From classroom to career: SFCC events drive workforce connections

Inside SFCC Noteworthy, April 2026 Broadband networking and job fair connects trainees with employers across New Mexico SFCC’s April 24 Broadband Networking and Job Fair brought together fiber optic trainees, employers and community partners at the Santa Fe Higher Education Center. Participants connected around career opportunities in the rapidly growing […]


President Becky Rowley to keynote SFCC commencement ceremonies

Santa Fe Community College will host two commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at the William C. Witter Fitness Education Center. SFCC President Becky Rowley, Ph.D., will deliver the keynote address at both ceremonies. The move to two ceremonies reflects the growing number of graduates—and the many family members […]


Inside SFCC Noteworthy, 2026 Vol. 3

Howard Dittmer sworn in as SFCC Governing Board member              SFCC welcomed a new member to its Governing Board on Feb. 25, when Howard Roy Dittmer, Ph.D., was sworn in. Retired municipal judge Angela “Spence” Pacheco administered the oath. Dittmer joins the five-member board in Position #5. A retired engineer and […]


SFCC fiber optic training strengthens state’s broadband workforce

There’s a buzz among the more than 500 people across New Mexico who have completed SFCC’s five-day fiber optic workforce training. Participants range from recent high school graduates to seasoned telecommunications professionals, all drawn by the promise of opportunity in one of the state’s fastest-growing industries — building the networks […]


AARP Foundation Tax-Aide® partnership serves community and students

Preparing taxes is a necessary, yet often daunting task. For more than two decades, AARP Foundation’s Tax-Aide® in partnership with SFCC has helped ease both the stress and financial burden for thousands. The program offers free tax-preparation service while offering meaningful service opportunities for volunteers and hands-on opportunities for SFCC […]


Noteworthy, 2026 — Vol. 2

HVAC upgrades begin in East Wing Construction is underway on major Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) system improvements funded by $2.3 million from the 2022 General Obligation Bond, with matching support from the 2024 Local GO Bond. Stage 1 of Phase I will upgrade four air handlers serving key […]


Adjunct faculty roles offer flexibility and purpose

SFCC encourages community members to consider teaching as adjunct faculty members to help enrich the lives of SFCC students–and their own. Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs Ivan Lopez Hurtado, Ph.D., said, “Santa Fe and the surrounding regions are rich with incredibly talented professionals—artists, engineers, healthcare workers, tradespeople, entrepreneurs, and […]


Noteworthy, 2026 — Vol. 1

Ethyl the Whale Named Roadside America “Sight of the Week” Ethyl the Whale, the iconic large-scale sculpture on the grounds of Santa Fe Community College, has been featured by Roadside America as its Sight of the Week for January 26–February 1, 2026. Modeled after a Blue Whale that washed ashore […]


Lasting Impact, Leadership, and Lifelong Learning at SFCC

SFCC Alum Recognized for Academic Excellence at UNM Santa Fe Community College alum Ian Widrick-Martinez is being recognized by the University of New Mexico as one of its Fall 2025 Inspiring Graduates — a distinction that highlights students whose academic journeys reflect perseverance, purpose, and impact. Before earning recognition at […]


From making fries to saving lives: SFCC student finds his purpose in Human Services

Tom Vimont, a 64-year-old SFCC student pursuing academic credentials in Human Services, said he realized about three years ago that he wanted a career where he could help other people. He had worked for decades in the restaurant business.  “I was really good in my work in the restaurant business […]


Dual Credit CEA Student Recognized for Excellence at National NSF Conference

New Mexico School for the Deaf (NMSD) dual credit student Kane Wilding, who represented SFCC at the National Science Foundation’s Advanced Technological Education (NSF-ATE) Principal Investigators Conference in Washington, D.C. was recognized for excellence for his poster presentation. Wilding was accompanied by SFCC mentors Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) Academic Director […]


Noteworthy 2025, Vol. 9 — October

New 5×5 Gallery Opens at SFCC with Student ExhibitionSFCC’s Photography Program has launched the 5×5 Gallery, a new student-run exhibition space in the Fine Arts Center (Room 702) designed to give photography students real-world experience curating and presenting their work. The gallery’s debut show, Cirque du Celestia by student artist […]


SFCC celebrated groundbreaking for new Film & Television Backlot

Backlot Sign

Leaders from education, government, and the film industry came together on Tuesday morning, October 21, to celebrate the groundbreaking of the Santa Fe Community College Film & Television Backlot, a new hands-on training facility to be located east of the William C. Witter Fitness Education Center on SFCC’s campus. Speakers […]


Celebrating Student Parents and Faculty Achievements

SFCC Celebrates National Student Parent Month September is National Student Parent Month, and SFCC proudly recognizes the 25% of undergraduate students who are also raising children. Many are first-generation students, balancing school and family while paving the way for future generations. SFCC supports student parents through family-friendly campus spaces, the […]


SFCC boosts career readiness with free fall bootcamps

Santa Fe Community College is expanding access to high-quality, hands-on training this fall with two free bootcamps designed to support New Mexico’s growing workforce needs. These short-term programs offer practical experience, valuable industry certifications, and clear entry points into high-demand careers. Through partnerships and grant funding, SFCC continues to remove […]