Nov 08, 2023 NNMC Asst. Basketball Coach Tj Stukes Competes in “Squid Game: The Challenge” Northern New Mexico College Men’s/Women’s Assistant Basketball Coach Tj Stukes is no stranger to the entertainment industry. Stukes played more than 1,300 games as a pro for the Harlem Wizards for 12 years. He has been a contestant on “The Cube,” appeared in “Hustle,” “Valentine’s Date,” “Chicago PD” and in commercials for Lowe’s, Verizon and Adidas. But being a contestant on the Netflix reality show, “Squid Game: The Challenge,” tops all that. “I will tell you that this was an experience that I thought I had achieved,” Stukes said. “I’ve been on multiple Netflix movies and TV shows. I’ve...

Nov 01, 2022 NNMC Alumni Aaron Lopez Joins New Mexico Indian Affairs Department Office of Communications Northern New Mexico College graduate and Española native Aaron Lopez has been named public relations coordinator with the New Mexico Indian Affairs Department (IAD) Office of Communications.

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, 2025 Northern Takes Flight at the Albuquerque Sunport Travellers arriving in New Mexico are now greeted by the state’s spirit of learning and innovation, thanks to the new “Knowledge Concourse” exhibit at the Albuquerque International Sunport — and Northern New Mexico College (NNMC) is proudly among the eight institutions featured in this one-of-a-kind showcase. The Knowledge Concourse transforms the Sunport’s baggage claim level into a celebration of higher education across the Land of Enchantment, featuring displays from eight colleges and universities that represent New Mexico’s diversity, creativity, and commitment to progress. “New Mexico’s universities are...