NRM Graduate Liz Mauro has built a career in wastewater treatment in Carbondale, CO. Liz Mauro graduated from Colorado Mountain College Leadville with an AAS in Natural Resource Management in 2006. Today, she is a the Wastewater Treatment Facility Operator and Lab Technician in Carbondale, CO – as position she has held for the past […]
CMC Leadville Programs
CMC work backbone of Leadville ski joring course
The Leadville Herald Democrat published this CMC Corner column in its Feb. 22 edition. This article is also published on enews.coloradomtn.edu. By Rachel Pokrandt, CMC vice president and campus dean, Leadville and Chaffee County The ski area operations program at Colorado Mountain College Leadville has been helping to make Leadville Ski Joring a success for […]
CMC Leadville to Launch Avalanche Awareness Twitter Campaign #CMCAviAware
CMC Leadville to tweet backcountry tips and avalanche facts Feb 25 – Mar 3, 2018 Expert avalanche forecasters are describing current avalanche conditions in Colorado as dangerous, rare and risky. Colorado Mountain College, home to the Avalanche Science program based in Leadville and developed through a partnership with the Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC), sees […]
CMC Trained Firefighters Serve Local Community
What does it take to become a Colorado firefighter? Colorado Mountain College’s Fire Academy I has created a successful formula that is respected and recognized by many Colorado fire departments. Students learn from experienced firefighters, complete hours of training, and participate in more live burns than any other academy in the state. Upon completion of […]
CMC, Monarch Ski Patrol Provide Avalanche Safety Scholarships for Local High School Students
CMC and Friends of Monarch Ski Patrol partner to promote avalanche education for high school students. Thanks to a successful collaboration between Colorado Mountain College and Friends of Monarch Ski Patrol, two Chaffee County high school students were able to expand their backcountry skills and avalanche safety knowledge this winter. Keagon Cox (Salida High School) […]
NRM Graduate Achieves Dream Job with U.S. Forest Service
NRM Graduate Christy Cleaver Achieves Dream Job with U.S. Forest Service Do what you love and you’ll never work a day in your life. The illusive ‘dream job’ is something that most of us have struggled to achieve since we joined the workforce. Those who have achieved this ambitious goal don’t mind sharing their path […]
A Competitive Edge in the Environmental Job Market
Natural Resource Management: an affordable first-step towards an environmental career that will put you ahead The environmental job market is strong and growing. Graduates of the Natural Resource Management program at Colorado Mountain College Leadville are finding their professional experience is what’s setting them apart from their peers in this competitive and dynamic industry. Ryan […]
Avalanche Science Open House Feb 16
Avalanche Science Open House Feb 16, 3 – 6:45pm An open house event for the Avalanche Science program will be held at Colorado Mountain College Leadville on Friday, February 16 from 3 – 6:45pm. See the campus buildings, visit our 300+ acre trail system and learn about our educational equipment during the campus tour. Visit […]
Spring 2018 Leadville Outdoor Field Courses
Grab your packs, paddles & bikes: Register for spring 2018 Leadville outdoor field courses Leadville, CO is a basecamp for adventure. This spring Colorado Mountain College Leadville is offering several outdoor field course experiences, including Backcountry Winter Travel Leadership, Whitewater Paddling Leadership, and Mountain Biking. These hands-on courses are open to the public, and non-degree […]
Colorado AviTalks: 2 Evenings of Avalanche Safety Presentations
2018 Colorado AviTalks in Buena Vista and Salida Come be a part of a new model of avalanche safety conversation, meet other snow junkies, and listen to targeted presentations by well-known professionals on the latest in avalanche safety. Update your knowledge-base and find out if there is something you’ve been missing. Colorado AviTalks provide continuing […]