Trish Ruiz

10/23/2022

Through pandemic, fire and flood, Michelle Lujan Grisham has steered a firm course as governor, putting the welfare of the people of New Mexico first.

09/07/2022

ENMU Grows Enrollment for First Time Since 2017–2018 School Year

PORTALES, NM – Sept. 7, 2022 – ENMU-Portales reports that Eastern New Mexico University’s enrollment numbers are up by 2.3 percent overall from fall 2021. The fall 2022 total headcount is 5,106 students, up from 4,991 in 2021–2022.

Eastern New Mexico University undergraduate enrollment grew to 3,833 students, a 2.1 percent increase from the previous year. The freshmen class saw the biggest growth – a 23.2 percent increase – boasting a freshman class of 430 students strong. Over the past year, transfer students showed a 23 percent increase in enrollment.

Graduate student enrollment grew from 2021–2022 by 3.1 percent with 1,273 currently enrolled.

ENMU houses 475 students on campus, including 305 first-time freshmen. Additionally, San Juan Village apartments report 248 residents for the fall 2022 semester.

“Our enrollment growth was a team effort, across campus and with our community,” said ENMU President and Chancellor Patrice Caldwell. “We are excited about this and will work hard to retain these students and ensure their success.”

About Eastern New Mexico University:

For 88 years, ENMU has prepared students for careers and advanced study. ENMU is an institution of higher learning that believes every person matters and has the potential to become more than they were yesterday. Our mission combines an engaging learning environment with current technology to provide a rich educational experience. ENMU serves students of traditional-age, adult learners and organizations through undergraduate and graduate programs. Our University is where tradition meets affordable tuition and flexibility meets fulfillment.

03/18/2022

For 18 years, Excelencia in Education has conducted and released analysis with the leadership of national HSIs expert, Deborah Santiago, Excelencia's Co-founder and CEO. Find out what this year's lists on HSIs, eHSIs, and gHSIs tell us.


Learn more https://bit.ly/Excelencia-2020-21-HSI-LISTS

02/03/2022

Thank you, New Mexico Public Education Department!

EDUCATOR LICENSE FEES WAIVED! The Public Education Department is waiving all fees for licensure and background checks through March 31. This is for both new and renewing licenses so don't wait! Apply now to become a teacher, substitute teacher, school nurse -- we have 35 licensing categories in all. Check it out at https://webnew.ped.state.nm.us/bureaus/licensure/

12/01/2021

New Mexico educators deserve better compensation, it's as simple as that – and we will deliver it.

I'm proposing 7% raises for all New Mexico education personnel, as well as increasing minimum educator salary levels to $50,000, $60,000, & $70,000 – an average 20% increase.

If New Mexico kids deserve the best, and they do, then New Mexico educators deserve the best. I want our educators to be the best-compensated in the region. It’s more important than ever.

More information on today's announcement: bit.ly/3rs7sIs

11/04/2020

Good morning, fellow New Mexicans and District 9 communities!

We have so many to thank this morning, but first, we give thanks and give all glory to God as His hand has been over our campaign since its inception in 2015!

Second, thank you to all supporters including the most incredible supporter, greatest partner in life - our rock, our anchor, our compass, my husband, Gene Ruiz! I love you Sweet Honey, and am eternally blessed and appreciative that His plan was to bring us together! We are thankful for the blessings of our son and our Precious Pennsylvania Prides; familia es todo!

Thank you, to all whom called, texted, emailed, wrote letters of support, put out signs, donated, prayed and sent positive thoughts during this most-challenging of campaign seasons. is proud to say that we never participated in any negative campaigning, regardless of what we encountered; for this and countless other reasons, we are thankful for our team!

Thank you, to all that turned out in record-breaking numbers to make your voices heard by exercising your sacred right to vote; we are so grateful for you! Even in defeat, we are proud of the historic turnouts.

It has been both, an incredible honor and humbling to represent District 9, our students, educators, and education! My steadfast commitment is to continue to advocate for our children, education, and New Mexico, as a proud HMSD employee and educational advocate. As you all know, this has NEVER been about politics for me; rather, it has ALWAYS been about our children, education, our schools, and a true servant heart.

Congratulations and well wishes to Mr. Manis, and all candidates that chose to run; it takes courage. We continue to pray for our leaders, unity, our nation and our querida New Mexico.

Thank you, all; we send love, prayers, and blessings from .

Respectfully yours,
Trish Ruiz,
Public Education Commissioner - District 9.