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A Loving Lion: Meet the CNM Student Dedicated to Helping Others on Their Recovery Journey

Matthew Pettit was formerly incarcerated and experienced addiction. Now, he’s at CNM studying Human Services so he can support others on their recovery journey

January 30, 2025

Building Tomorrow: How CNM Helped This Student Break into the Architecture Industry

Phillip Smith has been interested in architectural drafting since high school and recently landed a job with a local architectural firm because of the skills he’s gained at CNM

January 28, 2025

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Finalists Announced for Tenth Annual Ski Lift Pitch

Nine start-ups in industries ranging from medical technology to outdoor recreation have been selected to pitch their companies while riding the ski lift at Taos Ski Valley

January 22, 2025

CNM Hosting State of the College Event on Friday

The CNM community is encouraged to attend and learn about the College’s goals and initiatives for the year ahead and celebrate employee accomplishments

January 16, 2025

Meet the CNM Fire Academy's Top Cadet

Mia Langler graduated with top marks from CNM’s Fast Track Fire Academy and is working towards her next goal of joining Albuquerque Fire Rescue

January 14, 2025

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CNM Ingenuity Launches Online Job Portal for Older Adults

The job portal, which was developed in partnership with CNM’s Workforce and Community Success Division, matches older adults with relevant job, consulting, and volunteer opportunities

January 09, 2025

“Keep Hammering”: How CNM Helped This Graduate Succeed Even When He Thought He Couldn’t

Justin Moore is a CNM graduate and current employee and credits much of his success to the support and community he found at the college

January 07, 2025

CNM Ingenuity and Air Force Research Laboratory Partner to Launch ServiceNow System Administrator Course

The 10-week course will teach learners foundational skills of ServiceNow, a leading cloud-based platform that helps streamline organizational processes

January 02, 2025

CNM Electric Lineworker Graduate Competes at International Linemen’s Rodeo

The competition challenges lineworkers from around the world to complete traditional linework tasks and features an industry-specific expo

December 17, 2024

Group photo of M-CURE students and CNM instructor Melanie Will-Cole

New STEM-Based Research Program at CNM Receives National and Local Recognition

A group of 11 students conducted research about the Urban Heat Island Effect in Albuquerque and their findings will be utilized by various national and local organizations

December 12, 2024

CNM Celebrates Grand Opening of Kathie Winograd Student Success Center on Main Campus

Thank you to everyone who joined us at this exciting event!

December 05, 2024

Group photo of Distinguished Faculty recipients and CNM President and Vice President

What Inspires CNM’s 2024 Distinguished Faculty Recipients?

Learn more about how these faculty members engage students and created cutting-edge classroom experiences

December 05, 2024

Ndidiamaka “Didi” Okpareke holding a jar of dirt from the groundbreaking ceremony of her new location in Rio Rancho

How CNM’s Small Business Development Center Helped this Pharmacist Open Rio Rancho's First and Only Compound Pharmacy

Ndidiamaka Okpareke opened Olive Tree Compounding Pharmacy in 2017 to provide customized medication and wellness care in New Mexico

December 03, 2024

Rendering of new Kathie Winograd Student Success Center

Please Join Us for the Grand Opening of Kathie Winograd Student Success Center

This new facility will be a one-stop-shop for CNM students from enrollment to graduation and beyond

November 26, 2024

From left to right, Jay Tsosie, CNM Faculty Member Chris Kerns, Paisleigh Ornelas, Andrew Gray, and Holly Chee at AISES National Conference

Advancing Indigenous People in STEM Students Attended Prestigious National Conference

The students attended the AISES National Conference to further their STEM education and embrace their cultural identities

November 26, 2024

Applications Now Open for Tenth-Annual Ski Lift Pitch

This unique event gives up-an-coming entrepreneurs the chance to win $10,000 in funding and connect with potential investors – all while riding the ski lifts in Taos

