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I am a very proud graduate of Mayfield High School (class of 1981). The Green and Gold family stretches back multiple generations, and like thousands of other MHS graduates and families, I am very happy to see millions of dollars earmarked for the renovation of our great school on Las Cruces Public Schools’ 2025 bond issue.
What I remember in particular about my three glorious years at MHS is a reflection of joy and gratitude. I cherished the inspiring teachers who guided me, the great moments of playing basketball with my teammates as a Mayfield Trojan, and the strong friendships that were built along the way. My experience at Mayfield High School shaped my character, prepared me for college, and left me with long lasting memories and a true sense of pride to be a Mayfield Trojan!
We all know the history and culture of Mayfield High School are much more than bricks and mortar, but we also know MHS is in need of a complete overhaul that will cost hundreds of millions of dollars over the next decade or so. The 2025 bond issue includes $20 million to begin that process at Mayfield. If the bond passes, the project is already high on the list of the New Mexico Public Schools Finance Authority, which could generate tens of millions of dollars in state matching funds for the renovation, in the same way the school district paid for the massive renovation of Las Cruces High School a few years ago.
It’s Mayfield’s turn now, and this bond issue, this first step of the remodeling and renovation, needs and deserves our support.
One of the big reasons it has taken so long to get going with this renovation is, quite simply, the impact of inflation on the local and national economy, including the impact of COVID-19. Another item on the 2025 bond issue is a good example: millions of dollars for cost overruns for projects that were approved by voters on the 2021 bond issue because of the doubling and tripling of construction costs.
But the most important issue before us now is supporting our beloved Mayfield High School by turning out to vote in the bond election. And remember, if the $65 million bond passes, there will be no increase in the local tax rate.
For more information the 2025 LCPS $65 million bond visit donaanacountyelections.com/election-information and lcps.net/page/school-bonds.
A native of Las Cruces, Eric Enriquez has a degree in business administration from New Mexico State University. He served as chief of the Las Cruces Fire Department and as assistant city manager before being elected mayor of Las Cruces in 2023.
