Proposed 2024 Projects
Some of the largest projects that would be funded by this year’s GO Bond include:
$35,000,000 to renovate the College of Pharmacy at the University of New Mexico (UNM), originally a shared facility with the College of Nursing that is more than 50 years old. UNM’s College of Pharmacy is ranked 5th in National Institutes of Health research funding among 142 other pharmacy colleges in the U.S.
$52,000,000 for a Humanities and Social Sciences Complex at UNM, replacing a 50-year-old facility that will house the humanities and social sciences departments and programs within the College of Arts and Sciences. These programs serve undergraduates in ALL majors within the University.
$20,000,000 to update steam and electrical systems and other campus infrastructure at New Mexico State University.
$16,000,000 for a collaborative workspace and other improvements to Central New Mexico Community College.
$15,000,000 to renovate and upgrade 12 agricultural science and research centers throughout New Mexico.
For more information on all the projects that would be funded statewide, click on a community on the map.
Projects by location
Hover over a hotspot on the map to view proposed projects to be funded by GO Bond 3.
BERNALILLO COUNTY
Albuquerque
$87 Million
University of New Mexico
Renovation of College of Pharmacy and Humanities and Social Sciences Complex
$16 Million
Central New Mexico Community College
Collaborative workspace and campus improvements
CHAVES COUNTY
Roswell
$5.3 Million
Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell
Addition to aircraft maintenance technology building
$2.1 Million
New Mexico Military Institute
Improvements to Wilson Hall
CIBOLA COUNTY
Grants
$3 Million
New Mexico State University-Grants
Improve Martinez Hall
CURRY COUNTY
Clovis
$2 Million
Clovis Community College
Improve Cosmetology and Classroom South Building
$680,000
Clovis Agricultural Science Center
Renovations
DONA ANA COUNTY
Las Cruces
$30 Million
New Mexico State University
Campuswide updates to steam and electrical systems and a new collaborative educational facility
$1.575 Million
Doña Ana Community College
Upgrade Loop Road
$4.348 million
Renovations to Chihuahuan Desert Rangeland Research Center, Fabian Garcia Research Center and Leyendecker Plant Science Center
GRANT COUNTY
Silver City
$9 Million
Western New Mexico University
Early Childhood Development Center Building
LEA COUNTY
Hobbs
$4 Million
New Mexico Junior College
Renovate Mansur Hall
LOS ALAMOS COUNTY
Los Alamos
$1 Million
University of New Mexico-Los Alamos
Renovations to Student Services and Success Center
MCKINLEY COUNTY
Crownpoint
$1 Million
Navajo Technical University
Improvements to Crownpoint campus
Gallup
$4 Million
University of New Mexico-Gallup
Phase 3 of renovations and improvements to Gurley Hall
OTERO COUNTY
Alamogordo
$5.8 Million
$4.8 Million
New Mexico School for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Expand and improve Early Childhood Program
$1 Million
New Mexico State University-Alamogordo
New classroom building
RIO ARRIBA COUNTY
Alcalde
$2.265 million
Sustainable Agriculture Science Center
Renovations
Española
$5 Million
Classroom and facility improvements at Northern New Mexico College
ROOSEVELT COUNTY
Portales
$2 Million
Eastern New Mexico University
Phase 1 construction of an Animal Production and Management Facility
SAN JUAN COUNTY
Farmington
$1.46 million
Agricultural Science Center at Farmington
Renovations
$3.25 Million
San Juan College
Replace outdated heating and cooling systems
Shiprock
$1 Million
Diné College
Improvements to South Campus.
