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SFCC Library presents “Herding Poems: A Reading by Miriam Sagan” online at 5 p.m. Thursday, July 31

Register at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/July2025MS for free online reading and discussion on how to put a poetry manuscript together.

Santa Fe Community College Library will present “Herding Poems: A Reading by Miriam Sagan” from 5 to 6:15 p.m. Mountain Daylight Time (MDT) on Thursday, July 31. The free online poetry event begins with a half-hour reading by Sagan who will read from her latest book, “What Solitude Sees in Me: Uncollected Poems 1976-2023,” published by Casa Urraca Press in Abiquiú. The second half will be an open discussion on how to put a poetry manuscript together. Register at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/July2025MS to be sent an online link on the morning of the event.
About Sagan’s book, “What Solitude Sees in Me: Uncollected Poems 1976-2023”
When Sagan was approaching 70, she started to sort her files of “uncollected” poems. These poems had been published in magazines, but not in books. Did they merit being collected? The answer was that most did not, but there was a book-length manuscript that could be assembled. These poems begin in the mid-1970s and run to the present. They are quirkier, perhaps more eccentric than her more publicly accessible writing.
Poet Carol Moldaw calls the book “Lyric, imagist, and visionary” and writer John Macker says, “A generous and illuminating tour of words.”
Format for “Herding Poems: A Reading by Miriam Sagan”
Participants are invited to come share in the experience of excavating poetry, memory, landscape, and a life in New Mexico. The event begins with a half-hour reading by Sagan from “What Solitude Sees in Me: Uncollected Poems 1976-2023” from Casa Urraca Press in Abiquiú.
After her reading, Sagan will lead an open discussion on how to put a poetry manuscript together. This editorial process can be daunting for both beginners and established poets, but there are numerous handy strategies that create a readable and enjoyable book of poetry.
Author’s Bio
Miriam Sagan is the author of more than thirty books of poetry, fiction and memoir. She is a two-time winner of the New Mexico/Arizona Book Awards as well as a recipient of the City of Santa Fe Mayor’s Award for Excellence in the Arts and a New Mexico Literary Arts Gratitude Award. She founded and directed the creative writing program at Santa Fe Community College until her retirement in 2016.
For More Information
For more information about this reading, please contact SFCC Library Director Valerie Nye via email at valerie.nye@sfcc.edu or by calling 505-428-1506.
News and Announcements
- Registration is open for Fall Continuing Education courses
- Job Fair for Teachers and Prospective Teachers 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, July 29 at SF Higher Education Center
- OIT Maintenance 7 a.m. to noon, Sunday, Aug. 3
- Join SFCC at 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 9, at SWAN Park for reggae concert
- SFCC Night at the Fuego was a big hit
- SFCC represented at Disability Pride event on July 19
- Check out the latest issue of Inside SFCC
- Diapers available through Diaper Depot at SFCC Exchange
- Writing Generation Fall Series begins August 20
- Fitness Education Center locker rental updates, deadlines
- Use new Fitness Education Center web page and app
- SFLR is accepting submissions from July 15 through November 1
- New Student Orientations
- Register soon for the best selection of Fall classes
Registration is open for Fall Continuing Education courses
New catalog includes 79 new offerings. Classes begin on August 18.

Registration for Fall 2025 Continuing Education (CE) classes is now open. Register online at https://sfcc.augusoft.net/ Classes begin on Monday, August 18. The new catalog features 79 fresh offerings alongside a rich mix of returning favorites across art, history, outdoor adventure, culinary exploration, and professional development. For information or to download a copy of the catalog visit https://www.sfcc.edu/ce.
Continuing Education Director Benjamin Lincoln said, “We are very excited about the Fall catalog and the increasing partnerships we’ve developed throughout the Santa Fe community. These collaborations are not only expanding access to hands-on learning but also deepening our community connections.”
This semester brings special highlights including immersive outdoor experiences from Brad Childs and The Wilderness Institute, marking its 40th anniversary with a full slate of overnight survival skills, archery, astronomy hikes, and eco-camping adventures that emphasize resilience and personal growth.
Cultural programming also thrives thanks to museum director Jan Gottshalk’s engaging new classes at the Nuevo Mexicano Heritage Arts Museum, offering behind-the-scenes access and hands-on artistry rooted in New Mexico’s rich heritage. The CE department also welcomes the dynamic contributions of Ph.D. candidate Carlos Rovelo, whose lectures uniquely blend contemporary perspectives on agave spirits with insights into art history.
SFCC celebrates continuing collaborations with other regional institutions such as The Four Seasons Resort Santa Fe, CHOMP, Chef David Sellers & Horno restaurant, Chef Johnny Vee and Las Cosas Kitchen Shoppe, Chef Peter O’Brien, Sommelier Byron Rudolph, Susan’s Fine Wines, and the City of Santa Fe.
Culinary arts, wellness, history, and conservation take center stage in offerings such as “Tamales and Rellenos” cooking workshops, moonlit yoga, and historical lectures in luxury settings.
Energy Smart Academy expands its “How-To” programming with practical courses in renewable energy and sustainable living. A growing partnership with the City of Santa Fe focuses on water conservation education, reinforcing SFCC’s role as a hub for lifelong learning and civic engagement. Explore the full catalog online at https://www.sfcc.edu/ce. For registration assistance email ce@sfcc.edu or call 505-428-1676. SFCC employees can use EEB benefits to attend most classes.
Job Fair for Teachers and Prospective Teachers 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, July 29 at SF Higher Education Center

Please let others know about the SFCC Job Fair and Connecting Event! SFCC is participating in Job Fair for Teachers and Prospective Teachers 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, July 29 at the Santa Fe Higher Education Center, 1950 Siringo Road. During this free event, meet with representatives from Santa Fe Public Schools, ESS and SFCC’s Alternative Licensure Program. For information, contact Kayla Garcia at kayla.garcia1@sfcc.edu or call 505-428-1256.
OIT Maintenance 7 a.m. to noon, Sunday, Aug. 3

OIT Maintenance
The Office of Information Technology (OIT) will be performing system maintenance on Sunday, August 3rd, 7am-12pm.
Systems will be affected by intermittent outages.
Sorry for any inconvenience.
If you have questions or concerns, please contact the OIT Service Desk at (505) 428-1222.
Join SFCC at 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 9, at SWAN Park for reggae concert

