Mar 29, 2023 Northern HEP students meet Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham Students and graduates of Northern New Mexico College’s (NNMC) High School Equivalency Program (HEP) met face-to-face with Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, cabinet secretaries, and other elected officials during Española Day at the Roundhouse Wednesday, March 15, 2022. The experience was part of President Hector Balderas’ Student Leadership Initiative, which he launched in February with NNMC’s Student Senate leaders. "Our Student Leadership Initiative at Northern New Mexico College continues to enhance student civic engagement,” said President Balderas. "We trust and involve our students as real-world leaders to make an impact in our...

Mar 11, 2025 Women's History Month Celebration 2025 Last Thursday’s Women’s History Month celebration and International Women’s Day offered inspiration and recognition for the incredible women at Northern New Mexico College. The event honored several women for their contributions and showcased powerful stories of resilience, mentorship, and achievement. The event was organized by Tammy Winston from Student Life, Khiana Valencia from CASSC, and Milam Shah from Communications. Together, they also created a Gratitude Wall—a special space where students, faculty, and staff could honor the women who have inspired them.

Mar 04, 2024 Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller engages with students at Northern New Mexico College Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller visited Northern New Mexico College on February 23, 2024, to engage with our students in their classrooms and during a panel discussion. The mayor donated a retired city bus to the college, which will provide a vehicle for students taking Northern’s CDL training to practice their driving skills, and recruited for job opportunities in Albuquerque. NNMC and ABQ signed an MOU to work collaboratively to establish internship and career opportunities for NNMC students with the City of Albuquerque.