RioTECH
About RioTECH
RioTECH, a collaboration between Central New Mexico Community College (CNM) and Rio Rancho Public Schools, will be transforming Career Technical Education (CTE) starting in the 2025-2026 school year.
Located in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, RioTECH will offer high-quality CTE training for both high school students in grades 10-12 and adult learners, leading to valuable industry credentials. The partnership between CNM and Rio Rancho Public Schools provides students with access to advanced resources and expert, hands-on instruction in fields like information technology and skilled trades. The curriculum aligns with industry standards, ensuring graduates are job-ready.
Programs Offered at RioTECH
The following CNM programs can be completed at the new RioTECH campus, with most starting in Fall 2025:
- Automotive Technology, Certificate of Completion - Fall 2026
- Computer Information Systems, Network Administration, Certificate of Completion
- Digital Media, Associate of Applied Science
- Electric Vehicle Technology, Certificate of Completion - Fall 2026
- Plumbing and Gas Fitting, Certificate of Completion
- Residential Carpentry, Certificate of Completion
- Residential HVAC, Certificate of Completion
- Residential Wiring, Certificate of Completion
- Solar Electric (PV), Certificate of Completion - Fall 2027
- Welding, Certificate of Completion
Getting Started at RioTECH
If you're a CNM student who is ready to take classes or begin a program at RioTECH, get started by filling out the student background application form. Once you are accepted, you can request a RioTECH parking pass.
