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This CNM Student is the Future of Welding

Esperanza Montoya is set to graduate in May with a Welding degree and is excited about using her training to build the future

March 28, 2023

CNM’s Native American Advisory Council Hosting New Mexico Tribal Higher Education Summit on March 30

This one-of-a-kind event will bring together representatives from all 19 of New Mexico’s Pueblos, two Apache Tribes, and the Navajo Nation to learn about the resources and opportunities available to current and potential Native students at CNM

March 23, 2023

CNM to Host Second-Annual Women in Trades Conference on March 31

This year’s event will feature keynote speaker Sarah Thomas, the NFL’s first female official, and it’s a great opportunity for attendees to learn about the many pathways for women to pursue great careers in the trades

March 21, 2023

American Indian Science and Engineering Society Reopening Chapter at CNM

With the help of the Native American Advisory Council, CNM is rechartering the American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) to better support Native students pursuing STEM-related fields

March 14, 2023

Find Out How CNM'S Pharmacy Technician Program Helped this Grad Break Into the Medical Field

When Farzana Gauba enrolled in CNM’s Pharmacy Technician Program at 43 she wasn’t sure what to expect. Now, she’s a full-time pharmacy technician at Lovelace Hospitals

March 10, 2023

CNM Completes State-of-the-Art Beverage Facility and Launches New Distilled Spirits and Wine Making Classes

The new facility is nearly 20,000 square feet and houses brand new brewing, distilling, and wine making equipment that will help CNM train job-ready students for these growing industries

March 07, 2023

How CNM’s Respiratory Therapy Program Gave This First-Gen Student a Promising and Growing Career in Healthcare

Brandon Casey used what he learned at CNM to provide critical care during the COVID-19 pandemic

March 07, 2023

Rhea Space Activity Wins CNM Ingenuity’s Eighth-Annual Ski Lift Pitch

The company, which developed a celestial navigation system called the Jervis Autonomy Module, took home first place during the event where startups get to pitch investors while riding the chairlift at Taos Ski Valley

March 02, 2023

How CNM’s Internet of Things Bootcamp Helped this Veteran Land a Job at Sandia National Laboratories

Olivia “Liv” Bouligny was an avionics mechanic in the Air Force and wanted to upskill after she retired. Thanks to the 10-week bootcamp, she now oversees a team of Electromechanical Technologists at Sandia National Laboratories

February 21, 2023

Rio Rancho Public Schools, CNM Boards Formalize Groundbreaking Partnership to Expand Trades Education in Sandoval County

This partnership will connect high school students and adult learners in Rio Rancho to prolific career opportunities in the skilled trades through CNM’s highly regarded programs that lead to industry credentials, certificates and degrees

February 16, 2023

How FUSE Makerspace Helped This Already Successful Engineer Upskill to a Second Career

John Block says FUSE Makerspace taught him new skills and helped him launch a thriving small business

February 14, 2023

For this First-Generation Student, Dentistry is a Way to Give Back To Her Community

Esmerelda Fernandez wants to use what she’s learned in CNM’s Dental Assistant program to help raise awareness about the importance of oral hygiene

February 07, 2023

Industries Across New Mexico Excited to Hire Graduates from CNM’s New Mechatronics Program

Industrial Technology (Mechatronics) is a key component of a wide variety of industries and CNM’s program will provide the training that students need to directly enter the workforce

February 07, 2023

This Deep Dive Grad is Now a Location Scout For Some of TV’s Biggest Shows

Maurizio Romero went from waiting tables to scouting locations for major production companies in just a few years with the skills and connections he made in the Deep Dive Digital Media Bootcamp

January 31, 2023

How CNM Ingenuity is Helping Forge the Future of Business on a Ski Lift

CNMI will be hosting the 8th Ski Lift Pitch on Feb. 23 where local startup founders ride the chairlift at Taos Ski Valley alongside investors and pitch their business ideas as part of a $10,000 winner-take-all competition

January 26, 2023

CNM Breaks Ground on New State-of-the-Art Student Services Facility

Located at the intersection of Coal and University, this new building will play a key role in achieving CNM’s mission to streamline student services operations and enhance the student experience

January 26, 2023

Find Out How CNM Helped This Adult Learner Achieve Her Lifelong Goal Of Going To College

Marisela Ortega always told her daughters to go to school and earn a college degree. Now it’s her turn to follow that advice.

January 20, 2023

CNM Launches Free, Comprehensive Online Site Designed to Help Small Business Owners

The site is a collaboration between CNM, CNM Ingenuity, and the New Mexico Small Business Development Center and is designed as a one-stop shop for current and aspiring small business owners who need help finding funding, facilities, and everything in between

January 19, 2023

How This CNM Grad Is Helping Others Break Into the Jewelry Industry

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This CNM Student is the Future of Welding

CNM’s Native American Advisory Council Hosting New Mexico Tribal Higher Education Summit on March 30

CNM to Host Second-Annual Women in Trades Conference on March 31

American Indian Science and Engineering Society Reopening Chapter at CNM

Find Out How CNM'S Pharmacy Technician Program Helped this Grad Break Into the Medical Field

CNM Completes State-of-the-Art Beverage Facility and Launches New Distilled Spirits and Wine Making Classes

How CNM’s Respiratory Therapy Program Gave This First-Gen Student a Promising and Growing Career in Healthcare

Rhea Space Activity Wins CNM Ingenuity’s Eighth-Annual Ski Lift Pitch

How CNM’s Internet of Things Bootcamp Helped this Veteran Land a Job at Sandia National Laboratories

Rio Rancho Public Schools, CNM Boards Formalize Groundbreaking Partnership to Expand Trades Education in Sandoval County

How FUSE Makerspace Helped This Already Successful Engineer Upskill to a Second Career

For this First-Generation Student, Dentistry is a Way to Give Back To Her Community

Industries Across New Mexico Excited to Hire Graduates from CNM’s New Mechatronics Program

This Deep Dive Grad is Now a Location Scout For Some of TV’s Biggest Shows

How CNM Ingenuity is Helping Forge the Future of Business on a Ski Lift

CNM Breaks Ground on New State-of-the-Art Student Services Facility

Find Out How CNM Helped This Adult Learner Achieve Her Lifelong Goal Of Going To College

CNM Launches Free, Comprehensive Online Site Designed to Help Small Business Owners

How This CNM Grad Is Helping Others Break Into the Jewelry Industry

How CNM’s Technology Solutions (TSL) Lab Helps Provide Important Work Experience for CNM Graduates

CNM’s Fall Theater Production “Family Tree and Me” Wins Six Prestigious Awards

This CNM Grad Has Big Plans to Use Data for Green Innovation

How a CNM Deep Dive Grad Designed a Label That’s Now on 140,000,000 Cans of Beer

CNM Hosts Event to Celebrate First Generation Students

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