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New Mexico State University-alamogordo

School Overview:

School Notes:

• New Mexico State University, opened in 1890 as New Mexicos Land-Grant College. NMSU now carries out its land-grant mission at its main campus (Las Cruces), four branch community colleges, twelve off-campus agricultural science centers throughout the state, and Cooperative Extension Service offices located in every New Mexico county. New Mexico State University at Alamogordo is one of the branch community colleges of the University.
• NMSU-A was established in 1958 with an initial enrollment of 278 students. The classes were held at night on the Alamogordo High School campus. The objective of this post-secondary educational venture was to serve the military and civilian personnel from Holloman Air Force Base, as well as students from the local non-military population.
• We offer academic degrees at the associate level and preparation for successful transfer to baccalaureate level colleges and universities. Advanced undergraduate and graduate level courses also are available from a number of our educational partners through our distance learning facilities. In addition, relevant career and vocational programs are offered for those entering or advancing in today's workforce.
• New Mexico State University at Alamogordo is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The Medical Laboratory Technology Program is individually accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences. The Nursing Program operates with approval by the New Mexico State Board of Nursing and accreditation by the National League of Nursing.
• Profile last updated: 08/22/2008.

In the News:

• City talks new road (Alamogordo Daily News)
  posted on November 19, 2009 at 02:25:19 pm
  Commissioner Robert Rentschler brought up the idea of getting another entrance to the hospital during the Alamogordo City Commission's regular meeting Tuesday night.
• Daybreak Update 11/16/2009 (News Channel 34 Binghamton)
  posted on November 16, 2009 at 02:07:15 pm
  The Broome-Tioga Workforce New York Office has temporarily been moved after roof construction at the Front Street location caused debris to enter the building... The field is down to three...
• Coming Events (Alamogordo Daily News)
  posted on November 15, 2009 at 12:11:09 am
  * The Tularosa Democrats meet at Coffee and More, 308 Granado, in Tularosa. Everyone is welcome. For more information, call Charles Murrell at 585-8153.
• Alamogordo police logs (Alamogordo Daily News)
  posted on November 14, 2009 at 05:55:25 am
  * A 16-year-old male was referred to the Juvenile Probation and Parole Office for alleged possession of marijuana and resisting/obstructing an officer. He was released to a parent.
• BCC Narrows List of Candidates to Three (News Channel 34 Binghamton)
  posted on November 14, 2009 at 03:22:15 am
  One of the candidates who wants to be Broome Community College's next president interviewed today with the college's board of trustees.

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