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New Mexico 5th state to offer free high school equivalency exams

New Mexicans will be able to earn a high school equivalency credential at no cost under legislation that was approved by the state Senate and concurred in the House on Saturday, March 22.

Veterinarian loan repayment heads to governor’s desk

A bill to create a veterinary medicine loan repayment program is headed to the governor’s desk after passage by the New Mexico House and Senate.

Loan repayment for health professionals now available

Health care professionals in New Mexico may once again apply for the Health Professional Loan Repayment Program (HPLRP).

Legislation would make high school equivalency tests free  

5 Mar, 2025 Auriella Ortiz
The New Mexico House of Representatives has approved a measure that will help New Mexicans obtain their high school equivalency credential for free.

Veterinary support bill advances

Senate Bill 8 will help N.M. recruit and retain vets in rural areas

MEDIA ADVISORY - Higher Education Day

The New Mexico Higher Education Department invites the public to join Higher Education Day at the roundhouse.

HED mourns loss of Diné College leader Roessel

The New Mexico Higher Education Department joins the Diné College community in its mourning of President Charles “Monty” Roessel, who died Jan. 6.

N.M. high schoolers explore apprenticeship, career opportunities on workforce development bus tour

Students learned about New Mexico registered apprenticeships and other fast-track postsecondary credentialing opportunities by taking part in the biannual workforce development bus tour during National Apprenticeship Week.

Higher Education Department taking aim at helping N.M. college students meet basic needs

Statewide survey has found that housing and food insecurity issues are holding back student success

Higher Education FY2026 budget targets key areas of adult literacy, tribal education; sustains successful free-tuition programs

The budget proposal also addresses New Mexico’s status as one of the nation’s worst states for adult literacy by dramatically increasing funding for adult education and adult literacy programs.
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