{"id":2,"date":"2025-08-13T22:41:38","date_gmt":"2025-08-13T22:41:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cnmannualrepor.wpenginepowered.com\/?page_id=2"},"modified":"2025-12-04T23:03:55","modified_gmt":"2025-12-04T23:03:55","slug":"impact-report","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/report.cnm.edu\/","title":{"rendered":"CNM Impact Report"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-light has-custom-content-position is-position-bottom-left\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:0px;min-height:90vh;aspect-ratio:unset;\" id=\"title-video\"><video class=\"wp-block-cover__video-background intrinsic-ignore\" autoplay muted loop playsinline src=\"https:\/\/report.cnm.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/graduation-loop2.mp4\" style=\"object-position:57% 21%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"57% 21%\"><\/video><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-theme-palette-3-background-color has-background-dim-40 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-full is-resized\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/report.cnm.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/60thanniverserylogo.png\" alt=\"CNM 60th Anniversary Logo\" class=\"wp-image-110\" style=\"width:403px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group alignwide presidents-message is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" id=\"Message-from-the-president\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column image-col is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><style>.kb-image2_ed9591-ca .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}.kb-image2_ed9591-ca img.kb-img, .kb-image2_ed9591-ca .kb-img img{object-position:48% 6%;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image2_ed9591-ca size-large president-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"731\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/report.cnm.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/TRACY_HARTZLER_1-731x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-364\" srcset=\"https:\/\/report.cnm.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/TRACY_HARTZLER_1-731x1024.jpg 731w, https:\/\/report.cnm.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/TRACY_HARTZLER_1-214x300.jpg 214w, https:\/\/report.cnm.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/TRACY_HARTZLER_1-768x1075.jpg 768w, https:\/\/report.cnm.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/TRACY_HARTZLER_1-1097x1536.jpg 1097w, https:\/\/report.cnm.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/TRACY_HARTZLER_1-1463x2048.jpg 1463w, https:\/\/report.cnm.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/TRACY_HARTZLER_1-scaled.jpg 1829w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 731px) 100vw, 731px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column presidents-text-col is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading presidents-message-title kpi-section-title\">Message From The President<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"presidents-message-text\">Hello Friends of CNM,<br><br>Thank you for taking a moment to explore our Academic Year 2024\u201325 Impact Report. This past year, we\u2019ve made great strides toward our Strategic Plan goals: Improving Learner Success, Strengthening Our Community, and Achieving Operational Excellence. <br><br>Inside, you\u2019ll see how we\u2019re helping more learners achieve their goals, how we\u2019re expanding workforce development for local employers and our economy, and how we\u2019re advancing CNM\u2019s strong financial and operational foundation. You\u2019ll also get a glimpse into some powerful stories that show how CNM is living its vision of Changing Lives, Building Community. <br><br>I hope you find this report both informative and inspiring, and that it reflects the positive impacts CNM is making on our learners, our community, and New Mexico\u2019s future.<br><br>Sincerely,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"321\" height=\"135\" src=\"https:\/\/report.cnm.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/th-signature.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-378\" srcset=\"https:\/\/report.cnm.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/th-signature.png 321w, https:\/\/report.cnm.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/th-signature-300x126.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 321px) 100vw, 321px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"presidents-message-text\">Tracy Hartzler<br>CNM President<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"60-Years-of-CNM\" class=\"wp-block-group award-section is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover award-section-background\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"668\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-356 size-large\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/report.cnm.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/RGB_Annual-Report_CNM60th_Spread-2-1024x668.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/report.cnm.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/RGB_Annual-Report_CNM60th_Spread-2-1024x668.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/report.cnm.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/RGB_Annual-Report_CNM60th_Spread-2-300x196.jpg 300w, https:\/\/report.cnm.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/RGB_Annual-Report_CNM60th_Spread-2-768x501.jpg 768w, https:\/\/report.cnm.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/RGB_Annual-Report_CNM60th_Spread-2-1536x1002.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/report.cnm.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/RGB_Annual-Report_CNM60th_Spread-2-2048x1336.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#24415d\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-columns award-section-columns gb-layout-columns-2 gb-2-col-wideleft\"><div class=\"gb-layout-column-wrap gb-block-layout-column-gap-1 gb-is-responsive-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-column award-section-left-col gb-block-layout-column gb-is-vertically-aligned-top\"><div class=\"gb-block-layout-column-inner\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group left-col-head is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading h1-clamp has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1aa4ab9ff76620ed2cfedf45aa9d3646\" style=\"color:#e30563\">100K+<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading h1-clamp has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-edee3e3d82dad3042c85769660f561f7\" style=\"color:#f6be00\">DEGREES &amp; CERTIFICATES<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading h1-clamp\">AWARDED <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading h1-clamp has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a0c82483ef54c660dce5576097ad1988\" style=\"color:#e30563\">SINCE 1965*<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-5 award-image-gallery wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"201\" height=\"300\" data-id=\"357\" src=\"https:\/\/report.cnm.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Truck-Driver-Student_RGB-201x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-357\" srcset=\"https:\/\/report.cnm.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Truck-Driver-Student_RGB-201x300.jpg 201w, https:\/\/report.cnm.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Truck-Driver-Student_RGB-686x1024.jpg 686w, https:\/\/report.cnm.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Truck-Driver-Student_RGB-768x1146.jpg 768w, https:\/\/report.cnm.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Truck-Driver-Student_RGB-1030x1536.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/report.cnm.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Truck-Driver-Student_RGB.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 201px) 100vw, 201px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"203\" height=\"300\" data-id=\"359\" src=\"https:\/\/report.cnm.