May 27, 2026 NNMC Team North places 1st in regional Global Scaling Challenge Northern New Mexico College (NNMC) earned 1st place in the New Mexico Regional Global Scaling Challenge, sponsored by the University of New Mexico Anderson School of Management on March 6, 2026. Team North – with the support of mentor Dr. Robert (Bob) Tierney – delivered a compelling presentation that impressed judges with its strategic thinking, analysis, teamwork and scaling recommendations for Mesa Quantum, a company pioneering quantum sensors that provide resilience against GPS disruptions.

May 21, 2026 Northern Celebrates 48 HEP and AE Graduates Northern New Mexico College celebrated the achievements of 48 graduates during the 2026 High School Equivalency Ceremony, honoring students from the HEP and Adult Education programs whose journeys reflected resilience, determination, and the courage to overcome personal and academic challenges. The ceremony featured emotional student speeches, inspiring remarks from college leadership and keynote speaker Dr. Katya Backhaus, and powerful reminders that education can transform lives, families, and communities. Graduates were recognized not only for earning their credentials but for their perseverance, growth, and commitment to building brighter...

May 06, 2026 Maxine Chacon and Mariah Vasquez are recipients of the Longenecker & Associates Scholarship Two Northern New Mexico College (NNMC) students have received generous $5,000 scholarships from Longenecker & Associates: A Geosyntec Company (L&A). Maxine Chacon and Mariah Vasquez are recipients of the 2026 scholarships, which are awarded to students pursuing a career in a field that supports L&A's missions at Los Alamos and Sandia National laboratories, such as project management, business and support functions. Both recipients are pursuing Business Administration degrees.

Apr 22, 2026 NNMC earns Carnegie Foundation Opportunity Colleges and Universities Classification Northern New Mexico College (NNMC) is proud to announce that it has received the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching 2025 Opportunity Colleges and Universities Classification. Northern is one of 478 institutions to earn this prestigious classification, which recognizes institutions that provide higher than expected levels of access to low-income and underrepresented students, and their students experience strong earnings outcomes.

Apr 17, 2026 Two Northern New Mexico College students receive N3B scholarships Pursuing their degrees just got a little easier for Esperanza Gonzales and Josiah Martinez, two Northern New Mexico College recipients of the Newport News Nuclear BWXT Los Alamos (N3B) Danny Nichols and Dennis Huddleston Memorial Scholarship. These two remarkable students have persevered despite major obstacles throughout their lives. Now one obstacle is removed. Gonzales, Martinez and University of New Mexico-Los Alamos student Jimmy Gurule will each receiving a $9,000 scholarship to ease their financial burdens.