From high school equivalency through certificates and degrees, Northern New Mexico College supports students all the way

Press Releases02/25/2026 09:51:15 AMFrom high school equivalency through certificates and degrees, Northern New Mexico College supports students all the wayMatt 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. Matt Baldonado wearing dark-rimmed glasses, a baseball cap reading "Gangster Cowboys," a grey vest and a blue shirt with red and white striped accents.

Matt Baldonado wearing dark-rimmed glasses, a baseball cap reading "Gangster Cowboys," a grey vest and a blue shirt with red and white striped accents.

Arin McKennaMatt Baldonadomatthew.baldonado@nnmc.edu College Assistance Migrant ProgramHigh School Equivalency ProgramNorthern AlumniTechnical TradesPress Releases