SMPC co-hosted a CREW New Mexico hardhat tour of the CNM/RRPS RioTECH Automotive Technology Center, a new facility preparing Rio Rancho students for careers in automotive and electric vehicle technology.
The recent topping out of the Transportation Technology Center at RioTECH marks an important milestone for both construction progress and a shared vision for education in Rio Rancho. Hosted by Franken Construction, the event brought together SMPC, Central New Mexico Community College (CNM), Rio Rancho Public Schools (RRPS), and the subcontractors and tradespeople whose work is shaping the building every day.
As part of an ongoing collaboration with Santa Fe Community College, SMPC is helping envision a reimagined Student Hub that better supports how students access and experience campus services. The project focuses on reconfiguring existing space to create a more intuitive and welcoming environment, guided by strong participation from the campus community. Feedback gathered خلال recent engagement sessions is informing a design approach rooted in understanding user needs and strengthening connections across the college.
Rammed earth construction is taking shape at Bernalillo County Fire Station 36, where a 3,000-square-foot courtyard is being defined by hand-crafted walls designed to support firefighter wellness. A recent site visit offered a close look at this tactile building process—one that connects material, craft, and the New Mexico landscape in a meaningful way.