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Woman2-Lab-Tech-Student_RGB-203x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-359\" srcset=\"https:\/\/report.cnm.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Woman2-Lab-Tech-Student_RGB-203x300.jpg 203w, https:\/\/report.cnm.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Woman2-Lab-Tech-Student_RGB.jpg 540w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 203px) 100vw, 203px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"211\" height=\"300\" data-id=\"354\" src=\"https:\/\/report.cnm.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Male-Student_RGB-211x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-354\" srcset=\"https:\/\/report.cnm.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Male-Student_RGB-211x300.jpg 211w, https:\/\/report.cnm.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Male-Student_RGB.jpg 540w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 211px) 100vw, 211px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"236\" data-id=\"355\" src=\"https:\/\/report.cnm.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Male-Architect-Student_RGB-300x236.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-355\" srcset=\"https:\/\/report.cnm.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Male-Architect-Student_RGB-300x236.jpg 300w, https:\/\/report.cnm.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Male-Architect-Student_RGB.jpg 590w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"214\" height=\"300\" data-id=\"358\" src=\"https:\/\/report.cnm.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Woman-Lab-Tech-Student_RGB-214x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-358\" srcset=\"https:\/\/report.cnm.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Woman-Lab-Tech-Student_RGB-214x300.jpg 214w, https:\/\/report.cnm.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Woman-Lab-Tech-Student_RGB.jpg 569w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 214px) 100vw, 214px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-column award-section-right-col gb-block-layout-column\"><div class=\"gb-block-layout-column-inner\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color has-xxlarge-font-size wp-elements-ff1223598dbeea59fcf1391d99e1ee7e\" style=\"color:#e30563\">#1<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-509f5da7ab2001259fb11efe644eb70f\" style=\"color:#f6be00\">Nationally in number of associate degrees &amp; certificates earned by Native Americans<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color has-xxlarge-font-size wp-elements-ff1223598dbeea59fcf1391d99e1ee7e\" style=\"color:#e30563\">#1<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-8f0d05fae08ffde2896fa19714fd235c\" style=\"color:#f6be00\">Nationally in number of associate degrees &amp; certificates earned by Hispanics<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color has-xxlarge-font-size wp-elements-e3eddc1abff2bc815c936dde58d4828b\" style=\"color:#e30563\">#2<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-80c3573b05d5589d8ab05ef4dbed5b53\" style=\"color:#f6be00\">Nationally in number of associate degrees and certificates awarded by a community college<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Source: Most recent U.S. Department of Education statistic for all public two-year colleges where the highest degree offered is an associate degree. There are 794 colleges in that designation nationally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>*&#8221;Degree and Certificates&#8221; refers to academic degrees and certificates, as well as workforce training certifications.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group alignfull section-2-image is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-3d422796 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained has-background\" id=\"Changing-Lives\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0;background-image:url(&apos;https:\/\/report.cnm.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/RGB_240425-NURSING_STOCK_PHOTOS_CNM_JS_0080-Enhanced-NR-scaled-e1764186376487.jpg&apos;);background-position:50% 0%;background-size:cover;\">\n<div style=\"padding-left:4%;padding-right:2%;padding-bottom:1%;padding-top:1%\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container alignfull sixty-y-column-l gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group mobile-show is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading h2-clamp has-theme-palette-2-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4572f9ce1210161559ebf826eaa6838e\" style=\"line-height:1.5;text-transform:uppercase\">Changing Lives<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-columns gb-layout-columns-2 gb-2-col-wideright alignfull\"><div class=\"gb-layout-column-wrap gb-block-layout-column-gap-0 gb-is-responsive-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-column gb-block-layout-column\"><div class=\"gb-block-layout-column-inner\" style=\"padding-left:10%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide stripe-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"p-clamp, stats-clamp has-theme-palette-8-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b4a44dba8dd42ffcd3657bac848b89c2\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:0rem\"><strong>2024-25 Learner Success Stats<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-29d6816f wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"min-height:0px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:0;padding-left:0;line-height:0\">\n<p class=\"hp-clamp has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8ae2048c529433995daceea50f519a69\" style=\"color:#e30563;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);line-height:0\"><strong>32,902<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"pb-clamp has-theme-palette-3-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-499b57bd577159a2869f6dfb57f6a691\" style=\"line-height:1.3;text-transform:uppercase\"><strong>Learners SERVED BY CNM INCLUDING CREDIT-BEARING COURSES AND WORKFORCE TRAINING<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group paragraph-frustrations is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-d070677d wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"min-height:0px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-right:0;padding-left:0;line-height:0\">\n<p class=\"hp-clamp has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-951889cc90912f6f337ca3867c915a3d\" style=\"color:#e30563;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);line-height:0\"><strong>12,790<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"pb-clamp has-theme-palette-3-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-42117021529d4fdabcb4466b3f1e84f4\" style=\"line-height:1.3;text-transform:uppercase\"><strong>Learners Earned a degree <\/strong><strong>or certificate from CNM<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group paragraph-frustrations is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-d070677d wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"min-height:0px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-right:0;padding-left:0;line-height:0\">\n<p class=\"hp-clamp has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a2df502f61b9619ae1ec52bc6435f415\" style=\"color:#e30563;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);line-height:0\"><strong>84%<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"pb-clamp has-theme-palette-3-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-fd929fbea25a4982d13db2a9293ee40a\" style=\"line-height:1.3;text-transform:uppercase\"><strong>of learners graduated from CNM debt Free<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group paragraph-frustrations is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-d070677d wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"min-height:0px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-right:0;padding-left:0;line-height:0\">\n<p