Student debt relief: How New Mexico helps its teachers

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – More teachers are now receiving educational loan forgiveness with help from the state. The New Mexico Higher Education Department (NMHED) said the funds are sourced from the Teacher Loan Repayment Program.According to NMHED, 966 new applicants and 445 previous applicants are benefiting from the loan program.
The governor of New Mexico approved $5 million and $3 million in expansions to fund the efforts last year. Each year, the loan plan pays New Mexico teachers up