Activities for Student Poets and Writers

Get involved with CNM's Literary Arts magazine or join a writing group.

The Leonardo Magazine

Learn More

Check out the Leonardo magazine website to learn more about submission guidelines, events, and more. 

Leonardo is CNM's student arts and literary magazine. The Leonardofeatures poetry, short fiction, creative non-fiction, visual art, and multimedia created by students across CNM’s campuses.

The Leonardo provides an exciting opportunity for creative students to see their work in print, and for our student editors to gain publishing experience while still in school.


Previous Publications

Below, you can explore previously published issues of the Leonardo magazine. 


CNM Writing Groups

Contact Us

For more information about writing groups and the Leonardo magazine, please email us at [email protected]

CNM's dedicated professors offer free writing workshops for students who want to develop their creative writing skills and receive targeted feedback. We offer groups on most campuses, and you can also reach out to the group leaders below. 

Main Campus

Rebecca Aronson
Office: MS-538
Phone: (505) 224-4000 ext. 50311

Montoya Campus

Maria Deblassie
Phone: (505) 224-4000 ext. 51058

Westside and Rio Rancho Campuses

Felecia Caton Garcia
Office: MJG-201
Phone: (505) 224-4000 ext. 50285