New Mexico Statutes Chapter 9. Executive Department § 9-25-9. Additional duties

A. cooperate with colleges and universities to create a statewide public agenda to meet higher education needs and goals;

B. periodically study and report to the governor and the legislative finance committee on enrollment capacity needs over a ten-year period, based on state demographic models, academic program demands, institutional competencies and infrastructure, state workforce needs, economic development goals and other factors;  and

C. by November 1 of each year, present to the legislature a comprehensive funding request and a legislative priorities list for all higher education.  The funding request and priorities shall encompass the needs of all public post-secondary educational institutions and programs.