NMSU to Join Forces with UNM in Rio Rancho?

The Albuquerque Journal reports today that UNM and NMSU will begin talks to join forces at the 216-acre Rio Rancho UNM campus.

New Mexico State University is interested in offering some degree programs at the 216-acre campus that the University of New Mexico is planning in western Rio Rancho, said NMSU President Mike Martin.
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Martin said candidates for degree offerings include hotel and restaurant management, natural resource management and agricultural programs. UNM does not offer such programs.

Source: Abq Journal

New Mexico Highlands already has offers courses in Rio Rancho.

But don't expect another prominent New Mexico school to have a Rio Rancho campus

Koch said he has spoken with New Mexico Tech President Dan Lopez about the Socorro school holding classes at the Rio Rancho campus.
Lopez said Tuesday that Tech's focus on science and research offers limited possibilities for serving students beyond its main campus.
"We have a very narrow curriculum, and we don't offer programs of high demand," Lopez said. Tech serves off-campus students largely through its online degree programs, he said.

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Source: Abq Journal

Rio Rancho is the fastest growing city in New Mexico; it's no surprise that schools (well, most of them) are chomping at the bit to have campuses in our fair City of Vision.