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CNM Grad Selected as 2023 State Fair Queen

Tonantzín Candelaria, who will be the face of this year’s fair, graduated from CNM’s Nail Technician program and plans to return for her full Cosmetology degree

September 08, 2023

CNM South Valley Food Pantry Unveils New Mural

The mural was painted by two South Valley Preparatory students and depicts the importance of agriculture and community

September 05, 2023

CNM Culinary Grad Opens New Albuquerque Restaurant

Steph Herrera owns Knead Dough Bar in downtown Albuquerque, a vegan restaurant that brings vegetables and sweets together to create a unique dining experience

September 05, 2023

This Presidential Fellow Worked to Increase Mental Health Services for CNM Students, Faculty, and Staff

CNM Faculty Member Kim Giek spent the last year researching and implementing mental health and wellness services on CNM campuses to help create a healthier learning environment

August 31, 2023

Seven Years Later This Dietary Manager Grad Is Now Mentoring New Employees in the Field

Tanayry Mendoza graduated from CNM’s Dietary Manager program and is a key piece of the team at Advanced Healthcare of Albuquerque

August 23, 2023

It Only Took One Day for This Radiologic Technology Grad to be Hired into a Well-Paying Job

Aerial Valenzuela knew radiologic technologists were in demand and now she’s a full-time radiologic technician with a bright future ahead of her

August 22, 2023

How CNM's New Explosives Technician Program is Helping This Student Pursue His Dream Career

Aaron Kieling is adding an Explosives Technician degree to his portfolio in hopes of one day working for a cutting edge lab

August 22, 2023

CNM Announces Amy Rademacher as Fifth 2023-2024 Presidential Fellow

As a fellow Amy will be exploring how CNM can streamline student information systems

August 17, 2023

A Deep Dive Bootcamp Allowed This Grad to Find a Rewarding Job That Makes a Real Impact

Michael Sanchez upskilled through the AI-Enhanced Software Development bootcamp and now works for a technology leader that’s helping both students and teachers

August 15, 2023

Delve Into the World of Fantasy with Fall Term Honors Course

CNM Students can join Instructor Megan Abrahamson to explore everything from magic to mermaids in this course

August 11, 2023

How This Humanities Grad Made the Leap to Tech Via CNM’s Deep Dive Program

A 10-week coding bootcamp helped get Lizzy Hines’ foot in the door as an Associate Salesforce Developer with global tech company MTX

August 10, 2023

This 60-Year-Old CNM Grad Has Dedicated Himself to Helping Cancer Patients

Gregory Zoll graduated from the Medical Assistant program and now works at UNM’s Comprehensive Cancer Center

August 10, 2023

CNM Flamenco Instructor Conducts Prestigious Fulbright Research Program in Spain

Bridgit Lujan has been in Seville, Spain for the last nine months studying the origins and evolution of flamenco

August 08, 2023

10 Years After Completing CNM's Aviation Maintenance Technology Program, This Grad Still Loves What She Does

Lexy Snell took a chance studying aviation maintenance at CNM back in 2012. Now, she’s an Assistant Crew Chief for Virgin Galactic, a major spaceflight company.

August 02, 2023

A Passion for Communication is What Drives This CNM Ingenuity Coding Instructor

Nick Bennett helped design the Deep Dive AI-Enhanced Software Development bootcamp and is back to teach it again starting this September

August 02, 2023

Feeding the Hungry is How This Community Health Worker Grad is Making a Difference

Caitlin Anderson graduated from CNM’s Community Health Worker certificate program and immediately made an impact at the Roadrunner Food Bank

July 28, 2023

Learn How CNM's Small Business Development Center Helped This New Mexico Native Open Her Own Scooter's Coffee Franchise

Angela Chacon's dream of owning her own business has become a reality

July 27, 2023

To Support a Growing Family, This Student Turned to CNM Ingenuity’s Electric Lineworker Pre-Apprentice Program

Nico Quintana is excited about the career potential and on-job duties that come with being a lineworker

July 25, 2023

CNM Ingenuity Acquires NM-NEW to Expand Opportunities for Older Adults to Connect with Jobs, Mentoring, and Entrepreneurship

NM-NEW connects adults 50-70+ with valuable opportunities so they remain engaged in the community – that’s critical for our economy and healthcare system as the percentage of older New Mexicans is forecast to skyrocket by 2030.

July 24, 2023

Hyperspace Challenge Announces 2023 Program

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CNM Grad Selected as 2023 State Fair Queen

CNM South Valley Food Pantry Unveils New Mural

CNM Culinary Grad Opens New Albuquerque Restaurant

This Presidential Fellow Worked to Increase Mental Health Services for CNM Students, Faculty, and Staff

Seven Years Later This Dietary Manager Grad Is Now Mentoring New Employees in the Field

It Only Took One Day for This Radiologic Technology Grad to be Hired into a Well-Paying Job

How CNM's New Explosives Technician Program is Helping This Student Pursue His Dream Career

CNM Announces Amy Rademacher as Fifth 2023-2024 Presidential Fellow

A Deep Dive Bootcamp Allowed This Grad to Find a Rewarding Job That Makes a Real Impact

Delve Into the World of Fantasy with Fall Term Honors Course

How This Humanities Grad Made the Leap to Tech Via CNM’s Deep Dive Program

This 60-Year-Old CNM Grad Has Dedicated Himself to Helping Cancer Patients

CNM Flamenco Instructor Conducts Prestigious Fulbright Research Program in Spain

10 Years After Completing CNM's Aviation Maintenance Technology Program, This Grad Still Loves What She Does

A Passion for Communication is What Drives This CNM Ingenuity Coding Instructor

Feeding the Hungry is How This Community Health Worker Grad is Making a Difference

Learn How CNM's Small Business Development Center Helped This New Mexico Native Open Her Own Scooter's Coffee Franchise

To Support a Growing Family, This Student Turned to CNM Ingenuity’s Electric Lineworker Pre-Apprentice Program

CNM Ingenuity Acquires NM-NEW to Expand Opportunities for Older Adults to Connect with Jobs, Mentoring, and Entrepreneurship

Hyperspace Challenge Announces 2023 Program

How CNM Helped This Electrical Trades Grad Create Financial Independence

CNM Radiologic Technology Student Accepted into Prestigious National Leadership Program

CNM Announces 2023-2024 Presidential Fellows

CNM Student Secured Sponsorship from American Heart Association to Run In Annual New York City Marathon in November

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