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TABLE OF CONTENTS03QUICK LINKSINDUSTRY BRIEF9105071094EVENT CALENDARCLASSIFIEDSLEGISLATIONSTATISTICSBUSINESS FOR SALE101106107110PERMITSTHEFT & SECURITYGENERAL DISCLOSURE >IF YOU FIND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT'S LOGOSEND US AN EMAIL ATMAGAZINE@CONSTRUCTIONREPORTER.COMWHERE'S THE LOGOCONSTRUCTION12AFFILIATES14FEATURED COMPANY47FEATURED PROJECTS48PRE-BID PROJECTS51ACTIVE PROJECTS52POST-BID PROJECTS57WAGE DETERMINATIONS61LIENS65CONSTRUCTION NEWS26REAL ESTATE66AFFILIATES68FEATURED COMPANY8283PROPERTIES FOR SALEREAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS84REAL ESTATE NEWS74SPACE INDUSTRY85AFFILIATES90SPACE NEWS 87FEATURED COMPANY89BUILTENVIRONMENT TABLE OF CONTENTS03QUICK LINKSINDUSTRY BRIEF9105071094EVENT CALENDARCLASSIFIEDSLEGISLATIONSTATISTICSBUSINESS FOR SALE101106107110PERMITSTHEFT & SECURITYGENERAL DISCLOSURE >IF YOU FIND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT'S LOGOSEND US AN EMAIL ATMAGAZINE@CONSTRUCTIONREPORTER.COMWHERE'S THE LOGOCONSTRUCTION12AFFILIATES14FEATURED COMPANY47FEATURED PROJECTS48PRE-BID PROJECTS51ACTIVE PROJECTS52POST-BID PROJECTS57WAGE DETERMINATIONS61LIENS65CONSTRUCTION NEWS26REAL ESTATE66AFFILIATES68FEATURED COMPANY8283PROPERTIES FOR SALEREAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS84REAL ESTATE NEWS74SPACE INDUSTRY85AFFILIATES90SPACE NEWS87FEATURED COMPANY89BUILTENVIRONMENT

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04Steve AdamsJoshua CutlerManaging EditorDane VaughnMEET OUR TEAMWhat’s our favorite cookie?Sarah Motsingersarahm@constructionreporter.comOwner & Managing Partnersteve@constructionreporter.comsteve@thebuiltenvironment.comOwner & Managing Partnerjcutler@constructionreporter.comjcutler@thebuiltenvironment.comCarrie Bagleycarrie@constructionreporter.comReporterRebecca Taylorrebecca@constructionreporter.comReporterShannon Ryanshannon@constructionreporter.comReporterdvaughn@constructionreporter.comdvaughn@thebuiltenvironment.comCommunications Director &General ManagementGarry BoulardBIO: Garry Boulard is a reporterand author whose work hasappeared in the New York Times,Los Angeles Times, ChristianScience Monitor, Chicago Tribuneand Times-Picayune, among otherpublications. Continue reading >Writer4901 Mcleod NE, STE 200A, Albuquerque, NM 87109www.thebuiltenvironment.com(505) 243-9793news@thebuiltenvironment.comBUILTENVIRONMENT

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FIRST RATE PLUMBING RELOCATES ABQ HQ; OPENS NEW RIORANCHO LOCATIONAayush Gupta, Albuquerque Business First Albuquerque-based First Rate Plumbing, Heatingand Cooling has relocated its Albuquerque officeand added a second location in Rio Rancho to betterserve its expanding clientele of about 50,000.Continue reading >05INDUSTRY BRIEFINGBUILTENVIRONMENTCopyright: Canva proAUTODESK NAMES NEW CFO AFTER AUDIT REVEALS ACCOUNTINGDISCREPANCIESJeff Yoders, ENRSoftware giant Autodesk Inc. released May 31 theresults of an internal audit that found its practice ofsigning up customers to multiyear, sometimes-discounted deals for its software licenses resulted inlower income than if the customers had beenbooked as annual, full-price enterprise-levelsubscriptions. The audit—which delayed its 2024first quarterly tax filing—revealed that the practiceled to a discrepancy in its books in recent years anda shortfall in free cash flow for early 2024.Continue reading >Copyright: Canva proENVIRONMENT AMERICA NAMES LISA FRANK NEW EXECUTIVEDIRECTORStaff, Environment New MexicoWASHINGTON — The nonprofit group Environment America late on Wednesday promotedLisa Frank to the position of executive director. Frank, who has been the executive directorof Environment America’s Washington Legislative Office since February 2021, will nowrepresent the full national group and its 30 state groups. Frank will stay in Washington andretains the title of vice president and D.C. director of The Public Interest Network,Environment America’s parent organization. Continue reading >

