College of Santa Fe Task Force Report
(Santa Fe Homes Blog) With the College of Santa Fe slated to close next month, a task force assembled by Governor Richardson in March has recommended that the city of Santa Fe, New Mexico issue bonds in order to buy the College of Santa Fe property.
In March, the president of the College of Santa Fe, Stuart C. Kirk, wrote a letter to the College of Santa Fe community expressing his puzzlement over the New Mexico legislatures not tackling a bill to save the college, by having the state of New Mexico purchase it. He also admitted that the legislature’s ignorance has likely doomed the school for good.
“At this time, we are faced with the unfortunate reality that except for teach-out responsibilities the College of Santa Fe will cease operations at the conclusion of this semester,” said Kirk. “As we have communicated for months now, all current students should seek alternatives for next year.”
An FAQ posted by the school states:
“Now that the NM legislative session is over and the acquisition bill did not pass creating the ability for a state college takeover, the chances of CSF to be open in the fall are very unlikely… After this semester, CSF will no longer enroll students and offer classes. After commencement, we will not have an active campus.”
The city of Santa Fe already has millions in bond debts, but is looking at possibilities of another bond to buy the school, of which some of the property could be sold. As of now the College of Santa Fe will still cease to exist after next month.
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