Aug 26, 2024 Bear Grease Share Inspiring Stories at the Meet & Greet On the morning of August 20th, 2024, Northern New Mexico College had the pleasure of hosting the cast and crew of Bear Grease for an intimate meet and greet with faculty and staff. This special event, held just hours before the highly anticipated performance, provided an opportunity for the college community to connect with the creative minds behind this groundbreaking musical. Dr. Larry Guerrero, NNMC’s Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, welcomed the cast, crew, and gathered attendees, setting the tone for a morning filled with inspiration and cultural celebration. Henry “Cloud” RedCloud, the Co-Creator and...

Aug 22, 2024 Celebrating first Darrin’s Place Wildland Fire Fighting course grads Northern New Mexico College’s Adult Education and Continuing Education programs are branching out, bringing opportunities for obtaining practical skills into the broader community. This summer, Adult Ed teamed up with Darrin’s Place to bring its Wildland Firefighting program to the rehab center’s residents. Twenty students successfully completed the course and obtained their Wildland Firefighting certificates.

Aug 22, 2024 Northern Welcomes the Cast and Crew of Bear Grease Monday night, August 19, marked a truly special occasion at Santa Claran Hotel as the Northern community gathered to honor the talented cast and crew of Bear Grease with a warm and heartfelt dinner. This event was a celebration of creativity, culture, and community, bringing together students, faculty, staff, and local supporters to recognize the extraordinary effort behind this unique production.

Aug 20, 2024 Northern Welcomes New Eagles! Northern New Mexico College (NNMC) recently hosted a highly successful New Student Orientation, welcoming approximately 170 new students to its vibrant campus. The event, designed to help students transition smoothly into college life, was packed with activities, workshops, and speeches that set the tone for an exciting academic year ahead. The day began with a warm and heartfelt welcome from Dr. Larry Guerrero, who set the stage for what would be an informative and inspiring day. Students were introduced to the NNMC campus through guided tours, where they familiarized themselves with key locations such as academic buildings, the...

Aug 12, 2024 Starting the 2024 School Year Northern New Mexico College kicked off the 2024-2025 school year with an exciting Convocation ceremony, setting the stage for a year full of learning and growth. The event, held in the college auditorium, brought together staff and faculty to celebrate the start of the new academic year and to honor those who have made significant contributions to the college community. President Hector Balderas warmly welcomed everyone back, praising the college’s unique strengths. He reminded the audience that Northern has something special that other colleges don’t—a long and rich history. "We have a deep history...