TRIO New Mexico is a State Association comprised of multiple institutions, each hosting various TRIO Programs across the state of New Mexico. The purpose of the Association is to promote equitable educational opportunities for all students regardless of race, ethnic background, or economic circumstance by providing a forum for communication, advocacy and networking opportunities for TRIO professionals across the state . TRIO NM promotes the success of NM TRIO programs in serving their student populations by encouraging  legislation to serve the national, regional, and state needs of TRIO eligible populations and  by serving as catalysts in disseminating information on TRIO programs to the public at large.