Significant Support for Stadium Campaign Continues

Since launching the Stadium Campaign at Homecoming 2013, students, alumni and friends have shown overwhelming support for the Stadium Campaign. As of press time, there are over 287 supporters giving to the campaign. Gifts range from $5 to $500,000. We can’t thank everyone enough for showing their support so early in the campaign.

Including all funding sources and signed pledges, the Stadium Campaign income is over $8.6 toward the $12 million goal.

“It has been heartwarming to receive calls and donations from alumni around the country who are just as excited about the project as the local community and local alumni are,” explained Noelle Bartl (BS 92), executive director of the ENMU Foundation. “Everyone can see the big picture and how this multi-purpose stadium will complete the campus.”

The volunteer committee is reviewing and selecting the architect for this state of the art facility. The architect will be charged with designing a stadium that best serves all it will benefit including ENMU football, soccer, track and field, Greyhound Sound Marching Band, HPE courses, intramurals, Portales High School as well community events and concerts. The architect’s plans will guarantee the best game day experience for the fans while being mindful of the impact on the community and the environment.

“By investing in the stadium with the Local Economic Development funds and Lodgers Tax funding, the community leaders are planning for Portales’ future,” stated Stephen Doerr, chair of the Stadium Campaign and president of the ENMU Foundation. “ENMU students and the Portales Schools have also shown their confidence in the facility’s benefits with the ENMU student fee increase and the Portales School Bond passing last fall.”