News: Articles by Auriella Ortiz

New Mexico education agencies champion freedom to read during Banned Books Week

6 Oct, 2023 Auriella Ortiz
State leaders emphasize importance of open access to information for learning

Higher Education Secretary Rodriguez to go on maternity leave in September

31 Aug, 2023 Auriella Ortiz
Deputy Secretary Patricia Trujillo to assume role of Acting Cabinet Secretary

Highest number of health professionals ever to receive debt relief via state program

23 Aug, 2023 Auriella Ortiz
Higher Education Department increases awards for the Health Loan Repayment Program by over 1,500 percent

Incarcerated adult graduation rates surpass state benchmarks

9 Aug, 2023 Auriella Ortiz
High School Equivalency completions more than double from last year

Higher Education Secretary Rodriguez participates in U.S. Department of Education Summit in Washington, D.C.

4 Aug, 2023 Auriella Ortiz
Sec. Stephanie M. Rodriguez highlighted New Mexico’s leading work in college access, student equity

Higher Education Department launches statewide college recruitment campaign

4 Aug, 2023 Auriella Ortiz
New Mexicans encouraged to “Reach Higher” with tuition-free college & career training

Higher Education Secretary Rodriguez issues statement on Biden-Harris administration’s announcement forgiving $39 billion in student loan debt

14 Jul, 2023 Auriella Ortiz
Higher Education Secretary Stephanie M. Rodriguez issued the following statement in response to the Biden-Harris administration announcing debt relief for 804,000 student borrowers:

Higher Education Secretary Rodriguez issues statement on U.S. Supreme Court decision regarding student debt relief

5 Jul, 2023 Auriella Ortiz
New Mexico Higher Education Secretary Stephanie M. Rodriguez issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Biden v. Nebraska blocking President Biden’s student loan relief program: