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Join Us to Celebrate CNM’s 60th Anniversary Celebration and Grand Opening of the Ted Chavez Trades and Technologies Center

The event will be a celebration of CNM’s legacy over the last six decades and a ribbon cutting of the new state-of-the-art trades facility

August 14, 2025

CNM Celebrates Its 60th Anniversary

CNM is excited to celebrate 60 years of empowering students for life-changing careers, preparing students for transfers to universities, and delivering a skilled workforce to help power businesses and our economy into the future

August 14, 2025

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CNM Brewing Students’ Creation on Tap at Flock of Moons Brewery

A release party will be held at Flock of Moons on August 21 to celebrate the partnership

August 14, 2025

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CNM School of Nursing Celebrates First Graduating Class from Practical Nursing Certificate Program

The 14 graduates are now eligible to take their licensing exam to become licensed practical nurses and pursue further nursing credentials

August 13, 2025

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CNM Student Finds a Fresh Start in the Driver’s Seat

Through a newly launched partnership between CNM Ingenuity and the New Mexico Department of Transportation, Lee Rennison is launching a new career behind the wheel

August 12, 2025

How Acting Became a Second Career for This Former Flight Attendant

CNM gave Ruby Garcia a new path forward after a career-ending accident

August 08, 2025

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16 Learners Earn Heavy Equipment Training Certifications Through Innovative Workforce Program

The Industry Credential Pipeline Program is a cutting-edge partnership between CNM Ingenuity, the New Mexico Department of Transportation, and the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions that helps learners quickly earn industry certifications and land high-paying, in-demand transportation jobs

July 30, 2025

First Cohort of CNM Ingenuity’s Quantum Technician Bootcamp Set to Launch September 29

This cutting-edge bootcamp will prepare learners to land in-demand, high-paying jobs in the booming quantum technology industry in just 10 short weeks

July 29, 2025

Hair Cuts and Connections: How This CNM Alumna is Building a Community Through Her Studio

Natalie Rojo is the owner of Libre Hair Studio and strives to provide an affirming and welcoming experience to every client

July 17, 2025

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CNM, Along with Other Higher Education and Community Partners, Named as Semi-Finalist for Two Proposals in the 2025 National Science Foundation Regional Innovation Engines Competition

The proposals, one led by UNM and the other by Elevate Quantum, would bring millions of dollars in economic development and create high-paying jobs for New Mexicans across the state

July 10, 2025

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CNM, American Institute of Architects Team Up for ‘Cool Box Challenge’

The pilot project will provide students a valuable educational experience and up-close look at high-performance building design

July 09, 2025

The Office of Organizational Culture and Effectiveness Continues to Serve CNM's Mission, Vision, and Values

The Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion evolves into Office of Organizational Culture and Effectiveness to better support CNM's culture statement and data-informed strategies

July 02, 2025

A New Career at 52: How This Student is Chasing Her Dream of Becoming a Labor and Delivery Nurse

Davina Jaramillo has six children and is now pursuing a career as a nurse to share her knowledge and understanding with new mothers

June 26, 2025

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Space Fiesta 2025 Lights Up Albuquerque with Innovation, Art, and Economic Momentum

Over 800 space enthusiasts and community members attended this year's event that featured local and national vendors, Tech Talks, immersive art exhibits, and more

June 25, 2025

People gathered around the final beam of the Rail Yards Film Facility to sign beam

Film Future Taking Shape at the Rail Yards

CNM and other community partners celebrated a construction milestone as world-class film training center nears completion

June 24, 2025

How This CNM Employee Brings Authenticity to Every Aspect of Their Work

Chris Armstrong is a proud non-binary person and works to help CNM students, faculty, and staff find joy in whatever they do

June 18, 2025

This CNM Employee is Paving the Way for the Next Generation of LGBTQ+ Professionals

Bre Partida-Castillo works as the Special Assistant to CNM’s President and hopes to inspire CNM students and the community to show up in professional settings just as they are

June 12, 2025

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Loud & Proud: CNM Walks in Annual Albuquerque Pride Parade

Thank you to everyone who joined in us celebrating the LGBTQIA2S+ community!

