President Balderas Donates tools to Cosmetology and Barbering Students
Empowering Cosmetology and Barbering Students Northern New Mexico College (NNMC) is taking significant steps to support its Cosmetology and Barbering students, thanks to a combination of generous contributions and exciting hands-on opportunities. President Hector Balderas recently donated barbering...
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Chad Brummett prepares to film an interview with Ed Villarejo about his participation in the Parkinson's glove project.
KRQE's New Mexico Frontiers video features innovative NNMC Parkinson’s glove project KRQE's New Mexico Frontiers spotlighted a remarkable project to develop a glove to relieve Parkinson's symptoms, developed by Northern New Mexico College Associate Professor Steve Cox, his engineering students and Española Valley High School Math,...
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Century Bank CEO, Española Market President, President Balderas
Century Bank Donation to NNMC Century Bank Senior Vice President and Espanola Market President Thomas Martinez presented a $5,000 check for the Northern Scholarship Fund to President Hector Balderas. Century Bank has donated over $60,000 towards NNMC student scholarships and...
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Zachary Gurule, Firefighter with the Chama State Forestry District, coaches a Wildland Firefighting course participant in how to deploy a fire shelter.
Celebrating first Darrin’s Place Wildland Fire Fighting course grads Northern New Mexico College’s Adult Education and Continuing Education programs are branching out, bringing opportunities for obtaining practical skills into the broader community. This summer, Adult Ed teamed up with Darrin’s Place to bring...
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Butch Clark, III, donates $153,000 to new Carpentry Program A new carpentry program being developed by Northern New Mexico College’s Technical Trades Program has just received a major boost from Ralph (Butch) E. Clark, III. During a recent visit to his home in Gunnison, Colo., from Northern New Mexico College President Hector Balderas, Technical Trades Chair Joe Padilla and Major Gifts Officer Judith Pepper, Clark pledged $153,000 to support the program, which is currently in development. The donation will fund a faculty position for the initial two years of the program.
CHALLENGE TOMORROW Brings Hands-On STEM Learning to Over 200 Students In a remarkable collaboration between Northern New Mexico College (NNMC) and Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), the CHALLENGE TOMORROW event brought an exciting, hands-on STEM experience to over 200 middle and high school students in the Española area. Designed to inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers, the event offered interactive learning stations, career insights, and the opportunity to explore cutting-edge science in a fun, engaging environment. The highlight of the event was the arrival of two brightly colored CHALLENGE TOMORROW trailers, traveling exhibits brought by LANL to showcase a dynamic, immersive...
Bear Grease Share Inspiring Stories at the Meet & Greet On the morning of August 20th, 2024, Northern New Mexico College had the pleasure of hosting the cast and crew of Bear Grease for an intimate meet and greet with faculty and staff. This special event, held just hours before the highly anticipated performance, provided an opportunity for the college community to connect with the creative minds behind this groundbreaking musical. Dr. Larry Guerrero, NNMC’s Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, welcomed the cast, crew, and gathered attendees, setting the tone for a morning filled with inspiration and cultural celebration. Henry “Cloud” RedCloud, the Co-Creator and...
Northern Welcomes the Cast and Crew of Bear Grease Monday night, August 19, marked a truly special occasion at Santa Claran Hotel as the Northern community gathered to honor the talented cast and crew of Bear Grease with a warm and heartfelt dinner. This event was a celebration of creativity, culture, and community, bringing together students, faculty, staff, and local supporters to recognize the extraordinary effort behind this unique production.
Northern Welcomes New Eagles! Northern New Mexico College (NNMC) recently hosted a highly successful New Student Orientation, welcoming approximately 170 new students to its vibrant campus. The event, designed to help students transition smoothly into college life, was packed with activities, workshops, and speeches that set the tone for an exciting academic year ahead. The day began with a warm and heartfelt welcome from Dr. Larry Guerrero, who set the stage for what would be an informative and inspiring day. Students were introduced to the NNMC campus through guided tours, where they familiarized themselves with key locations such as academic buildings, the...
   
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