The main building was dedicated in May 1987, christened as the “Walter K. Martinez Memorial Hall,” in memory of the former State Representative who served from 1966-1984 as State Representative then as Speaker of the House from 1971-1978.
During his tenure in the legislature, the NMSU Grants Campus received significant appropriations for capital improvements to plan, remodel, and construct the present physical plant.
Martinez’s leadership in establishing the Severance Tax Permanent Fund was one of his most outstanding contributions. Through this permanent fund, a revenue source was created to fund higher education and other state capital outlay projects.
This building is a LEED certified building. LEED, or Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, is a program that strives to create a more sustainable world. This building has been specifically designed to use fewer resources and decrease waste. You can find more information about this program here.
1500 THIRD ST
GRGQ
GRANTS, NM, 87020
Property: 315Q