By Daniel Johnson, Investigative Reporter
SkillsUSA winners head for nationals
The CNM chapter of SkillsUSA will send 19 students on to the national SkillsUSA competition this summer, Alain Archuleta, State Coordinator for SkillsUSA and part-time Electrical instructor, said.
The 19 students earned theirs spots in the nationals, which will be held in Kansas City, Mo. from June 24 to 28, by placing first in the state championship held April 4 through 6, he said.
CNM students took 19 gold medals, 19 silver medals and 15 bronze medals for a total of 53 medals during the state championships.
“The students that participated and represented their respective trades were awesome, but if they thought they were in a pressure cooker while competing at state, wait until they are on that national stage representing New Mexico instead of just CNM,” Archuleta said.