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Bringing the Lab to Life

Seventeen CNM Biotechnology students participated in the Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) this summer and had the opportunity to work on intensive research projects in partnership with UNM research laboratories

November 10, 2026

This CNM Student Defines the Meaning of “Keep Going”

After being selected as the 2025-2026 commencement speaker, Jeneva Yribe is back at CNM chasing her dream of a nursing job

November 09, 2026

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CNM Announces Education & Learning Leadership Transition

Dr. Amardeep Kahlon will step down in December; Dr. Nireata Seals will serve as the interim while a nationwide search is conducted

November 05, 2026

One Student’s Push to Elevate the Native Perspective

Shayla Yazzie is studying Digital Media so she can use her skills to accurately represent her community

October 29, 2026

CNM’s Practical Nursing Program Wins Prestigious National Workforce Award

The award from the National Council of Workforce Education recognizes the workforce and economic impact of the new program that started in 2024

October 22, 2026

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Why This Student is Choosing a Career Based Around Care

Ivory Ibarra is about to graduate from CNM’s Practical Nursing Program and plans to keep going until she’s a nurse practitioner because she loves providing care for people in need

October 22, 2026

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How Higher Education Bond 3 Will Help New Mexico Build the Skilled Technician Workforce of Tomorrow

If GO Bond 3 passes, there will be no tax rate increase and CNM will receive $15 million toward a cutting-edge workforce development facility to support economic development priorities

October 14, 2026

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How Foundation Scholarships Saved the Day for This CNM Student

Jackson Krebbs says the financial aid he’s received at CNM has made an enormous difference in his life

October 12, 2026

Using Quantum to Build a Future-Proofed Career

Zoe Larsen wanted to be part of a growing industry with staying power and is now on her way to a cutting-edge career in the quantum field

October 08, 2026

Job Training Albuquerque, a Collaboration Between CNM and the City of Albuquerque, Advances Careers, Raises Wages

More than 5,000 employees trained through Job Training Albuquerque since 2020

October 07, 2026

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The Right Fit: How CNM Ingenuity’s Quantum Technician Bootcamp Helped This Grad Launch a New Career

After working for years as an accountant, Ruth Cuaron discovered a new career path in the quantum industry

October 06, 2026

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How This Bootcamp Grad Jump-Started His Engineering Career in Just 10 Weeks

Adam Lazar went from manufacturing parts at an avionics company to working for a cutting-edge space and defense technology company with the help of CNM Ingenuity’s Internet of Things bootcamp

October 01, 2026

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BooksPlus Helps Students Be Ready on Day One

New program beginning Spring 2027 aims to help every student start class prepared

September 29, 2026

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Meet the CNM Grad Who Brought the Rail Yards to Life

Adriana Casas spent seven years as a project manager on the Rail Yards and helped shepherd through every aspect of the building’s design and restoration

September 29, 2026

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From Apprentice to Employee

How this first-generation college student accelerated his career in IT

September 29, 2026

Three CNM Electric Vehicle Graduates Land In-Demand Technician Roles with Toyota

In just four months, Alexis Amancio, Adam Hewitt, and Gael Juarez went from interns to full-time service technicians at the Larry H. Miller Toyota dealership

September 22, 2026

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Manufacturing the Future: How This 3D Printing Class is Helping Train Tomorrow’s Skilled Workforce

CNM Ingenuity and Roadrunner 3D partnered to offer an Intro to Additive Manufacturing course this summer, a three-week deep dive into 3D printing concepts, design, and production

September 15, 2026

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CNM Joins Sandia National Labs’ CAMINO to Develop Advanced Manufacturing Workforce and Accelerate Economic Growth

CNM will develop a state-of-the-art facility at the CAMINO Collaborative campus next to Sandia National Labs where workforce training, entrepreneurship and employment come together to support advanced manufacturing and the state’s economic development priority industries.

September 10, 2026

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New Law Enforcement Training Program Graduates 178 Students

Cadets, recruits, lateral officers, telecommunicators, other public safety professionals participate in the program.

September 02, 2026

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Historic Albuquerque Rail Yards Boiler Shop Recast as Premier Film and Digital Media Training Center

Central New Mexico Community College, the City of Albuquerque, and the New Mexico Economic Development Department unveil a state-of-the-art facility for careers in the creative industries.

September 01, 2026

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New Mexico Community College, Public School District Partner to Open Transportation Technology Center

Central New Mexico Community College and Rio Rancho Public Schools partner to expand CTE high school with new pathways to become skilled technicians serving the workforce needs of the essential automotive, electric vehicle, and light diesel industries.

August 28, 2026

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CNM News

Bringing the Lab to Life

This CNM Student Defines the Meaning of “Keep Going”

CNM Announces Education & Learning Leadership Transition

One Student’s Push to Elevate the Native Perspective

CNM’s Practical Nursing Program Wins Prestigious National Workforce Award

Why This Student is Choosing a Career Based Around Care

How Higher Education Bond 3 Will Help New Mexico Build the Skilled Technician Workforce of Tomorrow

How Foundation Scholarships Saved the Day for This CNM Student

Using Quantum to Build a Future-Proofed Career

Job Training Albuquerque, a Collaboration Between CNM and the City of Albuquerque, Advances Careers, Raises Wages

The Right Fit: How CNM Ingenuity’s Quantum Technician Bootcamp Helped This Grad Launch a New Career

How This Bootcamp Grad Jump-Started His Engineering Career in Just 10 Weeks

BooksPlus Helps Students Be Ready on Day One

Meet the CNM Grad Who Brought the Rail Yards to Life

From Apprentice to Employee

Three CNM Electric Vehicle Graduates Land In-Demand Technician Roles with Toyota

Manufacturing the Future: How This 3D Printing Class is Helping Train Tomorrow’s Skilled Workforce

CNM Joins Sandia National Labs’ CAMINO to Develop Advanced Manufacturing Workforce and Accelerate Economic Growth

New Law Enforcement Training Program Graduates 178 Students

Historic Albuquerque Rail Yards Boiler Shop Recast as Premier Film and Digital Media Training Center

New Mexico Community College, Public School District Partner to Open Transportation Technology Center

CNM, Rio Rancho Public Schools Celebrate Grand Opening of RioTECH Transportation Systems Technology Center

How CNM’s New Transfer Center Is Streamlining the Student Experience

From Courtroom to Classroom: How CNM Is Helping This Student Launch a Second Career

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