Additions & Renovations

Alamogordo Public Schools

Alamogordo, NM

This is one of many renovation projects Greer Stafford has completed for Alamogordo Public Schools. Renovation to the high school’s science labs and classrooms was completed on a fast-track schedule over a summer break in order to minimize disruption to students and school activities.

Work included new flooring, emergency showers, fume hoods, demonstration tables, refurbished student work stations with new sinks and countertops, new ceilings and updated lighting fixtures, new floors, new doors and closers, demolition of old power boxes and installation of new ones, new lighting, installation of emergency showers and other minor repairs and renovations, and electrical updates to meet current code requirements. Include also ADA updates such as lowering light switches to accessible heights.

San Juan County

Aztec, NM

After conducting a feasibility study to assist the County in evaluating its options for expanding & improving or replacing its Eleventh Judicial District Courthouse, Greer Stafford was selected to design multiple phases of additions and renovations.

Phase I consisted of adding a new chiller plant.

Phase II consisted of a 25,000 square foot addition that provides three new courtrooms and associated chambers areas as well as a prisoner holding area.

Phase III consisted of renovations to a portion of the existing building in order to accommodate additional court clerks and administration.

The result is an expanded and improved facility that provides much-needed additional space while also presenting a public image befitting of a distinguished institution like the District Court.

Hobbs Municipal Schools

Hobbs, NM

Extensive renovations transformed this 1957 auditorium into a state-of-the-art Performing Arts Theater. With seating for over 2,000, it is one of the largest theaters in the region. In order for the facility to remain open as much as possible during the renovation process, construction was completed in four phases.

Improvements include new finishes throughout, asbestos removal, repairs to the steps and windows, replastering and repainting. ADA access improvements include a new elevator and a ramp to give handicapped individuals access to the lobby. Inside the auditorium, seats were refurbished and new computerized lighting, sound, and projection systems were installed. A new sound and lighting control room was created out of the existing coat room.

City of Albuquerque

Albuquerque, NM

Originally constructed in 1925, this fire station in Downtown Albuquerque’s Huning Highland Historic District had received few renovations since the 1950s and suffered from a number of limitations that impacted the day-to-day functioning of its firefighters.

Working with the City, Fire Department staff, and residents of the surrounding neighborhood, Greer Stafford completed programming, master planning, cost estimates and schematic design for a major expansion/renovation project – to be completed at a future time, when the City has obtained the necessary funding.

The resulting two-phased plan calls for expanding the existing 2,700 SF station by an additional 4,262 SF, while bringing the station up to current building codes and modern fire station standards. Plans called for: addition of a new double bay apparatus room; expansion of sleeping and living quarters; upgrades/expansions to the kitchen, restrooms and offices; creation of new storage areas and a front greeting room; HVAC upgrades; window replacements; and new parking and landscaping.

In addition to planning and schematic design, our design team successfully obtained design approval by the Landmarks & Urban Conservation Commission (LUCC) and the Environmental Planning Commission (EPC) for the project.

Portales Municipal Schools

Portales, NM

This freestanding Kindergarten addition was built adjacent to the existing Early Childhood Center. It provides 12 new classrooms which can accommodate Kindergarten or pre-school children and DD level special needs programs, as enrollment needs dictate. Exterior improvements include age-appropriate playground spaces, separation of busses from parent drop-off zones, and dedicated visitor & faculty-staff parking areas.

San Juan College

Farmington, NM

This 38,000 square foot project renovated an existing gymnasium so it could be re-purposed as a general classroom building. A new upper floor was added, providing more usable classroom space. Facilities include: 32 offices, 2 conference/seminar rooms, 3 classrooms and open student study areas. The lower level contains a 96 person open computer lab, 2 computer labs, 2 technology-enhanced classrooms, a faculty technology training center and a glass walled computer hub room.

Eastern New Mexico University

Portales, NM

Interior renovations to the campus dining hall included a new food serving line that offers a variety of food and beverage options. The area directly behind the serving line was reconfigured to allow for additional food preparation areas and the installation of new cooking equipment. A totally redesigned entry with new storefront aluminum double doors, a new cashier counter and a new faux-painted soffit above the food serving line with new floor tile and paint, create a cohesive and readily understood visual clue as to the functional “identity” of the project area.

Albuquerque Public Schools

Albuquerque, NM

Work at this 40-year-old campus focused on the addition of a new 5,200 square foot multi-purpose building, which is accessible for both school and community use. The building contains a 2,880 square foot (court size) mini-gym with a moveable partition that can divide the ball court into two equal instructional spaces.

Elsewhere on campus, an existing 3,840 square foot romper room was converted into a new centralized media center/library. The new library features stack areas, two computer pods, a terraced story-telling area with multi-media capabilities, a centralized control office and workroom for staff, and a multi-purpose conference room that can be used by the community after hours.

Bloomfield Schools

Bloomfield, NM

A new 10,185 square foot office building was designed to provide expanded space for Bloomfield School District’s administrative staff. The new facility includes a variety of offices and work spaces, a lobby and reception area, multiple file and storage rooms, a conference room, a staff lounge, and support spaces.

The project also included demolishing and remodeling portions of the existing Administration Building, located immediately adjacent to the new building. A connecting corridor allows interior circulation between the old and new buildings. Materials from the existing building were matched to create a uniform appearance to the entire facility.