Campus Weekly
Important Notice: Campus Closure on Saturday, Feb. 28 and Sunday, March 1 due to HVAC upgrade work
College closed
February 28 & March 1
SFCC’s campus will be close on Saturday, February 28 and Sunday, March 1 due to HVAC upgrade work. Please read the following message that was sent to the SFCC community via email at 2:04 p.m. Friday, February 20.
Santa Fe Community College Students and Employees,
Due to ongoing HVAC upgrade work in the Main Building, Santa Fe Community College will be closed on Saturday, February 28 and Sunday, March 1.
This temporary weekend closure is necessary to allow Facilities & Operations and our contractors to complete critical infrastructure work, including a campuswide boiler shut down and water system interruption. During this time, the Main Campus will not be accessible to regular traffic, and no classes, services, or campus operations will be available.
The closure includes:
– All Main Campus buildings
– The William C. Witter Fitness Education Center
– All studios, labs, and workshops
– All regular campus operations and services
Students who have classes scheduled during this time should contact their instructors directly for information regarding relocation, alternative arrangements, or other course-specific details.
Employees who have questions about operations, access, or program-specific impacts should contact their dean or supervisor. Deans and supervisors will coordinate directly with Facilities & Operations as needed.
Mosaica at the Santa Fe Higher Education Center will remain open and is not affected by this closure.
The college is scheduled to reopen and resume normal operations on Monday, March 2, assuming work is completed as planned.
We appreciate your patience and flexibility as we complete this important infrastructure improvement project to support more reliable and efficient building systems across campus.
For project information, please contact Dobby Schmidt, Director of Facilities and Operations, dobby.schmidt@sfcc.edu.
Thank you,
Santa Fe Community College
Facilities & Operations
Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) program was well-represented at 14th Annual Indoor-Ag Con
The Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) program was well represented at the 14th Annual Indoor-Ag Con in Las Vegas, Nevada, during the week of February 9-13. Sixteen faculty, staff and students attended the largest indoor ag trade show in the USA, networking for employment and educating themselves about the unique indoor farming industry. Academic Director Charlie Shultz co-taught a pre-conference Aquaponics Workshop titled, “Rooted in Water, Fueled By Fish. Advancing Hydroponics Through Aquaponics.” The trip was made possible by generous community donations received over the past few years and through CEA fundraisers. Thank you to SFCC Foundation for the tremendous support in fundraising efforts!
Also, thank you to everyone in the SFCC community who helped through plant and book sale purchases.
News and Announcements
- Black History Month celebration from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 24 in the Campus Center
- Watch video of Jamie Figueroa’s reading, attend creative session on Wed., Feb. 25
- Latest Inside SFCC showcases SFCC’s partnership with AARP Foundation’s Tax-Aide®, upcoming events and inspiring highlights
- Join Lunch n’ Learn: Using AI as a Thought Partner in Research, Teaching, and Digital Creation from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 3 on Zoom
- Reminder: Seek alternate routes during HVAC upgrade and construction through March 27
- Continuing Ed instructor Michael Long interviewed on KSFR about his new book
- Adult Education temporarily relocating to Room 226 from Feb. 16 through April 6
- Visions from the Constructed Mind opens from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 26, in the Dean’s Gallery
- SFCC and AARP Foundation® Tax-Aide offer appointments for free tax assistance
- KRQE highlighted SFCC’s Integrated Education & Training programs
- Student Nurse Association has a raffle fundraiser from Feb. 2 through March 9
- Library is relocating Feb. 16 through April 6
Join the Black History Month celebration from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 24 in the Campus Center
February is Black History Month. Join SFCC’s Black History Month celebration from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 24 in the Campus Center. The following is an invitation from the Office of Student Engagement and Recruitment.
Dear SFCC community,
Please join us celebrating Black History Month. Let’s honor the strength, resilience, and brilliance of Black leaders, past and present. We will be recognizing and honoring their contributions and achievements.
As part of the celebration, Dr. LaNysha Adams, SFCC’s Director of the Student Wellness Center, TEDx speaker, and 10x award-winning author of Me Power, will share a dynamic talk, “Beyond the Box: Race, Identity, and the Practice of Amity.”
Enjoy a special performance by Soriba Fofana, a talented drummer from Guinea, West Africa
Come for the food. Stay for the entertainment. Leave inspired.
Date: Tuesday, February 24
Location: SFCC Campus Center
Time: 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
- 11:45 a.m. – Performance
- 12:00 p.m. – Speech
Hosted by: Office of Student Engagement and Recruitment
Don’t forget to bring your A number to enjoy the complimentary meal!
For resources for teachers, visit Black History Month 2026.
Watch video of Jamie Figueroa’s Writing Generation reading, attend creative session on Wed., Feb. 25
SFCC Library in conjunction with SFCC’s Creative Writing program began the Spring Writing Generation (Wri-Gen) series on Wednesday, February 18 with a powerful and engaging reading by author Jamie Figueroa.
If you missed the reading, but would like to join the creative session on Wednesday, Feb. 25 at 6 p.m., please watch the video of the reading and register at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SFCCWriGenSpring26 for the free online series. You only need to register once in the semester to receive a Zoom link for the readings and creative sessions on the morning of the event.
