House Joint Memorial 3 proposes to declare February 21, 2025, as "New Mexico TRIO Programs Day" in recognition of the TRIO programs funded by the U.S. Department of Education, which assist low-income students in accessing higher education. The memorial highlights the historical significance of TRIO, which originated with three programs in the 1960s and has since expanded to include various initiatives aimed at supporting disadvantaged students. It notes that New Mexico has 42 TRIO programs that collectively receive approximately $13.5 million in federal funding and serve over 10,000 students annually.

The resolution emphasizes the importance of TRIO programs in promoting educational opportunities regardless of a student's background and calls for their expansion to reach more individuals in need. Additionally, it seeks to align New Mexico's recognition of this day with the national observance of "National TRIO Programs Day." The memorial concludes with a directive to transmit a copy of the resolution to Richard Martinez, the president-elect of the TRIO New Mexico Association.