GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND C

No tax increase

Asiah Thomas-Mandlman, ’18

HELP SUPPORT THE CREATIVITY THAT SPARKS NEW MEXICO’S ECONOMY

All About Discovery!New Mexico State Universitygobond.nmsu.edu

2016

At NMSU, we have many opportunities for innovation, collaboration and

creation — but not having the proper equipment, tools or workspace can greatly affect our ability to work.

Andrea Gohl, Class of ’16

Will my property taxes go up if GO Bond C is passed?No, you will not see an increase in your property taxes. What is GO Bond C?General Obligation Bond C will fund capital improvements at New Mexico’s universities and community colleges. If approved, it would provide $27.5 million for capital outlay projects for the entire NMSU system. How will NMSU use the Bond C funds?GO Bond C includes $22.5 million for the renovation and construction of D.W. Williams Hall, which houses the NMSU Department of Art and University Art Gallery. It also includes infrastructure replacement and upgrades at NMSU’s community colleges: $1 million for NMSU Alamogordo, $1 million for NMSU Carlsbad, $1.5 million for Doña Ana Community College and $1.5 million for NMSU Grants.

FAQ’s about GO Bond C and New Mexico State University

The new building will be great for students because of the improved design

flow and efficient use of space.Joshua Shane Flores

Class of ’14, ’17

Why does Williams Hall need renovation and replacement?D.W. Williams Hall was originally built as a gymnasium in 1938. It was converted to house the Department of Art in 1972, but is aging and does not have adequate space for teaching, the NMSU Art Gallery or storage. A 2012 study revealed the building has about half the usable square footage necessary to accommodate its current programs, an issue that limits enrollment growth. GO Bond C will improve learning spaces and provide a home for the University Art Gallery, which has about 10,000 visitors every year and draws international prominence to Doña Ana County. More than $800,000 in private funds already has been raised for this project. Who will benefit from passage of GO Bond C?Everyone with a stake in New Mexico’s future will benefit. According to a 2014 report commissioned by the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs, the arts and culture industry contributes $5.6 billion dollars a year to the state’s economy. GO Bond C supports higher education and New Mexico’s students. Improved facilities increase student recruitment, retention and their success. What other bonds are on the ballot that will make a difference at NMSU?GO Bond B includes $3.25 million in funding for eligible academic libraries in New Mexico. The NMSU Library and all NMSU community college libraries benefit from these Bond B funds.

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GO Bond C• Zero: Increase in taxes associated with the approval

of GO Bond C.• $27.5 million: Funds available to help the

NMSU system if GO Bond C passes.

Arts and the economy• $5.6 billion: Annual contribution to New

Mexico’s economy by the arts and cultural industries.

• 76,780 New Mexicans are employed in the arts and cultural industries. That’s more than construction and manufactur-ing combined.

NMSU Department of Art• Ranks 7th in enrollment among 26

departments in NMSU’s College of Arts and Sciences, but it is constrained by the limitations of D.W. Williams Hall.

• More than $800,000 in private funds already has been raised for the renovation of D.W. Williams Hall.

Dates to Remember• October 11 Last day to register (or re-register)

to vote• October 11-November 8 Absentee voting (ends

7 p.m. on November 8)

• October 22-November 5 Early in-person voting• November 8 Election Day

NMSU: Powering New Mexico’s Economy

As a comprehensive research, land-grant university, NMSU bolsters our state’s economy by helping to develop a skilled and educated workforce. That process unfolds every day across our statewide campus.

At NMSU’s Department of Art, students not only learn artistic techniques, but they also strengthen their problem-solving and critical-thinking skills — assets that can transfer to any profession. Recent research shows that U.S. employers rate creativity and innovation among most-valued skills.

Passage of GO Bond C will help NMSU and the Department of Art continue to help sustain New Mexico’s economy by improving the learning experience of students. Better facilities draw better students and faculty, improving academic success. GO Bond C is a sound investment for our students, our state and our future.

By the numbersValentin

Guereque, ’16