Mar 27, 2026 NNMC Joins New Mexico Open Educational Resources Consortium to Expand Textbook Affordability The New Mexico Open Educational Resources (NMOER) Consortium is proud to announce that Northern New Mexico College (NNMC) has officially joined as its fourth member. As part of this new partnership, NNMC has been awarded a $6,000 grant to promote the use of Open Educational Resources (OER) on its campus, further strengthening the state’s commitment to college affordability. The consortium works to replace traditional, high-cost textbooks with openly licensed materials that are free for students to use, share, and keep.

Mar 12, 2026 President Balderas Greets Community at El Rito Food Distribution Cars slowly lined up along the drive at Northern New Mexico College’s El Rito Campus as families arrived for the monthly Food Depot distribution. This time, they were greeted not only by volunteers — but by NNMC President Hector Balderas, who spent the afternoon welcoming community members, shaking hands, and handing out Northern New Mexico College hats and shirts. For many families in rural northern New Mexico, this monthly distribution provides an important source of food and support. The event takes place every third Thursday of the month on the El Rito Campus and serves residents from El Rito and surrounding communities. President...

Feb 05, 2026 Honoring Officers Javin Lujan and Trinidad “Trinny” Lucero Safety on a college campus is often invisible when it’s done right. It lives in quiet moments, steady presence, and decisions made with care rather than fanfare. At Northern New Mexico College, two Safety & Security officers have recently shown what that kind of service looks like in real life. Officer Javin Lujan and Officer Trinidad “Trinny” Lucero, both relatively new members of the Safety & Security team, have already made a lasting impact on campus and in the surrounding community through professionalism, compassion, and an unwavering commitment to keeping others safe.

Oct 24, 2025 Northern Takes Flight at the Albuquerque Sunport Travellers arriving in New Mexico are now greeted by the state’s spirit of learning and innovation, thanks to the new “Knowledge Concourse” exhibit at the Albuquerque International Sunport — and Northern New Mexico College (NNMC) is proudly among the eight institutions featured in this one-of-a-kind showcase. The Knowledge Concourse transforms the Sunport’s baggage claim level into a celebration of higher education across the Land of Enchantment, featuring displays from eight colleges and universities that represent New Mexico’s diversity, creativity, and commitment to progress. “New Mexico’s universities are...

Oct 22, 2025 Northern Celebrates El Rito Campus Revival with Alumni and Community Northern New Mexico College marked a historic milestone on Friday, September 26, as alumni, community members, faculty, staff, and students gathered at the El Rito campus to celebrate the revitalisation of one of New Mexico’s oldest educational landmarks. The event — Northern Rising: A Celebration of Heritage and Renewal, honoured the enduring legacy of the Northern New Mexico Normal School while unveiling newly restored facilities that reflect both the college’s roots and its forward-looking mission.