CNM News

Six Finalists Announced for 2023 Adventure Pitch Startup Funding Event

$15,000 will be awarded to startups working in the outdoor recreation, environmental, and health and wellness spaces

October 19, 2023

CNM Faculty Member Receives $1.2 Million in Grant Funding to Help CNM Students With National Research Project

Melanie Will-Cole is using the grant to fund the Meta Course-Based Undergraduate Research Experience (M-CURE), a first of it's kind community college research program designed to empower underrepresented students to pursue STEM careers

October 19, 2023

Did You Know CNM Has a Study Abroad Program?

Nine CNM students from various disciplines traveled to Antigua, Guatemala in August where they immersed themselves in the country’s rich history and culture

October 17, 2023

CNM Hosts Indigenous Peoples’ Day Celebration

Students, faculty, and staff gathered Monday on Main Campus to participate in a variety of activities that acknowledged and honored the rich heritage and contributions of Indigenous communities

October 10, 2023

This Year's Distinguished Alumni Recipient Knows the True Value of a College Education

Adrian Chavez is a proud CNM alumni and strong advocate for higher education

October 10, 2023

This CNM Instructor Helps Empower Faculty to Support the Transfer Process

Sarah Egelman was selected as the Presidential Fellow of Student Transfer last year and created frameworks for faculty so they can better help students with the transfer process

October 05, 2023

Photo Gallery: CNM Hosts First Annual Harvest Festival

Hundreds of CNM students, staff, faculty, and community members gathered to celebrate the turn of the season with games, food, family-friendly activities, and local vendors

October 03, 2023

College Was Scary for this Incoming Student. But She’s Now a CNM Success Story

Analise Rusk found the resources she needed at CNM to create what will be an exciting career in Digital Media

October 02, 2023

This CNM Instructor Knows the Power of Student Engagement

As a Presidential Fellow, Amy Christensen spent the last year creating student engagement resources to help faculty and students have positive classroom experiences

September 28, 2023

This CNM Student Wants to Use His Business Knowledge to Give Back to the Community

Joseph Marchbanks hopes to work behind the scenes for non-profits so they can keep serving those in need

September 26, 2023

How Nursing Became This International Student’s Way to Make a Difference

Amarachi Nwosu knows nurses serve a crucial healthcare role are and she’s committed to providing care here in the States and back home in Nigeria

September 26, 2023

CNM Executive Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Selected for Prestigious Fellowship and Named as a Principal Investigator for National Science Foundation Grant

Felecia Caton-Garcia was selected for this year’s prestigious Hispanic Association of College and Universities La Academia de Liderazgo/Leadership Academy and received a grant in partnership with UNM and other institutions focusing on Hispanic/Latinx enrollment and persistence in STEM programs

September 21, 2023

CNM Convocation Celebrated Employees and “Creating Our Future, Together”

Hundreds of CNM employees gathered on Sept. 15 to celebrate the academic year ahead

September 21, 2023

CNM Ingenuity Board of Directors Announces New President and Vice President

Mark J. Fidel will serve as President and Henry South as Vice President

September 20, 2023

The CNM/UNM App Contest Is Now Open to Students of All Disciplines

Students from a wide range of fields, from tech to design are encouraged to submit their app proposal to this year’s competition with a chance to win up to $5,000

September 19, 2023

CNM Fire Academy Now Offering Accelerated 18-Week Program

The Academy helps train firefighters and first responders who will serve a crucial need around New Mexico

September 12, 2023

CNM Ingenuity Prop and Film Resources Helps Set the Scene in Red Carpet Theater Experience at New Mexico State Fair

The Red Carpet Theater showcases the long history of film in New Mexico through interactive activities and small sets created with props from CNM Ingenuity’s Prop House

September 12, 2023

CNM Grad Selected as 2023 State Fair Queen

Tonantzín Candelaria, who will be the face of this year’s fair, graduated from CNM’s Nail Technician program and plans to return for her full Cosmetology degree

September 08, 2023

CNM South Valley Food Pantry Unveils New Mural

The mural was painted by two South Valley Preparatory students and depicts the importance of agriculture and community

September 05, 2023

CNM Culinary Grad Opens New Albuquerque Restaurant

Steph Herrera owns Knead Dough Bar in downtown Albuquerque, a vegan restaurant that brings vegetables and sweets together to create a unique dining experience

September 05, 2023

This Presidential Fellow Worked to Increase Mental Health Services for CNM Students, Faculty, and Staff

CNM Faculty Member Kim Giek spent the last year researching and implementing mental health and wellness services on CNM campuses to help create a healthier learning environment

August 31, 2023

Seven Years Later This Dietary Manager Grad Is Now Mentoring New Employees in the Field

Tanayry Mendoza graduated from CNM’s Dietary Manager program and is a key piece of the team at Advanced Healthcare of Albuquerque

August 23, 2023

It Only Took One Day for This Radiologic Technology Grad to be Hired into a Well-Paying Job

Aerial Valenzuela knew radiologic technologists were in demand and now she’s a full-time radiologic technician with a bright future ahead of her

August 22, 2023

How CNM's New Explosives Technician Program is Helping This Student Pursue His Dream Career

Aaron Kieling is adding an Explosives Technician degree to his portfolio in hopes of one day working for a cutting edge lab