Marcus Kessler; Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVACR)

CNM Students Take Home 18 Medals in SkillsUSA New Mexico Competition

Hundreds of students from across the state put their skills to the test in a variety of events
April 12, 2022

Last Friday CNM hosted over 300 career and technical education (CTE) students as they competed in this year’s SkillsUSA New Mexico Competition. The event had 38 career competitions in a number of CTE fields including aviation maintenance, culinary arts, and welding. Among those who participated, 22 were from CNM including two dual credit students.

CNM has a long tradition of success at the event and this year was no different. In total, CNM’s students won 18 medals, including 11 gold, five silver, and two bronze. The gold medalists will now have the honor of representing CNM and New Mexico at the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference, which will take place June 20-24 in Atlanta. 

SkillsUSA is a national organization that exists to promote the trades by bringing together students, educators, and industry leaders to support the development of a skilled workforce. SkillsUSA competitions are designed and judged by industry professionals and offer students valuable work experience as well as important networking opportunities.

Scroll down to find a full gallery from the event, and a special congratulations to all the CNM students who placed in the state competition!

Gold

Alyssa Copeland; Welding Sculpture

Damian Rodriguez; Diesel Equipment Technology

Ryan Schuster; Diesel Equipment Technology

Marcus Kessler; Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVACR)

Clay Rexroad; Welding

Armando Urias; Welding

John Caldwell; Cabinetmaking

Rayan Carson; Aviation Maintenance

Christopher Rodriguez; Welding Fabrication

Zane Horton; Welding Fabrication

Nicholas Griego; Welding Fabrication

Silver

Ryan Reineke; Welding Sculpture

Eric Todacheene; Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVACR)

Bennett Mossman; Welding

Eric Belding; Automotive Service Technology

Francisco Romero; Aviation Maintenance

Bronze

Stephen Romero; Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVACR)

Dalton Moya; Welding

 

Ryan Schuster; Diesel Equipment Technology
Ryan Schuster; Diesel Equipment Technology

Bennett Mossman; Welding
Bennett Mossman; Welding

Damian Rodriguez; Diesel Equipment Technology
Damian Rodriguez; Diesel Equipment Technology

Eric Todacheene; Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVACR)
Eric Todacheene; Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVACR)

John Caldwell; Cabinetmaking
John Caldwell; Cabinetmaking

Stephen Romero; Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVACR)
Stephen Romero; Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVACR)