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Crownpoiont Pathways Survey - $50 prize to two winners
Crownpoiont Pathways Survey - $50 prize to two winners
Created on Thursday, 02 July 2020 12:53
The Crownpoint Community Watch & Awareness Group is finalizing a plan to improve a trail network in Crownpoint and we'd like your input. Please take the time to fill out the survey below for a chance to win $50. The survey is open until July 10, 2020 at 5 p.m. Winners will be announced on July 13th on NTU's Facebook page. Both trail users and non-users are encouraged to take the survey.
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Condensed fall semester will balance online, face-to-face instruction at Navajo Technical University
Condensed fall semester will balance online, face-to-face instruction at Navajo Technical University
Created on Monday, 29 June 2020 11:53
Navajo Technical University will implement a hybrid-learning environment when it opens for the fall semester on August 10 for a condensed 15-week schedule. Courses will be delivered online; however, face-to-face instruction will be permitted according to state, tribal, and national guidelines to allow NTU’s programs to meet the necessary contact hours required by the Higher Learning Commission and program accrediting agencies.
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Zoom training sessions every Wednesday at 1pm.
Zoom training sessions every Wednesday at 1pm.
Created on Tuesday, 16 June 2020 16:21
Zoom training sessions will be taking place every Wednesday at 1pm. These trainings are opened to all Faculty, Staff, and Students and will cover a range of topics on using the different resources NTU offers. For more information contact Coleen Arviso at ccarviso@navajotech.edu.
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NTU Environmental Science professor’s peer reviewed research on Algae published by Elsevier
NTU Environmental Science professor’s peer reviewed research on Algae published by Elsevier
Created on Monday, 15 June 2020 12:10
Navajo Technical University Environmental Science and Natural Resources professor Dr. Abhishek RoyChowdhury’s research was published by Elsevier for his peer reviewed work on Algal Research with five coresearchers from the Department of Civil, Environmental & Ocean Engineering at Stevens Institute of Technology. Elsevier is a Dutch publishing and analytics company that specializes in scientific, technical, and medical content.
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Summer tuition cut in half, fees waived as NTU hopes to encourage students to complete their studies
Summer tuition cut in half, fees waived as NTU hopes to encourage students to complete their studies
Created on Tuesday, 09 June 2020 11:24
Reducing tuition in half for the summer semester is one strategy Navajo Technical University deployed in an effort to encourage students to complete their education amidst a global pandemic that has impacted over 5,500 families on the Navajo Nation.
Announcements
Bookstore Temporary Closure/Updates
Bookstore Temporary Closure/Updates
Created on Monday, 08 June 2020 15:21
Currently Crownpoint Bookstore's In Store services are still closed until further notice due to the current Covid-19 pandemic. For your safety and the safety of our staff, the Bookstore is only doing curbside pickup accommodations to better serve Summer students. We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we work through these challenging times. Please call 505-387-7497 or email jfrancisco@navajotech.edu for assistance, questions, or concerns.
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Navajo Technical University summer pathway programs go digital
Navajo Technical University summer pathway programs go digital
Created on Monday, 08 June 2020 09:52
CROWNPOINT, NM – The COVID-19 outbreak reached the Navajo Nation in March forcing classes at Navajo Technical University to switch to an emergency distance education model. Four months later, the virus is now disrupting summer programs as NTU’s annual Leadership, Enrichment, Advancement Program (L.E.A.P.) and Summer STEM and Skills program have switched to online.
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Online StudentTraining - 1 Hour Zoom Student Trainings in Moodle
Online StudentTraining - 1 Hour Zoom Student Trainings in Moodle
Created on Thursday, 04 June 2020 10:25
1 Hour Zoom Student Training – Moodle Training on the usage of access, communication, assignment submissions, forums, and viewing course materials.