Join SFCC at SWAN (Southwest Area Node) Park at 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 9 for a great night of reggae music! SFCC is a sponsor of the Lensic 360 Summer Scene concert along with the Boys and Girls Club of Santa Fe/Del Norte. Join members of the Student Recruitment and Engagement team for an evening of good vibes and reggae dancing!
Junior Toots with The Boomroots
Hailing from the vibrant artistic landscape of Santa Fe, The Boomroots is an award-winning reggae rock hip hop band. The group has captivated audiences with their mix of laid-back reggae grooves with rock energy and the lyrical prowess of hip hop.
Junior Toots, acclaimed international roots-reggae crooner and son of the legendary Toots Hibbert, continues his father’s legacy with high-energy stage performances, soul-filled vocals, and socially charged original tracks. Joining him are Santa Fe’s own The Boomroots, an award-winning band known for captivating audiences with their blend of laid-back reggae grooves, rock energy, and lyrical hip-hop prowess.
Notes about the Concert Event:
VENUE: SWAN PARK (off of Jaguar Drive 87507 in the Tierra Contenta subdivision) with easy access from NM 599 (Veterans Memorial Highway).
SEATING: Feel free to bring blankets or chairs
ADA: Ask for accommodations
PARKING: Limited, we encourage those who can to walk or bike
WATER: Bring your water bottle—we will have filling stations
FOOD/DRINK: Food vendors onsite. This is an alcohol-free event.
Please be advised that by entering this event, you are agreeing to being filmed and/or photographed, and the resulting assets may be used for Lensic marketing or promotional purposes. Should you wish not to be photographed or recorded on video, please notify a staff member or one of the event photographers/videographers.
Reservations while not required are encouraged at:
https://tickets.lensic360.org/tickets/448661?tc=lensic360
SFCC Night at the Fuego was a big hit

SFCC employees enjoyed attending the 10th anniversary of SFCC Night at the Santa Fe Fuego.
Director of Advising, Career Transfer and International Students Reynaldo Maestas sang “The National Anthem.” Administrative Assitant for Academic and Student Affairs Lucia Lucero threw out the first pitch. Director of Student Engagement and Recruitment Marcos Maez led a rousing rendition of “Take Me Out to the Ballgame.” He was very pleased that about 100 people came out to represent SFCC. Maez said it is his favorite recruiting event of the year. Thanks to him and those who shared the great photos from the event! Click images to see larger.








SFCC represented at Disability Pride event on July 19

SFCC represented at the second annual Disability Pride Parade and Festival on Saturday, July 19, on the Santa Fe Plaza. Thank you to Director of Student Engagement and Recruitment Marcos Maez for sharing these images. He’s shown in an image below holding the Disability Pride Flag. The event was sponsored by Disability Pride New Mexico.
Maez said, “There were several elected officials and community leaders in attendance. New York Attorney General Leticia James also made an appearance. All were there in support of ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) rights. It was a wonderful event.”


Check out the latest issue of Inside SFCC

Be an SFCC Insider! Don’t miss reading the latest issue of the college’s enewsletter, Inside SFCC Vol. 6. Learn about one of SFCC’s newest courses.
In a world flooded with information, SFCC is launching a new 14-week online course, LIBR 1111: Introduction to Information Literacy in an Electronic Environment, to help students develop critical research skills. The course equips students of all ages with tools to evaluate sources, spot misinformation, and effectively use digital tools.
Find out more about this important course into today’s digital world in this dynamic interview with Reference Librarian and Instructor Sarah Hood and Library Director Valerie Nye in the story, “From Confusion to Clarity: Helping students develop information literacy skills.”
Also find out how SFCC strengthened its role in workforce development, civic engagement, and community education by hosting U.S. Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer and a statewide literacy program, as well as collaborating with local news outlets to present fall election forums in “Community Engagement Highlights.”
Free diapers available through Diaper Depot at SFCC Exchange
SFCC students, faculty, staff, and community members can now receive a free monthly supply of diapers and wipes—thanks to a new partnership between the SFCC Exchange and the Food Depot’s Diaper Depot. Sizes range from newborn to size 8. To participate, enroll at the Campus Cupboard (Room LL305) or, if you already have a CC#, email joanna.johnston@sfcc.edu with your information.

Writing Generation Fall Series begins August 20
Authors include Chip Livingston, Rowena Alegría and James Thomas Stevens. Sessions begin August 20.
Pre-register at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WriGenFall2025

SFCC’s Library and Creative Writing program present the free online Fall 2025 Writing Generation (Wri-Gen) Series beginning August 20 led by esteemed authors. Each author will read at an introductory 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/WriGenFall2025. The sessions begin at 6 p.m. on Wednesdays and will feature these writers: Chip Livingston (Aug. 20 reading; Aug. 27 creative session), Rowena Alegría (Sept. 17 reading; Sept. 24 creative session) and James Thomas Stevens (Oct. 22 reading; Oct. 29 creative session).
At the end of the semester participants will have an opportunity to share their work during the final Zoom session on November 19. Registrants will receive a Zoom link via email the morning of each event.
SFCC Library Director Valerie Nye and SFCC professor of English and Creative Writing Austin Eichelberger are coordinating the free Writing Generation Series, which began in Spring 2024.
Nye said, “This free online series is open to the public and consists of two types of events: readings by writers with a New Mexico connection and creative sessions. Attendees will be given time to write as they engage in a creative discussion and/or respond to writing prompts during the creative sessions. Each semester concludes with an online reading for our attendees, giving them the chance to share the work they created with the guest authors during the series.”
Eichelberger added, “These events are about giving people space and inspiration to write. We’re excited to offer this series that gives the online community an opportunity to engage with creative writers while developing their own voices.”
The public is welcome to attend one or all sessions. Since the Wri-Gen series began more than 100 people have attended the free online sessions.

Chip Livingston
- 6 p.m. Aug. 20 reading
- 6 p.m. Aug. 27 creative session
Bio: Chip Livingston is the mixed-blood Creek author of six books: three collections of poetry, a novel, a nonfiction children’s book, and a story and essay collection. He’s also the editor of Love, Loosha: The Letters of Lucia Berlin and Kenward Elmslie. His writing has appeared in Ploughshares, Prairie Schooner, Poem-A-Day, and other literary journals. Livingston teaches in the MFA program at the Institute of American Indian Arts. He lives in Montevideo, Uruguay.
Chip Livingston’s description of his writing: Livingston writes from the margins, mixing genres and forms with an aim to combine the best elements of poetry and prose to surprising results.
Chip Livingston’s creative session: Livingston will provide prompts and examples applicable to all genres (or mixing genres) in a creative session intended to provoke new approaches to lyric and narrative storytelling.

