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New study will examine New Mexico's higher education system

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico officials are considering rethinking the state's higher education model. The Albuquerque Journal reports the New Mexico Higher Education Department will be conducting a study to determine whether it would be beneficial to reorganize or consolidate the current system. New Mexico has 21 different governing boards that oversee 31 public colleges and universities. Critics have said the system is inefficient and ineffective. Several university administrators, faculty, campus personnel, lawmakers and representatives from K-12 education are helping the department with the study. Department Secretary Barbara Damron says they hope to present recommendations to the Legislature and the governor by the end of the year.