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Ariana Gurule speaking at State of the College

Photo Gallery: CNM's 2026 State of the College

The annual event celebrates CNM's accomplishments over the past year and looks ahead to the strategic priorities the College will focus on in 2026.
January 22, 2026

Thank you to everyone who helped make last week's State of the College event a success! From the panel discussion with APS Superintendent Dr. Gabriella Blakey, UNM President Dr. Garnett Stokes, and CNM President Tracy Hartzler, to the speech from student speaker Ariana Gurule, to the State of the College address from President Hartzler who touched on our accomplishments and strategic priorities for the year ahead, the event was truly inspiring. Here's to another great year of Changing Lives, Building Community!

Ariana Gurule, CNM alumni, speaking at state of the college
Ariana Gurule, CNM almuni and State of the College student speaker, addressing the crowd at State of the College
CNM President Tracy Hartzler speaking at State of the College
CNM President Tracy Hartzler addressing the crowd at State of the College
Panel speakers during State of the College
Left to right: CNM President Tracy Hartzler, University of New Mexico President Garnett Stokes, Albuquerque Public Schools Superintendent Gabriella Blakey, and panel moderator Alexis Kerschner Tappan
Alexis Kerschner Tappan
Alexis Kerschner Tappan at the State of the College panel discussion
CNM President Tracy Hartlzer with panel speakers and student speaker
Left to right: President of the University of New Mexico Garnett Stokes, CNM alumni and student speaker Ariana Gurule, CNM President Tracy Hartzler, panel moderator Alexis Kerschner Tappan, and Albuquerque Public Schools Superintendent Gabriella Blakey
CNM President Tracy Hartlzer with the CNM Governing Board
Left to right: CNM Governing Board member Robert Schoenfelder, CNM Governing Board member Annette Chavez y De La Cruz, CNM President Tracy Hartzler, CNM Governing Board member Nancy Baca, CNM Governing Board member Elizabeth Alarid, and CNM Governing Board member James Chavez.
CNM President Tracy Hartlzer with PNM Staff Award Winners
Left to right: PNM Staff Award winner Elizabeth Encinas, PNM Staff Award winner Kristen Ferris, PNM Staff Award winner Lisa Smith, and CNM President Tracy Hartzler
CNM Chief of Staff Angelo Gonzales
Angelo Gonzales, CNM's Chief of Staff who also served as emcee, addressing the crowd at State of the College.
President Tracy Hartzler addressing the crowd
State of the College attendees listening to CNM President Tracy Hartzler's address.
Ariana Gurule hugging a member of the crowd
Ariana Gurule hugging a member of the crowd after State of the College.
Members of the crowd at State of the College
State of the College attendees listening to the student speaker.
Martin Olea at State of the College
Martin Olea, CNM Director of Government Affairs, mingling at State of the College.
Joy Forehand at State of the College
Joy Forehand, CNM's Vice President of Workforce and Community Success, mingling at State of the College.