Rowena Alegría
- 6 p.m. Sept. 17 reading
- 6 p.m. Sept. 24 creative session
Bio: Rowena Alegría served as Chief Storyteller for the City & County of Denver, founder and director of the Denver Office of Storytelling, from 2019 to 2024. The world’s only storytelling, cultural preservation and narrative change project created nine documentary films and about a hundred short films, made about four million impressions on social media and hosted more than seventy community events in which story opened into conversations about our collective history, challenges and triumphs.
Under Alegría’s leadership, the team brought resident voices and histories out of the shadows and onto big and little screens for more than half million people. The work was selected for five film festivals, nominated for six Heartland Emmy Awards and honored with some 27 different awards, including History Colorado’s Josephine H. Miles Award for a major contribution to state history.
Alegría has spoken around the world about the power of storytelling, including before the National Civic League, Georgetown University Center for Social Impact, American Planning Association, Smart Cities Connect, Center for Public Safety Excellence, and at a one-day symposium inspired by the Office of Storytelling and organized by Sorbonne University. She was Naropa University’s 2024 Cobb Peace Lecturer and among the urban thought leaders at the first Bruner Debates on Urban Excellence. She once moderated an evening with the amazing Rita Moreno.
Alegría was the 2021 Ricardo Salinas Scholar in Fiction at Aspen Words and has been the recipient of art-making fellowships and residencies. She earned an MFA in Fiction from the Institute of American Indian Arts and is a member of Sandra Cisneros’ Macondo Writers Workshop. Her creative writing has appeared in publications including The Rumpus, the Mississippi Review, the Hennepin Review and a 2023 anthology titled We Are the West. A filmmaker, career journalist, communications executive and speech writer, she is writing a novel that plays with form and the history of the Southwest. She was adopted and raised in Denver. For more, see http://www.RowenaAlegria.com
Rowena Alegría Artist Statement: Adopted at birth, inheritance and identity fascinate me. I knew the woman who gave me light only in the sharing of fluids and nutrients. For nine months, I experienced her tears, her rabia, her indecision. I heard her words in languages I would learn long afterward. I imagine her intimations wait like timed bombs in my consciousness and go off as whispered intuition. From her, I inherited a love of learning and a passion for words and justice. Surrendered at birth, I marvel at how I know so little of her in artifact or experience, as she walked on before my search, but how so much of her – learned from her poems and dissertation, from her survivors, those who loved her but didn’t know her well enough to know I existed – survives in my genes.
My work in progress, a novel titled “500 Springs,” takes a particular interest in these ideas coupled with the legacy of colonialism on the indigenous and mestizo peoples of what is now Mexico and the southwestern United States, which includes my home state of Colorado. The novel explores the potential of souls carrying over generations the unresolved pain of the past as well as unfulfilled love and promises.

James Thomas Stevens
- 6 p.m. Oct. 22 reading
- 6 p.m. Oct. 29 creative session
Bio: James Thomas Stevens (Akwesasne Mohawk) was born in Niagara Falls, New York and grew up between Six Nations Reserve in Ontario (the birthplace of his grandfather), the Akwesasne Mohawk Reservation in upstate New York (birthplace of his grandmother), and the Tuscarora Reservation in western New York (where his grandparents settled). He attended the Institute of American Indian Arts, Naropa University’s Jack Kerouac School of Disembodies Poetics, and Brown University’s graduate C.W. program. Stevens is the author of eight books of poetry, including, Combing the Snakes from His Hair, Mohawk/Samoa: Transmigrations, A Bridge Dead in the Water, The Mutual Life, Bulle/Chimere, and DisOrient, and The Golden Book. He is a 2000 Whiting Award recipient and a 2005 finalist for the National Poetry Series Award. He teaches in IAIA’s undergraduate and graduate Creative Writing Programs. He teaches Poetry, Creative nonfiction, Native American literature, and literary world survey courses. He lives in Cañoncito, New Mexico.
Participant Reading
The Participant Reading will allow those who’ve attended the series to share some of their personal writing inspired by the series.
- 6 p.m. Nov. 19 participant reading
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/.
Fitness Education Center locker rental updates, deadlines

SFCC William C. Witter Fitness Education Center – Locker Rental Update
- All lockers must be emptied by August 1.
- Tall lockers will be for day use only.
- Locker rentals reopen August 11 – available to SFCC students only, on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Rentals must be purchased in person at the FEC front desk.
Questions? Call 505-428-1615.
Use new Fitness Education Center web page and app

SFCC William C. Witter Fitness Education Center presents Fusion (a new web page and app).
Fusion fitness.sfcc.edu is your go-to hub for all things fitness!
Easily access punch passes, facility schedules and locker rentals.
Managing your fitness journey is simple and convenient.
The new web landing page and the app will serve as the central hub for locker renewals and massage therapy appointments, since Time Tap is no longer available.
Visit fitness.sfcc.edu or download the SFCC Fitness Center app to explore all the great features Fusion offers. Let’s get moving! SFCC Fitness Education Center is the name of the app available for download from the Apple app store or Google Play apps.
SFLR is accepting submissions from July 15 through November 1

Details and submission guidelines at https://www.sfcc.edu/santa-fe-literary-review/
Santa Fe Literary Review (SFLR), published annually by Santa Fe Community College, is accepting online submissions from July 15 through November 1, 2025.
SFLR’s editors invite the public to submit creative nonfiction, fiction, poetry and visual arts. Submission guidelines and instructions are available at Submittable, an online submissions platform: https://santafecommunitycollege.submittable.com/submit. There is no cost to submit.
SFLR’s suggested theme for the upcoming issue is “Resistance: Grit, Rebellion, and Dissent.” Learn more at https://www.sfcc.edu/santa-fe-literary-review/. Free copies of the current SFLR are available at public libraries and the Santa Fe Community College Library.
If you have questions, please email SFLR at sflr@sfcc.edu.
New Student Orientations: Aug. 8 & 15

New Student Orientation (NSO) for fall have begun. Encourage new and prospective students to register for this fun, lively introduction to the college. Do you know someone who is planning on attending this fall? Encourage them to pre-register. If you are on campus and see the new students touring the campus, please welcome them.
New or prospective students should pre-register at https://bit.ly/sfcc-nso-fall25.
The upcoming NSO sessions are scheduled for:
August
- Friday, August 8, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Friday, August 15, 1-6 p.m.
“New Student Orientation is a great way for students to get comfortable on campus before classes start,” said Michelle Aragon, Welcome and Support Coordinator. “They get to meet other students, find out about helpful resources, and start building their community here at SFCC. We want everyone to feel confident and supported as they begin this new chapter.”
New Student Orientation (NSO) is designed for all first-time, degree-seeking students, whether attending full or part time. SFCC also welcomes prospective students who want to learn more about SFCC.
Each New Student Orientation session includes a welcome from college leadership, an overview of student services, guidance on using the mySFCC portal, and tips for accessing campus resources.
New or prospective SFCC students can reach out to Welcome and Support Coordinator Michelle Aragon at 505-428-1050 or michelle.aragon1@sfcc.edu for more information about New Student Orientation and getting started at SFCC.
Fall credit classes begin on August 18. For information on registration visit sfcc.edu/get-started/apply-and-register/ or call 505-428-1270.

