Nov 20, 2023 WIN Mobile Training Unit @ NNMC Northern New Mexico College (NNMC) is pleased to host the unveiling of the UA Local 412 Plumbers and Pipefitters and Northern New Mexico Workforce Integration Network (WIN) Mobile Training Unit from 1 – 3:30 p.m. November 28, 2023. The public is invited to come tour this innovative mobile classroom and see the first class of students actively involved with hands-on training, demonstrations of class materials and activities and enjoy networking opportunities with industry professionals. “The WIN Mobile Unit is yet another example of Northern's commitment to creating career pathways for people in our communities across...

Nov 13, 2024 Community Comes Together for Northern’s Continuing Education Classes Northern New Mexico College’s Continuing Education program at the El Rito Campus offers immersive, hands-on courses that connect participants to local heritage and practical skills. Highlights include Tai Chi classes, held in the peaceful campus park, where participants relax and balance body and mind through this ancient Chinese practice. The Horno Construction course taught traditional adobe-building techniques, with students reshaping a horno and celebrating with freshly baked bread. In the Kernel to Tortilla Workshop, participants learned to prepare blue corn dishes, honoring Indigenous food heritage with guidance from Nixta Kitchen....

Nov 08, 2023 NNMC Asst. Basketball Coach Tj Stukes Competes in “Squid Game: The Challenge” Northern New Mexico College Men’s/Women’s Assistant Basketball Coach Tj Stukes is no stranger to the entertainment industry. Stukes played more than 1,300 games as a pro for the Harlem Wizards for 12 years. He has been a contestant on “The Cube,” appeared in “Hustle,” “Valentine’s Date,” “Chicago PD” and in commercials for Lowe’s, Verizon and Adidas. But being a contestant on the Netflix reality show, “Squid Game: The Challenge,” tops all that. “I will tell you that this was an experience that I thought I had achieved,” Stukes said. “I’ve been on multiple Netflix movies and TV shows. I’ve...

Oct 31, 2024 U.S. Department of Education awards Northern New Mexico College $2,847,151 Northern New Mexico College (NNMC) is pleased to announce a $2,847,151 five-year grant from the U.S. Department of Education. Northern is one of 49 institutions to be awarded the Developing Hispanic-Serving Institutions (DHSI) grant, which assists Hispanic Serving Institutions in expanding educational opportunities and improving the attainment of Hispanic students.

Oct 28, 2024 Northern Celebrates Indigenous Peoples' Day On October 24, 2024, Northern New Mexico College (NNMC) hosted a deeply moving and culturally rich celebration of Indigenous Peoples’ Day. To celebrate, honor, and recognize Indigenous peoples’ rich history, culture, and contributions, the event was a testament to the resilience, wisdom, and strength of Indigenous traditions, and a powerful reminder of the importance of honoring and preserving Indigenous cultures. The day began with a sacred and transformative experience. An Opening Prayer and Ceremonial Pre-Columbian Circle, performed by the Danza Azteca de Anahuac, blessed the event and the entire...