Senator Leo Jaramillo, poses with UNM-Los Alamos Graduates before the Commencement Ceremony begins. Photo by Sarah Jimenez/UNM-LA

Senator Leo Jaramillo takes a selfie with UNM-LA graduates, from left, Christina Valdez, Christal Valdez and Isabella McTeigue. Photo by Sarah Jimenez/UNM-LA

The presentation of colors by the Los Alamos High School Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps. Photo by Sarah Jimenez/UNM-LA

Grace Willerton, left, and Joy Reynolds sing the National Anthem during the UNM-LA commencement ceremony May 11. Photo by Sarah Jimenez/UNM-LA

Dr. Mike Holtzclaw, chancellor of UNM-Los Alamos, presents the Phi Theta Kappa All-State Award to recipient Lily Houghteling. Photo by Sarah Jimenez/UNM-LA

Special guest Frances Chadwick, Staff Director at Los Alamos National Laboratory, addresses the graduates. Photo by Sarah Jimenez/UNM-LA

Senator Leo Jaramillo, NM Senate District 5, delivers the Commencement Address. Photo by Sarah Jimenez/UNM-LA

The first graduating cohort from the Nuclear Enterprise Science & Technology (NEST) program, a collaborative program for the Los Alamos National Laboratory Technician/Technologist workforce providing essential science, operations, and business education on all aspects of working in a nuclear facility. Photo by Sarah Jimenez/UNM-LA

Graduates during the commencement ceremony. Photo by Sarah Jimenez/UNM-LA

UNM-Los Alamos Chancellor Dr. Mike Holtzclaw addresses the graduates. Photo by Sarah Jimenez/UNM-LA

Graduate Isabella McTeigue shakes Dr. Mike Holtzclaw’s hand as she crosses the stage to receive her diploma. Photo by Sarah Jimenez/UNM-LA

Graduate Helen Milenski smiles as her name, degrees, and honors are announced before crossing the stage. Photo by Sarah Jimenez/UNM-LA

UNM-Los Alamos is an innovative, rigorous, and affordable comprehensive branch community college that provides foundations for transfer, leading-edge career programs, and lifelong learning opportunities. More information about UNM-Los Alamos is available at losalamos.unm.edu.