Board approves $37.9 million change order for New Mexico Behavioral Health Institute

May 19, 2026

The board approved Change Order #6 for the New Mexico Behavioral Health Institute—$37,912,013.65 including contingency—covering building pods, medical and high-acuity areas; project completion is estimated November 2028 with alternate work finished October 2027.

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A board presenter asked the State Board of Finance to approve Change Order No. 6 for the James Corporation totaling $37,912,013.65, which includes the change order ($35,598,134.31) and an increase to contingency ($2,313,878.13).

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