N.M. Stat. § 22-10B-6
Teacher residency program participant selection
requirements.
The public post-secondary educational institution or tribal college shall establish
criteria for selection of individuals to participate in the program. The selection criteria
shall include:
A. a demonstration of comprehensive subject area knowledge or a record of
accomplishment or professional experience in the field or subject area to be taught;
B. strong verbal and written communication skills, which may be demonstrated by
performance on appropriate tests or performance assessments;
C. other dispositions linked to effective teaching, which may be determined by
interviews or performance assessments; and
D. consideration given to a participant's ability to increase the racial, ethnic or
linguistic diversity of the teacher workforce.