Northern New Mexico College (NNMC) has recently infused its athletic and administrative departments with local talent, aiming to strengthen community ties and enhance institutional performance.
In the realm of athletics, Jesus Aragon, a native of Parral, Chihuahua, Mexico, has been appointed as the Athletic Director and Head Men’s Basketball Coach. Aragon brings a wealth of experience, having previously served as Associate Head Coach at NNMC and holding coaching positions in Mexico and the United States. Under his leadership, the Eagles have relaunched Cross Country, added Tennis, and achieved academic excellence with 26 of 38 student-athletes earning Dean’s List honors last year. (nnmceagles.com)
On the administrative front, Hector Balderas, former New Mexico Attorney General, has been appointed as the President of NNMC. Balderas has been a strong proponent of higher education, and its role as engines of social mobility and economic opportunity. He has publicly spoken about accessible higher education as being one of the most powerful tools for breaking cycles of poverty and creating lasting change. (en.wikipedia.org)
These strategic appointments reflect NNMC’s commitment to fostering local leadership and community engagement, ensuring that the college’s direction aligns with the values and aspirations of Northern New Mexico.
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