SAN MIGUEL COUNTY
Las Vegas
$4.36 Million
New Mexico Highlands University
Improvements to Ivan Hilton science building
$1 Million
Luna Community College
Campuswide improvements
SANTA FE COUNTY
Santa Fe
$3.7 Million
Santa Fe Community College
Student Hub
$3.7 Million
New Mexico School for the Deaf
Early Childhood center
$480,000
Institute of American Indian Arts
Upgrades to loop road and emergency evacuation routes
SOCORRO COUNTY
Socorro
$8.5 Million
New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
Improvements to Kelly Hall housing the Petroleum Recovery Research Center
TAOS COUNTY
Taos
$1.5 Million
University of New Mexico-Taos
Space STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Center
VALENCIA COUNTY
Los Lunas
$1 Million
University of New Mexico-Los Lunas
Initial phase of renovation to Health Sciences Building
$588,500
Agricultural Science Center at Los Lunas
Renovations
EDDY COUNTY
Artesia
$772,607
Artesia Agricultural Science Center
Renovations
Carlsbad
$5 Million
Southeast New Mexico College
Trades and Technologies Building
UNION COUNTY
Clayton
$594,300
Clayton Livestock Research Center
Renovations
LINCOLN COUNTY
Corona
$10,440
Corona Range and Livestock Research Center
Renovations
Ruidoso
$4.25 Million
Eastern New Mexico University-Ruidoso
Workforce Training Center
MORA COUNTY
Mora
$1.827 million
John T. Harrington Forestry Research Center
Renovations
QUAY COUNTY
Tucumcari
$32,800
Rex E. Kirksey Agricultural Science Center
Renovations
Project Details by City
$5.8 Million
New Mexico School for the Blind and Visually Impaired – $4.8 Million – Expand our Early Childhood Program in Albuquerque to provide high-quality education, resources, and support services to New Mexico students with blindness or visual impairment within a safe and respectful environment. This expansion will increase campus security, program capacity and vital services to Pre-K students with visual impairments. Highlights include needed utility infrastructure, a dedicated bus drop-off area, security fencing, playground equipment, and a kitchen and cafeteria space.
New Mexico State University-Alamogordo – $1 Million –
Construction of a new, modern Americans with Disabilities (ADA) complaint classroom building to replace the existing 55-year-old building.
$103 Million
University of New Mexico – Humanities & Social Sciences Complex $52 Million
Phase 1 replacement of a 50-year-old facility to house the humanities and social sciences departments and programs within the College of Arts & Sciences. These programs provide courses which all undergraduates in all majors take and are core to the University’s education mission and support all students, undergraduate, and graduate, as they progress through their chosen degree program. The replacement facility will serve as a central hub for the core disciplines of a college education, nurture the entire academic community, and enhance the student experience.
University of New Mexico – College of Pharmacy $35 Million
Originally a shared facility between the College of Nursing and College of Pharmacy, the 2024 GO Bond will fund Phase 1 renovation of the 84,148 gross square foot, 50-year-old facility. The renovation will allow the facility to be occupied completely by the College of Pharmacy, ranked 5th in NIH research funding among 142 other pharmacy colleges in the county. Phase 1 focuses on building infrastructure and support systems, including MEP, telecommunications, roof, and envelope upgrades.
$16 million
Central New Mexico College – Heath and Safety Corrections $6 Million – The project is designed to improve safety and facility conditions in multiple areas. CNM will establish campus-wide communications project for effective emergency response, modify the campus for accessibility, and rectify code violations related to plumbing, fire protection, electrical systems, emergency lighting, laboratory exhaust, and floor boxes. CNM will also focus on health and safety improvements, such as enhancing loading docks.
Central New Mexico College – CNM Center for Technical Innovation & Entrepreneurial Development: $10 Million – CNM will establish the CNM Center for Technical Innovation & Entrepreneurial Development, which will house the FUSE Makerspace and STEAMulus Center. This transformative project involves creating a cutting-edge, 25,000 square foot facility designed to foster innovation, education, and collaboration.
$2.265 million
Sustainable Agriculture Science Center – Demolition of Building 350 C, D and E. Construction of new laboratory and new equipment shed. Located in north-central New Mexico, the Center serves as a resource for small-scale producers (most farms in the area are less than 100 acres. Research programs focus on native and high-value crops for sustainable, climate-smart agriculture.
$722,607
Artesia Agricultural Science Center – Demolish On-Site Residence Building 346B, replace Greenhouse Building 346C, demolish Shop Annex Building 346F. This center plays an instrumental role in solving issues facing producers in southeastern New Mexico. Research focused on soil issues as they pertain to fertility and water salinity at the forefront of pest infestations. Soon, the Center will add hydrology and water ecology as an additional focus.
$5 Million
Southeast New Mexico College – Creation of a Trades x Technologies (T2) Building Trades and Technologies Building offering training for career paths in electrical instrumentation and programmable logic controllers, industrial maintenance for the petroleum and natural gas compression industries, radiologic controls, mining operations and safety.
$954,300
Clayton Livestock Research Center – Renovate the Feed Mill Aesthetics Building. The Center researches sustainable beef production focusing on health, carbon, and profitability growing through harvest. One of the largest university feedlots in the nation, the Center offers group and individual animal intake capability.
$2.68 Million
Clovis Community College – $2 Million – Renovate instructional space in the Classroom South/Cosmetology building and replace flooring through the campus.
