§ 28-14-3. Selection by veterans' services department

Children who are to receive the educational benefits provided under Section 28-14-1 NMSA 1978 shall be selected by the veterans' services department on the basis of need and merit. Nominations shall be made by: A. the department, for children of deceased veterans; B. the adjutant general, for children of deceased national guard of New Mexico members; and C. the New Mexico state police board, for children of deceased New Mexico state police members.