketing Department at Miller Brewing Company in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. I owe Barbara so much for jump starting my career. She helped a kid from Santa Fe get through college and work with acts like Luther Vandross, Clint Black, Brooks & Dunn, Rod Stewart, ZZ Top, and Alan Jackson. I will forever be grateful for all the life lessons I learned from Barbara Hubbard. Nothing is ever impossible; think BIG”

— Johnny Montoya, Director State Government Relations CenturyLink | Stanley, NM