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King Stadium – Las Vegas NM

"King Stadium is a WPA project originally built to house equestrian events for the U.S. Calvary. Today, the stadium rests in near ruins. Luna Community College hopes to renovate the stadium and hold events – possibly rodeos – there, once… read more

Project type: Parks and Recreation, Stadiums
Agency: Works Progress Administration (WPA), Work Relief Programs

New Mexico Highlands University: Rogers Hall – Las Vegas NM

"Designed by John Gaw Meem and constructed by the WPA, Rogers Hall was completed in 1937. The wall bases of the Spanish Colonial Revival building are of rusticated ashlar sandstone capped with a finished molding; the upper walls are of… read more

Project type: Colleges and Universities, Education and Health, Schools
Agency: Works Progress Administration (WPA), Work Relief Programs

Rodgers Hall Mural – Las Vegas NM

"The Dissemination of Education in New Mexico"

Lloyd Moylan completed this fresco mural, entitled “The Dissemination of Education in New Mexico,” in 1938 with funds provided by Works Progress Administration’s Federal Art Project. It is viewable on the main stairwell and second floor of Rodgers Hall, the… read more

Project type: Art Works, Murals
Agency: Federal Arts Project (FAP), Arts Programs

Rough Riders Museum – Las Vegas NM

"The Las Vegas Municipal Building was constructed during 1939-40 as a Works Progress Administration (WPA) project. As state agencies grew to comply with New Deal program requirements, the city needed more office space. It became apparent to civic leaders that… read more

Project type: Education and Health, Museums
Agency: Works Progress Administration (WPA), Work Relief Programs

San Miguel County Courthouse – Las Vegas NM

The San Miguel County Courthouse was built with WPA funds in 1940.

Project type: Auxiliary Civic Facilities, Civic Facilities, Courthouses (State & Local)
Agency: Works Progress Administration (WPA), Work Relief Programs

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