N.M. Stat. § 21-10-1
Purpose.
The purpose of this act [21-10-1 to 21-10-3 NMSA 1978] is to provide funds to New
Mexico state university in order that agricultural and engineering education and work
experience opportunities may be provided to Indian students to help prepare them for
agricultural sciences, engineering sciences and management positions in irrigation
projects and energy resources development to the end that the economic growth and
public welfare of New Mexico will be promoted.