News: Articles by Auriella Ortiz

Legislation to expand teacher scholarship eligibility passes first committee

10 Feb, 2023 Auriella Ortiz
Senate Bill 307 will help licensed teachers go back to school, advance careers

Governor’s budget emphasizes continued investment in higher education

17 Jan, 2023 Auriella Ortiz
Recommendation boosts successful tuition-free college, loan repayment programs

New Mexico more than doubles number of teachers receiving debt relief

12 Jan, 2023 Auriella Ortiz
Teacher Loan Repayment Program benefits more than 1,400 teachers this year

Higher Education Department celebrates banner year of progress in education

4 Jan, 2023 Auriella Ortiz
2022 marked by historic advancements in college access, affordability, and student success

Higher Education Department announces budget priorities for 2023

14 Dec, 2022 Auriella Ortiz
Agency plans to expand high-need scholarship, workforce and education programs

New Mexico Higher Education Department applauds passage of GO Bond 3

1 Dec, 2022 Auriella Ortiz
Capital projects bond will create over 2,000 jobs while improving campus facilities with no tax increase

New Mexico celebrates College Application Month this November

18 Nov, 2022 Auriella Ortiz
Students encouraged to apply with waived fees

State awards $2.8 million in debt relief to working health care professionals

15 Nov, 2022 Auriella Ortiz
Program supports record number of service providers in high-need, rural communities

Opportunity Scholarship grows New Mexico college enrollment by over 4% in first increase since 2010

27 Oct, 2022 Auriella Ortiz
Second-highest enrollment increase in the country; Thousands more New Mexicans pursuing college and career training

Higher Education Department dedicates $900K to feed students in need

20 Oct, 2022 Auriella Ortiz
Student Food Security Grants to benefit over 15,000 students as part of Gov. Lujan Grisham’s Food Initiative