class=\"hp-clamp has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5de8d39048722ceb85ee443c3dc56213\" style=\"color:#e30563;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);line-height:0\"><strong>32%<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"pb-clamp has-theme-palette-3-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2751468109c7cad359025415a9926a24\" style=\"line-height:1.3;text-transform:uppercase\"><strong>AVERAGE EARNINGS INCREASE FOR CNM DEGREE-SEEKING LEARNERS 1-2 years post graduation (from $38,153 to $50,490 on average)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-column gb-block-layout-column gb-is-vertically-aligned-bottom\"><div class=\"gb-block-layout-column-inner\" style=\"padding-right:6%\">\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-columns blue-transparency gb-layout-columns-2 gb-2-col-wideright alignfull\"><div class=\"gb-layout-column-wrap gb-block-layout-column-gap-0 gb-is-responsive-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-column gb-block-layout-column\"><div class=\"gb-block-layout-column-inner\" style=\"margin-bottom:2%;padding-top:2%;padding-bottom:2%;padding-left:12%\">\n<p class=\"pl-clamp has-theme-palette-7-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4217fd0efdc885f948751f2fbfb924f2\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-right:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">CNM proudly serves learners from all backgrounds, meeting them wherever they are and helping them progress, one by one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"pl-clamp has-theme-palette-7-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f5f8feec309f1ad515baf703b5ad8298\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">No matter their starting point, CNM empowers learners to change their lives, improve their futures, and contribute to their communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"pl-clamp has-theme-palette-7-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-74c5f9ecd7820bf23f3334e97debabb9\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-right:0;margin-bottom:0;margin-left:0;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">Through personalized and career-focused education, CNM helped transform tens of thousands of lives in 2024\u201325 alone.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-column changing-lives gb-block-layout-column gb-is-vertically-aligned-bottom\"><div class=\"gb-block-layout-column-inner\" style=\"padding-right:6%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group mobile-hide is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-right h1-clamp has-theme-palette-9-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-dac891893fdd852e4e35caecca932605\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-right:0;margin-bottom:0;margin-left:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0;font-style:normal;font-weight:800;line-height:0.2\">CHANGING<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-right h2-clamp has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a326fabfb4fcf5c15341957a3d4b3eb1\" style=\"color:#e30563;margin-top:0;margin-right:0;margin-bottom:0;margin-left:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">LIVES<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-3d422796 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" id=\"Learner-Success-Stories\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignfull is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-a03bfbfa wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:0;flex-basis:50%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full duo-image-top\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"833\" src=\"https:\/\/report.cnm.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CMYK_MechatronicsBrothers_Fixed.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/report.cnm.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CMYK_MechatronicsBrothers_Fixed.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/report.cnm.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CMYK_MechatronicsBrothers_Fixed-300x250.jpg 300w, https:\/\/report.cnm.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CMYK_MechatronicsBrothers_Fixed-768x640.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group duo-image-background is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-e2760106 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-right-style:none;border-right-width:0px;margin-top:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:0;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading h3-clamp has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2461d98519b1c948bb0f8939ce297b6a\" style=\"color:#41b6e6;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">Israel and Moses Cavazos<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p-clamp\">Brothers Israel and Moses Cavazos turned a shared interest in automation into a future in advanced manufacturing through CNM\u2019s Mechatronics program. Their internships at Intel provided hands-on experience with cutting-edge equipment and mentorship from experienced engineers, preparing them to meet New Mexico\u2019s growing workforce demands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-7b46d8c6 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained has-background\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0;background-image:url(&apos;https:\/\/report.cnm.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/quotes25.png&apos;);background-position:0% 0%;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-size:contain;\">\n<p class=\"q-clamp\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:0\">The job options are almost endless, and I want to encourage others to give this program a try so they can see how many doors are open to them.<br><strong>-Israel Cavazos<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns2_1a0e0d-ff{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:flex-start;align-items:center;}.kt-btns2_1a0e0d-ff .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns2_1a0e0d-ff .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns2_1a0e0d-ff .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns2_1a0e0d-ff .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns2_1a0e0d-ff .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns2_1a0e0d-ff .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns2_1a0e0d-ff .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns2_1a0e0d-ff .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns2_1a0e0d-ff story-button\"><style>ul.menu 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https:\/\/report.cnm.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/250529_LorileiChavez_AlumnaandNMTeacheroftheYear_AA-300x275.jpg 300w, https:\/\/report.cnm.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/250529_LorileiChavez_AlumnaandNMTeacheroftheYear_AA-768x703.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group duo-image-background is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-780f802f wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-right-style:none;border-right-width:0px;margin-top:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:0;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading h3-clamp has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-286ea38baf5bbedb642e0670ddfb7b75\" style=\"color:#41b6e6;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">Lorilei Chavez<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p-clamp\">Lorilei Chavez, a CNM Alternative Teacher Licensure graduate, was named 2025 New Mexico Teacher of the Year. CNM helped her build a strong foundation and define her teaching identity. Now, she\u2019s leading culturally relevant education and inspiring students through Native American Studies at Bernalillo High School.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-7b46d8c6 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained has-background\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0;background-image:url(&apos;https:\/\/report.cnm.