2020 General Obligation Bonds for Public and Tribal Libraries

2020 General Obligation Bonds

for Public and Tribal Public Libraries

The 54th Legislature, State of New Mexico, Regular Session, 2020, approved SB207, the "2020 Capital Projects General Obligation Bond Act"

Language from the law [SB207, pp. 21-22]:

B. for library acquisitions at public libraries, public school libraries, academic libraries and tribal libraries statewide:(1) to the cultural affairs department:

(a) three million dollars ($3,000,000)for equipment, library furniture, fixtures and supplemental library resource acquisitions, including print, non-print and electronic resources, collaborative library resources and information technology projects, and for the purchase and installation of broadband internet equipment and infrastructure at non-tribal public libraries statewide; and

(b) five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) for equipment, library furniture, fixtures and supplemental library resource acquisitions, including print, non-print and electronic resources, collaborative library resources and information technology projects, and for the purchase and installation of broadband internet equipment and infrastructure at tribal libraries statewide;

 Library bond issues were successful statewide in the 2020 New Mexico General Election. 

 State General Obligation Bond B, providing $9,751,433 million for public, academic, public school and tribal libraries passed by a margin of 254,767votes. With 524,369 yes votes and 269,872 no votes, Bond B won with 66.01% in favor, 3 percentage points lower than attained by library bond issue B in 2018. 

 To view county by county results, go here (scroll down to find Bond B): https://nmresults.azurewebsites.net/resultsSW.aspx?type=SW&map=CTY

ALLOCATIONS TO THE PUBLIC LIBRARIES

Allocations are based on the 4.5.8 NMAC, Distribution of Funds.  The allocations have been finalized using 2020 U. S. Census information for Counties and 2020 U.S. Census for the libraries' Legal Service Areas for those communities 5000 or more in population.

How are allocations calculated for the GO Bonds? 

TRIBAL PUBLIC LIBRARIES

PUBLIC LIBRARIES

TRIBAL PUBLIC LIBRARIES -- FINAL ALLOCATIONS

By Library

By County

PUBLIC LIBRARIES -- FINAL ALLOCATIONS 

By Library

By County

 GO Bonds Guidance Sheet: what is generally eligible for reimbursement

Date of last Reimbursement Request April 1, 2024  

Termination Date for 2020 GO Bonds: June 30, 2024

Forms to be used for reimbursement requests:

Exhibit 1 - 2020 Paper Periodic/Final Report (word document) -- to be included with each request for reimbursement

Exhibit 2 - 2020 Request for Payment Form (excel format) -- to be included with each request for reimbursement; must include documentation for purchases and proof-of-payment

Exhibit 3 - 2020 Notice of Obligation Form (word document) -- to be sent to the State Library prior to submitting any reimbursement requests.  

All Forms must be signed and be an original copy.

Other Resources to explore:

• New Mexico Legislature – SB207
• BallotPedia - an online encyclopedia of American politics and elections, covering local, state and federal politics
• The NMLA Bonds for Libraries Special Interest Group

 Questions?

Contact the Development Bureau at the New Mexico State Library at: (800) 340-3890 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

2012 GO Bonds for Public and Tribal Public Libraries

SB 66, the "2012 Capital Projects General Obligation Bond Act" was approved by the 2012 New Mexico Legislature and approved by the voters in the November 2012 General Election.

On March 7, 2013, Governor Susana Martinez signed Senate Bill 66.  Library funding remains intact at $9.83 million.

SB 66 put three separate bond issues on the November 2012 General Election ballot; the specific library bond issue was:

B.         $9.83 million to fund public, academic and school libraries statewide at $3 million each, and $700,000 for tribal libraries statewide. (The extra money covers the cost of selling the bonds.)

Language from the law [SFC/SB 66, Pages 25-26]:

B. for library acquisitions and capital improvements at public libraries, public school libraries, academic libraries and tribal libraries statewide:
(1) to the cultural affairs department:

(a) seven hundred thousand dollars ($700,000) for equipment and supplemental library resource acquisitions, including print, non-print and electronic resources, and for planning, designing and constructing capital improvements to include library facilities for tribal libraries statewide; and

(b) three million dollars ($3,000,000) for equipment and supplemental library resource acquisitions, including print, non-print and electronic resources, for non-tribal public libraries statewide.