Register soon for the best selection of Fall classes

Fall 2025 registration is now open. For the best selection of classes, register as soon as possible.
Call 505-428-1270 for help with credit enrollment or visit https://www.sfcc.edu/get-started/apply-and-register/. Fall semester classes begin on Monday, August 18.
If you have an issue with your password or accessing MySFCC, contact the Office of Information Technology (OIT) Help Desk at 505-428-1222.

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Earn a Child Development Certificate (CDC) in two semesters
The CDC certificate program offers classes in English or Spanish.
Child Development Certificate (CDC) Courses
The Child Development Certificate (CDC) Cohort is a 4-course series that includes ECED 1110 and ECED 1120 in Fall 2025 and ECED 1125 and ECED 1130 in Spring 2026.
Classes are held in-person at SFCC Kids Campus and online. Take only one class at a time and finish in two semesters! Email aprende@sfcc.edu for more information.
Certificado del Desarrollo Infantil (CDC)
La cohorte de educadores del CDC para bebés y niños pequeños es una serie de 4 cursos que incluye ECED 1110 y ECED 1120 en el otoño de 2025, y ECED 1125 y ECED 1130 en la primavera de 2026. Se ofrece en español para maestros que trabajan con niños de 0 a
3 años. Las clases se imparten semanalmente en línea. Para más información, escribe a
aprende@sfcc.edu.


Focus on photography this fall

Check out this sample of Photography classes being offered this fall.
Special Projects: Advanced Black & White (ARTS 2429, CRN 20623)
Expands upon analog black & white photographic techniques and concepts using a variable, project-oriented format. Sessions are used for discussion, critiques, and hands-on production time for the special topic being covered. Projects are designed to deepen understanding of photography in contemporary and historical contexts. This class will introduce students to advanced analog techniques in the darkroom for printing and developing black & white film.
Special Projects: Pinhole Photography (ARTS 2429, CRN 20638)
This class will focus on the use of analog pinhole photography. Expands upon photographic techniques and concepts using a variable, project-oriented format. Sessions are used for discussion, critiques, and hands-on production time for the special topic being covered. Projects are designed to deepen understanding of photography in contemporary and historical contexts.
Lighting for Digital Photography (ARTS 1531, CRN 20637)
Students learn how to use lighting techniques and equipment for digital photography. This course offers students an opportunity to use studio lighting equipment to photograph portraits, still life objects, flat and 3-D artwork, and objects and products for web marketing: which will enable them to use this knowledge in the workplace or for personal portfolio use. Students will be shown how photographers use lighting equipment and techniques in the commercial photography field. Students will also be able to assess their own lighting equipment needs and be able to make informed decisions when purchasing lighting equipment. This class will also cover various softwares used for digital photography and lighting, such as Capture One.
History of Photography (ARTH 2245, CRN 20639)
A course designed to provide students with a fundamental working knowledge of the major trends in the aesthetic, conceptual, and technical aspects of photography from its beginnings in the 1830s to the recent practices of photographers and artists working with photographic technologies. Together we investigate photography’s role as an artistic medium as a central focus, as well as its broader role in our visual, political, and social culture. Textbook readings, online lectures, discussions boards, exams, and other activities assist students in gaining a critical understanding of photography.
State of New Mexico Internship Opportunities
The State of New Mexico Internship Program offers paid positions starting at $16.20/hour for high school, undergraduate, and graduate students, as well as recent graduates. Internships are available year-round during fall, spring, or summer sessions. Participants can earn a Certification of Work Experience Equivalency, which helps meet qualifications for permanent state positions. Learn more at https://www.spo.state.nm.us/internships/ or by contacting Luis.Burrola@spo.nm.gov. See flyer for more information.
Learn Portuguese this fall
Are you still looking to fulfill a humanities or foreign language requirement this fall? Consider enrolling in PORT 1110: Beginning Portuguese, a dynamic and engaging Hi-Flex course that lets you attend in person or remotely.
This revived course introduces the essentials of Portuguese language and culture, offering a fresh opportunity for students to explore one of the most widely spoken languages in the world.
Class Details:
📅 Tuesdays & Thursdays
🕠 5:30–7:15 p.m.
📍 Hi-Flex (Attend in person or online)
📆 Starts August 18, 2025
Questions? Contact instructor John Terzi at john.terzi@sfcc.edu or 505-428-1316.

New Information Literacy class offered in fall

A new Information Literacy class will be offered this fall. LIBR 1111 (CRN 20636) is an online 3-credit hour class that will be offered this fall.
- Cut through the noise and get straight to reliable information! Get ready to level up your critical thinking and research game!
- In this convenient online course, you’ll learn how to fact-check news, decode media bias and understand the role of AI in information – skills that will serve you in college and beyond.
Questions? Contact sarah.hood@sfcc.edu.
English 1110: Composition I for Spanish speakers in Fall semester

English 1110: Composition I for Spanish speakers
This bilingual section of English 1110 supports Spanish speakers in developing skills in English composition, while simultaneously recognizing the value of their native language as a foundation for success. Permission is required to enroll.
For anyone interested, please contact professor, Joseph Klemens via email at joseph.klemens@sfcc.edu.
Inglés 1110: Composición I para hispanohablantes
Esta sección de English 1110, que se enseña de forma bilingüe, apoya a los hispanohablantes en el desarrollo de habilidades en la composición en inglés, reconociendo al mismo tiempo el valor de su lengua materna como base para el éxito. Se requiere permiso para inscribirse.
Si tiene interés en tomar este curso, por favor contacte al profesor Joseph Klemens (joseph.klemens@sfcc.edu)
Apply now for Fall Student Worker jobs
Hiring has begun and is ongoing for fall student workers. Earn $15 an hour and work on campus 20 hours per week. Apply at https://www.sfcc.edu/offices/student-employment/.
Job openings available in the following areas:
- Campus Cupboard
- Continuing Education
- Copy Center
- Film Department
- Foundations
- Kids Campus
- Media Arts
- On-line Teaching and Learning
- Photo Lab Monitor
- Planetarium/Medical Simulation Technician
- Registrar’s Office
- Student Engagement
- Student Recruitment
- Testing Center
- Tutoring

