Mesalands Community College

08/25/2026

The Mesalands x ELKS Lodge Pool Party is back! Still free for students and staff, still serving up a tasty free plate, and of course still bringing the relaxing vibes you need before summer ends.🌊🌞 Join us this Thursday at the ELKS Lodge to socialize and maybe meet your future best friend while beating this scorching summer heat by the ELKS' well-kept pool!

08/18/2026

Our college was ranked the 3rd best community college in the nation by WalletHub Best Award! The ranking evaluates 600+ colleges and is based on academic quality, affordability, and career outcomes. We are:
- 1st in cost & financing
- 8th in faculty-to-student ratio
- 12th highest graduation rate

This ranking reflects our dedication to providing affordable world-class education to our community. If you want to improve your life but are hesitating because of financial constraints. Don't. Mesalands can help you! Call us today at 575-461-6600 or visit mesalands.edu to apply.

08/18/2026

Mesalands Community College ranked among the best community colleges in 2026 by WalletHub

WalletHub recently released its 2026 list of best community colleges , and Mesalands Community Coll...

08/17/2026

We are happy to welcome our students back on campus! Whether this is your first semester or you're returning to finish strong, participate in these activities to gain experience that employers and universities will notice when you graduate:

- Become an impactful member of our student body as a student ambassador👩‍🎓. Represent the college, develop leadership skills, and network with faculty in a role that will help you grow and will give you credentials to boost your resume.
- Earn while you learn as a work-study student💸. Gain real-world experience and make extra money that will help cover your student expenses or make your weekends more fun!

And yes, you can do both!

08/12/2026

Celebrating our amazing staff and faculty for their years of service.👏

Congratulations to Nikki Vazquez, named Staff of the Year, and Janet Griffiths, honored as Faculty of the Year!🤩

Thank you, Janet, for your incredible contribution to our college and community. You will be truly missed. Wishing you joy in your retirement!

08/05/2026

This HigherEd bond is about strengthening our college and, subsequently, our community. Please support us by voting on it in November. Your vote matters more than you think. Keep in mind there is NO tax rate increase from this bond.

07/30/2026

Are you ready to hit the road with your CDL? Join our 5-week course to become a truck driving expert and take control of the wheel of your career!🚛📣

07/29/2026

School is starting soon, and we are excited to welcome everyone back on campus. As students prepare for the next academic year, we know that paying for college can be stressful. Thankfully, we have various scholarship options that can help alleviate that stress. Submit your scholarship application as soon as possible for a chance to receive financial support and begin the school year with some peace of mind.

07/24/2026

The English Language Acquisition course is open for registration! We provide a friendly classroom and helpful resources to build your English skills step by step. Our classes are free, and our instructors are eager to help. Share this information with anyone interested in learning the language!

07/22/2026

Our campus is a place of gathering for our community, and that makes us really proud! Here are some of our favorite get-togethers from the spring semester. And of course, expect more times like this for as long as we are here.