CNM News

Dive into CNM News for important announcements, inspiring student stories, and the latest happenings at Central New Mexico Community College.

CNM Celebrates Groundbreaking at Rail Yards Film Facility

Construction is underway for world-class film training center at Albuquerque Rail Yards

February 08, 2024

Leading New Mexico Startups Compete at Ninth-Annual Ski Lift Pitch Hosted by CNM Ingenuity

Hoonify, a company that uses software to put national laboratory-level supercomputing power into the hands of everyday users, took home the top prize

February 08, 2024

How this Shooting Survivor Plans to Use Her Nursing Degree to Give Back

Sonia Brito’s decision to make healing her life’s work began when she was a teenager and survived a hail of bullets.

February 07, 2024

How this Art Instructor is Helping Students Create Fun and Engaging Careers in the Sign Industry

Lindsey Fromm is completing a fellowship through the American Advisory Council for Signage Research and Education with the goal of developing a unique design/build signage curriculum for CNM students

February 01, 2024

Hyperspace Challenge Launches New Mexico Student Art and Space Competition

The competition encourages creative thinking to address complex science concepts through art

January 26, 2024

CNM Ingenuity Hosts Ninth-Annual Ski Lift Pitch on Feb. 6

Nine New Mexico-based start-ups will get the chance to pitch their businesses while riding the chairlift at Taos Ski Valley

January 23, 2024

CNM Ingenuity and MediaU Partner to Empower Independent Filmmakers with Hands-On Marketing and Distribution Course

With the guidance of current Hollywood movie marketing executives, this course will help independent filmmakers successfully market and promote their films

January 19, 2024

How a CNM Geography Degree Empowered This Student to Map a New Future

For Olivia Blecha, the COVID-19 pandemic created both loss and opportunity

January 10, 2024

The World Told this Student that College Wasn't Possible. He Proved Them Wrong.

It took years for David Tetrault to come back to school after he was discouraged from getting a degree. But then he enrolled at CNM and is on a bright path to success

January 09, 2024

Why this NASA Engineer Came Back to CNM

Rick Clark is a software engineer, but wanted to finish the college degree he started 20 years ago

December 12, 2023

ABQ CDL: A Year in Review

Over the last year, ABQ CDL, powered by CNM Ingenuity, has more than doubled its enrollment, improved the health of its training fleet, and increased funding opportunities after restructuring and streamlining the program

December 06, 2023

How CNM’s Culinary Arts Program Helped This Student Find the Recipe for Her Future

Sarah Wright always loved being in the kitchen, especially to bake. And with the help of CNM’s Culinary Arts program, she has all of the tools she needs to share her love of baking with others

December 05, 2023

Latin American Studies Program to Expand Study Abroad and Hands-On Learning Opportunities for CNM Students

CNM, in partnership with UNM's Latin American and Iberian Institute, is excited to announce the extension of the Undergraduate International Studies and Foreign Languages Grant, which will support study abroad experiences and culturally enriched learning opportunities

December 05, 2023

CNM Fire Science Students Complete Live Burn Exercise

The current Fire Science cohort recently traveled to Socorro, New Mexico for live burn training, giving them valuable hands-on learning experience

November 28, 2023

How CNM's Digital Media Marketing Program Helped One Local Company Stay on the Cutting Edge of Business Development

Miguel Rodriguez got his marketing certificate at CNM and now works with his wife at their local business

November 28, 2023

How This CNM Instructor Uses Journaling Workshops to Help Students Manage Stress

CNM English instructor Dr. Jessica Maggie Brophy has hosted a series of journaling workshops in partnership with Wellness CNM to support students during key points in the term

November 20, 2023

This Student Landed a One-of-a-Kind Apprenticeship That Jump Started His IT Career

Chris Alarid jumped on the opportunity to participate in the New Mexico Information Technology Apprenticeship Program back in 2020 and has quickly moved through the ranks thanks to the hands-on training and experience

November 16, 2023

Learn How the New Mexico Information Technology Apprenticeship Program Has Impacted Students

The New Mexico Information Technology Apprenticeship Program (NMITAP) is part of CNM’s apprenticeship programs and provides work-based training opportunities for individuals who are interested in working or are already working in the IT field

November 14, 2023

How CNM Is Helping this Student Fulfill Her Lifelong Dream of Becoming an Engineer

Vicky Lizardi-Lobb knew she wanted to be an engineer 20 years ago, but didn't feel supported in the male-dominated STEM field. Now, she’s found community at CNM and is on her way to a successful engineering career

November 07, 2023

Need Healthcare? CNM Has Partnered with BeWellNM to Help Students Access Affordable or No-Cost Plans

Through this partnership, students can receive free help finding and enrolling in coverage that meets their needs

October 31, 2023

The Aspen Institute Names CNM Among Top 15% of U.S. Community Colleges Eligible for 2025 Aspen Prize

$1 million prize recognizes excellence in student success and equitable outcomes for students in and after college

October 31, 2023

CNM Early Childhood Education Faculty Member Chosen for Prestigious Community Leadership Fellowship

Natane Lim is participating in the W. K. Kellogg Foundation Community Leadership Fellowship where she will build her leadership style, gain a better understanding of racial equity, and learn about tools to improve authentic community engagement

October 26, 2023

How CNM Ingenuity and Job Training Albuquerque Helped This Student Take His Skills to the Next Level

Joseph Wojcik is an accomplished electrician who runs a thriving business. And with the new skills he gained through CNM Ingenuity's Electric Lineworker Pre-Apprentice program, he's excited to provide his customers with new and improved services

October 24, 2023

CNM Announces First Vice President of Education & Learning

As the Vice President of Education & Learning, Dr. Amardeep Kahlon will lead CNM’s evolution in competency-based education, strengthen training-to-degree pathways, and help faculty use all the tools and resources available to help students excel in the classroom and the workplace

October 19, 2023