2026 General Obligation (GO) Bond 3 Election
No Tax Rate Increase
On November 3, 2026, New Mexico voters will decide on General Obligation (GO) Bond 3, a statewide bond measure that supports public higher education institutions across New Mexico. All registered voters in New Mexico can vote in this election.
If approved, GO Bond 3 would fund capital improvement projects at colleges, universities, and specialty schools throughout the state. The measure would support facility improvements, technology upgrades, workforce development initiatives, and critical infrastructure projects— all without raising your property tax rates.
Learn more about how GO Bond 3 will support New Mexico's future by visiting the HigherEd Bond 3 website.
- October 6: Early In-Person and Absentee Voting Begins
- October 17 - 31: Expanded Early Voting Period
- November 3: Election Day
What Would GO Bond 3 Mean for CNM?
CNM Center for Technical Innovation and Entrepreneurial Development
GO Bond 3 would provide $15 million toward CNM's proposed Center for Technical Innovation and Entrepreneurial Development. The center would help CNM expand opportunities in:
- Advanced manufacturing
- Aerospace
- Artificial intelligence (AI)
- Clean energy
- Cybersecurity
- Quantum computing
- Entrepreneurship and innovation programs
The facility would support workforce development, industry partnerships, business innovation, and career pathways that prepare learners for New Mexico's high-priority industries.
