Board hears construction update: Tularosa Middle School about 35% complete
Summary
Architects and the contractor told the Tularosa Municipal Schools board the new middle school is roughly 35% finished, with framing, slabs and upcoming structural steel work; a "topping out" ceremony is planned for mid-October.
The Tularosa Municipal Schools board received a construction progress report on the new Tularosa Middle School. Juan Durable of Decker, introduced by Superintendent Montoya, said the district issued the notice to proceed on 2026-03-30 and that "the project is about 35% complete." Bradbury'affiliated construction staff described ongoing framing and slab work, imminent roofing and structural steel, and finishing of the CMU gym wall.
Bradbury'area project staff said crews are averaging about 50'60 workers daily now, with plans to increase to roughly 80 in three weeks and to reach about 110 at full staffing. The contractor also invited board members to a "topping out" ceremony planned for mid-October where the final large structural beam will be placed and signed. Juan Durable and district staff highlighted local economic benefits, including gross receipts tax revenue that will remain in the area and additional patronage for local businesses during construction.
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