We will be finding every opportunity to explain this process before we all go to vote on the bonds in November. If you would like us to come speak to your business or organization about how the bonds will affect us, please let us know.
It’s important to note the bigger picture when informing ourselves about what these general obligation bonds will provide. When it comes to economic development for Taos, and across the state, the benefits far outweigh the miniscule amount the bonds might raise our property taxes.
The library acquisitions purchased through the bonds can assist all citizens of New Mexico, not just help students succeed in college who will then go out in the workforce or start their own businesses. The capital projects bond for higher education institutions not only provide much needed updated, safe facilities but also, provide jobs for our neighbors, parents, and cousins across the state.
So, again, let us know if you would like one of our staff to come speak to your family, your organization, or your business as to the benefits of the general obligation bonds you will be voting on in November.
And we would be remiss if we didn’t add that
YOUR UNM-Taos Library would like to extend a big thank you to State Senator Carlos Cisneros and Representative Roberto “Bobby” Gonzales for sponsoring and supporting these bills!
The other topic that is not just budding but blossoming here in Taos is our endeavors towards literacy. YOUR community college library would like to commend the UNM- Taos Literacy Center for recently receiving the New Mexico Higher Education Department’s “Program of the Year” award.
A Taos News article posted online explained, “more than half of the students from the Literacy Center who wanted to, went on to college, while 75 percent of those who wanted to obtain their GEDs did, and a third of those who sought jobs were hired.” We feel that is a huge success rate that benefits all of our community.
The UNM-Taos Literacy Center provides an ABE (Adult Basic Education) program, GED preparation and, ESL (English as a Second Language) services. Once a student goes through these programs and goes on to college, YOUR community college library in collaboration with the H.E.L.P. Center (Honoring and Enhancing the Learning Process) can help one with the proper level of resources and mentoring to navigate the university environment.
Lastly, look for our Dia de los Libros/Dia de los Niños event coming at the end of April celebrating the joys and wonders of childhood and the importance of books in our lives. Let’s start our Spring with a good book!
