
Natural Resources Program Spring 2019 Newsletter
Building on Our Success!
The CCC has come a long way from our start in fall 2014. I
remember having to talk my way into offices to promote our
students and look for internship and job opportunities. Now,
the phone rings because our partners have jobs for our
students. In fact, we have 100% job placeme nt of program
graduates! I remember having to ask all around to find
enough students to fill a new fall cohort. Now, the emails
roll in from people who’d like to join the CCC. Best of all,
UNM-Taos has officially created a new program in Natural
Resources Management due to the success of the CCC and
its popularity among students.
As the USDA grant ($1 million) that supported the CCC
wraps up, it’s time to build on our program success and keep
the momentum going. Taos is surrounded by public land and
it’s not just the locals who love our mountains, canyons,
rivers, and wildlife. We are in the right location to grow as a
regional hub for students of all ages to launch their careers in
Natural Resources Management. We’ve hit on something
good and through the hard work and cooperation of so many
people, we are growing a program that serves our community
and leads to good jobs locally and far beyond. Thanks for all
your support! –Dr. Brooke Zanetell, Program Director