Board hears facilities update on bond projects and approves on‑demand contractors; security system upgrades highlighted

Mar 10, 2026

Facilities director Patrick Martinez briefed trustees on active bond and capital projects, including a $550,000 RioTech PV lab design and major systems work at Rio Rancho High; the board approved an on‑demand concrete and CMU block wall contract to five firms and discussed security upgrades including forced entry, access control and an Evolv weapons‑detection system.

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Patrick Martinez, the district’s executive director of facilities, gave the board a broad update on project workloads, funding sources and timelines Monday night, telling trustees facilities currently manages dozens of active projects funded through bonds, capital outlay, SB9 and state match.

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