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NTU renewed to deliver coursework to students nationwide, named top 5 online value schools in NM
NTU renewed to deliver coursework to students nationwide, named top 5 online value schools in NM
Created on Wednesday, 03 June 2020 10:20
Days after it was announced that Navajo Technical University was a top five online value school in New Mexico by BestValueSchools.org, NTU received notice that the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC SARA) renewed NTU’s participation in an agreement that allows students to take coursework at NTU in states throughout the country.
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2020 Summer STEM and Skills Program - 6 Weeks, Fully Online
2020 Summer STEM and Skills Program - 6 Weeks, Fully Online
Created on Tuesday, 26 May 2020 09:56
The 2020 Summer and STEM and Skills Program is open for registration. This program is aimed at Dual Credit students who wish to get a jumpstart on their college career. It will run for 6 weeks, from June 15 to July 24th. For more information contact Freda Joe at fjoe@navajotech.edu.
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Celebrated Navajo Technical University instructor passes
Celebrated Navajo Technical University instructor passes
Created on Tuesday, 19 May 2020 17:02
On May 16, 2020, Navajo Technical University received word of the passing of Mr. Frederick Thompson, a committed and passionate faculty member who taught Mathematics and Navajo courses at NTU’s Chinle Instructional Site for over nine years. Originally from Lukachukai, AZ, Thompson resided in Chinle, AZ, with his wife Rhonda and their children. Thompson was hired in January of 2011 as a lecturer of Mathematics.
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Re-live NTU's 2020 Virtual Commencement Celebration
Re-live NTU's 2020 Virtual Commencement Celebration
Created on Tuesday, 19 May 2020 09:29
If you missed last Friday's Virtual Commencement Ceremony, you can view the celebration here. For more information about the Virtual Commencement, contact Delores Becenti at dbecenti@navajotech.edu.
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Board of Regents Regular Board Meeting - June 22, 2020
Board of Regents Regular Board Meeting - June 22, 2020
Created on Tuesday, 19 May 2020 09:20
The Navajo Technical University Board of Regents have scheduled their next Regular Board Meeting on June 22, 2020 at 10:00 a.m., in the President's Conference Room in Crownpoint, New Mexico.
News
NTU plans to use National Science Foundation grant to develop Environmental Engineering program
NTU plans to use National Science Foundation grant to develop Environmental Engineering program
Created on Tuesday, 12 May 2020 11:51
Navajo Technical University was awarded $2.5 million grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to support STEM instruction and research capacities. The grant will help expand NTU’s engineering department by introducing a baccalaureate degree program in Environmental Engineering within the coming years. The grant was awarded under the NSF’s Tribal Colleges and Universities Program (TCUP) that promotes STEM instruction and research.
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NTU donates check to food pantry on behalf of the NM chapter of the American Culinary Federation
NTU donates check to food pantry on behalf of the NM chapter of the American Culinary Federation
Created on Tuesday, 12 May 2020 11:48
On April 17, 2020, Navajo Technical University’s Director of Food Services Chef Bob Witte, CEC, delivered a check to the Community Pantry food bank in Gallup, NM to provide relief to community members amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. The $2,000 check was donated on behalf of the New Mexico Chapter of the American Culinary Federation (ACF)
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NTU will host a virtual commencement in place of postponed graduation ceremony
NTU will host a virtual commencement in place of postponed graduation ceremony
Created on Tuesday, 12 May 2020 11:38
Navajo Technical University will be hosting a virtual commencement celebration on Friday, May 15 at 10 a.m. in celebration of its spring graduate candidates. The commencement celebration will be housed on NTU’s website and will honor 162 graduates, including the first student to obtain a degree from NTU’s Bachelor of Science program in Biology, Robinson Tom of Crownpoint, NM.
Announcements
Online Buyback Options with Nebraska Book Company
Online Buyback Options with Nebraska Book Company
Created on Tuesday, 05 May 2020 15:53
Due to the ongoing issues with COVID-19 on the Navajo Nation, NTU will have to cancel their on-campus Book Buyback Event. However, the University is partnering with the Nebraska Book Company to still give students a chance to sell their books back online.
