WNMU Board of Regents Meets March 17, 2026

SILVER CITY WEATHER

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The Western New Mexico University (WNMU) Board of Regents convenes March 17, 2026, in a hybrid session available via livestream, with seating for the public.

The members of the WNMU Board of Regents: Steven Neville, John V. Wertheim, Keana Huerta J. Dean Reed and Gregory Trujillo along with the university's executive leadership team.

9:00 a.m.

Executive Session – Serna Conference Room, WNMU Castorena Hall / Livestream: https://wnmu.hosted.panopto.com/Panopto/Pages/Sessions/List.aspx#folderID=%22 5adab8d0-1f22-4dc1-926e-ad6b013b0012%22

Discussion of potential acquisition of Sixth Street Elementary School Property from SilverConsolidated Schools pursuant to NMSA Section 10-15-1 (H)(8).

Limited personnel matters, discussion of final candidates for the University President, pursuant toNMSA Section 10-15-1 (H)(2).

10:00 a.m. Regular Session – J. Cloyd Miller Library / Virtual by Livestream ( https://wnmu.hosted.panopto.com/Panopto/Pages/Sessions/List.aspx#folderID=%225adab8d0-1f22-4dc1-926e-ad6b013b0012%22 )

REGULAR SESSION

Call to Order for Regular Session/Pledge of Allegiance

Approval of Agenda

Approval of Minutes of January 29, 2026 and March 5, 2026

Public Comments – If you are a virtual attendant and would like to make a public comment during the meeting, you may contact the Office of the President at 575-538-6238 or by email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by Monday, March 16, 2026 no later than 12:00 p.m.

Old Business

None

New Business

Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Sixth Street Elementary School Property Acquisition from Silver Consolidated Schools – Interim President Dr. Chris Maples

Final Action on Selection of New University President and Contract Terms – Regent Treasurer/Secretary Joseph Dean Reed

Regents Information Session

Board Closing Comments/Board Future Agenda Requests

Adjournment

A recording of the meeting will be posted on the WNMU Board Meetings video archive webpage at:( https://wnmu.hosted.panopto.com/Panopto/Pages/Sessions/List.aspx#folderID=%225adab8d0-1f22-4dc1-926e-ad6b013b0012%22 )

Where:

Serna Conference Room, WNMU Castorena Building

J. Cloyd Miller Library

1000 W. College Ave., Silver City, NM

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WNMU Board of Regents Meets March 17, 2026

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