Artificial Intelligence Resources in New Mexico
Welcome to our collection of AI resources designed to inspire learning and exploration. Here you’ll find tutorials, educational tools, and materials created for everyone—students in K–12 and higher education, professionals in industry and government, and members of the public who want to better understand artificial intelligence.
General Tutorials, AI Education, and Info:
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See the Educational Opportunities page for a list of AI related educational opportunities in the state.
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New Mexico AI Labs: An educational LLC focused on making the benefits of AI accessible to the public. They offer customized workshops, both in-person and virtual, to help organizations leverage AI. Learn more at: https://newmexico.ai/
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Central New Mexico Community College (CNM) offers an online Certificate of Completion in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, which can be completed in less than a year. Learn more at: https://www.cnm.edu/programs/programs-a-z/artificial-intelligence-and-machine-learning
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New Mexico State University (NMSU) is introducing the state’s first Bachelor of Science degree in AI starting in Fall 2026, aiming to make AI accessible to a wider range of students. Learn more at: https://newsroom.nmsu.edu/news/nmsu-to-offer-new-mexico-s-first-bachelor-of-science-in-ai/s/37122d76-20df-4cb1-a6c8-15633e3776a0
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Goodwill Industries of New Mexico offers free scholarships for Google’s AI Essentials course through Coursera, designed to help individuals acquire essential AI skills with no prior experience required. See: https://www.goodwillnm.org/ai-essentials-course.html
- University of New Mexico (UNM) Continuing Education offers an online AI Prompting Certificate Course focused on in-demand tech skills. https://advance.ce.unm.edu/ai-prompting
- Santa Fe Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Meetup: Hosted in collaboration with Make Santa Fe, this group is for enthusiasts, professionals, and curious individuals interested in AI, robotics, and hands-on making. https://www.meetup.com/santa-fe-artificial-intelligence-robotics-meetup/
- MIT Artificial Intelligence Course
- Modern-Day Oracles or BS Machines?
- Books:
- Introduction to the technology
- Visions for the AI Future:Books
- Cautions about AI: AI Snakeoil
Resources for K-12 Teachers and Academia:
- The University of New Mexico (UNM) researchers are exploring the use of AI tools to make education more widely available through Open Educational Resources (OER). https://digitalrepository.unm.edu/oer_collections/
- HEIDI: Cloud based supercomputing platform to make high-performance computing and AI accessible to students and educators: https://adaptivecomputing.com/heidi-ai-supercomputing/
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Empowering Education Leaders Toolkit: Office of Educational Technology resource for school leaders to support the safe and equitable use of AI: https://ciddl.org/empowering-education-leaders-a-toolkit-for-safe-ethical-and-equitable-ai-integration/
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AI Literacy: A Framework to Understand, Evaluate, and Use Emerging Technology: Digital Promise guidance for developing AI literacy. https://digitalpromise.org/2024/06/18/ai-literacy-a-framework-to-understand-evaluate-and-use-emerging-technology/
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Generative AI for Teaching and Learning: MIT educator hub exploring content on a variety of AI topics. https://mitsloanedtech.mit.edu/ai/
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AI 101 for Teachers: Code.org video series designed to explore AI. https://code.org/en-US/professional-learning/artificial-intelligence-101
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20 AI “first steps” for teachers: Matt Miller (aka Ditch that Textbook) guide designed to move teachers through beginning stages of AI adoption. https://ditchthattextbook.com/ai-steps/
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Generative AI – Use Cases in Education: Interactive map with use cases for AI in the classroom, along with a wide assortment of AI tools. https://www.edtechinsiders.ai/
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ChatGPT Foundations for K-12 Educators: Common Sense Media’s foundational course designed to help teachers leverage generative AI in the classroom setting. https://www.commonsense.org/education
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AI4K12: A variety of resources and guidance to support educator adoption of AI technology. https://ai4k12.org/
Resources for Businesses in New Mexico:
- Technology and Innovation Office (TIO): Offers grants to New Mexico small businesses focused on research and development and commercialization of new technologies, including those in advanced computing and AI. https://edd.newmexico.gov/tio/
- Nucamp: Offers AI and coding bootcamps, including a program specifically designed to guide individuals in launching an AI startup. They also provide flexible payment options and scholarships. https://www.nucamp.co/
- Certstaffix Training: Provides various AI training classes in Albuquerque, New Mexico, in formats like live online instructor-led courses, tailored onsite corporate training, and self-paced eLearning bundles. https://training.certstaff.com/
- NobleProg USA: Offers AI and AI engineering training courses in Albuquerque and New Mexico, available online or onsite, covering topics like responsible AI, AI ethics, and industry-specific applications. https://www.nobleprog.com/artificial-intelligence-ai/training/albuquerque
Some AI Consulting Services in New Mexico:
- AI Superior: Specializes in AI governance solutions, offering services like AI governance software development, consulting, strategy, and training programs. https://aisuperior.com/
- AI Transitioning: Provides services from RPA, BPM To Deep Analytics. https://www.aitransitioning.com/
- New Mexico Artificial Intelligence (NMAI), assisting with practical AI solutions and workshops. newmexico.ai
- iBindr Interactive Technologies: providing AI tools for construction. www.ibindr.com
- Sara Technologies Inc: offering IT and AI consulting. www.saratechnologies.com
- Aedin Insight, LLC: providing AI consulting. aedininsight.com
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Zfort Group: Provides custom software development, AI and machine learning solutions, and blockchain development. https://www.zfort.com/artificial-intelligence/artificial-intelligence-ai-consulting-in-New-Mexico
- Insight Global: Offers AI-focused staffing solutions and consulting services across industries, including IT, healthcare, and construction. https://insightglobal.com/locations/new-mexico/
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WSI Web Enhancers: Helps businesses implement AI strategies for various purposes like automating operations, improving customer engagement, and gaining strategic insights. https://wsiwebenhancers.com/