SFCC Librarian Val Nye said, “We are happy to be able to share recordings, knowing that schedules don’t always allow for live attendance. At the same time, one of WriGen’s missions is to build and nurture community, so we really encourage everyone to attend live when it is possible. The shared experience, the chat conversations, the opportunity to ask questions and write together in real time, these are the elements that allow us to support each other.
We hope you will join us live whenever you can. Your presence matters.”
SFCC’s Library and Creative Writing program are presenting the free online Spring 2026 Writing Generation (Wri-Gen) Series featuring esteemed authors. Each author will read at an introductory Zoom session. In a follow-up Zoom meeting the author will engage the participants in a writing exercise/creative session. Attendees can go to any of the sessions by registering just once at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SFCCWriGenSpring26. The sessions begin at 6 p.m. on Wednesdays and will feature these writers: Jamie Figueroa (Feb. 18 reading; Feb. 25 creative session), Swati Avasthi (March 18 reading; March 25 creative session) and Ramona Emerson (Apr. 22 reading; Apr. 29 creative session).
Jamie Figueroa
- Creative Session: 6 p.m. February 25
Bio: Jamie Figueroa is a critically acclaimed writer whose work interrogates lineage, colonial legacy, and the poetics of place. A passionate storyteller drawn to the sacred, the broken, and the luminous, she believes in the power of story to reclaim, reimagine, and heal—and is most alive when helping others uncover the language of their own truths. With deep roots in her Boricua/Puerto Rican (Afro-Taíno) heritage and a life lived in northern New Mexico, she explores themes of lineage, memory, and cultural reclamation through her writing.
She is the author of the novel Brother, Sister, Mother, Explorer (Catapult, 2021), praised by The New York Times Book Review as “a beautifully crafted, poetic book,” and by Publishers Weekly as “brimming with spellbinding prose, magical elements, and wounded, full-hearted characters that nearly jump off the page.” The novel was an Indie Next Pick, longlisted for the Center for Fiction First Novel Prize, shortlisted for the Reading the West Debut Fiction Award, and selected as a Good Morning America Book Club Must-Read. It was also named one of the most anticipated debuts by Electric Literature, The Millions, Bustle, and The Rumpus.
Her genre-defying memoir-in-essays, Mother Island: A Daughter Claims Puerto Rico (Pantheon, 2024), continues her exploration of ancestral memory and cultural reclamation. The book received a starred review from Kirkus and was named one of the Los Angeles Times’ “6 Books to Shake Off Colonialism and Rethink Our Latino Stories.” It has been recognized as one of the most anticipated and essential nonfiction books of 2024 by Ms. Magazine, Elle, SheReads, Lupita Reads, Hispanic Executive, and Latinx Publishing.
Figueroa’s essays and fiction have appeared widely, including in The New York Times, McSweeney’s, Elle, American Short Fiction, Emergence Magazine, Agni, The Boston Review, and Kweli Journal, among others. She wrote her first poem at six, published her first poem as a teenager, and committed fully to a life centered around her writing practice in 1998. A devoted teacher of craft and creative courage, she is on faculty at the Institute of American Indian Arts MFA Creative Writing program and has taught in public schools, colleges, community spaces, and universities nationwide since 2010.
A Voices of Our Nations Arts Foundation (VONA) alum and faculty member, she has received a Truman Capote Award and was named a Bread Loaf Rona Jaffe Scholar. Figueroa also served on the Carol Shields Prize Authors Committee, helping shape one of the most significant literary prizes for women and nonbinary writers of North America for the initial four cycles of the prize.
Figueroa is currently in her third year of doctoral studies in Visionary Practice and Regenerative Leadership at Southwestern College, where the heart of her research is on Creative Sovereignty through the lens of a Cuentista/Curandera. Her work poses a profound question to writers at all stages of their journey: “When you sit down at your desk to write, who owns you?”
Read more about other featured authors in the press release.
For additional information about the series, please contact SFCC Library Director Valerie Nye via email at valerie.nye@sfcc.edu or call 505-428-1506. For more information about SFCC’s Creative Writing program visit https://www.sfcc.edu/programs/creative-writing/.
Latest Inside SFCC showcases SFCC’s partnership with AARP Foundation’s Tax-Aide®, upcoming events and inspiring highlights
Check out the latest issue of Inside SFCC. Find out how SFCC’s partnership with AARP Foundation Tax-Aide®serves our community, offers meaningful volunteer opportunities and offers real-world experience to SFCC accounting students.
Did you know that last year the site at SFCC generated more than $4 million in tax refunds?
Find out more in the story, “AARP Foundation Tax-Aide® partnership serves community and students.”
The issue also highlights event listings including information on upcoming art exhibition openings for “Visions of the Constructed Mind” from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, February 26 in the Dean’s Gallery and “Celebration of Clay:Clay Speaks of Home,” in the Visual Arts Gallery. Read more about other upcoming events as well as information on the campus HVAC upgrades and accomplishments by SFCC instructors.
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Join Lunch n’ Learn: Using AI as a Thought Partner in Research, Teaching, and Digital Creation from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 3 on Zoom
What: Lunch ‘N Learn: Using AI as A Thought Partner
When: Noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 3
Where: Virtual event- Zoom only. Register at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/S672MJ8
In this Lunch & Learn, Angela Gorrell (Communications adjunct faculty) will share how she uses AI as a practical tool for research, lesson design, and creative work in her field of expertise. She’ll walk through real examples of how she partners with AI to do deep research, clarify ideas, generate teaching activities, and develop digital products, without outsourcing her voice or values. This session is designed to spark curiosity, demystify the process, and offer concrete ways educators and practitioners can thoughtfully integrate AI into their own workflows.
