New Mexico Statutes Chapter 22. Public Schools § 22-10B-6. Teacher residency program participant selection requirements

A. a demonstration of comprehensive subject area knowledge or a record of accomplishment or professional experience in the field or subject area to be taught;

B. strong verbal and written communication skills, which may be demonstrated by performance on appropriate tests or performance assessments;

C. other dispositions linked to effective teaching, which may be determined by interviews or performance assessments; and

D. consideration given to a participant's ability to increase the racial, ethnic or linguistic diversity of the teacher workforce.