November 26, 2024

Explora, CNM Break Ground on Brillante Early Learning Center

This ceremony marks the next milestone for this innovative model of early childhood education

November 21, 2024

Lily Angel, Antonio Marrujo, and Mary Sanchez rehearsing their flamenco number

CNM Department of Theater and Dance to Host First-Ever Dance Concert

The show, called “ARCHitecture Flamenca”, will feature student dancers performing flamenco, jazz, ballet, and hip-hop

November 08, 2024

Novelist and Published Author: And She’s Still in High School

Fiona Page, a CNM dual credit student, wrote a short fiction piece that was selected out of 4,500 submissions for a prestigious publication

November 05, 2024

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Job Training Albuquerque, a CNM Ingenuity Program, Fuels Creation of Over 1,100 Jobs

This workforce program continues to grow, impacting local businesses and employees with over 2,000 enrollments and $50 million in added earning power

October 30, 2024

CNM Launches Unique Winemaking Bootcamp to Support Winery Workforce Needs

The immersive Viva Vino Red Winemaking Bootcamp addresses all aspects of red wine production in a two-week, 40-hour-per-week format, empowering current and aspiring winemaking professionals for higher levels of success.

October 10, 2024

A DIY Home Project Set This CNM Student Up for a Successful Career in the Trades

Sean Yazzie is following his passion for the electrical trades at CNM

October 08, 2024

Photo of Renee Quintana-Romero and Dani Belvin

CNM’s Renee Quintana-Romero and Dani Belvin Selected to Participate in Second Cohort of the HACU’s Enlace Mid-Level Leadership Program

This six-month leadership development program will focus on several key higher education areas including academic and student affairs, institutional accreditation, and higher education advocacy

October 03, 2024

This year's CNM Study Abroad group posing in front of one of the temples of Teotihuacán, an ancient Aztec urban center

CNM’s Study Abroad Program Visits Mexico City

During the nine-day trip students had the chance to learn more about the rich history and vibrant urban life of Mexico City

October 01, 2024

CNM News

A Loving Lion: Meet the CNM Student Dedicated to Helping Others on Their Recovery Journey

Building Tomorrow: How CNM Helped This Student Break into the Architecture Industry

Finalists Announced for Tenth Annual Ski Lift Pitch

CNM Hosting State of the College Event on Friday

Meet the CNM Fire Academy's Top Cadet

CNM Ingenuity Launches Online Job Portal for Older Adults

“Keep Hammering”: How CNM Helped This Graduate Succeed Even When He Thought He Couldn’t

CNM Ingenuity and Air Force Research Laboratory Partner to Launch ServiceNow System Administrator Course

CNM Electric Lineworker Graduate Competes at International Linemen’s Rodeo

New STEM-Based Research Program at CNM Receives National and Local Recognition

CNM Celebrates Grand Opening of Kathie Winograd Student Success Center on Main Campus

What Inspires CNM’s 2024 Distinguished Faculty Recipients?

How CNM’s Small Business Development Center Helped this Pharmacist Open Rio Rancho's First and Only Compound Pharmacy

Please Join Us for the Grand Opening of Kathie Winograd Student Success Center

Advancing Indigenous People in STEM Students Attended Prestigious National Conference

Applications Now Open for Tenth-Annual Ski Lift Pitch

Explora, CNM Break Ground on Brillante Early Learning Center

CNM Department of Theater and Dance to Host First-Ever Dance Concert

Novelist and Published Author: And She’s Still in High School

Job Training Albuquerque, a CNM Ingenuity Program, Fuels Creation of Over 1,100 Jobs

CNM Launches Unique Winemaking Bootcamp to Support Winery Workforce Needs

A DIY Home Project Set This CNM Student Up for a Successful Career in the Trades

CNM’s Renee Quintana-Romero and Dani Belvin Selected to Participate in Second Cohort of the HACU’s Enlace Mid-Level Leadership Program

CNM’s Study Abroad Program Visits Mexico City

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