Tour Intro

The Alumni Memorial Chapel meets the spiritual needs of NMMI cadets. Home to services and studies for a variety of religious faiths, the chapel was constructed in 1974-75. The chapel is dedicated to those who gave their "Last Full Measure of Devotion" - NMMI alumni who lost their lives in military service fighting to preserve the freedoms we now enjoy. Their names and graduating classes are listed on the main bronze plaque in the Memorial Narthex. Contributions from hundreds of alumni and friends of NMMI funded the construction of the building. Lieutenant Colonel L.T. "Babe" Godfrey, Class of 1924 led the effort to construct the chapel.

Lusk Hall was constructed in 1938 and originally housed administration offices and the Horgan Library. The Horgan Library was moved to the Toles Learning Center in the 1980s. Today Lusk Hall still houses the administrative offices including the Superintendent and his staff, the Dean and his staff, the Registrar and the Business Office.

This building is known by three names - Hinkle Hall, JRT or VMV - depending on which section you are referring. The entire building is known as Hinkle Hall. The east flank of the building is known as JRT and the west side of the building is known as VMV Hall. Hinkle Hall houses the JRT Reception Room, VMV Ballroom, PX, Bowling Alley, game room and cafe, post office and barber shop.

Originally built in 1918 and named Luna Natatorium in honor of Lieutenant Antonio J. Luna '14, this building housed the first indoor swimming pool west of the Mississippi River. The pool was used for all water activities until the completion of the Godfrey Athletic Center in 1981.

A sally port is a gateway through which solders could "sally forth" to counterattack or is used to control entry into highly protected and restricted military areas. The Hagerman Barracks Sally Port allows cadets to "sally" to class and prevents unauthorized access into the barracks area. Generations of cadets have passed through the Sally Port since its completion in 1911 and it has become one of NMMI's most iconic symbols.

The Hagerman Barracks are where the majority of cadets call home. The first section was completed in 1909 at a total cost of $50,000. The second section was completed in 1925.

The Hagerman Barracks are named in honor of James J. Hagerman, one of the great industrial frontiersman of the west who has frequently been identified as a primary force behind the economic development of the Pecos Valley. In 1895 J.J. Hagerman donated 40 acres of land, none of which could be sold in any portion, for NMMI's permanent home.

Pearson Auditorium - Since it opened in 1940 hundreds of cadets have had the opportunity to share their talents with their fellow cadets on the Pearson Auditorium stage. Whether it is a drama presentation, musical concert, special speaker or awards presentation there always seems to be plenty of events happening in Pearson Auditorium.