CNM Central New Mexico Community College

05/29/2026

MSN recently recognized Albuquerque as one of America’s best big college towns and we couldn’t agree more!🎓🌄

is proud to be part of ’s vibrant community by providing affordable education, hands-on training, and pathways to meaningful careers right here in New Mexico. 💙

Check out the ABQ highlight here: https://bit.ly/4e4HJxD

Stacker identified the 25 best big college towns using WalletHub's 2025 Best College Towns in America report, published in October 2024.

05/28/2026

Everything was so tasty🤤🙌

05/27/2026

We’re proud to share that Olivia Padilla-Jackson, CNM’s Vice President of Finance and Operations, is featured in the May issue of Albuquerque The Magazine!

In the feature, Olivia reflects on her journey at , highlights key college initiatives, and shares what makes higher education such a meaningful place to work.

Check out the feature here: https://tr.ee/OELKFQpoTN

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05/27/2026

We’re celebrating a major milestone as New Mexico and partners across the state receive the Federal Laboratory Consortium’s State and Local Economic Development Award for building one of the nation’s fastest-growing ecosystems.

At CNM, we’re helping build the workforce behind this momentum through our Quantum Learning Lab and Technician developed with Sandia National Labs. Together, we’re preparing New Mexicans for careers in one of the most transformative industries of the future.

Check out the full press release from the New Mexico Economic Development Department to learn more: https://bit.ly/4eYrwuY

The Federal Laboratory Consortium (FLC) has awarded the State of New Mexico, Sandia National Laboratories, and their partners with its State and Local Economic Development Award for building a quantum technology sector that has attracted five companies to the state in under two years.

05/23/2026

We would like to thank everyone that made this year's New Mexico in Business Awards a incredible success!

It was an amazing evening celebrating organizations and individuals who lead with integrity and help make our state a better place to live and do business.

Congratulations to the winners and and see you all next year💛

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05/23/2026

Check out our Part 2 of where the Class of 2026 tells us what’s next!

05/22/2026

Meaningful learning happens when students can apply their skills in real-world settings that serve the community.

At , partnerships with organizations like Serenity Mesa Recovery Center help students explore careers in while gaining practical experience supporting youth across .

By connecting students with experienced mentors and hands-on training opportunities, these internships help prepare future professionals to make a lasting difference in the lives of others.

05/21/2026

Happy first week of Summer Term Suncats😺

We’ve got 12 sets of 4 tickets to Saturday's game to giveaway🎟

Here’s how to enter:
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👉 Comment the one thing you need to make it through Summer Term☀️

Be honest with us and yourself🫠

Entries close at 11:59PM tomorrow. Winner's will be notified on Friday⚽

05/20/2026

After Sebastiao “Sebi” Parker (center) won gold at SkillsUSA and graduated from 's Welding program, he took a full-time faculty position teaching at RioTECH High School. Now his students are gearing up to compete in the National SkillsUSA competition just like he did.

Read the full story to learn more! https://bit.ly/4dc75JP

05/20/2026

is pleased to announce that Dr. Rosenda Minella has been selected as the Vice President of Enrollment Management & Student Success (EMSS)!

A first-generation college graduate, Dr. Minella earned her associate degree from CNM (then TVI) before completing advanced degrees from the College of Santa Fe, New Mexico State University, and the University of New Mexico. She joined CNM in 2013 after 16 years with the New Mexico Educational Assistance Foundation and has since held several leadership roles, most recently serving as Associate VP of EMSS.

Congratulations, Rosenda!

05/19/2026

Summer classes officially started☀️😭 shoutout to everyone putting in the work🙌