New Mexico Military Institute

09/11/2026

25 years ago on September 11, 2001, four commercial airplanes were hijacked in a coordinated terrorist attack against the United States. Two planes were flown into the Twin Towers, in New York City. A third plane crashed into the Pentagon, in Washington, DC. On the fourth plane passengers and crew fought the hijackers, causing the plane to crash into an empty rural field near Shanksville, Pennsylvania. In an hour and forty-two minutes, 2,977 innocent people lost their lives. The 9/11 attacks were the deadliest attacks on American soil since the attack at Pearl Harbor.

As a memorial to the tragedy of 9/11 we will pause, play Taps, and offer a moment of silence during the time each of the events that occurred that day. The flame guard will also be marching.

6:46 AM (MDT) – Flight 11 crashes into the World Trade Center’s North Tower.
7:03 AM (MDT) – Flight 175 crashes into the World Trade Center’s South Tower.
7:37 AM (MDT) – Flight 77 crashes into the Pentagon.
7:59 AM (MDT) – The South Tower of the World Trade Center collapses.
8:02 AM (MDT) – Flight 93 plows into an empty field in Shanksville, Pennsylvania.
8:28 AM (MDT) – The North Tower of the World Trade Center collapses.

09/10/2026

“I knew that the Military Institute would best prepare me for my future career as an officer.”

Cadet Lopez came to NMMI for its ROTC opportunities and stayed because the Institute offered the preparation needed to lead. After six years as a cadet, the next chapter will continue a commitment to service while carrying forward the lessons and relationships built at NMMI.

Learn how NMMI can help prepare you to lead, serve, and achieve your goals.

09/09/2026

It was a pleasure welcoming NMMI families to campus for Family Weekend!

Thank you to the families who joined us to spend time with their Cadets and share in the NMMI experience.

09/07/2026

The Corps is back on post and already in action! From training and teamwork to daily life across campus, NMMI cadets are starting the year with purpose, discipline, and Bronco pride.

Every day brings new opportunities to lead, learn, and grow while building the traditions and experiences that define life at New Mexico Military Institute.

09/07/2026

NMMI proudly celebrated 135 years of excellence with its inaugural Founders Day, honoring the vision of Joseph C. Lea and Robert S. Goss and the legacy they began in 1891.

Cadets, faculty, staff, alumni, families, community members, and future students came together to celebrate NMMI’s history, traditions, and enduring values of Duty, Honor, and Achievement. From academic, athletic, and Corps competitions to opportunities for young students to experience NMMI firsthand, the day celebrated our past while looking toward the leaders of tomorrow.

Congratulations to Echo Troop, winner of the inaugural Founders Day Streamer, and thank you to everyone who helped make this historic celebration possible.

Read more about the celebration, its history, and highlights from the day on the NMMI blog: https://www.nmmi.edu/nmmi-celebrates-founders-day/

Here’s to 135 years of developing leaders of character and to the generations still to come.

Be the leader you dream to be! NMMI prepares you with solid academics and personal character development for a bright future.

09/05/2026

Experience the grit, sweat and teamwork of the 2026 New Mexico Military Institute Cresting Challenge video. This year's Recruits At Training (RATs) officially kick started their cadet life with the Obstacle Course, Fitness area and the Knowledge and First Aid stations. This video captures the camaraderie as Rat Buddies motivate one another to finish strong and conquer their first major NMMI milestone.

09/04/2026

NMMI’s Baking Club kicked off its first meeting at McClure Hall with chocolate-covered pretzels and peanut butter oatmeal cookies with M&M’s. 🍪

Along the way, Cadets practiced following directions, step-by-step procedures, and scientific methods while baking.

09/04/2026

Science in action at NMMI! 🧪

Cadets in MAJ Weir’s High School lab explored how boiling points can separate mixtures, then put the concept into practice using hands-on distillation equipment.

09/03/2026

NMMI Cadets, take advantage of the resources available to support your well-being.

TimelyCare provides NMMI Cadets with access to 24/7 counseling support when they need it. Register by September 16 for the chance to receive a DoorDash gift card valued at up to $50.

Watch the video for details, and scan the QR code at the end to register for TimelyCare.

09/03/2026

“It was the right place for me to stay for my last two years of high school.”

Inspired by an older brother’s experience, Cadet Kaufmann decided to give NMMI a chance, and found strong academics, close friendships and a place to grow. Now, the hope is that NMMI may become part of the next generation’s story, too.

See why NMMI could be the right place for the next chapter of your story.