infrastructure /tags/infrastructure infrastructure en-US Copyright Thu, 23 Jan 2025 20:23:41 GMT Report finds NM's roads cost taxpayers $3.6B annually /Report-finds-NM-New-Mexico-roads-bridges-bad-infrastructure--costs-taxpayers-billions-a-year-annually A nonprofit research firm says New Mexico doesn’t have enough funding in place to properly maintain and improve the state’s transportation system. What’s more, declining and deficient infrastructure is costing New Mexicans billions of dollars. Thu, 23 Jan 2025 20:23:41 GMT /Report-finds-NM-New-Mexico-roads-bridges-bad-infrastructure--costs-taxpayers-billions-a-year-annually Daniel Montaño Let's talk about road construction /show/lets-talk-new-mexico/2024-10-19/lets-talk-about-road-construction There seems to be never-ending road construction around our state. On the next Let’s Talk New Mexico, we’ll discuss road construction, from funding to planning, and how we can best deal with the associated traffic. Sat, 19 Oct 2024 22:58:57 GMT /show/lets-talk-new-mexico/2024-10-19/lets-talk-about-road-construction Kaveh Mowahed If funding isn’t sorted out, NM’s aging water infrastructure could be in trouble, report says /local-news/2024-08-22/nms-aging-water-infrastructure-could-be-in-trouble In a sweeping new policy report presented to the Legislative Finance Committee Thursday, analysts say “piecemeal” funding and various local water system shortfalls need to be addressed to keep New Mexico’s aging water infrastructure healthy. Thu, 22 Aug 2024 21:13:08 GMT /local-news/2024-08-22/nms-aging-water-infrastructure-could-be-in-trouble Bryce Dix Influx of higher education funding set to revamp college campuses across the state /local-news/2024-08-22/higher-education-funding-college-campuses-university After a few weeks of traveling across the state, the New Mexico Higher Education Department heard from colleges and universities that maintaining facilities has been a challenge. The department will use a windfall of funding to ensure existing buildings receive upgrades. Thu, 22 Aug 2024 21:11:25 GMT /local-news/2024-08-22/higher-education-funding-college-campuses-university Taylor Velazquez Albuquerque voters to decide on millions in infrastructure improvements /local-news/2023-10-26/albuquerque-voters-to-decide-on-millions-in-infrastructure-improvements Albuquerque voters have a number of bonds on their ballot this year to fund city infrastructure. Over $88 million dollars across three general obligation bonds would go toward improving city roads, buildings, animal shelters, storm sewer systems, and energy conservation if passed. Thu, 26 Oct 2023 17:21:40 GMT /local-news/2023-10-26/albuquerque-voters-to-decide-on-millions-in-infrastructure-improvements Nash Jones Tribes get $40 million from the infrastructure law to clean up orphaned oil and gas wells /local-news/2023-09-21/tribes-get-40-million-from-the-infrastructure-law-to-clean-up-orphaned-oil-and-gas-wells The Department of the Interior announced on Thursday that it will invest nearly $40 million to help Native American tribes clean up and plug orphaned oil and gas wells across Indian Country to help reduce harmful pollutants. Thu, 21 Sep 2023 23:35:16 GMT /local-news/2023-09-21/tribes-get-40-million-from-the-infrastructure-law-to-clean-up-orphaned-oil-and-gas-wells Jeanette DeDios Infrastructure funds bring $40 million in grants to help rural areas in New Mexico get online /local-news/2023-04-03/infrastructure-funds-bring-40-million-in-grants-to-help-rural-areas-in-new-mexico-get-online U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack visited New Mexico on Monday, where he announced that the department will be investing $40 million to provide high-speed internet access in rural areas of New Mexico. This has the potential to connect many communities for the first time. Mon, 03 Apr 2023 23:48:23 GMT /local-news/2023-04-03/infrastructure-funds-bring-40-million-in-grants-to-help-rural-areas-in-new-mexico-get-online Jeanette DeDios Lawmakers gather in person for 2023 session amid record revenues /local-news/2023-01-20/lawmakers-gather-in-person-for-2023-session-amid-record-revenues The 2023 legislative session is in full swing; with representatives and senators settling in and discussing bills. 91 spoke with Gwyneth Doland, a political correspondent for New Mexico PBS, who was in Santa Fe this week talking to lawmakers about their priorities for this 60-day session and how it feels to be back in person. Sat, 21 Jan 2023 00:33:20 GMT /local-news/2023-01-20/lawmakers-gather-in-person-for-2023-session-amid-record-revenues Jeanette DeDios New rural broadband funding will connect over 40,000 homes and businesses /local-news/2022-12-08/new-rural-broadband-funding-will-connect-over-40-000-homes-and-businesses The White House and U.S. Treasury have announced yet another round of funding to expand internet access in New Mexico and Colorado’s tribal and rural communities. Fri, 09 Dec 2022 00:14:22 GMT /local-news/2022-12-08/new-rural-broadband-funding-will-connect-over-40-000-homes-and-businesses Bryce Dix Albuquerque Rail Trail project gets $10M boost from the state /local-news/2022-07-20/albuquerque-rail-trail-project-gets-10m-boost-from-the-state Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham Wednesday cut a $10 million check to help fund Albuquerque’s Rail Trail project, which has been years in the making. Mayor Tim Keller said the state’s contribution means the project is now “a done deal,” though there are funds left to secure. Thu, 21 Jul 2022 03:22:28 GMT /local-news/2022-07-20/albuquerque-rail-trail-project-gets-10m-boost-from-the-state Nash Jones