ALLOCATIONS

• Allocations are based on the formula in NMAC 4.5.8
• Allocations are based on Census Information and library eligibility.

• Tribal Public Library Allocations
  • By library
  • By county

• Public Library Allocations
  • By library
  • By county

 GO Bond important dates:

September 20, 2015 – reach 5% spending goal for 2014 GO bonds

April 1, 2016 – last day for 2012 GO bond reimbursement requests to be received by the State Library

April 1, 2018 – last day for 2014 GO bond reimbursement requests to be received by the State Library

Forms:

Exhibit 1 Paper Periodic/Final Report (PDF format) -- to be included with each request for reimbursement

Exhibit 1 Paper Periodic/Final Report (word document)

Exhibit 2 Request for Payment Form (PDF format which may need to be downloaded) -- must include documentation for purchases and proof-of-payment

Exhibit 2 Request for Payment Form (excel format)

Questions?

• Contact the Development Bureau at the New Mexico State Library at: (800) 340-3890 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

2014 GO BONDS for PUBLIC and TRIBAL PUBLIC LIBRARIES

SB 53, the "2014 Capital Projects General Obligation Bond Act" was approved by the 2014 New Mexico Legislature and approved by the voters in the November, 2014 General Election.

Language from the law [SFC/SB 53, Page 33]:

B. for library acquisitions at public libraries...

(1) to the cultural affairs department:

(a) three million dollars ($3,000,000)for equipment and supplemental library resource acquisitions,including print, non-print and electronic resources, for non-tribal public libraries statewide; and

(b) eight hundred thousand dollars ($800,000) for equipment and supplemental library resource acquisitions, including print, non-print and electronic resources, at tribal libraries statewide

ALLOCATIONS

• Allocations are based on the NMAC 4.5.8 , Census Information and library eligibility.

• Tribal Public Library Allocations -- Project No. GOB15 14-1290
  • By county
  • By library

• Public Library Allocations -- Project No. GOB15 14-1289
  • By library
  • By county

PROJECT NUMBERS FOR THE 2014 GO Bonds:

GOB15 14-1289 - public libraries

GOB15 14-1290- tribal public libraries

GO Bond important dates:

April 1, 2018 – last day for 2014 GO bond reimbursement requests to be received by the State Library

Forms to be used for reimbursement requests:

Exhibit 1 - 2014 Paper Periodic/Final Report (word document) -- to be included with each request for reimbursement

Exhibit 2 - 2014 Request for Payment Form (excel format) -- to be included with each request for reimbursement; must include documentation for purchases and proof-of-payment

Forms must be signed and be an original copy.

Questions?

• Contact the Development Bureau at the New Mexico State Library at: (800) 340-3890 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

E-Audio/Ebook Grants - LSTA 2010

The purpose of the grant opportunity is to expand the availability of e-audio books and e-books to New Mexico residents.

• Sandoval County Digital Library Consortium  $11,205

Forms for Grantees

• Payment Request Form
• LSTA & Matching Funds Report Form (must be included with payment requests)
• Report Form for Quarterly and Final Report

• Grant Application
• Grant Guidelines
• Budget Summary
• Budget - Matching Detail
• Debarment/Suspension Certification Form

Grant Timeline:

• Applications available on NMSL website: September 22, 2010
• Applications due from libraries: November 1, 2010
• State Library announces grant awards: by November 19, 2010
• Expenditures period begins: January 1, 2011
• All Reimbursements Requests must be submitted: by June 30, 2011
• Final Project Report due: by September 30, 2011
• Indirect costs (if applicable) payment request due: – September 30, 2011 (project report must be included)

• Ebsco: Hank Wolf   This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
• OverDrive: Tom Scott This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
• Recorded Books (One Click Audio):  Mark Haley This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.