Dr. Angela Williams Gorrell bio
Dr. Angela Williams Gorrell is a Partner-Scholar at the Yale Center for Faith & Culture and regularly leads retreats, lectures, and workshops across the United States and around the world. She currently teaches as an adjunct in Communications at SFCC and has previously taught at institutions such as Yale University and Baylor University. Her research has been featured in media outlets such as The New York Times, NPR, and The Washington Post. Dr. Gorrell is the author of three books, including her newest release, Braving Difficult Decisions: What to Do When You Don’t Know What to Do. She’d love to connect on Facebook or Instagram at @angelagorrell.
Reminder: Seek alternate routes during HVAC upgrade and construction through March 27
Please note that necessary HVAC upgrades and construction from February 16 to March 27 will mean that you will need to seek alternate walking routes to avoid the HVAC upgrade and construction zone. As indicated in the graphic above, the area outlined in red (the upper, northern section of the East Wing) will be closed during the construction/upgrade period.
Keep alert and stay safe.
During the upgrades and construction work, keep alert and stay safe. Watch for signs and banners to help guide you. For your safety, do not enter the the closed HVAC upgrade| construction zone. Please let students, your colleagues and other campus visitors know about the upgrades and construction so they can plan alternate access routes.
The following services/offices will temporarily relocate during construction:
- SFCC Library moving to Room 583 Library’s relocation FAQs
- OIT Service Desk moving to Room 416
- Adult Education moving to Room 226
- Film programs & KSFR – Access from 500s East Wing
Please see specific information about the SFCC Library and Adult Education in other sections below in Campus Weekly. Note: SFCC Library and Adult Education will stay in their temporary locations until the end of Spring Break on April 6.
Questions? Contact: Andrea Mueller, Facilities & Operations Assistant Director & Campus Planning | andrea.mueller1@sfcc.edu | 505-930-9781
Continuing Ed instructor Michael Long interviewed on KSFR about his new book
Longtime CE Art instructor, Michael Long, spoke about his just published book, “THE FEARLESS CREATOR: Art Without Limits,” on KSFR on Lynda Hope’s radio show Moment to Moment on Feb. 4.
Listen to the Feb. 4 show: https://www.ksfr.org/show/moment-to-moment/2026-02-05/2-4-2026-with-michael-long-author-of-the-fearless-creator
Long, one of CE’s popular art teachers, offers classes every semester. Read more about him at his website: https://www.michaellongartist.com/.
Adult Education temporarily relocating to Room 226 from Feb. 16 through April 6
Adult Education is temporarily relocating to Room 226 from Feb. 16 – April 6
Adult Education is temporarily moving!
Due to the HVAC upgrade project, Adult Education services will be temporarily relocating to the West Wing Adjunct Faculty Office Room 226.
WHEN: February 16 through Spring Break (April 6)
HOURS: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Adult Education services available in temporary location in Room 226 (West Wing Adjunct Faculty Office):
- English as a Second Language (ESL)
- Academic Career Education (ACE)
- High School Equivalency (HSE) Preparation for GED or Hi-Set exams
- Integrated Education Training (IET)
- Literacy Volunteers of Santa Fe
Questions?
Please contact Adult Education staff at 505-428-1356.
SFCC announces opening reception for Visions from the Constructed Mind from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 26, in the Dean’s Gallery
SFCC announces opening Santa Fe Community College announces an opening reception for Visions from the Constructed Mind from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, February 26, in the Dean’s Gallery in the Fine Arts Center, 6401 Richards Ave. 87508. The exhibition features the abstract art of Atma Bernardi, an alum of SFCC’s Fine Arts program. The reception is free. Refreshments will be served. The exhibition continues through Friday, March 27.
Director of Art on Campus Linda Cassel said, “This exhibition is a full-circle moment for Atma Bernardi who first began his serious study of art at Santa Fe Community College. SFCC is delighted to showcase his large-scale, bold and expressive work.”
Atma Bernardi’s Artist Statement
“I create from a space of quiet attentiveness – listening to memories, imagined futures, and the subtle rhythms of the natural world. A misty morning, the sound of footsteps in the woods, the courtship of birds, people around and with me – these fleeting sensations become the emotional foundation of my work.
“Through drawing, painting, and layering, I translate feeling into form. Lines emerge, colors shift, shapes evolve. I build and erase, guided by intuition allowing the work to reveal itself slowly. In this process chaos gives way to structure, mirroring the fragile, constructed nature of memory and mind.
“My work is not about depicting scenes, but about embodying presence – of breath, of emotion, of time passing. It is where love, confusion, joy, and pain converge, and where the act of making becomes a meditation on being.” – Atma Bernardi
Atma Bernardi’s Bio
Atma Bernardi is a Santa Fe-based artist, who earned his Associate of Fine Arts with an emphasis in Drawing and Painting in 2021 from SFCC. Bernardi went on to earn his Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of New Mexico in 2024. Born in Vittorio Veneto, Italy. Bernardi grew up immersed in a landscape rich with artistic heritage, though his own creative path emerged later in life. After moving to the United States in 2013 to work in the organic food industry, he retired in 2018 and turned his focus to art, discovering a profound passion for visual expression.
