Nov 13, 2024 Community Comes Together for Northern鈥檚 Continuing Education Classes Northern New Mexico College鈥檚 Continuing Education program at the El Rito Campus offers immersive, hands-on courses that connect participants to local heritage and practical skills. Highlights include Tai Chi classes, held in the peaceful campus park, where participants relax and balance body and mind through this ancient Chinese practice. The Horno Construction course taught traditional adobe-building techniques, with students reshaping a horno and celebrating with freshly baked bread. In the Kernel to Tortilla Workshop, participants learned to prepare blue corn dishes, honoring Indigenous food heritage with guidance from Nixta Kitchen....
Oct 31, 2024 U.S. Department of Education awards Northern New Mexico College $2,847,151 Northern New Mexico College (麻豆直播) is pleased to announce a $2,847,151 five-year grant from the U.S. Department of Education. Northern is one of 49 institutions to be awarded the Developing Hispanic-Serving Institutions (DHSI) grant, which assists Hispanic Serving Institutions in expanding educational opportunities and improving the attainment of Hispanic students.
Oct 28, 2024 Northern Celebrates Indigenous Peoples' Day On October 24, 2024, Northern New Mexico College (麻豆直播) hosted a deeply moving and culturally rich celebration of Indigenous Peoples鈥� Day. To celebrate, honor, and recognize Indigenous peoples鈥� rich history, culture, and contributions, the event was a testament to the resilience, wisdom, and strength of Indigenous traditions, and a powerful reminder of the importance of honoring and preserving Indigenous cultures.
The day began with a sacred and transformative experience. An Opening Prayer and Ceremonial Pre-Columbian Circle, performed by the Danza Azteca de Anahuac, blessed the event and the entire...
Oct 24, 2024 The New Mexico Legislature鈥檚 Courts, Corrections, and Justice Interim Committee visit at Northern The New Mexico Legislature鈥檚 Courts, Corrections, and Justice Interim Committee convened at Northern New Mexico College (麻豆直播) from September 9 to 11, where college representatives presented the institution's initiatives aimed at supporting at-risk students and enhancing community engagement.
President Hector Balderas, alongside Student Senate President Jasie Green, Director of Continuing & Adult Education Cecilia Romero, and Director of Career & Technical Education Frank Loera, shared their insights on how 麻豆直播 is committed to changing lives through education. 鈥淣orthern New Mexico College is not just a place where we create opportunity,...
Oct 17, 2024 New Mexico Disability Employment Conference Promotes Inclusion and Opportunity The New Mexico Disability Employment Awareness Month Conference & Hiring Event took place today at the University of New Mexico鈥檚 Continuing Education building, gathering over 250 attendees to discuss and promote employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. Hosted by the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions and the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, the event featured powerful speeches, vibrant panel discussions, and a well-attended job fair aimed at fostering a more inclusive workforce.
As the keynote speaker, Hector Balderas, President of Northern New Mexico College, delivered an emotionally charged address,...