Feb 25, 2026 El Pueblito Letterpress Studio Open House Ink on fingertips. Laughter in the air. The steady rhythm of a press doing what it’s done for centuries. On Saturday, February 14, the doors to the new El Pueblito Letterpress Studio at Northern New Mexico College’s El Rito Campus opened wide, and the community showed up in the most beautiful way. More than 40 people traveled from Abiquiú, Española, El Rito, and even Santa Fe to celebrate the studio’s Valentine’s Day Open House. Inside the El Pueblito Building, guests stepped into a space that feels part workshop, part time machine. Under the guidance of instructor Andrew Furse, visitors explored the fundamentals of traditional...

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.

Aug 18, 2025 A Milestone for El Rito Campus Housing For the first time in more than a decade, the historic dorms and dining halls of Northern New Mexico College’s El Rito Campus are once again filled with students, families, and community members. The College hosted its first student housing move-in day in El Rito, New Mexico last week, marking a milestone in Northern’s history and bringing new life to the campus and the surrounding Española Valley. Students were greeted by President Hector Balderas and Board of Regents Chair Mike Martin with welcome bags from The Pantry @ Northern, filled with snacks, essentials, and Eagle spirit gear. Each dorm room also included a personal...