Inspired by his love of reading, music and the natural world, Bernardi often carries a sketchbook, capturing fleeting moments with quick drawings or poetic fragments. These impressions—combined with memory and imagination—form the foundation of his abstract studio practice.
Whether at his easel or seated in the garden with a cup of tea, Bernardi remains committed to deep observation, continually opening himself to the intricacies of nature and the inner landscapes of thought and feeling. His work reflects an ongoing journey of presence, perception and personal discovery.
SFCC and AARP Foundation® Tax-Aide offer appointments for free tax assistance
SFCC and AARP Foundation® Tax-Aide announce they will offer in-person tax assistance and preparation by appointment. AARP Foundation Tax-Aide is the nation’s largest free tax assistance and preparation service. The services are provided by volunteers from the community. Appointments can be made now at https://www.sfcc.edu/taxaide.
Yvette Varela, the local coordinator of AARP Foundation® Tax-Aide Program said, “We’re excited to partner again with Santa Fe Community College to offer this free service through the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide. This year we will be offering Saturday morning appointments from 8 to 11 a.m. in addition to the Monday through Friday appointments from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tax preparation services are being offered in English and Spanish in classrooms near the spacious Campus Center.”
Appointments are required. Make an appointment at https://www.sfcc.edu/taxaide. Appointments, which are expected to fill quickly, will be available from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday beginning Monday, February 2 and ending Wednesday, April 15. Individuals who do not have internet access or those who need more information, please call 505-428-1780 during tax appointment hours.
AARP Foundation® Tax-Aide Fast Facts
Appointments: Required and can be made at https://www.sfcc.edu/taxaide.
Where: Rooms 408 and 410 in SFCC main building (near Campus Center) 6401 Richards Avenue, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87508
Dates: Monday, February 2 through Wednesday, April 15
Days and times available: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday
Cost: Free
Phone: 505-428-1780 during tax appointment hours
Please Note: Individual appointments must be made for each member of a household or group that is filing a return. For taxpayers who are married and filing jointly, both individuals must be present to sign documents. Exceptions may be made only when a spouse is unable to be present due to health issues.
What you need to bring:
- Prior year return
- Driver’s License or State ID of the primary filers
- Social Security Card or ITIN Letters for all taxpayers and dependents
- Social Security and other income documents: 1099SSA, W-2s; 1099’s for retirement income or self-employment; interest, dividend, capital gains or brokerage statements; Unemployment (form 1099-G); gambling wins (form W2-G and related loss documentation)
- Bank information (routing and account numbers) for direct deposit or direct debit
- Individuals eligible for State/County Rebates or Credits– bring 2025 property tax bill(s) or rent information, and other household income
- Supporting documents for itemized deductions or credits: childcare, college, or vocational training information (1098-T), medical expenses not covered by insurance (no over-the-counter or medical cannabis expenses) – including mileage, charity donations, property tax bills or receipts and mortgage interest paid
- Self-employed Income and Expenses Documentation: 1099 NEC or other income, employment related expenditures, and business mile documentation.
- Be Well New Mexico or other Market Place Insurance documents (1095A)
- IRS Identity Theft PIN (IPPIN) letter for taxpayers and/or dependents
The AARP Foundation® TAX-AIDE program cannot prepare returns that include:
- Married individuals who file separately
- Rental income
- Self-employment returns with expenses of more than $50,000 or more, home office deduction, employees, inventory, operating loss or insurance with Be Well NM (Form 1095A)
- Royalty income with associated expenses; Solar Credits; or Casualty Losses
- Some special tax forms – check with the site volunteers
Some New Tax Law Changes:
- Federal: Qualified employees may be eligible for non-taxation of tip and overtime income – please use the worksheets below to gather information and determine eligibility.
- Federal: You may qualify for an interest deduction for purchasing a new vehicle that meets federal requirements – please use the worksheet (available for download at https://www.sfcc.edu/taxaide or pick-up on site in advance of appointment).
- State: Qualified medical expenses will no longer be used for reduction of taxable income, they can only be used if you can itemize your deductions.
The following forms will be available at the tax preparation site, or you may download the forms at https://www.sfcc.edu/taxaide:
- 2025 Tax-Aide Intake Booklet
- 2025 Itemized Deductions Worksheet
- 2025 Education Credits Worksheet
- 2025 Self-employed Income/Expenses Worksheet
- 2025 Qualified Tip Deduction Worksheet
- 2025 Qualified Tip Deduction Worksheet for Self-Employed
- 2025 Qualified Overtime Deduction Worksheet
- 2025 Qualified Passenger Vehicle Loan Interest Worksheet
- 2025 Tax-Aide Intake Booklet
- 2025 Itemized Deductions Worksheet
- 2025 Education Credits Worksheet
- 2025 Self-employed Income/Expenses Worksheet
- 2025 Qualified Tip Deduction Worksheet
- 2025 Qualified Tip Deduction Worksheet for Self-Employed
- 2025 Qualified Overtime Deduction Worksheet
- 2025 Qualified Passenger Vehicle Loan Interest Worksheet
KRQE highlighted SFCC’s Integrated Education & Training programs
Adult education in NM is booming — and SFCC is part of the reason why. KRQE News 13 recently highlighted record enrollment across adult education programs statewide, and included SFCC’s Integrated Education & Training (IET) programs — designed for adults balancing work, family, and big goals. Read more about SFCC’s IET programs. These programs help students jumpstart new careers, earn credentials faster, and build real momentum toward high-demand jobs.