Announcements
Veterinary Clinic Events Canceled
Veterinary Clinic Events Canceled
Created on Thursday, 23 April 2020 17:03
The Gardening Conference and Sheep Conference have been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, NM State, NTU and Navajo Nation restrictions on large gatherings and "stay at home"/"shelter in place" orders, and for the overall safety of participants, presenters and staff.
News
CARES Funding Supplements Navajo Technical University’s Distance Education Student Support Efforts
CARES Funding Supplements Navajo Technical University’s Distance Education Student Support Efforts
Created on Wednesday, 22 April 2020 10:50
Navajo Technical University will be distributing federal funding under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act to assist students as the university has transitioned its course delivery to emergency distance education. The funding will be distributed to part-time and full-time students and will help supplement other resources NTU has established to accommodate persistence under the distance education model
Announcements
Introducing the NTU Homework Express
Introducing the NTU Homework Express
Created on Monday, 20 April 2020 14:51
Transportation services at NTU have ceased until further notice; however, fleet management will be assisting with the Homework Express. NTU vans will assist with pick up and dropping off assignments for NTU students that don’t have Internet service in the surrounding area. The Homework Express will deliver to general areas, such as Chapter Houses, stores, mile posts, etc. Off-road requests will not be fulfilled.
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NAU creates Wi-Fi Hotspots on Native nations to help students continue classes
NAU creates Wi-Fi Hotspots on Native nations to help students continue classes
Created on Monday, 20 April 2020 13:54
NAU recently released a listing of wifi hotspots throughout the Navajo Nation. These parking lot hotspots are open to K12 and college students and will provide internet access for any mobile device, including laptops and smartphones. For more information, go to www.nau.edu/access or call the Office of Native American Initiatives at 928-523-3849.
Announcements
Relief Funds for Students
Relief Funds for Students
Created on Friday, 17 April 2020 15:56
NTU is receiving funds as a result of the CARES Act to assist students in need. As such, NTU will be issuing relief checks to students to assist in resources needed to help you complete the semester such as food, housing, course materials, technology, health care, and child care. For more information about the distribution of the NTU relief checks, contact Dean Jerlynn Henry at jhenry@navajotech.edu or Cheryl Thompson at cthompson@navajotech.edu.
Announcements
Assistance for Students At-Risk of Dropping Out
Assistance for Students At-Risk of Dropping Out
Created on Friday, 17 April 2020 11:48
Are you at risk of dropping out? Are you having a hard time transitioning to our Emergency Online Environment? Contact the Skyhawk SOS team. Our team is here to help with early alert referrals, academic probation, disability and counseling referrals, tutoring referrals online, soft skills training, and connecting students with instructors.
Announcements
A Message from NTU's Dual Credit Coordinator
A Message from NTU's Dual Credit Coordinator
Created on Tuesday, 07 April 2020 14:27
ATTENTION DUAL CREDIT and McKINLEY ACADEMY STUDENTS - You will need to complete coursework for all Dual Credit classes. Please contact Freda Joe, Dual Credit Coordinator or your Instructor(s) as soon as possible. Your Instructor will provide you with their plan as to how you can receive a final grade for your class(es). We urge you to take this step so you can successfully complete your classes.
Announcements
Student Resource Guide
Student Resource Guide
Created on Tuesday, 07 April 2020 11:47
The spread of COVID-19, commonly known as coronavirus, has arrived to the Four Corners region causing educational institutions to accommodate learning through new and creative methods. NTU’s focus has been on emergency distance education with a focus on delivering coursework online, by telephone, or by utilizing traditional mail.
Announcements
NTU Chinle Instructional Site Temporarily Closed
NTU Chinle Instructional Site Temporarily Closed
Created on Friday, 03 April 2020 09:54
NTU Chinle's instructional site will be temporarily closed until further notice.
