Half of NM College Students Struggle with Food and Housing Insecurity

9.27.24 – Senior Producer Lou DiVizio speaks with two authors of a recent report that shows more than half of New Mexico college and university students struggle with food and housing insecurity. Sarita Cargas, founder of UNM’s Basic Needs Project, and Patricia Trujillo, deputy secretary of the state’s Higher Education Department, tell Lou how systemic barriers can lead to these insecurities. 

Correspondent: Lou DiVizio 

Guests: 
Sarita Cargas, Founder, UNM Basic Needs Project  
Patricia Trujillo, Deputy Secretary, New Mexico Higher Education Department 

For More Information: 

UNM Basic Needs Project – UNM Website