Clovis Agricultural Science Center – $680,000 – Renovate the Crop/Feed Quonset Building 340H. The research as this center focuses on multiple conservation and regenerative farming practices that improve soil health and water use efficiency in various crops and cropping systems while meeting the needs of local dairy and grain crop producers.
$10,440
Corona Range and Livestock Research Center – Replace North Camp Pumphouse Building 418F. A working ranch research facility, Corona focuses on sustainability. Some 39 wind turbines are installed and operational in partnership with Pattern Energy.
$1 Million
Navajo Technical University – Improvements to Crownpoint campus
$5 Million
Classroom and facility improvements at Northern New Mexico College
$4.5 Million
San Juan College – $3.25 Million – Replace outdated heating and cooling controllers, replace boilers, and install high-efficiency units. Currently, the hot water system that serves most of the main campus is only marginally adequate due to its age. With the addition of the new Nizhóní Sunrise Suites student housing, the demand for campus hot water also has increased, creating the need for additional capacity. Upgrading to high-efficiency systems will improve capability, conserve energy, and provide consistent temperatures.
Agricultural Science Center at Farmington – $1.25 Million – Renovate Farmington office and Lab Building 406C, renovate Pesticide Storage Building 406C. Weather in the Four Corners region is variable due to its high elevation and intermountain climate. Research at this center focuses on adaptability of crop varieties and cropping systems fitting a shortened growing season. A unique partnership with the Navajo Agricultural Products industry provides a strong connection to local agricultural producers and regional cultural values.
$4 Million
University of New Mexico-Gallup – Funding for the third and final phase of renovations to the Fine Arts Department in Gurley Hall, which is the largest building on campus. Gurley Hall includes studios for pottery, painting, jewelry, drawing and other mediums. Unlike many subjects, the Fine Arts disciplines cannot be taught virtually. The specialized equipment and spaces required in jewelry, for example, make it necessary to have state-of-the-art facilities to teach these skills on campus. The existing Fine Arts classroom and lab spaces have not been renovated since the Fine Arts Department initially opened in the mid-1980s.
$3 Million
New Mexico State University-Grants – Renovations, infrastructure improvements and roof replacement for Martinez Hall at NMSU-Grants
$4 Million
New Mexico Junior College – Renovate Mansur Hall by updating classrooms, offices, and restrooms, as well as adding space for the Academic Success Center. Mansur Hall houses several disciplines including English, Communication, Education, History, political science, philosophy, and Spanish. Students taking classes in Mansur are mostly working on Associates of Arts and Associates of Science degrees.
$1.245 million
Leyendecker Plant Science Center – Renovate Office Building 0307 and renovate Superintendents Residence Building. The Center is addressing issues including irrigation management in various cropping systems, agrovoltaics in vegetable production, soil health management, weed management, management of plant diseases, breeding of crops for higher yields and environmental resilience and the development of alternative crops.
$34.675 Million
New Mexico State University – $20 Million – Replace aging deficient steam distribution infrastructure, improve utility reliability, increase energy efficiency, and reduce operations and maintenance costs campuswide as well as improve indoor air quality. The project will also allow replacement of end-of-life electrical infrastructure needed to improve reliability, resiliency and safety, and replace substations, coordination relays, transformers, switchgear, cables, overhead to underground conversions, and vaults to better support renewable technology implementation.
New Mexio State University Las Cruces Campus Facility Construction – $10 Million – This project includes planning, design, construction, furnishing, and equipping of a new facility to support specialized instructional needs at the Las Cruces campus.
Doña Ana Community College – $1.575 Million – Plan, design, construct and make improvements to the loop road and emergency evacuation routes at the Gadsden campus. The Gadsden campus has a single point of access from NM HWY-404. When NM-404 is closed due to weather, vehicle accident, or other issues, there is no access to this campus. In the event of an emergency evacuation, egress is limited to this one access point, which exits onto NM-404. During daily high volume traffic periods, this entrance is impacted by traffic backup from the I-10 interchange. This project will design and construct an additional campus entry from the west side frontage road, improve the parking lot and improve stormwater drainage.
Chihuahuan Desert Rangeland Research Center – $686,070 – Demolish and replace Barn Building 73. This Center is used by New Mexico State University faculty and collaborators to conduct research on novel ranching technologies, rangeland management and ecosystem health. Knowledge from that research is shared with livestock producers and natural resource managers to improve ranching operational efficiencies, rangeland monitoring, and ecosystem services.
