N.M. Stat. § 21-10-10
Purpose.
The purpose of this act [21-10-10 to 21-10-12 NMSA 1978] is to provide funds to
New Mexico state university to create an Indian scientific educational assistance and
work experience program in order that agriculture, engineering and business education
and related work experience opportunities may be provided to Indian students to help
prepare them for agricultural sciences, engineering sciences and management positions
in irrigation projects, energy resources development, forestry projects, outdoor
recreation activities and small business developments to the end that the economic
growth and public welfare of New Mexico will be promoted.