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 28, 2024 Northern Celebrates Indigenous Peoples' Day On October 24, 2024, Northern New Mexico College (NNMC) hosted a deeply moving and culturally rich celebration of Indigenous Peoples’ Day. To celebrate, honor, and recognize Indigenous peoples’ rich history, culture, and contributions, the event was a testament to the resilience, wisdom, and strength of Indigenous traditions, and a powerful reminder of the importance of honoring and preserving Indigenous cultures.
The day began with a sacred and transformative experience. An Opening Prayer and Ceremonial Pre-Columbian Circle, performed by the Danza Azteca de Anahuac, blessed the event and the entire...
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,...