https://www.ruidosonews.com/new-enmu-ruidoso-rodeo-coach-has-plenty-of-work-aheadcreating-a-new-team-in-time-for-fall-competition/ (click above to view the video) ENMU-Ruidoso’s Athletics will also include a Cross-Country Team (coached by Micah Bray) and a Golf team (coach TBA).

Currently admitted and enrolled full- and part-time students at ENMU-Ruidoso are eligible to apply for ENMU-Ruidoso Foundation Scholarships. “Part of the mission and vision of the College Foundation is to provide ENMU-Ruidoso students scholarships. By awarding scholarships from our generous donors, we are able to assist our College in increasing enrollment and give community members […]

Registration is currently open for the 2025 Spring Semester and continues through Monday, Jan. 13. Spring Semester classes are for 16 weeks Jan. 13 through May 9. Four-, 8- and 16-week courses are offered during the semester. The College will be closed for Winter Break Dec. 21 through Jan. 2. In-person registration will resume Jan. […]

ENMU-Ruidoso New Faculty & Staff Adrian Balderrama Integrated Education & Training Coordinator Dr. Patrick Brown Faculty, Science Department Destiny Hixon Student Success Advisor George Nieto Information Specialist Micah Bray Head Women’s & Men’s Cross Country Coach Chelsea DeMott Head Women’s & Men’s Rodeo Coach ENMU-Ruidoso Branch Community College recently welcomed six new employees with the […]

ENMU-Ruidoso Branch Community College’s invites area high school families with student in the 10-12 grades to join us for a free family night open house to learn about the Dual Credit Program at ENMU-Ruidoso on Wednesday, Dec. 4 from 4-6 p.m. at 709 Mechem Dr., Ruidoso, N.M. Advisors will be available to discuss degree pathways. […]

Dia de Los Muertos Well Attended ENMU-Ruidoso hosted a Dia de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) event Friday, Nov. 1, 2024 in the Learning Commons. Over 50 people attended, primarily families from a local home school group. The event included an educational presentation to provide historical and cultural context. The setting created a family-friendly […]

The Rural Community College Alliance recently awarded the National Community Engagement Award to Eastern New Mexico University (ENMU)–Ruidoso Branch Community College for its Ruidoso Campus Connections program at the Annual Fall Conference Sept. 18-20 at SUNY Adirondack Community College in Queensbury, N.Y. This award acknowledges exemplary community partnerships, community engagement, and outreach programs and initiatives […]

8-Week Accelerated Program Starting Oct. 14 Learn from industry-experienced faculty who share real-world insight. Apply and enroll immediately and leave with your certificate to work in any daycare or Headstart program. Start TODAY: Apply & enroll at ruidoso.enmu.edu In-person learning with hybrid content Attend all 8 weeks and receive hands-on information, content, and resources to […]

ENMU-Ruidoso Education Department Chair and Professor of Education Cleo Mow was recently selected to present at the 2024 Rural Community College Alliance (RCCA) National Conference Sept. 18-20 at SUNY-Adirondack Community College in Queensbury, N.Y. The title of her presentation is “Marching Toward Excellence: (ECED) Bootcamp Adventures.” Mow of Nogal, is an educator dedicated to student […]

ENMU-Ruidoso Branch Community College’s Fall semester registration is open. Students can register in-person during regular business hours Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. at the ENMU-Ruidoso campus at 709 Mechem Drive in Ruidoso. Call 575-315-1120 to speak with an advisor to register. Online registration is available for students who are currently enrolled. Class schedules are […]

Seven ENMU-Ruidoso Students Earn Gold & Silver Awards at SkillsUSA State Contest ENMU-Ruidoso’s SkillsUSA Chapter began this 2023-2024 school year. Students enrolled with the college trades programs were invited to participate in career trades skilled, soft-skills, and leadership contests and build their professional confidence along the way. SkillsUSA is a partnership of students, teachers, and […]

Higher Education Department awards $1M in food security grants to NM colleges and universities 8 higher education institutions to receive funds to address food insecurity on college campuses SANTA FE – The New Mexico Higher Education Department announced Thursday that it has awarded a total of $1 million to eight New Mexico colleges and universities […]

ENMU-Ruidoso Hires Nate Poss as Athletics Coordinator Nate Poss, Alto, begins April 1, 2024, as the first ENMU-Ruidoso Branch Community College Athletics Coordinator. Poss recently retired from the University of Texas-El Paso as director of football operations, where he served since 1997. Poss had many responsibilities during his stint with five head coaches at UTEP, […]

The National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association (NIRA) has more than 100 sanctioned rodeos a year, 11 regions, over 3,500 contestants, and 137 universities and colleges, the NIRA is helping to build strong collegiate rodeo athletes across the United States. Nine events are offered to contestants within the college rodeos. The women can enter and compete in […]

Colton Harrelson was recently appointed a new Community College Board Member and sworn in at the board meeting Feb. 22. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in Business from New Mexico State University and has Secondary Teaching Certificates from ENMU for Math, Social Studies, Business, Science and Agriculture. Mr. Harrelson is currently retired; his […]

On Location Casting is holding an Open Casting Call for an upcoming Feature Film We will be filming in the Ruidoso, NM area during the first two weeks of April and are looking for local residents, all ages (no babies) to work one or multiple days as Paid Background Talent/Extras on our show. All applicants […]

New Enrollment Data released for Spring 2024 Feb. 9, 2024 Eastern New Mexico University (ENMU) Ruidoso Branch Community College released enrollment data on Friday, Feb 2. 2024; the results showed continued enrollment growth, with spring enrollment up 16% over spring 2023. Numbers have increased in every category from spring 2023. Headcount enrollment numbers are at […]

ENMU-Ruidoso Department of Language & Fine Arts presents the winners of the Summer-Fall 2023 Writing Contest Congratulations! 1st Place: Ramie Kinney, “A Brave Patient” 2nd Place: Faith Maske, “Surviving Open Heart Surgery” 3rd Place: Liane Perez-Pantoja, “Sexism in the Gaming Industry” Honorable Mentions: Elizabeth Kennedy, “I Walked Away Alive”; Nathan Spray, “Ark of the Covenant: Lost […]

Congratulations to the eight ENMU-Ruidoso Dual Credit high school students who were recently recognized at a Nursing Assistant Pinning Ceremony at the College Dec. 19. The students are from Cloudcroft, Mescalero and Carrizozo. President Ryan Trosper gave a welcome message, followed by introduction of instructors, and pinning of the students. Pictured left to right: Nurse […]

Every student passes nursing licensure exam By Sarah Treschl | Roswell Daily Record Nov 15, 2023 Read the full article at the Roswell Daily Record: Nursing Student Class, Spring 2023 Students from ENMU-Ruidoso: Jacob Griego, Capitan (back row, 5th from left); Ashley Nygren, Alto (back row, 6th from left); Jessica Surzyn, Ruidoso (middle row, 6th […]