News: Articles by 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.

Transformational scholarship program to benefit up to 35,000 New Mexicans

Working together with Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, students, community partners and lawmakers, we will deliver a comprehensive free college package that finally serves the diverse needs of New Mexicans

Working together with Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, students, community partners and lawmakers, we will deliver a comprehensive free college package that finally serves the diverse needs of New Mexicans.

A new proposal backed by two Democratic lawmakers and the state Higher Education Department would cover tuition for up to 35,000 eligible students

Recommendation expands free college, invests in career pipeline for New Mexicans

Highlights include expanding scholarships, supporting teachers, growing workforce and more

More than 600 working teachers to benefit statewide

Benefits include full-tuition benefits, books and housing stipends, and more

Priorities include free college, supporting teachers and nurses, adult education, and more