Announcements
Spring Intersession, Summer Semester and Summer Intersession
Spring Intersession, Summer Semester and Summer Intersession
Created on Friday, 03 April 2020 09:42
NTU will start spring, summer, and winter intersession courses this year. Intersession courses help students who have one class to graduate or want to get one course out of the way. Students can take only one course or a maximum of four (4) credit hours during each intersession. Class meeting times for a three-credit hour course for a face-to-face class during the intersession will be 15 hours per week for three weeks.
Announcements
NTU Email Account and SSO Login Required For All Students, Faculty, and Staff
NTU Email Account and SSO Login Required For All Students, Faculty, and Staff
Created on Wednesday, 01 April 2020 10:14
During this time and moving forward, all NTU communication with students, faculty, and staff must go through an official NTU email address and SSO login. If you're using your personal email address, please make a switch to an official NTU account. This is listed under NTU's E-Learning Policy. If you need assistance getting an NTU email account, please contact Sharon Platero at splatero@navajotech.edu or our IT Department at its@navajotech.edu.
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Student support is NTU’s focus as it prepares for distance education in response to COVID-19
Student support is NTU’s focus as it prepares for distance education in response to COVID-19
Created on Saturday, 28 March 2020 12:04
CROWNPOINT, NM – Navajo Technical University has extended its spring break by one week and will resume operations on April 6, 2020 as it prepares to transition its course delivery through distance education until the COVID-19 outbreak has been contained. The decision was made in response to the growing threat of the virus and stay-at-home orders from the Navajo Nation and the states of Arizona and New Mexico.
“The additional week will provide time for faculty to become more familiar with their ...
Announcements
NTU Campus Tours Canceled Until Further Notice
NTU Campus Tours Canceled Until Further Notice
Created on Thursday, 19 March 2020 15:25
Navajo Technical University (NTU) will cease all scheduled and future campus tours until further notice. NTU will not be taking any request(s) for campus tours for the safety of our students, faculty and staff. NTU Recruitment will be able to provide materials to schools & general public and answer any questions you may have. If you have any questions, feel free to contact NTU Recruitment at 505.488.3722 or by email at b.yazzie@navajotech.edu Thank you.
Announcements
NTU Board of Regents Quarterly Meeting Schedule
NTU Board of Regents Quarterly Meeting Schedule
Created on Monday, 16 March 2020 15:15
Navajo Technical University Board of Regents Quarterly Meeting Schedule: April 18, 2020, 9:00 a.m. Teleconference, July 17, 2020, 10:00 a.m., at NTU October 16, 2020, 10:00 a.m., at NTU January 15, 2021, 10:00 a.m., at NTU
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Navajo Technical University has an open-door policy for admission. Our General Catalog will be one of the most important publication in your college career. It provides the course content and related policies that will guide you toward your educational endeavors. Your attendance and participation in all your classes is of utmost importance towards your learning process and accomplishments.
Summer 2020 Semester
| Pre-Registration Begins | March 30th |
| Navajo Nation Memorial Day | June 1st |
| Instruction Begins | June 8th |
| Last Registration w/ Fee | June 9th |
| Last Day Add/Drop Classes w/out W | June 10th |
| Midterm Exam | June 26th |
| Last Day to Withdraw | July 2nd |
| HOLIDAY - Independence Day Observed | July 3rd |
| Last Day of Class/Grades Due | July 17th |
Your Future
Navajo Technical University, like all tribal colleges and universities, grew out of a prayer in the 1960s that envisioned all tribes moving toward self-determination by expressing their sovereignty and establishing their own institutions of higher education. It was as a result of this movement that NTU began as the Navajo Skill Center in 1979 to meet the immediate needs of an unemployed population on the Navajo Nation.
Students enrolled to learn the rudiments of a trade, graduated, and joined the workforce; however, it soon became clear that the students wanted more. In 1985 the Board of Directors changed the Skill Center’s name to Crownpoint Institute of Technology and in November 2006 the Navajo Nation Council approved changing the name to Navajo Technical College. In 2013, NTC became NTU - becoming the first university established on the Navajo Nation.