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/quotes25.png&apos;);background-position:0% 0%;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-size:contain;\">\n<p class=\"q-clamp\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:0\">I built my educational foundation at CNM and then I was able to come back to solidify who I wanted to be as a teacher, which was incredibly meaningful.<br><strong>-Lorilei Chavez<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns2_c08191-42{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:flex-start;align-items:center;}.kt-btns2_c08191-42 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns2_c08191-42 .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns2_c08191-42 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns2_c08191-42 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns2_c08191-42 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns2_c08191-42 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns2_c08191-42 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns2_c08191-42 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns2_c08191-42 story-button\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn2_c783cb-b3.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn 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5.373 12 12v40c0 6.627-5.373 12-12 12z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"Building-Community\" class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-2a2e5e68 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained has-background\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0;background-image:url(&apos;https:\/\/report.cnm.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/FoodPantry-8.jpg&apos;);background-size:cover;\">\n<div style=\"padding-left:4%;padding-right:2%;padding-bottom:1%;padding-top:1%\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container alignfull sixty-y-column-l gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group mobile-show is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading h2-clamp has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4c2df3e14eb0e95f7fa4aa3a943528ea\" style=\"color:#f6be00;line-height:1.5;text-transform:uppercase\">Building Community<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-columns gb-layout-columns-2 gb-2-col-wideright alignfull\"><div class=\"gb-layout-column-wrap gb-block-layout-column-gap-0 gb-is-responsive-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-column gb-block-layout-column\"><div class=\"gb-block-layout-column-inner\" style=\"padding-left:10%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide stripe-background-yellow is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"p-clamp, stats-clamp has-theme-palette-8-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a06fb0d3b95354a31e30f95593b98f6e\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:0rem\"><strong>2024-25 Community Success Stats<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-29d6816f wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"min-height:0px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:0;padding-left:0;line-height:0\">\n<p class=\"hp-clamp has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-42c90421f99257a3e8b0c553cfd25185\" style=\"color:#f6be00;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);line-height:0\"><strong>$11.8M<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"pb-clamp has-theme-palette-3-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5311e71efb03c99fb98118ebcf6a9d1f\" style=\"line-height:1.3;text-transform:uppercase\"><strong><em>RECEIVED FROM NEW MEXICO HIGHER EDUCATION <\/em><em>DEPARTMENT FOR WORKFORCE TRAINING<\/em> (FY24-26) Served 2,592 Total learners IN FY25<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group paragraph-frustrations is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-d070677d wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"min-height:0px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-right:0;padding-left:0;line-height:0\">\n<p class=\"hp-clamp has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-bcca9cd3362f4b0f42be9c8cf5444521\" style=\"color:#f6be00;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);line-height:0\"><strong>872<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"pb-clamp has-theme-palette-3-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2a08ea5a94327ccf6cfe781bf95b90e4\" style=\"line-height:1.3;text-transform:uppercase\"><strong>local, regional, and national employers engaged with CNM<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group paragraph-frustrations is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-d070677d wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"min-height:0px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-right:0;padding-left:0;line-height:0\">\n<p class=\"hp-clamp has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a9854c390966a255225775b06177a965\" style=\"color:#f6be00;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);line-height:0\"><strong>378<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"pb-clamp has-theme-palette-3-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-cf4c4705c98f77dc1be8a4e4e82029c2\" style=\"line-height:1.3;text-transform:uppercase\"><strong>iNTERNS PLACED BY WORKFORCE AND COMMUNITY SUCCES<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group paragraph-frustrations is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-d070677d wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"min-height:0px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-right:0;padding-left:0;line-height:0\">\n<p class=\"hp-clamp has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-24590532a8b0373a6953372067d2d8e2\" style=\"color:#f6be00;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);line-height:0\"><strong>46%<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"pb-clamp has-theme-palette-3-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-12820d39c04c5a7db8f74c7d1fef720b\" style=\"line-height:1.3;text-transform:uppercase\"><strong>of working-age adults in CNm&#8217;s service area have at least an associates degree- surpassing new mexico and national rates<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-column gb-block-layout-column gb-is-vertically-aligned-bottom\"><div class=\"gb-block-layout-column-inner\" style=\"padding-right:6%\">\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-columns blue-transparency gb-layout-columns-2 gb-2-col-wideright alignfull\"><div class=\"gb-layout-column-wrap gb-block-layout-column-gap-0 gb-is-responsive-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-column gb-block-layout-column\"><div class=\"gb-block-layout-column-inner\" style=\"margin-bottom:2%;padding-top:2%;padding-bottom:2%;padding-left:12%\">\n<p class=\"pl-clamp has-theme-palette-7-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b5124e29c6d806c3dc732a99412739cc\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-right:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\"><em>From offering dual credit learning to high school students to creating internships that uplift learner and employer needs, CNM is devoted to building community<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"pl-clamp has-theme-palette-7-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7f42726c904947b0605f7a9d8198fb02\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><em>We support local employers and community partners by responding to workforce needs, creating dynamic work-based learning opportunities, and contributing to New Mexico\u2019s economic development.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"pl-clamp has-theme-palette-7-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f056d9c04d935fa6dc71429d8209d564\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-right:0;margin-bottom:0;margin-left:0;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\"><em>These efforts grew throughout 2024-25 and proved to have a meaningful impact on hundreds of learners and dozens of key industry and community partners.