SFCC’s congratulates the team of staff members and intructors (including Alan Mirabal featured in this report). The college also thanks Career Readiness Coordinator Evan O’Neal for sharing insights in the KRQE story.
Read the KRQE story and see the video.
Student Nurse Association has a raffle fundraiser from Feb. 2 through March 9
The SFCC Student Nurses Association (SNA) is hosting a raffle fundraiser to support future nurses and help fund the Graduate Nurse Pinning Ceremony. Tickets are cash-only and can be purchased from SNA members or at the SFCC Nurse Static Lab in Room 428, Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The raffle runs from February 2 to March 9, 2026, with the drawing held on March 24, 2026, and participants do not need to be present to win. This raffle has been approved by SFCC Foundation for fundraising purposes.
Bring cash if you’d like to buy tickets. You’ll get more tickets and more chances to win if you spend a little more!
- 1 ticket for $1
- 6 tickets for $5
- 10 for $7
Library is temporarily relocating to East Wing Open Computer Lab (Room 583) from Feb. 16 through April 6
SFCC Library is MOVING!!
Due to an HVAC project, library services will be temporarily relocating to the East Wing Open Computer Lab (Room 583).
WHEN: SFCC Library moving:
February 16 through Spring Break (April 6)
HOURS in the new location will be:
8 a.m.–5p.m. Monday through Friday
10 a.m.–2 p.m. Saturday
Services available in our new location:
- Computer, scanner, & printer access
- Limited book/DVD circulation (TBD)
- Reference & consultation (also available virtually)
- Course reserves
- Interlibrary loan
- Library instruction
QUESTIONS?
Please contact the library staff at library@sfcc.edu or 505-428-1352.
Visit the SFCC’s Library’s relocation FAQs for more information about the move.
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Students
- Gain new skills and make a difference: Join Student Government Association
- Attend Spring Career Workshops from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Feb. 18, March 18 and April 15 in Room 412 or online
- Stop by Spring Transfer Fair from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25
- SFCC seeks Student Recruiters who are available to work morning shifts
- Register for free workshops for parents and caregivers to support families with young children
Student Weekly Connection February 20, 2026
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Gain new skills and make a difference: Join Student Government Association
Make Your Voice Heard at SFCC!
Want to build leadership skills, strengthen your résumé, and make a real impact on campus while promoting your Santa Fe Community College? Join the SFCC Student Government Association!
Serve as a voice for students, promote awareness of student programs, clubs, and student success, connect with college leaders, and help shape campus events. This is your chance to grow, lead, and leave your mark at SFCC.
Priority consideration due date is March 6.
Please click here to apply Student Government Membership Application – Fill out form
All applicants must submit one letter of recommendation from a previous or current faculty or staff member. Members will be selected through a committee review, and selected members will have the opportunity to be nominated for an executive position, which will be voted on by members.
Step up. Get involved. Lead the change.
Attend Spring Career Workshops from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Feb. 18, March 18 and April 15 in Room 412 or online
Looking for a new job or wanting to advance your career? Attend the Spring Career Workshops.
Time: 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Where: In Room 412 or request a link in advance to join online at career.services@sfcc.edu.
Dates and Topics
- Wednesday, February 18: Revamp your résumé
- Wednesday, March 18: Acing the interview
- Wednesday, April 15: Navigating the job search
Stop by Spring Transfer Fair from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25
Stop by the Spring Transfer Fair from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, February 25 in the Main Entrance Hallway. Meet representatives of SFCC, as well as four-year colleges and universities, including New Mexico Highlands University, Eastern New Mexico University, the Institute of American Indian Arts, the University of New Mexico, New Mexico State University, Northern New Mexico College, Western New Mexico University, New Mexico Tech, Grand Canyon University, Adams State University, Northern Arizona University and other institutions about transfer opportunities. Free event. Call 505-428-1531 or email jonathan.harrell@sfcc.edu for information.
The first 30 students to complete a Transfer Fair Passport win a free lunch!
SFCC seeks Student Recruiters who are available to work morning shifts
Are you outgoing and enjoy working with the public? Become a Student Recruiter and join SFCC’s Recruitment Team!
Student Recruiter Requirements:
- Must be available to work morning shifts
- Have strong communication skills and have a positive attitude
- Be willing to engage with the prospective students, families and community members.
- Must be pursuing a declared degree and be carrying at least 6 academic hours.
If interested, please send an email to either lydia.daily@sfcc.edu or daniela.gurule@sfcc.edu.
Register for free workshops for parents and caregivers to support families with young children
SFCC’s Early Childhood Center of Excellence (ECCOE) and New Mexico Student Parent Alliance (NMSPA) are offering free parent & caregiver workshops to support families with young children. Spring 2026 workshops are online and open to all caregivers. Check out the workshop options and register today at: https://www.sfcc.edu/eccoe/parent-caregiver-workshops/.
Please use the QR codes on the flyers below or visit https://www.sfcc.edu/eccoe/parent-caregiver-workshops/ for descriptions and registration links for the workshops. There are some workshops available in Spanish. Please note that the workshop times and days vary. Registration is required to receive the Zoom link.
