Jeff Bingaman United States Senator from New Mexico

WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman today congratulated three New Mexican students on being selected to participate in a fellowship program sponsored by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).

Danny Chavez from Mora High School, Patricia Gamboa from Central New Mexico Community College, and David Trujillo from Northern New Mexico Collage in Española were selected by USDA to participate in its Hispanic-Serving Institutions National Program as E. (Kika) de la Garza Fellows.

During the summer fellowship, participants will work with USDA scientist and managers in Washington, D.C. to learn more about research and management issues in the areas of food security, biotechnology and agribusiness.

“This is an excellent opportunity for students to learn about an important federal agency. I congratulate these New Mexico students and wish them the best of luck as they embark on their Washington experience,” Bingaman said.

Candidates are chosen from Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSI) around the country. Bingaman is a strong supporter of HSIs and helped create a program that gives grants to two-year and four-year colleges that serve a high population of Hispanic students. Many of New Mexico’s schools qualify.

To learn more about the USDA’s E. (Kika) de la Garza Fellowship Program visit:
http://www.hsi.usda.gov