House Memorial 14 proposes to declare January 29, 2026, as "New Mexico TRIO Programs Day" in the House of Representatives. The TRIO programs, funded by the U.S. Department of Education, support first-generation and low-income students in accessing higher education. The memorial highlights the significance of these programs, which have evolved since their inception in the 1960s and now include various initiatives aimed at helping disadvantaged students. With 38 TRIO programs in New Mexico attracting over $12.5 million in federal funding and serving nearly 10,000 students, the resolution emphasizes the need to recognize and potentially expand these programs to assist more students in their educational pursuits.

The memorial acknowledges the historical context of TRIO programs, noting that 2026 marks the 62nd anniversary of their creation and that New Mexico was among the first states to implement them. It calls for recognition of the vital role these programs play in promoting access to higher education for students regardless of their background. Additionally, the memorial requests that a copy be sent to Eilleen Garcia, the president-elect of the TRIO New Mexico Association, to further acknowledge the contributions of these programs.