Click the above graphics to enlarge and review the schedules.
Apply for LANL Foundation Career Pathways Scholarships by April 3
Applications are now open for LANL Career Pathways Scholarships. You must apply by April 3. Make sure to allow time to gather transcripts and prepare answers to essay questions. Career Pathways Scholarships are specifically for those who want to earn an associate degree, certification or professional trade credential.
Career Pathways Scholarships are $750 awards per semester up to $3,000 total. Renewal is dependent upon remaining in good academic standing and making progress toward completion.
Strong applicants pursuing any area of study will be considered for a Career Pathways Scholarship if you meet the following criteria:
- You are currently enrolled in or planning to enroll in a two-year degree or certificate program.
- You have earned, or are on track to earn, a high school diploma or GED, are a high school senior currently enrolled in the final semester of high school or near completion of a GED/HSE program.
- You are a permanent resident (366 consecutive days+) of Northern New Mexico counties of Los Alamos, Mora, Rio Arriba, San Miguel, Sandoval, Santa Fe, or Taos at the time of application.
Successful candidates come from all walks of life. Career Pathways Scholars share a commitment to improving their quality of life through continued education and training. Here are some examples:
- A current high school senior with a strong interest in a specific trade or career and intends to enroll in a two-year degree or certificate program in that field immediately after high school.
- A GED recipient who is currently making minimum wage and is motivated to go back to school to gain additional skills and land a better-paying job.
- An adult who left formal education and wants to earn an associate degree that will allow them to pursue their dream and provide for their family at the same time.
- An individual who already has a degree and work experience but wants to pursue a new path. A two-year degree or certification will jumpstart their career change.
Read more about the requirements and find a link to apply at https://lanlfoundation.org/scholarship/career-pathways-scholarships/.
Katie Besser Student Awards accepting submissions through March 1, 2026
Showcase your creativity in writing or art for a chance to win prizes, be published in Accolades, and present your work at Meow Wolf. Categories include image/photography, fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction, academic essay, en español (any genre), and instructor-nominated. Students enrolled in at least 3 credits may submit up to six pieces (5 pages max for writing; jpg/pdf for images). Especially consider submitting in art, academic essay, and en español. SFCC Employees are not eligible.
Email submissions from your SFCC account to genevieve.betts@sfcc.edu with your name, titles, categories, phone number, and A#. Deadline: March 1, 2026. Submissions must not contain identifying information.
Student Parent Success Program available to help parenting students anytime
Students who are juggling parenting and school are encouraged to reach out anytime to the Student Parent Success Program by calling 505-428-1036 or by sending an email to parentingstudents@sfcc.edu.
- Discuss your concerns as a parent
- Learn about resources and support as a parent
- Get help finding childcare
- Get help assessing developmental assessments for your child
- Find out about family activities and parenting classes
Students: Need childcare? Make sure you’re on the Kids Campus waitlist
When a spot comes available at the Kids Campus, students get priority placement. Kids Campus wants to support student parents and hopes that those needing childcare will get on the waitlist.
Children of degree-seeking SFCC students, SFCC employees, and full-time students at the Higher Education Center are prioritized for placement to support a two-generation philosophy of education at the college.
Visit the Kids Campus website for more information. Students receive a 10% discount on the cost of Kids Campus and N.M. Early Childhood Education and Care Development offers Child Care Assistance to income-eligible students.
Employees
Dr. sj Miller to be featured on “Conversations Different” podcast with Inez Russell Gomez of the Santa Fe New Mexican on Tuesday, Feb. 24
Check out the podcast “Conversations Different” with Inez Russell Gomez of the Santa Fe New Mexican on Tuesday, February 24. She will interview Dr. sj Miller, who will discuss the forthcoming book: We Refuse to Disappear: Resistance Amid Anti-Trans Education Policy.
The podcast will be available at the Santa Fe New Mexican website, on Apple podcasts and Spotify on Tuesday, February 24. Campus Weekly will also share the link to the Santa Fe New Mexican’s Youtube channel after the program link becomes available.
Learn more about active listening and Generative AI applications through the Center for Professional Learning (CPL) this week
SFCC employees can explore professional development, wellness opportunities, and campus conversations this February. For full details, registration information and links to online activities visit the Center for Professional Learning (CPL) Sharepoint Site. Also, find the links in SFCC Connect.
Here are upcoming opportunities to check out:
🔹 Tuesday, Feb. 24 | 2–3 p.m. (Hybrid)
Active Listening 101 (second session)
🔹 Wednesday, Feb. 25 | 12–12:30 p.m.
Wellness Wednesdays: Shake It Off with Online Dance!
🔹 Friday, Feb. 27 | 2:30–3:30 p.m.
Generative AI Applications and Shifting Pedagogies (second session)
🔹 Date & Time TBA
ABC Suicide Prevention – Ask, Be Present, Connect
Learn to recognize warning signs of suicide and how to connect individuals in crisis with help. Participants earn a one-year certification.
Share your photos of classic cars/motorcycles for Duplicating Center’s calendar
The Duplicating Center is now accepting pictures of classic cars /motorcycle or your favorite picture, for our yearly calendar. No professional pictures please!
Online Teaching and Learning Training Opportunities in Spring 2026
The SFCC Online Teaching & Learning (OTL) Department is excited to share a range of internal and external online teaching and learning opportunities designed to support innovation, professional growth, and online instructional excellence.