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-column changing-lives gb-block-layout-column gb-is-vertically-aligned-bottom\"><div class=\"gb-block-layout-column-inner\" style=\"padding-right:6%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group mobile-hide is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-right h1-clamp has-theme-palette-9-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-734a046a8f4be56736dd8009d3835d9b\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-right:0;margin-bottom:0;margin-left:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0;font-style:normal;font-weight:800;line-height:0.3;text-transform:uppercase\">Building<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-right h2-clamp has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b826d9514914283dd474b90299b6a655\" style=\"color:#f6be00;margin-top:0;margin-right:0;margin-bottom:0;margin-left:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0;text-transform:uppercase\">Community<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"Community-Success-Stories\" class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignfull is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-a03bfbfa wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:0;flex-basis:65%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-2a2e5e68 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-bottom-width:1px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<p style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:0;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">Employer Testimonials<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-right:0;margin-bottom:0;margin-left:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0;grid-template-columns:30% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"887\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/report.cnm.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1Sergey-887x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-285 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/report.cnm.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1Sergey-887x1024.jpg 887w, https:\/\/report.cnm.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1Sergey-260x300.jpg 260w, https:\/\/report.cnm.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1Sergey-768x886.jpg 768w, https:\/\/report.cnm.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1Sergey.jpg 1044w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 887px) 100vw, 887px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6a24b36de720418dad9ace1c2b73ecfd\" style=\"color:#41b6e6\">SERGEY A. DRYGA<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"quotes-line-height\" style=\"line-height:1.3\">PhD, MBA, CEO\/FOUNDER OF Q BIOTECH CORP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p-clamp\">\u201cQ Biotech Corp hosted two interns from CNM during the 2024 Fall Term. Both are currently enrolled in the CNM Biotechnology Program. We found that the program provides a solid foundation for future employment of the students. We are very happy with the quality of preparation and eagerness of the students to learn, and we have extended their internships for the Spring 2025 Term with the hope that they will continue working at Q Biotech Corp after that.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-right:0;margin-bottom:0;margin-left:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0;grid-template-columns:30% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/report.cnm.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/LynnArmijo.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-299 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/report.cnm.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/LynnArmijo.jpg 800w, https:\/\/report.cnm.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/LynnArmijo-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/report.cnm.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/LynnArmijo-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/report.cnm.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/LynnArmijo-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/report.cnm.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/LynnArmijo-600x600.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-61540fc31963284e4284acf2e73c25ca\" style=\"color:#41b6e6\">LYNN ARMIJO<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"quotes-line-height\" style=\"line-height:1.3\">FOUR WINDS MECHANICAL<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p-clamp\">\u201cI have really enjoyed working with CNM interns<br>because of the quality education they receive before<br>their internship. They come to us knowing what will<br>be expected of them and with a fi rm understanding<br>of foundational HVAC principles. All in all, I am grateful<br>to work with CNM interns and help bridge the gap<br>between what they\u2019ve learned in the classroom and<br>what they will be doing in the fi eld.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-right:0;margin-bottom:0;margin-left:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0;grid-template-columns:30% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"659\" height=\"652\" src=\"https:\/\/report.cnm.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-10-02-at-5.01.13-PM.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-298 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/report.cnm.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-10-02-at-5.01.13-PM.jpg 659w, https:\/\/report.cnm.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-10-02-at-5.01.13-PM-300x297.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 659px) 100vw, 659px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1a8e5067def20d83e4941dec47229fbd\" style=\"color:#41b6e6;text-transform:uppercase\">Shawn Hughes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"quotes-line-height\" style=\"line-height:1.3;text-transform:uppercase\">Southwest Ironwork, Inc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p-clamp\"><br>\u201cSouthwest Ironwork chose to work with CNM because we believe CNM provides ample opportunities for professional growth and development, a supportive and collaborative environment, dedicated staff who truly care about student success, engaging curriculum, opportunities for professional development, and a strong sense of community.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:0;flex-basis:50%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1312\" src=\"https:\/\/report.cnm.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1RioTECHRibbonCutting_1_AA.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-281\" srcset=\"https:\/\/report.cnm.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1RioTECHRibbonCutting_1_AA.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/report.cnm.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1RioTECHRibbonCutting_1_AA-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/report.cnm.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1RioTECHRibbonCutting_1_AA-1024x672.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/report.cnm.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1RioTECHRibbonCutting_1_AA-768x504.jpg 768w, https:\/\/report.cnm.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1RioTECHRibbonCutting_1_AA-1536x1008.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group duo-image-background is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-780f802f wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-right-style:none;border-right-width:0px;margin-top:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:0;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading h3-clamp has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3dc885fe67291d181bbb00a9507f034b\" style=\"color:#41b6e6;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">RioTECH Opening<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p-clamp\">CNM and Rio Rancho Public Schools (RRPS) celebrated the grand opening of RioTECH on April 23, 2025. This cutting-edge Career Technical Education high school offers hands-on training in trades and tech fields like welding, cybersecurity, and more. Students can earn dual credit tuition-free while gaining real-world experience and credentials that lead to careers or continued college education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-7b46d8c6 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained has-background\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0;background-image:url(&apos;https:\/\/report.cnm.