News: Articles by Auriella Ortiz
Governor Signs Legislation Benefitting Students and Higher Education
9 Apr, 2021
Gains include Expanded Financial Aid, Enhanced Student Resources, and Improved College Access
College and University Regents Confirmed to Boards Across New Mexico
6 Apr, 2021
25 Highly-Qualified New Mexicans to Guide Higher Education Governance at Institutions Statewide
Stephanie Rodriguez Confirmed as Higher Education Cabinet Secretary
22 Mar, 2021
Stephanie Rodriguez was unanimously confirmed by the Senate as cabinet secretary for the New Mexico Higher Education Department last week following her appointment by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham.
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham Signs a Proclamation Recognizing Adult Education and Literacy Day
9 Mar, 2021
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has proclaimed Tuesday March 9, 2021 as Adult Education and Literacy Day in New Mexico, recognizing the contributions of adult education professionals and students across the state.
New Mexico Opportunity and Lottery Scholarships Help In-Need Students Most
4 Mar, 2021
Tuition Relief Programs Have Greatest Impact on First-Generation, Minority, and Low-Income Students
More college students now eligible for SNAP food benefits through Coronavirus relief
2 Mar, 2021
housands of New Mexico college students might be eligible for SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits, commonly known as food stamps, announced the New Mexico Human Services Department and Higher Education Department.
New Mexico Opportunity Scholarship to Include Four-Year College Students
23 Feb, 2021
Higher Education Department Announces Expansion of Funding, Eligibility
NMHED Hires New Director of Adult Education
9 Feb, 2021
The New Mexico Higher Education Department has announced that Amber Gallup Rodriguez will serve as director of the agency’s Adult Education Division.
Lawmakers Seek to Expand Scholarships for Aspiring Educators
3 Feb, 2021
Programs Aim to Fill Vacancies and Grow Teacher Pipeline
Opportunity Scholarship Act Will Ensure College Affordability in NM
1 Feb, 2021
Better Economic Outcomes for Graduates of Two-Year College Programs






