Feb 26, 2026 From Promise to Progress at Northern There was a sense of momentum in the air as Northern students, student-athletes, faculty, staff, Board of Regents members, administrators, facilities team members, and community supporters gathered to celebrate the ribbon-cutting of Northern New Mexico College’s newly renovated Gym and the Fit Lab. The upgrades, which include a redesigned weight room, a dedicated cardio room, and newly added sauna spaces, represent the first major improvements to portions of the facility since 1989.

Feb 25, 2026 El Pueblito Letterpress Studio Open House Ink on fingertips. Laughter in the air. The steady rhythm of a press doing what it’s done for centuries. On Saturday, February 14, the doors to the new El Pueblito Letterpress Studio at Northern New Mexico College’s El Rito Campus opened wide, and the community showed up in the most beautiful way. More than 40 people traveled from Abiquiú, Española, El Rito, and even Santa Fe to celebrate the studio’s Valentine’s Day Open House. Inside the El Pueblito Building, guests stepped into a space that feels part workshop, part time machine. Under the guidance of instructor Andrew Furse, visitors explored the fundamentals of traditional...

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...