Contact Katie Cadena Priebe at katie.cadenapriebe@sfcc.edu or 505-428-1068 for more information or to apply!
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
SFCC has selected Ben Cichowski as Energy Smart Academy Director

SFCC has selected Ben Cichowski as the new Director of the Energy Smart Academy (ESA). ESA trains students in weatherization, clean energy programs, water conservation, and offers pre-apprenticeships to become Home Energy Auditors. Cichowski began his role on July 14, 2025.
“SFCC is excited to work with Ben Cichowski in his role as director,” said SFCC President Becky Rowley, Ph.D. “Ben has a national track record of workforce development in federal and residential energy programs. He has created innovative programs for industry professionals to further the adoption and understanding of building efficiency and renewables within low-income programs.”
SFCC Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs Margaret Peters added, “Ben Cichowski is a dedicated building science and efficiency professional, with more than 15 years of experience in instructional development and delivery, weatherization and safety training delivery, federal clean energy policy interpretation, and workforce development.”
Cichowski has been in the world of building science and home energy efficiency for more than 15 years. In that time, he pioneered teaching techniques that have moved the industry forward by placing the important people doing this work directly in the public eye. His online series WxTV brought the world of weatherization to the masses and his four-part series Home Energy Pro highlighted the integration of solar technologies into low-income housing, serving as a model for other programs to do the same.
Cichowski was the Director of the Montana Weatherization Training Center through the 2010s and has most recently served as a Senior Technical Consultant with Simonson Management Services, working within the technical administration of the Department of Energy’s Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP). He’s a seasoned instructor, teaching topics ranging from building science, to biology, to engineering, and environmental health and safety.
He holds a master’s degree in civil/environmental engineering from Texas A&M University, College Station and undergraduate degrees in biological aspects of conservation and zoology from the University of Wisconsin, Madison.
When he’s not at work, Ben can be found working on the family home, tinkering on cars and motorcycles, or tromping through the natural world in and around Bozeman, Montana with his wife and three girls, skiing/snowboarding, biking, hiking with their dogs, hunting, fishing, climbing, and riding motorcycles. He’s an avid ultrarunner, so once or twice a year, you’re also likely to see him struggling through a 100-mile race somewhere mountainous.
For more information about the Energy Smart Academy visit https://www.sfcc.edu/offices/new-mexico-energy-smart-academy/, email ESADirector@sfcc.edu or call 505- 428-1676.
In Memoriam: Laura Bank

SFCC extends sympathy to the family and friends of Laura Bank, who passed away. She had many friends at SFCC where she taught for many years.
Laura Bank worked with English/Developmental Studies alongside many SFCC faculty for years. She helped with many of the English Language Learner support initiatives that are now in place. She also was a popular instructor in the ESL program.
Laura Bank retired from SFCC in 2020 as the ESL Program Manager, but continued to teach some classes after that. Her son, Kerry Bank, taught in the I-BEST program in Adult Education.
Laura Bank did not return from her morning hike on June 21 near her home in the Santa Fe foothills. Search and rescue efforts were made by professionals and area volunteers, including some from SFCC. No services are planned at this time, although her son is considering services in the fall.
This message from her son was posted on social media on July 5.
The following message is a statement from Kerry Bank, Laura Bank’s son, to the community:
Sad News
The search for my mother, Laura Bank, has concluded. Two days ago her body was found in a ravine near where she liked to walk. It will be some time before we know what happened. The medical examiner will determine a cause of death and a time of death, but this will take time. Her body is in Albuquerque awaiting an examination.
For now, we want to express our gratitude to those who worked to inspire and organize civilian search parties, and we would especially like to thank the large community of friends, neighbors, and concerned citizens who participated in the searches and offered their kindness and support to our family.
We are also very grateful to New Mexico Search and Rescue (NMSAR) for their tireless efforts. And the New Mexico State Police did their job well, acting swiftly when we first called, and reporting the news yesterday to my dad in a considerate way.
Yesterday was a sad day. We were expecting the sad news, but expecting something to be true and knowing that it is are different. As we begin to grieve, we are convinced that knowing is better than uncertainty, even when there is a secret hope in the uncertainty.
Laura had a lot of friends and was well connected in the community. There are no plans for a memorial service yet. Before we think about these plans, we will wait until we have more answers and until our lives have again settled into some kind of rhythm. The last two weeks have been extremely difficult. We anticipate a service taking place, probably in the Fall, and we will reach out again at that time.
Those of you who knew Laura are aware that she would have been delighted that so many people gathered to help look for her. She liked gatherings. For those who didn’t know her, I am confident she would have met you with friendship and warmth. She was a warm and kind person.
With a sad and grateful heart,
Kerry Bank
Read also this story from the July 6 issue of the Santa Fe New Mexican, “Missing Santa Fe woman found deceased near town, family says.”
Summer Online Teaching & Learning Professional Development Opportunities
SFCC’s Office of Online Teaching and Learning is offering several professional development options this summer to support faculty in designing and improving online and hybrid courses. Opportunities include Quality Matters workshops—such as Designing Your Online Course (DYOC), Designing Your Hybrid Course (DYHC), and Improving Your Online Course (IYOC)—with fees covered by the Title V EXITO Grant upon receipt of badge. Additional offerings include HyFlex Course Design sessions (July 7–13 and August 18–24), internal training on SFCC Course Development Standards, and a new three-phase course review process in Canvas that allows faculty to earn digital badges.
To register or learn more, contact Julia Dunkin at julia.dunkin@sfcc.edu or visit sfcc.edu/otl.

CHESS Connection Newsletter – July 23, 2025

The July 2025 CHESS Connection highlights upcoming collaboration among project team members from all five CHESS colleges, including SFCC, as they prepare for the transition to Workday Student. Meetings on July 23 and 25 will focus on developing a strategic plan for the System of Record and ensuring student, staff, and faculty needs are met during the shift to the new platform. CHESS also encourages participation in the Workday Community—a space for training, support, and collaboration. New updates include improved navigation, personalized content through “Your Workday,” and a modern design to enhance user experience.
The newsletter also announces a CHESS CHAT event with CEO Dr. Shaun McAlmont on August 6, giving community members a chance to ask questions and engage directly. The issue celebrates Stacey Allen from San Juan College as the latest CHESS Superstar and reminds readers about job opportunities, the new Technology Support Hub, and the chance to provide feedback (or a virtual high-five to CHESSTER the Squirrel). SFCC stakeholders are encouraged to join the broader CHESS conversation, access shared tools, and participate in cross-college collaboration as Workday implementation progresses.
Read the full issue here.
Duplicating Center accepting photos for SFCC Pet of the Month

Send pictures of your pet to DuplicatingCenter@sfcc.edu. Each month a pet will be chosen, and notepads will be available with their picture. The proud owner will receive a 36×36 poster of their pet.
The Duplicating Center hopes to collect enough pictures to create a 2025 SFCC Pet Calendar.
Requirements:
- Must be a your own photo, no professional portraits
- Must be submitted by the last week of each month
Contact Michael at the Duplicating Center with questions.