TO REGISTER:
Contact: julia.dunkin@sfcc.edu / 505-428-1168
Office: Online Teaching and Learning / otl@sfcc.edu / www.sfcc.edu/otl / 505-428-1166
CHESS Connection Newsletter – February 11, 2026
The first February 2026 Issue of the CHESS Connection highlights important progress in the Workday Student implementation and celebrates SFCC’s Esmeralda Martin as a CHESS Superstar for her leadership in the Student Core/Cross Functional Workstream The newsletter shares details about the upcoming “Move to Production 1” (MTP1) milestone in September 2026, when the first Workday Student features will go live for Fall 2027 applicants. This phased approach will introduce foundational tools in recruitment, admissions, academic records, and FAFSA/ISIR processing, while legacy systems remain in place to ensure a smooth transition.
The issue also outlines key benefits of Workday Student—including a unified student record, real-time data and insights, integrated advising tools, mobile-friendly access, automated workflows, and improved data governance—all designed to enhance student success and streamline processes across member colleges. Additional updates include the March 14 Workday release (2026R1), an invitation to volunteer as a Workday Student Change Agent, upcoming CHESS Chat sessions with CEO Shaun McAlmont, and reminders about resources available through the Technology Support Hub.
Read the full issue here.
New employees: We’d like to get to know you!
Staff Senate is encouraging new staff employees to come to an upcoming Staff Senate to introduce yourselves.
Campus Weekly would also love to introduce new staff and faculty members. Please send us your name, job title, when you started at SFCC, brief bio and photo (it can be a selfie!) to Submit News.
If you’re new to SFCC, we’d love to introduce you to the our community. We’re happy you’re working with us at SFCC!
Important Winter Weather Tips
Here are some tips for staying safe in the winter from SFCC’s Safety and Security.
- Wear proper footwear for the weather and conditions.
- Make decisions about whether to come to work or school based on your safety and communicate with your superviser or instructors.
- Be aware of surroundings and avoid icy roadways and walking paths.
- Avoid carrying items such as boxes and books as this can cause an imbalance.
- Sign up for the SFCC RAVE system at https://www.sfcc.edu/sfcc-alert/ to receive updates on delays or closures.
- If you observe icy hazards on campus, please contact the SFCC Safety Specialist 505-428-1825.
- Report slips and falls to SFCC Security. For emergencies Dial #911.
- For any further questions, please contact security at security@sfcc.edu or call 505-428-1224.
Information about weather delays or closures.
When a snow delay or closure occurs, SFCC makes every effort get notification out as soon as possible, depending on the timing of the weather circumstances.
In addition to SFCC Alert, you can also find out about an SFCC delay or closure through the following methods:
- Visit www.sfcc.edu, and see a notification on the home page
- Visit the college’s Weather and Closure web page
- Check the SFCC Facebook page
- Check your SFCC email account
- Call the college’s main number at 505-428-1000, the message will be updated in case of closure
- Watch local TV news
It is a good idea to check several sources, because occasionally texts and emails are delayed, depending on individual plans or technological issues.
You make the final decision on whether or not to travel in inclement weather. Be cautious on the road and always use your own best judgment.
Continuing Education Spring 2026 registration continues
New catalog features acclaimed author Elaine Koyama and new weekend & evening classes
Continuing Education proudly announces the release of its Spring 2026 Noncredit Class Catalog, highlighting 87 new courses and an expanded range of programs designed to serve Santa Fe’s vibrant and curious community of lifelong learners.
Building on the college’s strong relationships with community and corporate partners, the new catalog celebrates collaborations with Revolution Bakery, The Railyard Performance Center, Dance Earth Creations, The Four Seasons Resort Santa Fe, Sky Railway, Agua Fria Nursery, CHOMP, The Reel Life and many others who continue to enrich SFCC’s community-based learning.
“SFCC’s Continuing Education thrives because of the shared vision we hold with our partners,” said Benjamin Lincoln, Director of Continuing Education. “Together, we’re cultivating spaces where creativity, skill, and curiosity meet opportunity.”
This spring, SFCC Continuing Education is honored to welcome Elaine Koyama, celebrated author and educator, whose course Making Memoirs Memorable invites students to explore the craft of storytelling through the lens of lived experience.
“Hosting Elaine Koyama in our Spring lineup speaks to our mission of amplifying accomplished voices who inspire others to write, create, and connect,” Lincoln said. “Her work reminds us that education is not only about skill—it’s about story.”
A new highlight of the Spring 2026 catalog is the Weekend and Evening Classes feature, offering flexible learning opportunities for working adults. With more than 40 courses now available outside traditional weekday hours, SFCC Continuing Education is expanding accessibility for those eager to learn beyond the 9-to-5 schedule.
“Our new Weekend and Evening schedule is a direct response to our community,” Lincoln added. “We’re making lifelong learning more inclusive, convenient, and exciting for everyone in Santa Fe.”
The Spring 2026 Continuing Education Catalog includes a dynamic range of personal enrichment and professional development classes—from art, culinary, and outdoor adventure to digital design, leadership, and language studies.
“Education doesn’t end with a degree,” Lincoln said. “It’s a lifelong journey—and our goal is to make that journey accessible, meaningful, and full of discovery.”