Today, NTU is one of the premier institutions of higher education in the nation, providing a unique balance between science and technology and culture and tradition. Much of what guides NTU’s success is our mission and our identity rooted in the Diné Philosophy of Education.
$3,821
Average Annual Cost
14%
Graduation Rate
Certificates and Degree Programs
Navajo Technical University seeks to train students in careers that will lead to self-sufficiency and independence. Vocational, technical, and academic degrees and certificates are offered in such fields as Nursing, Bookkeeping, Engineering, Information Technology, Digital Manufacturing, Automotive Technology, Construction Technology, Veterinary Technology, Accounting, and Culinary Arts.
Certificate
| Program | Academic Department | Total Credits | Program Advisor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative Office Specialist | School of Business and Education | 33 | Phillip Quink |
| Applied Computer Technology | School of Engineering, Math, and Technology | 36 | Mark Trebian |
| Automotive Technology | School of Applied Technology | 31 | Steve Kollas |
| Bookkeeping | School of Business and Education | 33 | Tilda Woody / Tama Sloan |
| Carpentry | School of Applied Technology | 35 | Tom Bebo / Jones Lee |
| Commercial Driver's License | School of Applied Technology | 18 | Collins Woody |
| Computer Science | School of Engineering, Math, and Technology | 31 | Dr. Frank Stomp |
| Construction Technology | School of Applied Technology | 35 | Samuel Quashie |
| Counseling | School of Nursing | 33 | Dr. Diana Mullet |
| Culinary Arts | School of Applied Technology | 44 | Robert Witte / Brian Tatsukawa |
| Electrical Trades | School of Applied Technology | 37 | Virgil House / Jmichael Crank |
| Environmental Science and Natural Resources | School of Science | 31 | Steven Chischilly / Dr. Bill Mader |
| Geographical Information Technology | School of Engineering, Math, and Technology | 35 | |
| Industrial Maintenance and Operations | School of Applied Technology | 30 | Harry Whiting II / Dr. Gholam Ehteshami |
| Information Technology Assistant | School of Engineering, Math, and Technology | 32 | Dr. Frank Stomp / Mark Trebian / Duwayne Thomas |
| Law Enforcement | School of Diné Studies and Law Studies | 36 | |
| Law Enforcement (Police Academy) | School of Diné Studies and Law Studies | 33 | |
| Legal Assistant | School of Diné Studies and Law Studies | 36 | Joe Hibbard, J.D. / Robert Yazzie, J.D. |
| Mathematics | School of Engineering, Math, and Technology | 35 | Dr. Carlos Paez-Paez / Shasha Han |
| Navajo Court Transcription / Interpretation | School of Diné Studies and Law Studies | 32 | |
| Pre-Engineering | School of Engineering, Math, and Technology | 33 | Harry Whiting II |
| Pre-Nursing | School of Nursing | 31 - 32 | Rachel Pacheco / Dr. Sarah Llanque / Harriet John |
| Professional Baking | School of Applied Technology | 43 | Walter Cloud |
| Textile and Weaving | School of Diné Studies and Law Studies | 33 | Dr. Paul Platero |
| Welding | School of Applied Technology | 33 | Christopher Storer |
Associate of Arts
| Program | Academic Department | Total Credits | Program Advisor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Counseling | School of Nursing | 66 | Dr. Diana Mullet |
| General Studies | School of Arts and Humanities | 62 | Julie Bales |
Associate of Applied Science
| Program | Academic Department | Total Credits | Program Advisor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting | School of Business and Education | 70 | Tilda Woody / Tama Sloan |
| Administrative Office Specialist | School of Business and Education | 62 | Phillip Quink |
| Automotive Technology | School of Applied Technology | 68 | Steve Kollas |
| Building Information Modeling — (View Articulation Agreement) | School of Engineering, Math, and Technology | 67 | Elisha Wortham |
| Chemical Engineering | School of Engineering, Math, and Technology | 62 | Dr. Gholam Ehteshami |
