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,...

Sep 30, 2025 NNMC Interns Explore Career Opportunities in the Community In Fall 2024, Northern New Mexico College’s (NNMC) Career Services Department launched a transformative internship program designed to provide career-ready opportunities for first-generation college students from underserved communities. The internships are designed to bridge the gap between classroom learning and workforce readiness. During the program’s first year, Career Services has placed 50 students in paid internships across a range of high-demand fields.

Sep 30, 2024 Northern Partners with Carpenters Union to Launch Carpentry Program At the recent Board of Regents meeting held on September 27, Northern New Mexico College (NNMC) welcomed distinguished guests Matthew Suarez from the Western States Regional Council of Carpenters, along with Omar Talamantes and Gilbert Lopez from Carpenters Local Union 1319. Their presence signified a vital partnership between the college and local unions as NNMC advances with a groundbreaking initiative—the development of an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Carpentry Trades. This innovative program, which is currently in the approval process, is set to equip students with critical skills essential for success in the carpentry industry....

Sep 30, 2024 NNMC Launches New Phlebotomy Certificate Program Northern New Mexico College (NNMC), which has been offering healthcare career pathways for over 50 years, is excited to announce the launch of its new Phlebotomy Certificate Program. Enrollment is now open for this program, which begins in the spring 2025 semester. Students will receive hands-on training and practical experience in phlebotomy and the skills and knowledge needed to excel in the fast-growing field of healthcare.

Sep 25, 2024 Butch Clark, III, donates $153,000 to new Carpentry Program A new carpentry program being developed by Northern New Mexico College’s Technical Trades Program has just received a major boost from Ralph (Butch) E. Clark, III. During a recent visit to his home in Gunnison, Colo., from Northern New Mexico College President Hector Balderas, Technical Trades Chair Joe Padilla and Major Gifts Officer Judith Pepper, Clark pledged $153,000 to support the program, which is currently in development. The donation will fund a faculty position for the initial two years of the program.