ENMU regents to hear updates on president searches for two branches

PORTALES — The Eastern New Mexico University Regents will hear updates on president searches for two of its three branches when it holds a virtual meeting Friday morning.

To attend the 9:30 a.m. meeting, the public can email [email protected] or call 575-562-2091.

Regents are conducting searches to replace Chancellor and Portales campus president Jeff Elwell, along with Ruidoso campus president Ryan Carstens. The regents have appointed Patrice Caldwell as interim chancellor, while Carstens is still at the Ruidoso campus at this time.

Other items on the Friday agenda include:

• Updates on various projects, including the University House and a solar project. State funding for the University House, also known as the presidential residence, was clawed back during the special legislative session.

• An update from Athletic Director Matt Billings on the women’s golf program slated to begin in the 2020-21 year and an overall department update.

• A proposal from ENMU rodeo coach Albert Flinn.

• Budget adjustment requests from all three branches.

• Research and public service projects for the 2021-22 fiscal year at the Portales and Roswell branches.

• An executive session to discuss two personnel matters and one instance of threatened or pending litigation.