Oct 22, 2025 Northern Celebrates El Rito Campus Revival with Alumni and Community Northern New Mexico College marked a historic milestone on Friday, September 26, as alumni, community members, faculty, staff, and students gathered at the El Rito campus to celebrate the revitalisation of one of New Mexico’s oldest educational landmarks. The event — Northern Rising: A Celebration of Heritage and Renewal, honoured the enduring legacy of the Northern New Mexico Normal School while unveiling newly restored facilities that reflect both the college’s roots and its forward-looking mission.

Oct 20, 2025 New Tech Trades Programs at NNMC: Carpentry, Welding, HVAC Northern New Mexico College Technical Trades is excited to announce three new programs designed to prepare students for careers in high-paying, in-demand industries: HVAC Technology, Welding Technology and Carpentry Technology. All three programs were designed in conjunction with local unions to ensure students are trained to current industry standards. Graduates are eligible for one-year pre- apprenticeship programs, with could potentially reduce a four-year apprenticeship (leading to journeyman status) by one year.

Oct 17, 2024 New Mexico Disability Employment Conference Promotes Inclusion and Opportunity The New Mexico Disability Employment Awareness Month Conference & Hiring Event took place today at the University of New Mexico’s Continuing Education building, gathering over 250 attendees to discuss and promote employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. Hosted by the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions and the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, the event featured powerful speeches, vibrant panel discussions, and a well-attended job fair aimed at fostering a more inclusive workforce. As the keynote speaker, Hector Balderas, President of Northern New Mexico College, delivered an emotionally charged address,...

Oct 15, 2024 Center for Information Technology and Cybersecurity Northern New Mexico College (NNMC) is proud to announce the launch of the Center for Information Technology and Cybersecurity, a groundbreaking initiative designed to equip the next generation of cybersecurity professionals. In partnership with Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), this new center will offer state-of-the-art training and degree programs in cybersecurity, preparing students for high-demand careers in protecting critical digital infrastructure. Set to begin in fall 2025, NNMC’s cybersecurity program will offer a four-year degree program along with professional development opportunities, addressing a growing need for...

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,...