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/quotes25.png&apos;);background-position:0% 0%;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-size:contain;\">\n<p class=\"q-clamp\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:0\">The opening of RioTECH is a true game-changer\u2014not just for our students, but for the future workforce of New Mexico.<br><strong>-Dr. V. Sue Cleveland,<\/strong><br>RRPS Superintendent<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns2_e23e49-5f{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:flex-start;align-items:center;}.kt-btns2_e23e49-5f .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns2_e23e49-5f .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns2_e23e49-5f .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns2_e23e49-5f .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns2_e23e49-5f .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns2_e23e49-5f .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns2_e23e49-5f .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns2_e23e49-5f .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns2_e23e49-5f 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href=\"https:\/\/www.cnm.edu\/news\/cnm-rio-rancho-public-schools-celebrate-grand-opening-of-riotech-2013-a-new-career-technical-education-high-school\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\"><strong>Full Story<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_newspaper kt-btn-icon-side-right\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M552 64H88c-13.255 0-24 10.745-24 24v8H24c-13.255 0-24 10.745-24 24v272c0 30.928 25.072 56 56 56h472c26.51 0 48-21.49 48-48V88c0-13.255-10.745-24-24-24zM56 400a8 8 0 0 1-8-8V144h16v248a8 8 0 0 1-8 8zm236-16H140c-6.627 0-12-5.373-12-12v-8c0-6.627 5.373-12 12-12h152c6.627 0 12 5.373 12 12v8c0 6.627-5.373 12-12 12zm208 0H348c-6.627 0-12-5.373-12-12v-8c0-6.627 5.373-12 12-12h152c6.627 0 12 5.373 12 12v8c0 6.627-5.373 12-12 12zm-208-96H140c-6.627 0-12-5.373-12-12v-8c0-6.627 5.373-12 12-12h152c6.627 0 12 5.373 12 12v8c0 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class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group mobile-show is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading h2-clamp has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f5ce0735ef093d8ed1cae98dca2252fd\" style=\"color:#e35205;line-height:1.5;text-transform:uppercase\">Operational Excellence<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-columns gb-layout-columns-2 gb-2-col-wideright alignfull\"><div class=\"gb-layout-column-wrap gb-block-layout-column-gap-0 gb-is-responsive-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-column gb-block-layout-column\"><div class=\"gb-block-layout-column-inner\" style=\"padding-left:10%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide stripe-background-orange is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"p-clamp, stats-clamp has-theme-palette-8-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ac4abb98213d6d9fb284b9ef9d17fa2c\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:0rem\"><strong>2024-25 Operational Success Stats<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-29d6816f wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"min-height:0px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:0;padding-left:0;line-height:0\">\n<p class=\"hp-clamp has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-66da09b31945d489a3b756cee54fbbd2\" style=\"color:#e35205;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);line-height:0\"><strong>$11.3M<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"pb-clamp has-theme-palette-3-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2a7d5efb0a5c2645e308052b22f2e8bd\" style=\"line-height:1.3;text-transform:uppercase\"><strong>RECEIVED IN CAPITAL APPROPRIATionS FROM STATE LEGISLATURE<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group paragraph-frustrations is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-d070677d wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"min-height:0px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-right:0;padding-left:0;line-height:0\">\n<p class=\"hp-clamp has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4821c260a1d9c55cfe028fb081256034\" style=\"color:#e35205;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);line-height:0\"><strong>72%<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"pb-clamp has-theme-palette-3-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3e07a7de8c18c1850367ea074259fac8\" style=\"line-height:1.3;text-transform:uppercase\"><strong>EMPLOYEE SATISFACTION RATE\u2014A SIX-POINT INCREASE FROM 2022<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group paragraph-frustrations is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-d070677d wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"min-height:0px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-right:0;padding-left:0;line-height:0\">\n<p class=\"hp-clamp has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-618daf0963971b496342ae13fe9cbdde\" style=\"color:#e35205;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);line-height:0\"><strong>75%<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"pb-clamp has-theme-palette-3-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a2c866c6101cd5bb4c5b70fbe57e0286\" style=\"line-height:1.3;text-transform:uppercase\"><strong>OF CNM FACILITIES RATEd AS \u201cEXCELLENT\u201d*<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group paragraph-frustrations is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-d070677d wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"min-height:0px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-right:0;padding-left:0;line-height:0\">\n<p class=\"hp-clamp has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-fa30760749b2e6cd28759f7ae5e6dc1a\" style=\"color:#e35205;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);line-height:0\"><strong>4.92<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"pb-clamp has-theme-palette-3-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b6cdbf7b92e845b947687460e1f0f974\" style=\"line-height:1.3;text-transform:uppercase\"><strong>COMPOSITE FINANCIAL INDEX* HAS SHOWN STEADY GROWTH AND INDICATES A STRONG FINANCIAL INSTITution**<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-column gb-block-layout-column gb-is-vertically-aligned-bottom\"><div class=\"gb-block-layout-column-inner\" style=\"padding-right:6%\">\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-columns blue-transparency gb-layout-columns-2 gb-2-col-wideright alignfull\"><div class=\"gb-layout-column-wrap gb-block-layout-column-gap-0 gb-is-responsive-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-column gb-block-layout-column\"><div class=\"gb-block-layout-column-inner\" style=\"margin-bottom:2%;padding-top:2%;padding-bottom:2%;padding-left:12%\">\n<p class=\"pl-clamp has-theme-palette-7-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b6a30d81adf1f066c9911e1a931b464f\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-right:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\"><em>CNM is committed to achieving operational excellence to support each of our students, faculty, staff, and community partners. This takes many forms, including making responsible financial decisions, listening to feedback, and expanding CNM services.