Nicholas Aragon

About Nicholas Aragon

If you work in parking technology, mobility infrastructure, or smart operations, you know the challenge: balancing innovation with practicality — creating systems that serve people efficiently, sustainably, and seamlessly. That’s where I come in. For more than a decade, I’ve led Auxiliary Enterprises at Central New Mexico Community College, overseeing Parking, Fleet, and Auxiliary Services that keep one of the Southwest’s largest community colleges running efficiently. My focus has been turning complex logistics into smart, customer-centered operations that improve performance, transparency, and experience. I understand the demands you face — the need to modernize systems, optimize costs, and deliver reliable service while adapting to new technologies and sustainability goals. I’ve partnered with parking meter and pay station providers, integrated digital permitting platforms, and implemented data-driven enforcement systems that transformed parking operations and enhanced user satisfaction. My work in fleet management mirrors the same goals — advancing sustainability through hybrid vehicles, preventive maintenance, and lifecycle planning that reduce downtime and environmental impact. At the intersection of technology, infrastructure, and user experience, I help organizations design smarter systems that move people — and ideas — more effectively through spaces. That same curiosity drives my entrepreneurial venture, Curly Crow, an 11-book children’s brand built on storytelling, design, and community connection. It’s a creative outlet that mirrors my professional philosophy: purpose and innovation can coexist beautifully. If your organization is looking to modernize parking operations, scale sustainable mobility solutions, or connect global technology with human-centered design, I’d love to share ideas and explore what’s possible together.

Experience

1. Author

   Curly Crow Books

   Feb 2021 — Present · US

   Curly Crow started with a simple idea — that creativity and purpose could live side by side. What began as a small personal project has grown into a recognized local brand built on authenticity, design, and community connection.From day one, I wanted Curly Crow to be more than a business. It’s a space where stories, art, and everyday life intersect — a reflection of how creativity can inspire connection and confidence.I wear every hat: strategist, designer, marketer, and business operator. I’ve led everything from product development and vendor partnerships to digital branding and customer engagement. Along the way, I’ve learned what it takes to balance creativity with structure — to build something that’s both beautiful and sustainable.Through collaboration with local makers and small businesses, Curly Crow has become part of a creative ecosystem in Albuquerque — one that values community, quality, and authenticity. We’ve expanded our reach online, refined our operations, and built a loyal following that continues to grow each year.Today, Curly Crow includes a vibrant 11-book children’s series, with the best-selling title Curly Crow Goes to the Balloon Festival, as well as a line of locally inspired products — including apparel, accessories, art prints, and story-based merchandise. Each creation carries the same purpose that started it all: to spark imagination, celebrate individuality, and connect people through meaningful storytelling.Curly Crow is more than a brand to me. It’s proof that thoughtful design, clear purpose, and consistent storytelling can build real connection — and that entrepreneurship can be both art and strategy.

Education

• New Mexico State University

  Master's degree