View the full catalog and register online at www.sfcc.edu/ce or call 505-428-1676.
Watch Fall 25 Wri-gen videos on YouTube
SFCC’s Library wrapped up the Fall 2025 Writing Generation Series with a participant reading on Nov. 19, featuring original work inspired by sessions led by authors Chip Livingston, Rowena Alegría, and James Thomas Stevens. Watch the full participant reading and explore the complete playlist on YouTube.
02/8/2026, Santa Fe New Mexican, “Smartboard, Feb. 9, 2026 SFCC to host art exhibition for Santa Fe artist”
02/7/2026, Santa Fe New Mexican, “Workforce is key to universal child care initiative” Opinion column by Catron Allred and Chelsea T. Morris
02/2/2026, KOAT, “Free tax help appointments open in Santa Fe”
02/1/2026, Los Alamos Daily Post, “Santa Fe Community College Spring Transfer Fair Feb. 25”
01/14/2026, Santa Fe Reporter, “3 Questions with Local Artist Will Karp” Artist explains how he got his start at SFCC.
01/14/2026, Yahoo.com/Alb. Journal, “MovieMaker Magazine names Albuquerque No. 2 big city to live and work as a filmmaker” Article mentions Backlot at SFCC.
01/12/2026, Santa Fe New Mexican, “Smartboard, Jan. 12, 2026-SFCC to close for Martin Luther King Jr. Day”
01/05/2026, Of Interest, Santa Fe New Mexican, “Smartboard, Jan 5, 2025”
01/02/2026, Santa Fe New Mexican, “First-of-its-kind Santa Fe-funded apprenticeship creating ‘on-ramp’ to early child care careers”
12/18/2025, Los Alamos Daily Post, “Santa Fe Community Foundation Announces Record-Level $1 Million+ In Community Grants”
12/17/2025, Santa Fe Reporter, “25 Things We Love About Santa Fe Right Now – 1 Santa Fe Community College is So Sick”
12/16/2025, Los Alamos Daily Post, “Effective Citizen Advocacy At The Legislature Jan. 10”
12/15/2025, Santa Fe New Mexican, “Smartboard, Dec. 15, 2025-SFCC releases Spring 2026 catalog”
12/10/2025, UNM News, “Fall 2025 Inspiring Graduate | Ian Widrick-Martinez”
12/6/2025, Santa Fe New Mexican, “Santa Fe professor to pen book about impact of anti-trans legislation on education”
12/04/2025, New York Times, “A Native American Jeweler Who Respects Her Materials”
12/1/2025, Santa Fe New Mexican, Smartboard, Dec. 1, 2025- SFCC to host Yuletide Pickleball Palooza
11/24/2025, Los Alamos Daily Post, SFCC Pickleball Club Host Yuletide Pickeball Palooza Dec. 14
11/22/2025, Los Alamos Daily Post, NM Colleges Waive Application Fees Through November
11/22/2025, Santa Fe New Mexican, Smartboard, Nov. 24, 2025-Colleges waive application fees
11/21/2025, Santa Fe New Mexican, Out There! EXHIBITIONISM-Long on Talent, Not in Tooth
11/19/2025, Santa Fe Reporter, SFR Double Picks: Nov. 19, 2025- So Much More Than Bleeps and Bloops Santa Fe Community College music class students present their final works
11/17/2025, Santa Fe New Mexican, Nov. 17, 2025-SFCC announces spring orientation dates
11/15/2025, Los Alamos Daily Post, SFCC Announces New Student Orientation Dates: Dec. 10, Jan. 9, Jan. 13
11/11/2025, Los Alamos Daily Post, SFCC And IAIA Announce Holiday Markets Dec. 13
11/10/2025, Santa Fe New Mexican, Smartboard, Nov. 10, 2025- SFCC Sculpture Union hosts Annual $99.99 Holiday Sale; SFCC and Higher Education Center to close for fall break
10/29/2025, Santa Fe Reporter, “3 Questions with photographer/activist Shayla Blatchford”
10/27/2025, Santa Fe New Mexican, “Smartboard, Oct. 27, 2025-SFCC hosts reception for ‘Cirque du Celestia’ exhibit”
10/27/2025, Los Alamos Daily Post, “SFCC’s Clay Club Ceramics Sale To Be Held Nov. 19 & 20”
10/22/2025, Albuquerque Journal, “Santa Fe Community College to train aspiring moviemakers with backlot film set”
10/21/2025, Santa Fe New Mexican, “New Mexico film industry officials tout new set, training project at Santa Fe Community College”
10/21/2025, KRQE, “First-of-its-kind city backlot coming to Santa Fe to expand film industry and training”
10/20/2025, Santa Fe New Mexican, “Smartboard, Oct. 20, 2025-SFCC offers free digital design, 3D printing course; SFCC student glass art sale will feature handmade items; SFCC exhibition explores art and environment”
10/19/2025, Los Alamos Daily Post, “SFCC To Host Glass Club Sale Nov. 12-13”
10/18/2025, Los Alamos Daily Post, “ABC Suicide Prevention Partner Class Oct. 20”
10/15/2025, Santa Fe New Mexican, “Out There! FOR WRITERS & READERS-Reveling in the Review”
10/05/2025, Santa Fe New Mexican, “Early voting opens Tuesday at Santa Fe County Clerk’s Office”