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07EVENTCALENDARJUNE 2024BUILTENVIRONMENTNAIOP NEW MEXICO CHAPTER - VIEW CALENDAR7:30 AM - 9:00 AM: RRRT – CTE Update - CLICK HERE CARNM - VIEW CALENDAR8:00 AM - 12:00 PM: 2024 NMREC CommercialCore Course - CLICK HERE RIO RANCHO REGIONAL CHAMBER - VIEW CALENDAR8:15 AM - 8:30 AM: Ribbon Cutting - RaisingCane’s - CLICK HERE 4:00 PM: Fiesta Latina - CLICK HERE SANTA FE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE - VIEW CALENDAR4:00 PM - 7:00 PM: Mercado Southside - CLICK HERE CITY OF SANTA FE - VIEW CALENDAR6:00 PM: Planning Commission - CLICK HERE CITY OF ALBUQUERQUE - VIEW CALENDAR4:00 PM - 6:00 PM: June "Meet and Greet"with Councilor Nichole L Rogers - CLICK HERE CREW NETWORK - VIEW CALENDAR1:00 PM - 2:00 PM: Personal Investing IV - CLICK HERETHURSDAY JUNE 6THGREATER LAS CRUCES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE- VIEW CALENDAR7:30 AM - 5:00 PM: 2024 Golf Classic - CLICK HERE RIO RANCHO REGIONAL CHAMBER - VIEW CALENDAR8:30 AM - 9:00 AM: Ribbon Cutting - FirstFinancial Credit Union - CLICK HERE SANTA FE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE - VIEW CALENDAR11:00 AM - 11:30 AM: Ribbon Cutting - Del NorteCredit Union's 70th Anniversary - CLICK HERE ALBUQUERQUE HISPANO CHAMBER OFCOMMERCE - VIEW CALENDAR10:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Women in BusinessProgram Monthly Meeting - CLICK HERE 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM: Live Music In The LoboLounge Featuring Melissa Rios - CLICK HERE 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM: An Evening of Comedywith Hari Kondabolu in ABQ - CLICK HEREFRIDAY JUNE 7THCITY OF SANTA FE - VIEW CALENDAR5:30 PM: Early Neighborhood Notification - CLICK HERE MONDAY JUNE 10TH

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08BUILTENVIRONMENTCARNM - VIEW CALENDAR10:00 AM - 12:00 PM: CARNM Education: Multi-Family Update Panel - CLICK HERE RIO RANCHO REGIONAL CHAMBER - VIEW CALENDAR5:00 PM - 6:30 PM: Business After Hours -Office Alternatives - CLICK HERE CREW NETWORK - VIEW CALENDAR9:00 AM - 10:00 AM: What CREW Can Do forYou (Morning Program) - CLICK HERE CITY OF SANTA FE - VIEW CALENDAR5:30 PM: Historic Districts Review Board - CLICK HERE ALBUQUERQUE HISPANO CHAMBER OFCOMMERCE - VIEW CALENDAR1:00 PM - 2:00 PM: The Hispano ChamberPresents: Artistic Vision Ribbon CuttingCelebration - CLICK HERETUESDAY JUNE 11THCREW NEW MEXICO - VIEW CALENDAR3:30 PM - 5:00 PM: CREW BREW - TakingValues from BS to Behaviors: Identify, Clarify &Live into your CORE - CLICK HERE RIO RANCHO REGIONAL CHAMBER - VIEW CALENDAR11:30 AM - 1:00 PM: Women in LeadershipLuncheon - CLICK HERE 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM: Ribbon Cutting -Leadership Sandoval ARCA Organics project - CLICK HERE GREATER ALBUQUERQUE CHAMBER OFCOMMERCE - VIEW CALENDAR12:00 PM - 1:30 PM: Education BIG Luncheon - CLICK HERE ALBUQUERQUE HISPANO CHAMBER OFCOMMERCE - VIEW CALENDAR1:00 PM - 3:00 PM: Ambassador Program MonthlyMeeting - CLICK HERE 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM: Cult Classic MovieWednesdays Presenting Labyrinth - CLICK HEREWEDNESDAY JUNE 12THALBUQUERQUE BUSINESS FIRST - VIEW CALENDAR8:00 AM - 10:00 AM: 2024 Energy Outlook - CLICK HERE CARNM - VIEW CALENDAR8:30 AM - 10:00 AM: CCIM NM Board Meeting - CLICK HERE RIO RANCHO REGIONAL CHAMBER - VIEW CALENDAR8:00 AM: Leadership Session Day - CLICK HERE 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM: Local Social - Thai Cuisine -Teriyaki Queen - CLICK HERE CITY OF SANTA FE - VIEW CALENDAR5:30 PM: Bicycle and Pedestrian AdvisoryCommittee - CLICK HERETHURSDAY JUNE 13THGREATER LAS CRUCES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE- VIEW CALENDAR7:30 AM - 9:00 AM: 2024 Eggs &Conversations - CLICK HERE SANTA FE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE - VIEW CALENDAR2:00 PM - 2:30 PM: Ribbon Cutting - JakiriFashion - CLICK HERE ALBUQUERQUE HISPANO CHAMBER OFCOMMERCE - VIEW CALENDAR5:00 PM - 7:00 PM: Live Music In The LoboLounge Featuring Casper Gomez - CLICK HEREFRIDAY JUNE 14TH

