Located about a half-hour s drive from Espa ola and an hour s drive from Santa Fe, the campus sits at an elevation of approximately 6,790 feet. The El Rito campus is home to several of Northern s vocational programs which offer both certificate and associate degrees. These programs include Adobe Construction, Barbering, Cosmetology, Carpentry, Electricity, Plumbing, and Automotive Technology. The Fiber Arts, Community Theatre, and Weaving programs are housed in newly renovated facilities. Student housing and cafeteria services are available at the El Rito campus.
Rooms are doubles, but requests for single rooms are accepted if space permits.
The rooms are furnished with twin beds, desks, dressers, chairs, lamps, and wastebaskets. The College does not have accommodations for married couples or for students with children. Transportation, for a minimal fee, is available between the two campuses on a shuttle van. Campus activities include intramural basketball, volleyball, weight training, tennis, pool, foosball, table tennis, and horseshoes. Grant Gym is available for most of the indoor sports, a softball field and tennis courts provide outdoor recreation sites, and a small Student Center provides a spot for fun and relaxation.