Oct 04, 2024 Northern Celebrates Website and Online Catalog Launch with Special Luncheon Northern recently marked a significant milestone with the successful launch of its new website and online catalog, a major project that spanned four months of dedicated work. In recognition of this achievement, President Hector Balderas hosted a special lunch to celebrate the Communications and Marketing team and their incredible efforts in bringing the project to life. During the event, President Balderas expressed his gratitude to the team, stating, "It's the dedication of individuals like you that makes large-scale projects like this possible." Sandy Krolick, Creative Director of Communications and Marketing, who led the project,...

Sep 30, 2024 NNMC Launches New Phlebotomy Certificate Program Northern New Mexico College (NNMC), which has been offering healthcare career pathways for over 50 years, is excited to announce the launch of its new Phlebotomy Certificate Program. Enrollment is now open for this program, which begins in the spring 2025 semester. Students will receive hands-on training and practical experience in phlebotomy and the skills and knowledge needed to excel in the fast-growing field of healthcare.

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....

Sep 25, 2024 Butch Clark, III, donates $153,000 to new Carpentry Program A new carpentry program being developed by Northern New Mexico College’s Technical Trades Program has just received a major boost from Ralph (Butch) E. Clark, III. During a recent visit to his home in Gunnison, Colo., from Northern New Mexico College President Hector Balderas, Technical Trades Chair Joe Padilla and Major Gifts Officer Judith Pepper, Clark pledged $153,000 to support the program, which is currently in development. The donation will fund a faculty position for the initial two years of the program.

Sep 23, 2024 Six NNMC Students and Three Alumni Awarded Mana del Norte Scholarships 2024 As part of our celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month, Northern New Mexico College (NNMC) is thrilled to announce that six of our current students and three alumni were selected among the 11 recipients of this year’s Mana del Norte Scholarships. These prestigious scholarships were awarded at the Mana del Norte Annual Scholarship Awards Luncheon, held on September 21, 2024, at the Cities of Gold Hotel in Pojoaque, NM. Mana del Norte, a chapter of MANA, A National Latina Organization, has been a beacon of empowerment for Latinas in Northern New Mexico since its founding in 1989. For 35 years, the organization has uplifted women...