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09BUILTENVIRONMENTGREATER LAS CRUCES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE- VIEW CALENDAR7:30 AM - 9:00 AM: 2024 Eggs &Conversations - CLICK HERE MONDAY JUNE 17THALBUQUERQUE HISPANO CHAMBER OFCOMMERCE - VIEW CALENDAR10:00 AM - 11:00 AM: The New ThreatLandscape: Insights on Cybersecurity &Generative AI - CLICK HERE 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM: La Hermandad IndustryProgram Monthly Meeting - CLICK HERETUESDAY JUNE 18THCARNM - VIEW CALENDAR8:00 AM - 9:00 AM: LIN MARKETING MEETING -CLICK HERE CITY OF SANTA FE - VIEW CALENDAR3:30 PM: Community Development Commission - CLICK HERE ALBUQUERQUE HISPANO CHAMBER OFCOMMERCE - VIEW CALENDAR7:00 PM - 10:00 PM: Cult Classic MovieWednesdays Presenting: Rocky Horror PictureShow - CLICK HEREWEDNESDAY JUNE 19THBERNALILLO COUNTYJUNE 11TH3:00 PM: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERSZONING MEETING - CLICK HERE 5:00 PM: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERSADMINISTRATIVE MEETING - CLICK HERE JUNE 12TH9:00 AM: ZONING ADMINISTRATOR PUBLICHEARING - CLICK HERECIBOLA COUNTYJUNE 13TH2:00 PM - 2:30 PM: SPECIAL CANVASSINGCOMMISSION MEETING - CLICK HERECOLFAX COUNTYJUNE 11TH9:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Commission Meeting - CLICK HERECURRY COUNTYJUNE 11TH9:00 AM - 12:00 PM: County Commission Meeting - CLICK HEREEDDY COUNTYJUNE 18TH8:30 AM - 12:30 PM: Board of CountyCommissioners Meeting - CLICK HEREGRANT COUNTYJUNE 11TH9:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Work Session - CLICK HERE JUNE 13TH9:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Regular Commission Meeting - CLICK HEREHARDING COUNTYJUNE 13TH8:30 AM: Harding County Board of CountyCommission Meeting - CLICK HERE

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0013AFFILIATESFEATURED COMPANY144748515257FEATURED PROJECTSPRE-BID PROJECTSACTIVE PROJECTSPOST-BID PROJECTSWAGE DETERMINATIONSLIENS6165NEW MEXICO NEWS26SANTA FE MAYOR ANNOUNCESSPENDING EFFORT FOR AFFORDABLEHOUSING PUBLIC FACILITIES ANDROAD UPGRADES >26NEW SCHOOL FACILITY HOUSINGUNIQUE ALTERNATIVE EDUCATIONPROGRAM SET TO BE BUILT IN RIORANCHO >27PLANS PROCEEDING FORCOMPREHENSIVE REPRODUCTIVEHEALTH CARE CENTER IN LAS VEGAS >28SOUTHWEST NEWS32RESPONDING TO CONTINUEDGROWTH, VAIL VALLEY CATHOLICSWANT TO BUILD TWO NEW CHURCHES >32VERY LARGE, MULTI-PHASE MIXED-USEPROJECT IN PRESCOTT VALLEYHEADING FOR REVIEW >33NATIONAL NEWS37ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTIONAGENCY ANNOUNCES MORE THAN$300 MILLION IN BROWNFIELDSCLEAN-UP EFFORTS ACROSS THECOUNTRY >37RESPONDING TO CRITICS, POST OFFICEHEAD SAYS FACILITY REVIEWS ANDUPGRADES ARE UNDERWAYEVERYWHERE >38TRENDS NEWS41INCREASING NUMBER OF PHARMACYDESERTS SEEN AS INDUSTRYCHALLENGE >41NEW SURVEY SHOWS LACK OF SMALLBUSINESS RETIREMENT PLANS >43CONSTRUCTION HOMPAGEBUILTENVIRONMENTEXACT LOCATION OF NEW COLORADOWATER PARK PROJECT YET TO BEANNOUNCED >34

