Success Stories
Clovis Community College
Clovis Community College (CCC) previously used GO Bond funds to repair parking lots and roofs, add security measures to entry and fire systems, renovate instructional spaces and update drainage systems around campus. These funds are vital in allowing CCC to improve functionality and safety as well as improve the lifespan of our campus infrastructure.
Doña Ana Community College
Voter-approved GO Bond funding in 2020 helped construct a new Media Technology Building, also known as Cholla Hall. The state-of-the-art film and media educational facility boasts three high-octane media production computer labs, a motion capture studio, a 4,000-square-foot soundstage and a construction mill and equipment room.
Eastern New Mexico University
GO Bond Funding in 2018 and 2020 helped pay for the renovation of the 42,000-square-foot Roosevelt Science Center, which includes classrooms and research facilities with state-of-the-art technology for STEM-H (science, technology, engineering, math and health sciences) related fields including Aviation Science, Chemistry and Biochemistry.
Eastern New Mexico University Roswell
Voters approved $5.3 million in 2024 GO Bond funding for Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell to plan, design and build an addition to its aircraft maintenance building. ENMU Roswell has an FAA Part 147 Airframe and Powerplant School that equips students to enter the workforce in just 24-24 months, and they can also go on to earn an Associate of Applied Science degree. Now that Roswell is the home of the National Air Races, this course of study and the availability to enter a high-demand career is a perfect fit!
Mesalands Community College
In 2020, GO Bond funding helped pay for renovation of the Student Services Cener at Mesalands Community College, updating it to welcoming and inviting, as well as more efficient and functional for MCC’s student body.
Navajo Technical University
In 2020, voters approved $4 million for a Trades Building on the main campus of Navajo Technical University in Crownpoint. The building houses key vocational and technical training programs, including electrical trades, welding technology, construction technology, automotive technology and information technology. In 2025, NTU launched a fast-track construction trades program, helping Navajo students gain workforce skills in just nine weeks.
New Mexico Highlands University
In 2025, New Mexico Highlands University opened the newly renovated Siniger Hall. The renovation was funded with $7 million in voter-approved 2020 GO Bonds. Originally constructed in 1961 as a dormitory, the 26,363 square foot building was renovated and repurposed as a modern classroom and office facility, with an emphasis on reusing existing walls and features to manage costs efficiently.
New Mexico Junior College
Past GO Bond funding has helped strengthen New Mexico Junior College and the community, supporting major projects including:
Industrial Training Center – a new vocational training facility
Allied Health Building – home to NMJC’s top-rated nursing program.
Continued support of General Obligation Bonds ensures our college can maintain and improve critical facilities – preserving heir legacy while preparing them to serve future generations.
New Mexico Tech
The 2018 GO Bond provided $7 million to renovate Brown Hall, New Mexico Tech's primary administrative building. Originally constructed in 1893 as Old Main, the building was largely destroyed by fire in 1920. Brown Hall was reconstructed in 1929 and has undergone several additions and renovations, most recently in 2002. Today, Brown Hall stands as a testament to how GO Bond Funds can modernize a building to make it more functional while preserving its historic character.
Northern New Mexico College
In 2020, GO Bond funding helped pay for critical repairs and improvements to campus sidewalks and parking lots that had been damaged by years of runoff due to flooding and debris buildup from arroyo overflows. Thanks to this needed funding, crews were able to not only clean up these areas, but also pave unlined areas of the arroyo to prevent erosion.
San Juan College
The approval of the 2018 State GO Bond provided $520,000 to San Juan College, which was utilized to demolish the 30-year-old fire tower, allowing for future expansion of the fire-fighting program. Funds were also used to repair the 34-year-old roof of the Information Technology Center, which houses classrooms and the College’s computer server room.
Santa Fe Community College
In 2022, Santa Fe Community College completed the first phase of upgrades to its aging HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) and air handling systems. The improvements, paid for with GO Bond funding, provide healthier, more comfortable and reliable learning environments for students preparing to contribute to New Mexico’s workforce.
Southeast New Mexico College
Voter approved 2024 GO Bond funding is helping pave the way for a new Trades x Technologies Building, also known as T-squared. Now under construction, the new 43,392-square-foot facility will house programs in Electrical Technology, Oil & Gas Technology, Environmental Management Technology and safety training.
UNM Gallup
Thanks to the 2020 General Obligation Bond, UNM-Gallup has nearly completed Phase I of its Gurley Hall renovation focused on the Career and Technical Education wing. The northeastern part of the building has been renovated to create a new welcoming entrance for welding and automotive technology students. The welding workshop has been outfitted with new equipment and welding stations, including enhanced ventilation, lighting, and electrical capacity. Renovations of the automotive workshop are ongoing, including the automotive shop area, automotive classroom, and CTE restrooms.
UNM Valencia
GO Bond funding approved by voters in 2024 is supporting Phase 1 of Allied Health & Nursing renovations on the University of New Mexico Valencia Campus. The renovations and upgrades include a new lecture hall and classroom with simulated laboratories and hospital beds for clinical instruction. The new space will help ensure students pursuing high-demand careers have the education, tools and resources they need to be successful.
Western New Mexico University
An allocation of $2 million approved by voters in the 2022 GO Bond helped fund the structural renewal of Graham Gymnasium, a historic campus landmark. Originally constructed in 1936, the building was officially added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1988. The renewal included structural and exterior preservation, modernized utilities and safety systems, universal access and exterior improvements including extending footpaths and vehicular access along Old James Road for safety.
