New Mexico sees increase in freshman college enrollment

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Freshman college enrollment continues to rise in New Mexico. According to the New Mexico Higher Education Department, first-time enrollment has increased more than 9% in the fall semester.Albuquerque students collect donations for Gateway West shelterFreshman enrollment in the state has increased each of the last four fall semesters from more than 9,000 students to more than 12,000 this fall.