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HLC hears Rubisa Campus/Rio Vista museum update; staff reports utilities work and state funding support

5363044 · July 11, 2025
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Commission staff told the Historical Landmark Commission that the Rubisa Campus building—intended as the Rio Vista museum—is about 65% complete, El Paso Electric will install utilities soon, and staff said lawmakers have identified $2 million in support; the commission discussed exhibit planning with UTEP and possible Smithsonian partnerships.

Commission staff reported that construction on the Rubisa Campus building, intended to house the Rio Vista museum, is about 65% complete, that El Paso Electric will install a utility pole and breaker within roughly two weeks, and that the project has identified state-level funding support, according to staff.

Staff said Sky Ridge is the general contractor for building construction and that the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) is the…

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