WOW awards – nominate an outstanding coworker today!
The Office of Human Resources recognizes WOW recipients for their dedicated work and commitment to Santa Fe Community College.
Please be sure to nominate someone who you think is doing a great job here at SFCC.
The award is a $25.00 gift certificate from Amazon.
The submission form can be found at the SFCC Connect portal, Home » Online Forms/Surveys/Tests » Online Forms » Office of Human Resources or nominate by reaching out to Donna Castro at donna.castro@sfcc.edu.

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!
SFCC Art on Campus will host opening reception at Visual Arts Gallery from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday
The public is invited to the Georgia O’Keeffe Art and Leadership show opening from 5 to 7 p.m. this Friday, Aug. 1 in SFCC’s Visual Arts Gallery.
This is the second year for the collaborative event that supports young artists through the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum’s Arts & Leadership program. SFCC welcomes the public to support the young artists at the opening. The show continues through Aug. 20.
Read more about the event and program with a great shout-out to Director of Art on Campus Linda Cassel and SFCC in the following press release from the Georgia O’Keefe Museum:
O’Keeffe Museum Presents Arts & Leadership Student
Show in Partnership with Santa Fe Community College
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE–July 17, 2025 (Santa Fe, NM)–The Art & Leadership Program (A&L) at the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum will present its annual Art Show on Friday, August 1, at the Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) Visual Arts Gallery with an opening celebration from 5 –7 p.m..
“The Art & Leadership Art Show is our capstone project that showcases not only the work of our students, but the work of our A&L leads, interns, teaching artists, and community partners,” Grace Almanza, Manager of Youth and Family Learning at the Museum, said. “We are thrilled to return to Santa Fe Community College after deeper collaboration with the School of Art and Design this year.”
The show will feature student work created during the camp including
sculptures, print making, watercolors, collage, ceramics, micaceous clay, fused glass, and large-scale murals, which were facilitated by teaching artist Mia Calsi. The murals, painted onto doors used in the Museum’s Creativity Studio, were created in collaboration with the Museum’s Art to G.O. Program and will be on display at the Art
Show.
The Art & Leadership Program, now in its 27th year, is a free summer camp for middle school youth. The program was created as an homage to Georgia O’Keeffe’s lifelong passion for education and learning. The program is designed to address the gap in artistic development between elementary and high school while focusing on independent thinking, building self-esteem, and strengthening self-respect. Museum staff, program leaders, interns, and teaching artists lead the program, offering children an oasis of positive support and encouragement.
The Art Show, which is supported by longtime-funder Century Bank, will be presented at the SFCC Visual Arts Gallery for the second consecutive year as construction of the New O’Keeffe Museum campus continues in downtown Santa Fe.

“The Visual Arts Gallery has welcomed our students and their work with generosity, and we are excited to return to the venue again this year,” Angie Chandler, Director of Learning and Engagement at the Museum, said. “Our gratitude for Linda Cassel, Director of Art on Campus at SFCC, and her staff is immense as they have gone above
and beyond this year, welcoming our students onto campus for ceramics workshops and the Art Show. These future artists have benefitted greatly from their knowledge and expertise.”The SFCC Visual Arts Gallery is in the Fine Arts Center on campus, 6401 Richards Ave. in Santa Fe. The Art and Leadership Student Art Show will be on display through August 20. More information about the Art & Leadership Program at the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum can be found here. More information about the Visual Arts Gallery at Santa Fe Community College can be found here.
Kudos to student worker Magdalena Archuleta who helped with Ceramic workshop for Arts and Leadership students

Linda Cassel shared that SFCC had several ceramic workshops for the Georgia O’Keeffe Art & Leadership group.
These photos show Magdalena Archuleta, Ceramic Student Worker, helping to facilitate one of the workshops.
Pieces made in these workshops will be featured in the upcoming exhibit that opens from 5-7 p.m. Friday, August 1, in the Visual Arts Gallery.

Ongoing news and events
- TATC closed May 12-Aug 15 for HVAC renovation
- SFCC Duplicating Center summer hours
- Wri-Gen Spring Series participants’ reading video available
- Alfredo Celedón Luján’s videos of reading and creative session available
- Multimedia exhibition by student Roberto Espinosa in Ripple Effect Gallery May 14 to August 29
TATC closed May 12-Aug 15 for HVAC renovation
The Trades and Advanced Technologies Building will be closed for the summer in order to remodel the HVAC system. When complete, this project will provide much needed fresh air to the building.
There will be no access for students, faculty, staff, or the public. For more information contact Helen Doherty, Facilities & Operations, Manager of Special Projects at helen.doherty@sfcc.edu or 505-428-1064.


SFCC Duplicating Center summer hours
M-Th 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
The Duplicating Center will operate on a modified summer schedule beginning immediately. Summer hours are Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Duplicating Center is located on lower level of the main building room LL302. Duplicating center orders must be submitted through the Copy Request System button in MySFCC.
Please note: The center will be closed the week of May 26 for system updates. Plan ahead for your printing and copying needs.
For questions or assistance, please contact the Duplicating Center at DuplicatingCenter@sfcc.edu or 505-428-1728 during operating hours.
Wri-Gen Spring Series participants’ reading video available
SFCC Library and SFCC Creative Writing Department wrapped up the Wri-Gen Spring series on May 7 with an invitation to the online participants to share writing drafts that were inspired by their participation in the series. To read more about the Spring Wri-Gen series, please see this press release. The final reading by participants is in the above Youtube link. All previous sessions are also available for viewing at SFCCNM Youtube.
A big thank-you goes out to SFCC Library Director Valerie Nye and associate professor Austin (Stanley) Eichelberger who schedule and coordinate the series of readings and creative writing sessions. This semester’s featured authors were Adele Oliveira and Alfredo Celedón Luján.
SFCC Library will announce the Fall series soon. But if you’d like to get on the email list to be notified, send an email to SFCC Library Director Valerie Nye via email at valerie.nye@sfcc.edu. Otherwise, watch Campus Weekly for updates. For more information about SFCC’s Creative Writing program visit sfcc.edu/programs/creative-writing/.
Alfredo Celedón Luján’s videos of reading and creative sessions available
SFCC’s Library and Creative Writing Department’s Spring Wri-Gen series featured its second author Alfredo Celedón Luján with a reading on April 23 and creative session on April 30.
The free online Spring 2025 Writing Generation (Wri-Gen) Series began March 19. Each author read at an introductory session. In a follow-up Zoom meeting the author engaged with the participants in a writing exercise/creative session. Read more in this press release. Also, read the bio of poet and author Alfredo Celedón Luján below.

