News Archive: December, 2025

New Mexico’s continued investment in tuition-free college through the Opportunity Scholarship has put the state at No. 20 in the nation for higher education, ranking high for affordability, accessibility and support for the community.

The New Mexico Higher Education Department joined staff from the federal congressional delegation earlier this year, along with state and national partners, to highlight the impact of adult education programs and the need for continued federal funding in N

New Mexico’s higher education budget sustains tuition-free college programs driving statewide enrollment growth while adding new investments in adult education and loan repayment for teachers and health professionals.

A new state workforce training initiative exceeded expectations in its first year, with more than 6,200 New Mexicans completing career-focused programs in health care, transportation, construction and other high-demand fields.

New Mexico college graduates rank among the most likely in the nation to achieve economic security and mobility, according to a new study measuring education-to-employment outcomes across all states.