| Construction Technology | School of Applied Technology | 63 | Samuel Quashie |
| Culinary Arts | School of Applied Technology | 63 | Robert Witte / Brian Tatsukawa |
| Energy Systems | School of Applied Technology | 57 | Raymond Griego |
| Engineering Technology | School of Engineering, Math, and Technology | 61 | |
| Environmental Science and Natural Resources | School of Science | 64 | Steven Chischilly |
| Geographical Information Technology | School of Engineering, Math, and Technology | 60 | |
| Information Technology Technician | School of Engineering, Math, and Technology | 63 | Dr. Frank Stomp / Mark Trebian / Duwayne Thomas |
| Law Advocate | School of Diné Studies and Law Studies | 62 | Joseph Hibbard, J.D. / Robert Yazzie, J.D. |
| Professional Baking | School of Applied Technology | 60 | Walter Cloud |
| Public Administration | School of Business and Education | 62 - 63 | April Chischilly / Tama Sloan |
| Veterinary Technician | School of Science | 69 | Dr. Germaine Daye |
Associate of Science
| Program | Academic Department | Total Credits | Program Advisor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Childhood Multicultural Education | School of Business and Education | 70 | Della Begay / Kelly Dineyazhe-Hunter |
| Mathematics | School of Engineering, Math, and Technology | 62 | Dr. Carlos Paez-Paez / Shasha Han |
Bachelor of Applied Science
| Program | Academic Department | Total Credits | Program Advisor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Manufacturing Technology | School of Engineering, Math, and Technology | 119 | |
| Hotel and Restaurant Administration | School of Applied Technology | 120 | |
| Information Technology | School of Engineering, Math, and Technology | 120 | Dr. Frank Stomp / Mark Trebian / Duwayne Thomas |
| Information Technology - New Media | School of Engineering, Math, and Technology | 120 | Aanor Louis |
Bachelor of Arts
| Program | Academic Department | Total Credits | Program Advisor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration | School of Business and Education | 120 | Christine Reidhead / April Chischilly |
| Diné Culture, Language, and Leadership | School of Diné Studies and Law Studies | 126 | Dr. Paul Platero / Dr. Henry Fowler |
Bachelor of Fine Arts
| Program | Academic Department | Total Credits | Program Advisor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creative Writing and New Media | School of Arts and Humanities | 121 | Anita Roastingear / Dr. Jennifer Wheeler |
Bachelor of Science
| Program | Academic Department | Total Credits | Program Advisor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Animal Science | School of Science | 122 | Dr. Germaine Daye |
| Biology | School of Science | 130 | Dr. Godwin Ifere |
| Early Childhood Multicultural Education | School of Business and Education | 120 | Della Begay / Kelly Dineyazhe-Hunter |
| Electrical Engineering | School of Engineering, Math, and Technology | 122 | Dr. Peter Romine |
| Environmental Science and Natural Resources | School of Science | 123 | Steven Chischilly |
| Industrial Engineering | School of Engineering, Math, and Technology | 122 | Harry Whiting II / Dr. Ramoni Monsuru |
Master of Arts
| Program | Academic Department | Total Credits | Program Advisor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diné Culture, Language, and Leadership | School of Diné and Law Studies | 39 | Dr. Paul Platero |
Contact NTU
Navajo Technical University
Lowerpoint Road, State Hwy 371
Crownpoint, NM 87313
Phone: 505.387.7401
Fax: 505.786.5644
Chinle Instructional Site
PO Box 849, Chinle, AZ 86503
Phone: 928.674.5764
Fax: 928.674.5700
Teec Nos Pos Instructional Site
PO Box 1203, Teec Nos Pos, AZ 86514
Phone: 928.656.3600
Fax: 928.656.3596
Bond Wilson Technical Center
40 Road 6580
Kirtland, NM 87417
(505) 609-5020/5017
(Located off of Highway 64 next to Judy Nelson Elementary School in Kirtland, NM)
Zuni Instructional Site
67 301 North, Zuni, NM 87327
Phone: 505.782.6010