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15ASA NEW MEXICOANNUAL SPONSORSRED LEVEL Albuquerque Pipe & Pump Supply Co. American Fire Protection Group, Inc.American National Insulation & Sealants Construction Reporter/ The Built Environment Crane Service, Inc. Enterprise Builders Corporation Equipment Share Fairway, Inc.Ideal Plumbing & Heating, LLC National Roofing Company, Inc. Prime Electric, Inc. United RentalsWestern Partitions, Inc. Wagner Equipment, Co.Western States Fire Protection Yearout Mechanical, Inc.WHITE LEVELBELFOR Property Restoration Bradbury Stamm ConstructionDekker Perich Sabatini Jack’s Mechanical Solutions, Inc.Jaynes Structures Menicucci Insurance Agency, LLCRay’s Flooring Specialists REDW Advisors & CPAs BLUE LEVELBohannan Huston, Inc. G & H Construction Company, Inc.JTC, Inc. Klinger Constructors, LLCRisk Strategies– Burke Insurance Group The Specialists Electrical ContractorStudio Southwest Architects4Rivers Equipment2024 Annual Golf Tournament Title SponsorHUB InternationalThank you for your continued support!DOWNLOAD THE ASA NMNEWSLETTERVIEW THE ASA NMMEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY 2023-2024 >BUILTENVIRONMENTNEW MEXICO WINS BIG ATSUBEXCELASA-NM is the proud recipient of severalASA National Recognitions and one award.Miller Bonded Inc was bestowed theNational Safety Recognition for NewMexico. ASANM’s Vice President; JenniferSmith of National Roofing received theYoung Leaders Recognition. New Mexicoalso brought home the Recognition forEvent of the Year; the Annual IndustryAwards and the Education EventRecognition for the Meet the Generalsevent that was held in 2022. Also awardedto the NM chapter was the Chapter of YearBetween 50-100 Members. Congratulations New Mexico you rock! Click here for photos of the eventCopyright: ASA NM

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16AGC NEW MEXICOEVENT CALENDARAGC CONSTRUCTION IMPACT MODELAGC has partnered with a leading regional economist, BrianLewandowski of the University of Colorado Boulder, to create AGC'sConstruction Impact Model. The model is a tool that can be used bymembers, chapters, policy makers and researchers to understand theeconomic impact of infrastructure investment by state.VIEW VOLUME 2 ISSUE 41 TO LEARN MORE >2024CONSTRUCTIONINDUSTRYSALARYSURVEYThe Moss Adams 2024 Construction Industry SalarySurvey is open and will run through June 28th.The survey helps create a comprehensive industryreport on compensation and benefits trends thatprovides contractors with comparative information—especially vital for an industry where such data isdifficult to obtain or present.Available in Fall 2024, this report is a helpful tool forcontractors to measure their employee compensationagainst industry peers and prepare their strategies forthe years ahead.Delivering industry insights highlighted in the reportisn’t possible without valuable contributions fromcompanies like yours—your participation helps supportthe collective industry. Click here to take the survey!JUNE 2024JUNE 11TH 6:30 PM - 9:30 PMPitches & Pints - CLICK HEREAUGUST 2024AUGUST 23RD 7:00 AM - 2:30 PMAGC Legends Annual Golf Tournament - CLICK HERESEPTEMBER 2024SEPTEMBER 24TH 10:00 AM - 2:00 PMHeavy Equipment Rodeo - CLICK HEREBUILTENVIRONMENTCopyright: Canva pro

