Out of 10 Northern New Mexico women who will receive $1,000 scholarships from non-profit MANA del Norte, four are from Rio Arriba County.
• Tamara Gallegos, 34, of La Mesilla, is pursuing a TYPE degree in nursing from Northern New Mexico College.
• Dolores Salazar, 28, of Española, is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in social work from New Mexico Highlands University.
• Emilia Sanchez, 38, of Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo, is pursuing an associate’s degree in elementary education from Northern New Mexico College.
• Melanie Jacquez, 33, of Gallina, is pursuing an associate’s degree in nursing.