Nov 13, 2024 Community Comes Together for Northern’s Continuing Education Classes Northern New Mexico College’s Continuing Education program at the El Rito Campus offers immersive, hands-on courses that connect participants to local heritage and practical skills. Highlights include Tai Chi classes, held in the peaceful campus park, where participants relax and balance body and mind through this ancient Chinese practice. The Horno Construction course taught traditional adobe-building techniques, with students reshaping a horno and celebrating with freshly baked bread. In the Kernel to Tortilla Workshop, participants learned to prepare blue corn dishes, honoring Indigenous food heritage with guidance from Nixta Kitchen....

Oct 31, 2024 U.S. Department of Education awards Northern New Mexico College $2,847,151 Northern New Mexico College (NNMC) is pleased to announce a $2,847,151 five-year grant from the U.S. Department of Education. Northern is one of 49 institutions to be awarded the Developing Hispanic-Serving Institutions (DHSI) grant, which assists Hispanic Serving Institutions in expanding educational opportunities and improving the attainment of Hispanic students.

Oct 24, 2024 The New Mexico Legislature’s Courts, Corrections, and Justice Interim Committee visit at Northern The New Mexico Legislature’s Courts, Corrections, and Justice Interim Committee convened at Northern New Mexico College (NNMC) from September 9 to 11, where college representatives presented the institution's initiatives aimed at supporting at-risk students and enhancing community engagement. President Hector Balderas, alongside Student Senate President Jasie Green, Director of Continuing & Adult Education Cecilia Romero, and Director of Career & Technical Education Frank Loera, shared their insights on how NNMC is committed to changing lives through education. “Northern New Mexico College is not just a place where we create opportunity,...

Oct 17, 2024 New Mexico Disability Employment Conference Promotes Inclusion and Opportunity The New Mexico Disability Employment Awareness Month Conference & Hiring Event took place today at the University of New Mexico’s Continuing Education building, gathering over 250 attendees to discuss and promote employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. Hosted by the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions and the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, the event featured powerful speeches, vibrant panel discussions, and a well-attended job fair aimed at fostering a more inclusive workforce. As the keynote speaker, Hector Balderas, President of Northern New Mexico College, delivered an emotionally charged address,...

Sep 30, 2024 Northern Partners with Carpenters Union to Launch Carpentry Program At the recent Board of Regents meeting held on September 27, Northern New Mexico College (NNMC) welcomed distinguished guests Matthew Suarez from the Western States Regional Council of Carpenters, along with Omar Talamantes and Gilbert Lopez from Carpenters Local Union 1319. Their presence signified a vital partnership between the college and local unions as NNMC advances with a groundbreaking initiative—the development of an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Carpentry Trades. This innovative program, which is currently in the approval process, is set to equip students with critical skills essential for success in the carpentry industry....