Aug 23, 2023 NNMC Students Participate in Undergraduate Research in the Bahamas Students at Northern New Mexico College (NNMC) benefit from remarkable opportunities for undergraduate research. It is a priority for the college’s STEM disciplines, but research options are also available in humanities, psychology and criminal justice, including on-campus positions, paid summer fellowships and internships with Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) or local businesses. In December, 2022, Dr. Rhiannon West, Associate Professor/Biology at NNMC, took two students, Jazmyn Gutierrez and Vincent Benavidez, to the University of the Bahamas Gerace Research Centre for 28 days to conduct research on indigenous species of pupfish...

Aug 22, 2024 Celebrating first Darrin’s Place Wildland Fire Fighting course grads Northern New Mexico College’s Adult Education and Continuing Education programs are branching out, bringing opportunities for obtaining practical skills into the broader community. This summer, Adult Ed teamed up with Darrin’s Place to bring its Wildland Firefighting program to the rehab center’s residents. Twenty students successfully completed the course and obtained their Wildland Firefighting certificates.

Aug 20, 2024 Northern Welcomes New Eagles! Northern New Mexico College (NNMC) recently hosted a highly successful New Student Orientation, welcoming approximately 170 new students to its vibrant campus. The event, designed to help students transition smoothly into college life, was packed with activities, workshops, and speeches that set the tone for an exciting academic year ahead. The day began with a warm and heartfelt welcome from Dr. Larry Guerrero, who set the stage for what would be an informative and inspiring day. Students were introduced to the NNMC campus through guided tours, where they familiarized themselves with key locations such as academic buildings, the...