News: Articles by Auriella Ortiz

NM Higher Education Dept. to distribute $195M for key initiatives

16 May, 2022 Auriella Ortiz
Funds will support workforce, research, and student wellbeing

State helps New Mexicans navigate tuition-free college with new website

4 May, 2022 Auriella Ortiz
ReachHigherNM.com helps students explore scholarships, apply for college, and more
Higher Education Department seeks bids for 2022 annual financial and compliance audit services

Higher Education Department seeks bids for 2022 annual financial and compliance audit services

25 Apr, 2022 Auriella Ortiz
The purpose of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is to solicit bids to establish a contract for State of New Mexico’s Higher Education Department Annual Financial and Compliance Audit.

New Mexico Higher Education Department awards $100,000 to alleviate student hunger

18 Apr, 2022 Auriella Ortiz
Five New Mexico colleges to receive grant funding for food pantries and campus outreach
State of New Mexico announces cross-agency education and workforce data platform

State of New Mexico announces cross-agency education and workforce data platform

13 Apr, 2022 Auriella Ortiz
RISE NM will identify trends, inform policy to support New Mexicans from cradle to career

State of New Mexico to Launch Adult Diploma Program

National External Diploma Program another pathway to earn a high school credential
New Mexico Higher Education Department offering student debt relief for healthcare workers

New Mexico Higher Education Department offering student debt relief for healthcare workers

31 Mar, 2022 Auriella Ortiz
Applications for Health Professional Loan Repayment program accepted until May 1
New Mexico higher education to receive federal funding

New Mexico higher education to receive federal funding

31 Mar, 2022 Auriella Ortiz
NM senators, representatives secure $18.4 million in federal dollars for New Mexico colleges, universities, and programs

Gov. signs measures benefitting students and higher education

10 Mar, 2022 Auriella Ortiz
2022 legislative session brings tuition-free college, expansion and support for workforce
SB 140 provides Opportunity for students like me

SB 140 provides Opportunity for students like me

18 Feb, 2022 Auriella Ortiz
As a full-time student at Navajo Technical University, receiving the New Mexico Opportunity Scholarship last semester lightened my financial burden and has allowed me to focus on the most important aspects of my education.