历史
New Mexico Junior was the first independent junior college in New Mexico. 花了 ten years of hard work from dedicated volunteer to work with the state legislature to enact the 1963 Junior College Act, allowing independent community colleges. We are proud to be the first, and strive to continue to one of the best two-year colleges in the Southwest, with an excellent education and rewarding experiences for our students.
The timeline below is taken from the book "新墨西哥专科学校 - Since 1965" by Jim Harris (available in the 火博体育官网 bookstore), and other resources. 当你读到的时候 it, and you know of additional events to add, please contact the office of marketing at vgauna@jk-produce.net or 575-492-2780.
时间轴
1965 – 新墨西哥专科学校 is established through the 1963 Junior College Act, becoming the first independent junior college in New Mexico. H. C. 帕奈尔被选中 作为学院的第一任校长. 创始董事会成员是法雷尔·卡斯特， 菲尼斯·海德尔，乔治·曼苏尔，罗伊·L. 麦克莱恩和芬恩·沃森.
November 20, 1966 – Inaugural open house and dedication ceremony
 新墨西哥专科学校 is now a reality, thanks to the untiring efforts of so many
是谁让这一切成为可能. 这个机构注定要发挥作用
a vital and most historic role in the educational history of New Mexico, especially
this southeastern area… May youth for generations to come gather here to receive the
最好的教育机会. H.C. 总裁帕奈尔 |
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本亚历山大 reminded the audience at the college's opening, of the heroic and tireless effort of hundreds of volunteers who pursued the Junior College enabling legislation 以及火博体育官网的成立. 然后他谈到了他对杰克州长的承诺 坎贝尔 Governor 坎贝尔, I want to assure you that this Junior College District is going to set the kind of example for the Junior College movement in the great State of New Mexico that will make you very proud to have been responsible for the Junior College enabling legislation for the State of New Mexico. 本亚历山大, Chairman, Junior College Steering Committee |
1968年5月31日——第一批毕业生
1968 - H. C. 帕奈尔 retires and Jodie Smith becomes the second president, serving 直到1977年.
1969年2月，田径跑道完工
1969 - 1970 - North Central Association gives 火博体育官网 its first accreditation
May 1973 - Faculty names Elora Duda the first Outstanding Professor of the Year
1976年的今天，牛仔竞技中心建成
May 1965 - New Mexico author Tony Hillerman visits campus
October 1976 - College district votes to continue four mill levy for six years
1977 - Mary Hagelstein Instructional Arts Center opens
1977 - 1978 - Nelson Tydings serves as interim president
1978 - Lea县 Cowboy Hall of Fame added to Caster Activity Center
1978 - 1987 - Robert Anderson serves as third president
Fall 1987 - General Motors ASEP program begins
1987 - 1988 - Ferrell Caster serves as interim president
1988 - 1997 - Charles Hayes serves as fourth president
1988 - Construction begins on Bob Moran Energy/Technology building
1990 - Construction begins on Thunderbird Baseball field
1991 - Dormitories built: Thunderbird Hall and Zia Hall
1995年的今天，高尔夫练习场大楼建成
1997年的今天，农业馆建成
1997 - Law Enforcement Academy begins in Moran Hall
1997 - 1998 - John Shepherd serves as interim president
1998 - 2016 - Steve McCleery serves as fifth president
2003 - Voters with the City of Jal elected to be taxed by and receive the benefits 成为大专学区的一员
2005 - 西区文物博物馆 and Lea县 Cowboy Hall of Fame constructed
2005 - 火博体育官网 celebrates its 40th anniversary with the opening of the remodeled Ben 亚历山大学生学习中心
2008 - Training and Outreach facility building constructed
2008年，约翰·沃森学生公寓建成
2011 - 火博体育官网 hosts the National Cross Country Championships
April 18, 2015 - 火博体育官网 celebrates its 50th anniversary with the dedication of the Ross 黑色的冠军田径场
June 23, 2015 - Noalmark Broadcasting donates 100.9调频电台到火博体育官网(原KPER)， 现在KNMJ)
July 1, 2016 - Kelvin Sharp becomes the sixth president
January 2017 - Entertainment and Music Technology program opens in Moran Hall
November 19, 2018 - Texas Tech signs an MOU with 火博体育官网 to help students transfer more easily, and provide scholarships to those students
January 2019 - New Allied Health Building opens for nursing and other healthcare 培训. 2019年4月18日举行盛大开幕仪式.
May 2019 - 火博体育官网 hosted the NJCAA National Outdoor Track and Field championships
新墨西哥专科学校 occupies 243 total acres, with approximately 500,000 square ft. 建筑空间. The campus has a student population of approximately 3,000 students and 265 full-time employees, as well as a facility count of 35 buildings, including the student apartments, the 西区文物博物馆 Complex & Lea县 牛仔名人堂和训练 & 服务设施.
新墨西哥专科学校 offers Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, and Associate of Applied Science degrees, along with certificates in the business and industry trades. In addition, the College offers nationally renowned NJCAA athletic programs in baseball, men’s and women’s basketball, golf, women’s cross country, and women’s track. Th e men’s and women’s rodeo program is governed by NIRA. 通过优秀的项目， staff , and services, 新墨西哥专科学校 fills an important educational need for Lea县 and the surrounding area by actively promoting success through learning.
