New Mexico State University student to intern at the White House

Two New Mexico men will be spending the summer interning at the White House.

The White House announced Friday the names of nearly 170 participants from across the country who are taking part in the summer internship program.

The list includes Daniel Ahrens, of Los Alamos, who is a student of UC Berkeley in California, and David Maestas, of Las Vegas, who is a New Mexico State University student.

The program is aimed at preparing future leaders for public service.

The interns will work in one of several departments within the White House such as the Office of Communications, the Office of the Vice President and the National Economic Council.