Student Clubs and Organizations
CNM’s student clubs and organizations are for students interested in a particular hobby, activity, or topic and want to connect with other students.
Starting a Club
Learn how to start a student group at CNM.
By joining a student group you can enhance opportunities for academic achievement which could lead to a greater college experience and you’ll be able to network with your fellow students and other CNM community members.
If you are interested in joining or would like more information, contact the CSC Advisor.
Clubs and Organizations
Contact: Eduardo Naranjo
The mission of ALAS is to support Hispanic and Latinx students by providing resources, leadership opportunities, mentorship, and experiences that foster academic success, professional development, and a sense of belonging. Members participate in cultural celebrations, community service, networking opportunities, and leadership activities while building meaningful connections with fellow students and mentors from CNM Unidos. Participation in Unidos Students Association at CNM helps students develop transferable skills—including communication, teamwork, event planning, and leadership—these skills contribute to successful graduation, strengthen their résumés and prepare them for future careers.
Contact: Brian Rasmussen and Julie Mason
Provide students with fun, extracurricular learning methods as well as the opportunity to gain real-world experiences.
Contact: Jennifer Johnson
Stimulate foster and promote public interest in the art and education for our members. By organizing and funding workshops, exhibitions, art sales, study time, talks, museum tours, and a connection to the wider arts community. Supporting our members in the creative endeavors.
Contact: Todd Johnson
Help students strive for academic excellence, encourage positive images of African Americans, and help students become an integral part of the CNM community. Visit the Black Student Union site.
Contact: Chris Cavazos
The CNM Chronicle is a student-run weekly newspaper publication serving more than 28,000 students, staff, and faculty. Learn more about the history of the CNM Chronicle or view the CNM Chronicle online.
Contact: Jorge Montes Rodriguez
The CNM Dream Team is a student-led organization that focuses on immigrant rights and equal educational opportunities for all. We promote the empowerment, leadership, and development of immigrant students.
Contact: Jessica Rosazza-Williams, Laura Arguelles, and Sierra Netz
The mission of CNM Students Care is to enrich the lives of CNM students and our community by collaborating and to create opportunities through actions that build hope, aspiration, and positive change. Come volunteer with us!
Contact: Neal Holtschulte
Network and collaborate on projects and goals.
Contact: Joseph Goodin
Promote student community by gathering and disseminating information regarding student leadership opportunities, ECOS activities and projects, and other student-related issues.
Contact: [email protected]
NSLS helps you achieve personal growth and professional success, while having a meaningful impact in your community, through NSLS' leadership program. When you're nominated for a NSLS membership, you'll receive exclusive benefits for your professional and personal life.
Contact: [email protected]
Alpha Upsilon Chi, CNM’s chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, rewards the hard work of students who excel academically, organizes service projects, and coordinates honors study topics.
Contact: Trent Toulouse
This organization supports student retention and graduation by fostering a sense of belonging and providing professional development opportunities outside the classroom.
Contact: Deborah Singh
Educating and communicating throughout New Mexico about radiologic technology.
Contact: Chris Prentice
In a culture increasingly shaped by screens and distraction, at a time when sustained reading and meaningful conversation are increasingly rare, with mutual mistrust, isolation, and fear on the rise, we aim to counter these trends, gathering voluntarily as a community of book lovers, to read and share our love of reading with one another, for pleasure, to think deeply, connect with one another, and reap the vast rewards that literature offers.
Contact: Pedro Castillon
The mission of the Central New Mexico Community College SkillsUSA Chapter is to empower students in career, trade, industrial, STEM, and health science pathways to achieve personal, academic, and professional growth through leadership development, technical excellence, and civic engagement.
Contact: Theresa Aragon
Empower women to achieve their full potential in careers as engineers and leaders; expand the image of the engineering and technology professions as a positive force in improving the quality of life and demonstrate the value of diversity and inclusion.
Contact: Lila Martinez
Strengthen, encourage, and share a passion for the art of sewing.
Contact: Alexandria Savage
To provide programs and opportunities for CNM nursing students to come together, support each other, and become involved in the healthcare community in a professional role as a student nurse.
Contact: Brandon Lopez
The Student Veterans of CNM are here to assist all Veteran and Military-affiliated students at CNM as they embark on their educational journey. The Student Veterans of CNM aim to build camaraderie and bring a sense of belonging to the community.
Contact: Heather Herrera
The Suncat Social Club hosts events that provide a space for any student to connect, build friendships, and grow their personal or professional network.
Contact: Hannah Perry
Our goal is to provide programs and opportunities for CNM students interested in the veterinary field to come together, support each other, and become involved in the community in a professional role as a student veterinary technician.