Alfredo Celedón Luján
Bio: Alfredo Celedón Luján is a career teacher. He has an MA/English and MLitt/Creative Nonfiction from the Bread Loaf School of English. He advocates for equity in the classroom. Alfredo is former President of the National Council of Teachers of English.
He is a proud member of the Chicanx/Latinx communities. He identifies as a Chicano writer. His writing amplifies familiarity and place. He has published stories, essays, and poems in various journals and books. He believes in the written and/or digital preservation of family cuentos/stories by capturing place, textures, sounds, and colloquial language. He is Norteño. He lives in Eldorado. He is from Nambé.
Session Description: In the creative session, Alfredo will give prompts that offer insights to self-identity, heritage, place, and the preservation of family vignettes through freewriting and childhood maps.
For additional information about the series, please contact SFCC Library Director Valerie Nye via email at valerie.nye@sfcc.edu or by calling 505-428-1506. For more information about SFCC’s Creative Writing program visit sfcc.edu/programs/creative-writing/.
Multimedia exhibition by student Roberto Espinosa in Ripple Effect Gallery May 14 to August 29

Student Roberto Espinosa exhibits multimedia installation in Ripple Effect Gallery in the sculpture hall of the Arts and Design Building.
May 14-August 29, 2025
About Roberto Espinosa
Roberto Espinosa is an artist who works and studies in New Mexico. “Amusia Alexithymia” is his inaugural show.
Artist Statement, Roberto Espinosa
I’m interested in understanding tensions in conflict and finding a liminal space between both worlds to create a new threshold.
About the “Amusia Alexithymia”:
In the film “The Exterminating Angel,” written and directed by Luis Buñuel, a group of wealthy guests are invited to a late-night private dinner party in a mansion. They soon find themselves unable to leave the dining room, trapped in their own utopian “safe space.” As chaos unfolds in a highly allegorical and surreal manner, the masses outside the window cheer at the unraveling of the elite. When asked about the meaning of his film, Luis Buñuel spoke only one sentence, “The aristocracy harbors savage instincts and unspeakable secrets.”
The desire to detach from the masses and create a VIP sacred space is not “fake news,” but our reality. The ultra-rich, survivalists, and tech-bros are attempting to escape “the event”—be it a world war, apocalypse, pandemic, or final environmental decline—by constructing bunkers, purchasing private islands, and creating off-world colonies, spending billions and billions in the process. Content creators eagerly stream and celebrate their plans, often tone-deaf (Amusia) and lacking empathy (Alexithymia) for the doomed masses they leave behind.
Safe from the masses and “the event”, the former elites, now demigods, will realize that doomsday has followed them and is streaming live to their end. “The Event” is them. They are the monsters.
The masses watch the unraveling and cheer.
Videos available for Adele Oliveira’s Wri-Gen reading & creative online sessions
SFCC’s Library and Creative Writing Department’s Spring Wri-Gen series started with a captivating reading by author Adele Oliviera on March 19 followed by a creative session on April 2.
Watch the video of Adele Oliveira’s reading:
See Adele Oliveira’s creative session here:
These were the first two sessions of SFCC Library and SFCC Creative Writing program’s Wri-Gen series. Read more about the free spring series open to the public in this press release.
All videos can be found in the YouTube playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B7H67Ojgmmo&list=PL6AhJfrOrlErcvW8Iayqy72Z4IaVtJKgp
Watch Video of ‘Artificial Intelligence: Prospects and Perils’
The video of the February 12 session ‘Artifificial Intelligence: Prospects and Perils’ is now available. It was an excellent, informative session. So if you missed it, check it out!
In their talk “Artificial Intelligence: Prospects and Perils,” Dr. Melanie Mitchell and Dr. Melanie E. Moses with the Santa Fe Institute discussed the current state of AI systems and how it compares with human intelligence. They also discuss some of the ethical dimensions of AI, and how it is being deployed in society and in our daily lives. This session was sponsored by SFCC’s Generative AI committee.
Learn more about the Santa Fe Institute and Dr. Melanie Moses’ and Dr. Melanie Mitchell’s project here.
Melanie Mitchell is Professor at the Santa Fe Institute. Her current research focuses on conceptual abstraction and analogy-making in artificial intelligence systems. Melanie is the author or editor of six books and numerous scholarly papers in the fields of artificial intelligence, cognitive science, and complex systems. Her 2009 book Complexity: A Guided Tour (Oxford University Press) won the 2010 Phi Beta Kappa Science Book Award, and her 2019 book Artificial Intelligence: A Guide for Thinking Humans (Farrar, Straus, and Giroux) was shortlisted for the 2023 Cosmos Prize for Scientific Writing.
Melanie E. Moses is a Professor of Computer Science and Biology at the University of New Mexico and an External Faculty Member at the Santa Fe Institute. She earned a B.S. from Stanford University in Symbolic Systems and a Ph.D. in Biology from UNM. Her interdisciplinary research crosses the boundaries of Computer Science and Biology by modeling search processes in complex adaptive systems such as ant colonies and immune systems. She uses bio-inspired design of swarms of robots to autonomously cooperate with each other and adapt to monitor environmental conditions, currently focused on monitoring the gas emissions from volcanoes. She has mentored dozens of graduate and undergraduate students and led projects including NM CSforAll, the NASA Swarmathon, and the Google ExploreCSR Swarmathon:TNG to engage thousands of women and members of underrepresented groups in computer science from high school through graduate school. She co-founded the UNM-SFI Working Group on Algorithmic Justice and is on the leadership team of the UNM ADVANCE program to support the success of women faculty in STEM. She currently serves on the board of the Computing Research Association’s Widening Participation program. She is a Special Advisor to the UNM Vice President for Research for Artificial Intelligence and the Chair of the New Mexico AI Consortium.