Fabian Garcia Research Center – $2.414 million – Renovate Farm Office and Labs Building 158. The Center supports diverse agricultural research focusing on sustainability, water-wise agriculture, and advancing agriculture technology in chile peppers, onions, alfalfa, viticulture, algae for biofuel and many other crops.
$5.36 Million
New Mexico Highlands University – $4.36 Million – Improvements to the HVAC System at the Ivan Hilton Science Building, including removal and replacement of automobile-sized air handlers, re-piping, three new large boiler systems and replacement of a total of 56 chemical hoods inside laboratories. The project also includes upgrades to the building’s electrical system.
Luna Community College – $1 Million – Campuswide improvements
$1 Million
University of New Mexico-Los Alamos – Renovation of the Student Services and Success Center to provide a single stop for enrollment services and student affairs programs. The project will physically connect the learning resource center to Student Services and create an integrated space to provide better opportunities for interaction among students, staff, and faculty. The renovation will also address ADA issues, improve energy efficiencies, and renew or replace exterior and interiors.
$1.588 Million
University of New Mexico-Los Lunas – $1 Million – The project is an initial phase of renovation to the Health Sciences building to house an expanded nursing and allied health program including utilities and equipment.
Agricultural Science Center at Los Lunas – $588,500 – Renovate Tissue Culture Lab Building 403H. This center houses specialized programs in small farming and urban horticulture. Research focuses on tomatoes, chile peppers, cover crops, tree fruits, forage crops and experimental wine and table grapes.
$1.827 million
John T. Harrington Forestry Research Center – Renovate the Office/Farm Implement Shed Building 334A. This is the only research center in the southwest U.S. focusing on forest nursery technologies, tree improvement and ecophysiology of young forest trees to facilitate ecological restoration.
$2 Million
Eastern New Mexico University – Phase 1 of construction on an animal production and management facility. The facility is part of planned infrastructure improvements to support and expand the teaching, outreach and research mission of the Eastern New Mexico University agriculture program.
$7.4 Million
Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell $5.3 Million – Renovate and enlarge the Aviation Maintenance Technology building by adding 10,000 square feet of space for larger classes and teaching labs for “more advanced and comprehensive workforce training” and “state-of-the-art infrastructure to support cutting-edge aviation technologies.”
New Mexico Military Institute $2.1 Million – Renovate Wilson Hall, the center for math and science education at New Mexico Military Institute. The project would include renovating the mechanical as well as the heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems to reduce energy consumption and ensure a stable and healthy climate for class instruction.
$3 Million
Eastern New Mexico University-Ruidoso – Construct a new Workforce Training Center to better equip students for viable career opportunities.
$7.18 Million
Santa Fe Community College – $3.7 Million – Build a Student Hub in a highly visible and trafficked area to serve a number of functions, creating a more accessible and inclusive environment for students of all backgrounds. As envisioned, the Student Hub will house a security desk, campus information center, cashier, advising and welcome center, IT services, student accessibility services and the Office of Student Development.
New Mexico School for the Deaf – $3 Million – Plan, design, construct, equip, furnish, landscape, and renovate the New Mexico School for the Deaf’s Albuquerque Preschool and associated site areas that comprise the NMSD ABQ Preschool’s campus.
Institute of American Indian Arts – $480,000 – Upgrade to loop road and emergency evacuation routes
$1 Million
Diné College – Improvements to South Campus
$9 Million
Western New Mexico University – Plan, design, construct, furnish and equip an Early Childhood Development Center in Silver City.
$8.5 Million
New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology – Improvements to Kelly Hall, which houses the Petroleum Recovery Research Center, a trailblazing scientific organization dedicated to solving problems related to the oil and gas industry while also providing experiential learning and related training to undergraduate and graduate students. The new Kelly Hall, expected to open late 2025, will be a two-story, 26,000 square-foot facility featuring numerous cutting-edge labs, a metal shop, office spaces, graduate student offices, and other state-of-the-art components.
$1.5 Million
University of New Mexico-Taos – Construct a Space STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Center to house the college’s astronomy classes in addition to other STEM classes related to space sciences. The center will be unique in New Mexico because it is a dark sky location, has the largest public telescope in the state, and offers an observatory and a planetarium, allowing students and visitors to benefit from hands-on learning experiences and operation of telescopes.
$32,800
Rex E. Kirksey Agricultural Science Center – Demolition of Garage Building a 404. This is one of four centers with the capability to conduct both crop and livestock research. Research focuses on irrigated and dryland cropping systems, including the use of treated municipal wastewater for agricultural irrigation and beef cattle feed for efficiency.