N.M. Stat. § 9-3-5.1
of corrections; additional powers; corrections
education scholarship program.
A. The secretary of corrections may enter into an agreement with the board of
regents of the New Mexico military institute under which the institute would offer
corrections education scholarships to New Mexico residents interested in careers in
corrections. The agreement may provide criteria for recruiting scholarship applicants
and awarding scholarships and for internship programs at corrections department
facilities for scholarship recipients.
B. Subject to available appropriations, the secretary of corrections may transfer
funds each fiscal year to the board of regents of the New Mexico military institute for the
scholarship program for New Mexico residents interested in careers in corrections.