The Passage of Bond C

By Marysa Cordova

Bond C passed on Nov. 6, 2012. Roosevelt County passed the bond by 66 percent Overall the bond was passed by New Mexico voters by 60 percent. The bond raised funds without raising taxes.

Universities all over New Mexico will benefit from the passing of Bond C, receiving funds to help with campus renovations and improvements. ENMU is receiving $9 million to modernize the Jack Williamson Liberal Arts Building (JWLA), a facility built in 1961 that will now be renovated to meet today’s students’ learning needs.

Since the JWLA building is where the majority of general education courses are taught, many students will benefit from this building’s renovation, especially Eastern’s firstyear students. The passage of this bond financially benefits the community and the region with new construction, andfor the University, JWLA’s renovation is a great opportunity to advance ENMU’s mission of student success.

Architectural rendering of the renovated JWLA Main/West Entry and the new Café addition under the existing north overhang