Watch the video of ‘Travelogue: Adventures in Siem Reap, Cambodia,’ presented by R. Charlie Shultz
Click on the video above to watch Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) Academic Director R. Charlie Shultz’s presentation hosted by the SFCC Library on October 29 on Zoom.
“Travelogue: Adventures in Siem Reap, Cambodia,” featuring Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) Academic Director R. Charlie Shultz
Academic Director of the Santa Fe Community College’s Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) program, Charlie Shultz, recently completed a 2-week Farmer-2-Farmer volunteer assignment in Siem Reap, Cambodia. The work was funded by the NGO, USAID. The assignment included delivering an intensive hydroponics workshop for agriculture extension agents and University students. A simplified hydroponics manual was also created for high school teachers to use with students with the goal of increasing interest in agriculture and other STEM related fields. Charlie’s talk discussed his work with rural Cambodian farmers and highlighted the wonders of Siem Reap and Angkor Wat.
Please click on these links for information related to his travelogue:
SFCC Foundation
SFCC-CEA
SFCC-CEA Facebook
USAID
Farmer to Farmer
CE SAIN https://www.cesain.org/
Angkor Archaeological Park
ATEC Biodigesters
Alchemy Studio
07/25/2025, Of Interest: Santa Fe New Mexican, “Institute of American Indian Arts is set to see its federal funding return — mostly”
07/24/2025, Of Interest, Albuquerque Journal, “Report: NM’s Higher Education endowment push delivered limited results”
07/23/2025, Of Interest: Santa Fe New Mexican, “Institute of American Indian Arts names former national endowment for the humanities chair as new president”
07/22/2025, KOAT TV 7, Continuing Education: Registration Open at Santa Fe Community College
07/21/25, Los Alamos Daily Post, “SFCC Opens Registration for Fall Continuing Ed. Classes”
07/21/2025, Santa Fe New Mexican, “Smartboard July 21, 2025- SFCC names director of Energy Smart Academy”
07/16/2025, Santa Fe Reporter, “3 Questions with the chair of Women’s Connection Bev McLean” (Mentioned upcoming tour by group of SFCC)
07/08/2025, News.unm.edu, “UNM led team selected as semifinalist in 2025 NSF Engines program” (SFCC is part of the collaborative team).
07/15/2025, SourceNM, “COMMENTARY-Cities can fight back with guaranteed income programs-DARRYL LORENZO WELLINGTON”
07/14/2025, Santa Fe New Mexican, “Smartboard July 14, 2025- SFCC launches free fall writing series led by authors”
07/11/2025, Santa Fe New Mexican, “LETTERS TO THE EDITOR-Aamna Nayyar-Cornerstone of care”
07/08/2025, Santa Fe New Mexican, “Longtime Santa Fe division director Julie Sanchez departs for state job” (She served as an SFCC liason and assisted in the launch SFCC APRENDE apprentice program as well as SFCC’s participation in the Mayor’s Guaranteed Income Program.)
07/07/2025, Santa Fe New Mexican, ‘Smartboard July 7, 2025- Santa Fe Literary Review’ accepting submissions
07/03/2025, Los Alamos Daily Post, “Lab Director Thom Mason Stresses Importance Of Education”
07/02/2025, Los Alamos Daily Post, “Santa Fe Literary Review Accepting Submissions From July 15 Through Nov. 1 For Upcoming Issue”
06/30/2025, Santa Fe New Mexican, “Smartboard, June 30, 2025- SFCC to close for 3-day digital infrastructure work”
06/28/2025, Santa Fe New Mexican, “COMMENTARY-How we’re working with others to get out the vote”
06/24/2025, PRNewswire.com/CNM, “World-class Film Production Training Center Nears Completion”
06/27/2025, DOL.gov, ICYMI: Secretary Chavez-Deremer highlights one Big Beautiful Bill on ‘America at Work’ Tour
06/23/2025, Santa Fe New Mexican, ‘He was really loved’: Man killed in cycling crash was staple in Santa Fe’s pickleball scene
06/20/2025, Santa Fe New Mexican, Pasatiempo, “A New Exhibition Reveals Experience is the Best Teacher”
06/19/2025, Los Alamos Daily Post, “SFCC Announces Winners Of 2025 Student Art Awards”
06/19/2025, Santa Fe New Mexican, “Seniors on parade: Montecito residents promenade for a cause” Much of the scholarship money raised was awarded to Montecito employees and their family members to attend SFCC.
06/17/2025, Santa Fe New Mexican, “Electric vehicle courses at Santa Fe Community College fill gaps”
06/17/2025, Santa Fe New Mexican, “Despite gains in child care supply, New Mexico still falling short in meeting families’ demand” (photos in story taken at SFCC’s Kids Campus)
06/16/2025, Los Alamos Daily Post, “SFCC Library To Present “Herding Poems: A Reading By Miriam Sagan” July 31”
06/13/2025, Santa Fe New Mexican, Pasatiempo, “Out There! ON THE WALL Art for All” Story about “Unhoused ART” exhibition.
06/11/2025, Santa Fe New Mexican, “‘New Mexican,’ other Santa Fe media outlets to hold city candidate forums in September”
06/09/2025, Santa Fe New Mexican, “Smartboard June 9, 2025-SFCC to close in honor of Juneteenth; SFCC announces new student orientation dates”
05/26/25, Santa Fe New Mexican, “Smartboard May 26, 2025-CHESS names new leader as Ulibarri retires”
05/21/2025, Los Alamos Daily Post, “CHESS Names Dr. Shaun McAlmont As The Next CEO”
05/19/2025, Santa Fe New Mexican, “OUR VIEW-Celebrate four decades of Santa Fe Community College”
05/15/2025, Santa Fe New Mexican, “40 years in, Santa Fe Community College renews aim to graduate students”
05/15/2025, KRQE-TV, “Workforce Solutions expands pre-apprenticeship programs for New Mexicans”
05/12/2025, Santa Fe New Mexican, “Smartboard May 12, 2025-state Cabinet secretary to speak at sfcc’s graduation; DezBaa’, star in ‘Dark Winds’ to headline SFCC commencement”
05/09/2025, Santa Fe New Mexican, “Rural, Native public media worry about survival amid proposed federal cuts”
05/07/2025, Los Alamos Daily Post, “SFCC Announces DezBaa’ To Provide Keynote At Commencement May 17”
05/06/2025, Santa Fe New Mexican, “LETTERS TO THE EDITOR-SFCC is a treasure — take advantage of it”
05/05/2025, Santa Fe New Mexican, “Nonprofit group plans free small business workshop”
05/05/2025, Santa Fe New Mexican, “Smartboard, May 5, 2025- SFCC to host digital access training program”
05/02/2025, Santa Fe New Mexican, “Pecos youth test stream water, help with watershed work”