June 09, 2025

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Space Fiesta, Hosted by CNM Ingenuity, The City of Albuquerque, and Other Partners Set to Return June 11

This free public event is back for a second year and will showcase New Mexico’s booming space and technology industries

June 04, 2025

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CNM Hosting Inaugural Festival of the Arts on June 10

The festival will feature live music, a student and alumni art market, arts-focused activities, and more

June 02, 2025

Lorilei Chavez (left) with her mother (right)

CNM Alumna Named 2025 New Mexico Teacher of the Year

Lorilei Chavez is a dedicated teacher for Bernalillo Public Schools and is the first Indigenous recipient of this prestigious award

May 29, 2025

Abby Garcia (left) looking at her daughter Kianty Garcia (right) and laughing

From Night School to the Graduation Stage: How CNM Helped This Mother-Daughter Duo Achieve Their Goals Together

Kianty Garcia grew up watching her mom, Abby Garcia, attend CNM and provide for their family. This year they each walked the stage with associate degrees in hand

May 27, 2025

Representatives from CNM, Rio Rancho Public Schools, and other community partners turning the dirt at the ceremony

CNM, Rio Rancho Public Schools Partner on State-of-the-Art Transportation Technology Center

The new facility will connect RRPS students to modern learning labs designed for the future of transportation technology education, providing students with easy access to CNM’s dual-credit classes leading to in-demand careers in local economy

May 22, 2025

How Broken Bones and Childhood Injuries Inspired This Grad’s Career

Josh Lucero is a radiologic technologist with Presbyterian and loves his job because he has plenty of first-hand experience

May 22, 2025

CNM News

Join Us to Celebrate CNM’s 60th Anniversary Celebration and Grand Opening of the Ted Chavez Trades and Technologies Center

CNM Celebrates Its 60th Anniversary

CNM Brewing Students’ Creation on Tap at Flock of Moons Brewery

CNM School of Nursing Celebrates First Graduating Class from Practical Nursing Certificate Program

CNM Student Finds a Fresh Start in the Driver’s Seat

How Acting Became a Second Career for This Former Flight Attendant

16 Learners Earn Heavy Equipment Training Certifications Through Innovative Workforce Program

First Cohort of CNM Ingenuity’s Quantum Technician Bootcamp Set to Launch September 29

Hair Cuts and Connections: How This CNM Alumna is Building a Community Through Her Studio

CNM, Along with Other Higher Education and Community Partners, Named as Semi-Finalist for Two Proposals in the 2025 National Science Foundation Regional Innovation Engines Competition

CNM, American Institute of Architects Team Up for ‘Cool Box Challenge’

The Office of Organizational Culture and Effectiveness Continues to Serve CNM's Mission, Vision, and Values

A New Career at 52: How This Student is Chasing Her Dream of Becoming a Labor and Delivery Nurse

Space Fiesta 2025 Lights Up Albuquerque with Innovation, Art, and Economic Momentum

Film Future Taking Shape at the Rail Yards

How This CNM Employee Brings Authenticity to Every Aspect of Their Work

This CNM Employee is Paving the Way for the Next Generation of LGBTQ+ Professionals

Loud & Proud: CNM Walks in Annual Albuquerque Pride Parade

Space Fiesta, Hosted by CNM Ingenuity, The City of Albuquerque, and Other Partners Set to Return June 11

CNM Hosting Inaugural Festival of the Arts on June 10

CNM Alumna Named 2025 New Mexico Teacher of the Year

From Night School to the Graduation Stage: How CNM Helped This Mother-Daughter Duo Achieve Their Goals Together

CNM, Rio Rancho Public Schools Partner on State-of-the-Art Transportation Technology Center

How Broken Bones and Childhood Injuries Inspired This Grad’s Career

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