Purpose of the Council
- Direct financial assistance to community land grants-mercedes through the Land Grant Support Fund.
- Provide direct technical assistance and training to Boards of Trustees.
- Serve as liaison between land grants-mercedes and other government entities.
- Community and economic development support and advocacy.
History
The New Mexico Land Grant Council was created by the New Mexico State Legislature pursuant to New Mexico State Statute (§ 49-11-3). The New Mexico Land Grant Council's purpose is to establish a land grant support program to provide advice and assistance to land grants and to serve as a liaison between land grants and federal, state, and local government entities.
