PORTALES, N.M. (KRQE) – Eastern New Mexico University broke ground on a new student academic services building. The new 25,000-square-foot building will house the university's financial aid, counseling, and enrollment services. Study: Minority-owned businesses thriving in New Mexico ENMU's current facility was built in 1948 and was used as a student union before it was converted for student affairs. The project is expected to cost $35 million.