Press Releases05/27/2026 09:54:10 AMNNMC Team North places 1st in regional Global Scaling ChallengeNorthern New Mexico College (NNMC) earned 1st place in the New Mexico Regional Global Scaling Challenge, sponsored by the University of New Mexico Anderson School of Management on March 6, 2026. Team North – with the support of mentor Dr. Robert (Bob) Tierney – delivered a compelling presentation that impressed judges with its strategic thinking, analysis, teamwork and scaling recommendations for Mesa Quantum, a company pioneering quantum sensors that provide resilience against GPS disruptions.From left: Dean Alina Chircu, UNM Anderson School of Business with Team North members Julian Baros, Jeff Klingbeil and Gabriella Gonzales.Arin McKennaDr. Robert Tierneyrobert.tierney@nnmc.edu AcademicsBusiness AdministrationNNMC in CompetitionPress Releases