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"pl-clamp has-theme-palette-7-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-556a8c27b93ef1f418cf5caa19790816\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><em><em>Several operational excellence milestones were achieved in 2024-25, all of which reinforced CNM\u2019s reputation as a model higher education institution in New Mexico and across the country.<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"pl-clamp has-theme-palette-7-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b32a5c3b7c53123b80aec2ca7f4e22cf\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-right:0;margin-bottom:0;margin-left:0;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0;font-size:11px;line-height:1.3\"><em>*Composite Financial Rating (CFR) measures net operating revenues, primary reserves, return on net assets, and viability<\/em><br><em><br>**According to The Higher Learning Commission, anything above 3 indicates \u201cstrong\u201d (range of -4\u201310)<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-column changing-lives gb-block-layout-column gb-is-vertically-aligned-bottom\"><div class=\"gb-block-layout-column-inner\" style=\"padding-right:6%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group mobile-hide is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-right h1-clamp has-theme-palette-9-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-390f425781933d92a9ef5b0d84c137ce\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-right:0;margin-bottom:0;margin-left:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0;font-style:normal;font-weight:800;line-height:0.2;text-transform:uppercase\">Operational<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-right h2-clamp has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-30992820441f90a11868c9813c22df10\" style=\"color:#e35205;margin-top:0;margin-right:0;margin-bottom:0;margin-left:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0;text-transform:uppercase\">Excellence<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-3d422796 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" id=\"Operational-Success-Stories\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-a03bfbfa wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:0;flex-basis:50%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide duo-image-bot is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c6b4b7cd wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained has-background\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0;background-image:url(&apos;https:\/\/report.cnm.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1CMYK_KW_BLDG_DSC00071-2.jpg&apos;);background-position:65% 86%;background-size:cover;\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group building-background-yellow has-background is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-b9f2c57c wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:#f6be00;min-height:0px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:0;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading h3-clamp has-theme-palette-9-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9291ddd26eb710ca05dd430ebc8defa0\" style=\"line-height:1.5\">KATHIE WINOGRAD<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading h3-clamp\" style=\"line-height:1.5\">STUDENT SUCCESS CENTER<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-42c3ca03 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:0;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0;flex-basis:60%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading h2-clamp has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-192a42675211cfff1c320d5e55a9ea01\" style=\"color:#41b6e6;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:0\">400%<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p-clamp\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-right:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-left:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\"><strong>Increase in learner foot traffic since opening<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns2_73d671-ce{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:flex-start;align-items:center;}.kt-btns2_73d671-ce .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns2_73d671-ce .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns2_73d671-ce .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns2_73d671-ce .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns2_73d671-ce .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns2_73d671-ce .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns2_73d671-ce .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns2_73d671-ce .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns2_73d671-ce story-button\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn2_36d68c-47.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn2_36d68c-47.kb-button{color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);background:rgba(0,0,0,0);font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-sm, 0.9rem);}.kb-btn2_36d68c-47.kb-button .kb-svg-icon-wrap{color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);padding-left:28px;font-size:20px;--kb-button-icon-size:20px;}.kb-btn2_36d68c-47.kb-button:hover .kb-svg-icon-wrap, .kb-btn2_36d68c-47.kb-button:focus .kb-svg-icon-wrap{color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn2_36d68c-47.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn2_36d68c-47.kb-button:focus{color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn2_36d68c-47 kt-btn-size-small kt-btn-width-type-full kb-btn-global-fill  kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-true  story-button wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" id=\"button-text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cnm.edu\/news\/cnm-celebrates-grand-opening-of-kathie-winograd-student-success-center-on-main-campus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\"><strong>Full Story<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_newspaper kt-btn-icon-side-right\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M552 64H88c-13.255 0-24 10.745-24 24v8H24c-13.255 0-24 10.745-24 24v272c0 30.928 25.072 56 56 56h472c26.51 0 48-21.49 48-48V88c0-13.255-10.745-24-24-24zM56 400a8 8 0 0 1-8-8V144h16v248a8 8 0 0 1-8 8zm236-16H140c-6.627 0-12-5.373-12-12v-8c0-6.627 5.373-12 12-12h152c6.627 0 12 5.373 12 12v8c0 6.627-5.373 12-12 12zm208 0H348c-6.627 0-12-5.373-12-12v-8c0-6.627 5.373-12 12-12h152c6.627 0 12 5.373 12 12v8c0 6.627-5.373 12-12 12zm-208-96H140c-6.627 0-12-5.373-12-12v-8c0-6.627 5.373-12 12-12h152c6.627 0 12 5.373 12 12v8c0 6.627-5.373 12-12 12zm208 0H348c-6.627 0-12-5.373-12-12v-8c0-6.627 5.373-12 12-12h152c6.627 0 12 5.373 12 12v8c0 6.627-5.373 12-12 12zm0-96H140c-6.627 0-12-5.373-12-12v-40c0-6.627 5.373-12 12-12h360c6.627 0 12 5.373 12 12v40c0 6.627-5.373 12-12 12z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-7b46d8c6 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<p class=\"p-clamp\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:0\">On December 5, 2024, CNM celebrated the grand opening of the Kathie Winograd Student Success Center (KW Building). The building was designed to centralize critical learners services like registration, advisement, financial aid, and more. Community spaces are also available for learners, staff, and faculty to host meetings, events, and other activities. As the new front door of CNM\u2019s Main Campus, the KW building has redefined the learner experience, streamlined operations, and provided a welcoming space for learners, faculty, staff, and the entire CNM community.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:0;flex-basis:50%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide duo-image-bot is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c6b4b7cd wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained has-background\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0;background-image:url(&apos;https:\/\/report.cnm.