Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) has unveiled its Spring 2026 Continuing Education noncredit catalog, introducing an impressive **87 new courses** designed to engage working adults and lifelong learners. The expanded offerings reflect SFCC’s commitment to community partnerships and include weekend and evening classes aimed at accommodating diverse schedules.
The catalog showcases a variety of subjects, including personal enrichment and professional development in areas such as art, culinary studies, outdoor adventure, digital design, leadership, and language learning. Building on collaborations with local and corporate partners like **Revolution Bakery**, **the Railyard Performance Center**, and **Four Seasons Resort Santa Fe**, the college aims to create accessible educational opportunities for its community.
Benjamin Lincoln, the director of continuing education, stated, “SFCC’s Continuing Education thrives because of the shared vision we hold with our partners. Together, we’re cultivating spaces where creativity, skill, and curiosity meet opportunity.”
One highlight from the spring offerings is **Making Memoirs Memorable**, led by acclaimed author and educator **Elaine Koyama**. This course emphasizes storytelling through personal experiences, offering participants a chance to explore their narratives creatively.
With more than **40 courses** scheduled during evenings and weekends, SFCC is responding to the needs of students who may not be available during traditional weekday hours. Registration for these courses opened at **9 a.m. on December 8, 2025**, and is available both online and in person. Interested individuals can access the full catalog at **sfcc.edu/ce** or by calling **505-428-1676**.
In related news, **Northern New Mexico College** is seeking written third-party comments as part of an upcoming accreditation review for its bachelor’s degree nursing program. Based in **Española**, the program will undergo an on-site evaluation by the **Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education** (CCNE) from **March 2-4, 2026**. This evaluation will assess the program’s adherence to CCNE standards for accreditation, which were amended in **2024**. Comments will be accepted until **February 9, 2026**, and will be shared with the evaluation team but not with the nursing program during the review process.
Additionally, the **New Mexico School Boards Association** honored the **Los Alamos school board** as the **2025 Large District School Board of the Year**. This recognition, awarded on **December 5, 2025**, at the association’s annual convention in Albuquerque, acknowledges exemplary governance and leadership that positively impacts student achievement and community engagement. Board president **Melanie Colgan** expressed gratitude for the recognition, attributing success to the guidance of their superintendent, **Jennifer Guy**, and the dedication of the Los Alamos Public Schools community.
Lastly, **Teach Plus New Mexico** convened a diverse group of educators, business leaders, policymakers, and students at Santa Fe Community College for its **Economic Mobility Summit**, the second event in a statewide series aimed at aligning education with workforce needs. Following a similar event in **Hobbs** in June, this summit focused on building partnerships, examining postsecondary outcomes, and elevating student perspectives on career pathways and economic security.
The event opened with a panel featuring high school students, including **Raul Alvarado**, a junior from **Capital High School**. Alvarado remarked, “I will be the first-gen college student in three generations. Breaking that cycle for me and setting a new standard for my family is really important.”
These developments underscore a growing commitment to enhancing educational opportunities and fostering community engagement across New Mexico.
