Feb 25, 2026 From high school equivalency through certificates and degrees, Northern New Mexico College supports students all the way Matt Baldonado’s educational path has not been an easy one. When he dropped out of high school he was told he would never amount to anything. With the help of Northern New Mexico College’s High School Equivalency Program and College Assistance Migrant Program, Baldonado has not only earned his high school equivalency diploma and plumbing and pipefitting certificates, he has gained confidence in his ability to master the skills he needs to achieve his dreams.

Feb 05, 2026 Honoring Officers Javin Lujan and Trinidad “Trinny” Lucero Safety on a college campus is often invisible when it’s done right. It lives in quiet moments, steady presence, and decisions made with care rather than fanfare. At Northern New Mexico College, two Safety & Security officers have recently shown what that kind of service looks like in real life. Officer Javin Lujan and Officer Trinidad “Trinny” Lucero, both relatively new members of the Safety & Security team, have already made a lasting impact on campus and in the surrounding community through professionalism, compassion, and an unwavering commitment to keeping others safe.

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...

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.