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1CMYK_TTC_ImpactReport.jpg&apos;);background-position:22% 24%;background-size:cover;\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group building-background-blue has-background is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-b9f2c57c wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:#41b6e6;min-height:0px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:0;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading h3-clamp has-theme-palette-9-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-64e78a510e99ddea350212840c9a305f\" style=\"line-height:1.5\">Ted Chavez<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading h3-clamp\" style=\"line-height:1.5\"><em>TRADES &amp; TECHNOLOGIES CENTER<\/em><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-42c3ca03 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:0;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0;flex-basis:100%\">\n<p class=\"p-clamp\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-right:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-left:0\">CNM celebrated the grand opening of the Ted Chavez Trades &amp; Technologies Center (TTC) on August 27, 2025. The facility is the new home for several trades programs, including Welding, Carpentry, Industrial Automation Technology (Mechatronics), and more. The 60,000 square foot facility is designed for adaptability and collaboration, with coexisting classroom and lab spaces, cutting edge equipment, and exposed, color-coded internal systems to facilitate real-time learning.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns2_c5e68b-38{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:flex-start;align-items:center;}.kt-btns2_c5e68b-38 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns2_c5e68b-38 .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns2_c5e68b-38 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns2_c5e68b-38 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns2_c5e68b-38 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns2_c5e68b-38 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns2_c5e68b-38 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns2_c5e68b-38 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns2_c5e68b-38 story-button\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn2_cf20bb-98.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn2_cf20bb-98.kb-button{color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);background:rgba(0,0,0,0);font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-sm, 0.9rem);}.kb-btn2_cf20bb-98.kb-button .kb-svg-icon-wrap{color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);padding-left:28px;font-size:20px;--kb-button-icon-size:20px;}.kb-btn2_cf20bb-98.kb-button:hover .kb-svg-icon-wrap, .kb-btn2_cf20bb-98.kb-button:focus .kb-svg-icon-wrap{color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn2_cf20bb-98.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn2_cf20bb-98.kb-button:focus{color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn2_cf20bb-98 kt-btn-size-small kt-btn-width-type-full kb-btn-global-fill  kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-true  story-button wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" id=\"button-text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cnm.edu\/news\/cnm-celebrates-60th-anniversary-and-grand-opening-of-state-of-the-art-trades-facility\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\"><strong>Full Story<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_newspaper kt-btn-icon-side-right\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M552 64H88c-13.255 0-24 10.745-24 24v8H24c-13.255 0-24 10.745-24 24v272c0 30.928 25.072 56 56 56h472c26.51 0 48-21.49 48-48V88c0-13.255-10.745-24-24-24zM56 400a8 8 0 0 1-8-8V144h16v248a8 8 0 0 1-8 8zm236-16H140c-6.627 0-12-5.373-12-12v-8c0-6.627 5.373-12 12-12h152c6.627 0 12 5.373 12 12v8c0 6.627-5.373 12-12 12zm208 0H348c-6.627 0-12-5.373-12-12v-8c0-6.627 5.373-12 12-12h152c6.627 0 12 5.373 12 12v8c0 6.627-5.373 12-12 12zm-208-96H140c-6.627 0-12-5.373-12-12v-8c0-6.627 5.373-12 12-12h152c6.627 0 12 5.373 12 12v8c0 6.627-5.373 12-12 12zm208 0H348c-6.627 0-12-5.373-12-12v-8c0-6.627 5.373-12 12-12h152c6.627 0 12 5.373 12 12v8c0 6.627-5.373 12-12 12zm0-96H140c-6.627 0-12-5.373-12-12v-40c0-6.627 5.373-12 12-12h360c6.627 0 12 5.373 12 12v40c0 6.627-5.373 12-12 12z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-5a9dc0c5 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained has-background\" style=\"margin-top:1rem;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0;background-image:url(&apos;https:\/\/report.cnm.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/quotes25.png&apos;);background-position:0% 0%;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-size:contain;\">\n<p><br>When we opened as TVI in 1965, we were firmly committed to the trades. Now 60 years later, this modern, cutting edge facility shows our community that we remain committed to the trades for decades to come.<br><strong>-CNM President Tracy Hartzler<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group alignwide kpi-dashboard is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" id=\"Strategic-Plan-KPI-Update\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading kpi-section-title\">Strategic Plan KPI Update<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column kpi-col is-layout-constrained wp-block-column-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"967\" src=\"https:\/\/report.cnm.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/KPIs-leftside-01.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-383\" srcset=\"https:\/\/report.cnm.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/KPIs-leftside-01.png 800w, https:\/\/report.cnm.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/KPIs-leftside-01-248x300.png 248w, https:\/\/report.cnm.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/KPIs-leftside-01-768x928.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column kpi-col is-layout-constrained wp-block-column-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"961\" src=\"https:\/\/report.cnm.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/KPIs-rightside-01.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-384\" srcset=\"https:\/\/report.cnm.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/KPIs-rightside-01.png 800w, https:\/\/report.cnm.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/KPIs-rightside-01-250x300.png 250w, https:\/\/report.cnm.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/KPIs-rightside-01-768x923.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-3d422796 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" id=\"Faces-of-CNM-Photo-Collage\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><style>.kb-image2_5da94c-d7 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.29;mix-blend-mode:multiply;background-color:var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image2_5da94c-d7 alignwide size-full\"><div class=\"kb-image-has-overlay\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2500\" height=\"1631\" 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style=\"text-transform:uppercase\">Proudly<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center h-test-overlay-two\" style=\"text-transform:uppercase\">Serving our<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center h-test-overlay-three\" style=\"text-transform:uppercase\">community<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center h-test-overlay-four\" style=\"text-transform:uppercase\">since 1965<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"Thank-You\" class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-f1253992 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained has-background\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0;background-image:url(&apos;https:\/\/report.cnm.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CMYK_250503-GRADUATION_CNM_2025_JS_0308.jpg&apos;);background-position:52% 66%;background-size:cover;\">\n<div style=\"padding-right:4.5%;padding-bottom:1%;padding-top:1%\" 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