Veteran Faces of CNM
CNM honors the veteran students who have served in the armed forces. They have such unique and inspiring stories and show us great examples of their excellence in the community. We thank veterans for their sacrifices and dedication to our nation to keep our freedoms.
How CNM Helped this Veteran Find a New Path Forward
Mar 12, 2021
CNM, which recently won a 2021 Military Friendly award, is helping Leilani Dixon start a whole new career in culinary arts
Faces of CNM: William Abeita
Nov 11, 2020
After retiring from the Navy with 25 years of service, William came to CNM and found his new career and a bright future
Faces of CNM: Sam Torres
Sep 02, 2020
Sam spent years working as a combat and flight medic, and is now going back to school to become a constitutional attorney
Faces of CNM: Brianna Cornejo
Jul 29, 2020
Brianna is a student, but also in the Air National Guard, so she’s had the opportunity to be directly involved with New Mexico’s COVID-19 response
Faces of CNM: Wes Dyer
Jul 06, 2020
A former Marine and IED detection dog handler, Wes is now a CNM business major who’s built a successful company that uses fly fishing to help veterans
Faces of CNM: Jon Poindexter
Aug 08, 2019
Jon decided to attend CNM after serving eight years in the U.S. Navy. Through CNM’s Integrated Studies program, he’s learning multiple skills as he prepares for the next chapter of his life.
Graduates of CNM: Kyle Tapaha
Jun 05, 2019
‘CNM never judged my past, they only cared about my future.’ U.S. Navy Veteran, Kyle Tapaha, found his path up in CNM's Business Administration Program.
Faces of CNM: Gerald Bell
May 29, 2019
Gerald, a U.S. Air Force Veteran and CNM student, is framing a bright future through the College’s Carpentry program.
Faces of CNM: Matthew Pham
Aug 07, 2018
One soldier’s journey from the battlefields of Afghanistan to the Labs of Electrical Trades