ENMU sees record-high enrollment while UNM, NMSU see drops

PORTALES, N.M. (KRQE) – Universities around the state have been seeing a drop in enrollment, and an even bigger drop was expected this semester with a reduction in lottery scholarship funds.
However, one university is seeing exactly the opposite.
Eastern New Mexico University is reaching new heights in its 82-year history.
“We have the highest enrollment ever at Eastern New Mexico University — 6,027 (students),” said Jeff Elwell, ENMU President.
Enrolling 13 more stu