Free Higher Education for every New Mexican needs your support in the Senate Finance Committee!

Last Monday, SB 140 (Opportunity Scholarship Act) successfully passed through the Senate Education Committee! This was a BIG WIN for the movement as we move closer and closer to providing the opportunity for every New Mexican to reach higher.

The next step in the process is the Senate Finance Committee. We need your help once again! This is an excellent opportunity for you to express your support for this extremely important initiative for New Mexico.

How to Make Your Voice Heard? Call or email the Committee Members and voice our support for Free Higher Education for Every New Mexico.

• Senator – George K. Munoz - (505) 986-4371 - george.munoz@nmlegis.gov
• Senator – Nancy Rodriguez - (505) 986-4264 - nancy.rodriguez@nmlegis.gov
• Senator – Pete Campos - (505) 986-4311 - pete.campos@nmlegis.gov
• Senator – Roberto "Bobby" J. Gonzales - (505) 986-4362 - roberto.gonzales@nmlegis.gov
• Senator – Siah Correa Hemphill - (505) 986-4863 - siah.hemphill@nmlegis.gov
• Senator – Michael Padilla - (505) 986-4267 - michael.padilla@nmlegis.gov
• Senator – Jeff Steinborn - (505) 986-4862 - jeff.steinborn@nmlegis.gov

If you need help writing a support email, feel free to start with the copy below and customize:

Dear ________,

My name is __________ and I strongly support SB 140 – The Opportunity Scholarship Act.

Education is the first step for people to gain the knowledge, critical thinking, empowerment and skills they need to make New Mexico a better place.

Many jobs in today’s economy require an education beyond a high school diploma. With the ever-changing workforce environment, the proximity to the military bases and national laboratories, and top industry leaders deploying operations and research within the state, New Mexicans will need opportunities to continue to learn and grow their skills for career success and family-sustaining wages in New Mexico. But for too many, earning a degree or other credential after high school is often times unaffordable. For others, their education saddles them with so much debt it prevents them from buying a home or saving for retirement.

I support this measure because I believe every New Mexican deserves a bright future.

That future, which has been only a distant dream for many New Mexicans, is now within reach. We have the chance, right now, to secure this future by providing free higher education to EVERY New Mexican. By providing access to affordable and quality higher education, for as many New Mexicans as possible, we are investing in our common future.

I ask that you support SB 140 – The Opportunity Scholarship Act.

Thank you,

__________

Thank you for your support on this journey! Let's Reach Higher New Mexico!

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