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17BILL HASSE JR. LEGACY SCHOLARSHIPAPPLICATIONAnnual Fall ScholarshipApplication Available Late Spring 2024ANY COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITYEmployees or Immediate Family Membersof an ACNM Member CompanyUNM APPLICATIONAnnual Spring ScholarshipApplication Available Mid Fall 2024SCHOOL OF ENGINEERINGCivil Engineering,Construction Engineeringor Construction ManagementNMSU APPLICATIONAnnual Fall ScholarshipApplication Available Mid-Spring 2024COLLEGE OF ENGINEERINGCivil Engineeringor Civil Engineering TechnologyCLICK HERE TO LEARN MORESCHOLARSHIPSACNM MAY 2024NEWSLETTER READ THE NEWSLETTER >A MESSAGE FROM ACNM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR JIM GARCIACopyright: ACNMWith 725 attendees, the 2024 TransCon event at the Las Cruces Convention Center wasthe perfect introduction to spring in New Mexico. Congratulations to the conferencesteering committee for putting together a robust curriculum and an engaging discussionplatform. Dr. Craig Newton described it as “the collective efforts shape the future oftransportation infrastructure, construction methodologies and have the power torevolutionize how we move people and goods, build sustainable infrastructure andcreate resilience in the systems and processes we design”. ACNM is proud to be asponsor of the event and hosted a panel that delivered four engaging presentations...BUILTENVIRONMENT

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20Copyright: Canva ProAIA CONFERENCEON ARCHITECTURE& DESIGN 2024 WILLBRING TOGETHERTHOUSANDS OF AECPROFESSIONALSAIA will host the premier event for thearchitecture, engineering, andconstruction (AEC) industry inWashington, D.C. June 5-8.WASHINGTON – May 29, 2024 – TheAmerican Institute of Architects (AIA) willwelcome more than 10,000 toWashington, D.C. for the AIA Conferenceon Architecture & Design 2024 (AIA24)taking place at the Walter. E WashingtonConvention Center June 5-8, 2024. Theevent will convene professionals acrossthe architecture, engineering, andconstruction (AEC) industry to network,share knowledge, and find solutions todesign a better world."This year we’re looking forward towelcoming attendees to D.C., home toAIA’s new global campus, several...CONTINUE READING >BUILTENVIRONMENT

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21ABC NEW MEXICO EVENT CALENDARJUNE - DECEMBER 2024WASHINGTON, June 3—Nationalnonresidential construction spendingdecreased 0.3% in April, according to anAssociated Builders and Contractors analysisof data published today by the U.S. CensusBureau. On a seasonally adjusted annualizedbasis, nonresidential spending totaled $1.20trillion.Spending was down on a monthly basis in 10of the 16 nonresidential subcategories.Private nonresidential spending decreased0.3%, while public nonresidential constructionspending was down 0.2% in April.CONTINUE READING >Copyright: Canva ProABC: NONRESIDENTIALCONSTRUCTIONSPENDING SLIPS 0.3% INAPRIL, REMAINS NEARRECORD HIGHFRIDAY JUNE 7TH, 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM - CLICK HEREAPPRENTICE GRADUATIONFRIDAY JULY 12TH, 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM - CLICK HERENIGHT GLOW GOLF TOURNAMENTTHURSDAY AUGUST 15TH, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM - CLICK HERESAFETY AWARDS LUNCHEONTHURSDAY SEPTEMBER 19TH, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM - CLICK HERESEPTEMBER MEMBER LUNCHEONFRIDAY OCTOBER 25TH, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM - CLICK HEREFRIDAY SEPTEMBER 6TH, 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM - CLICK HERESPORTING CLAY TOURNAMENTTHURSDAY MAY 23RD, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM - CLICK HEREABC NEW MEXICO CRAFTCOMPETITIONEXCELLENCE IN CONSTRUCTIONAWARDSBUILTENVIRONMENTTHURSDAY DECEMBER 12TH, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM - CLICK HEREANNUAL AWARDS LUNCHEON

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22BUILTENVIRONMENTYOUR 2024 NMUCABOARD OF DIRECTORS &STAFFPRESIDENT, STEVE CLARK, ROADSAFETRAFFIC SYSTEMS 505 345 8295VICE-PRESIDENT, DALE ARMSTRONG, TLCPLUMBING & UTILITY 505 761 9696SECRETARY/TREASURER, DAMON WICKETTS,4RIVERS EQUIPMENT 505 884 2900PAST PRESIDENT, CLAY BLAIR, RMCI 505 345 0008TROY OTERO, GROUNDHOG CONSTRUCTIONSERVICES 505 243 2133DIRECTOR DARRIN HOWELLS, AUI INC. 505 242 4848DIRECTOR JOE MENICUCCI, DOWNEY &COMPANY 881 0300DIRECTOR REINEE PEACHER, DUCROSSCONSTRUCTION 575 636 3023DIRECTOR JENICE GALLEGOS, GROUNDWATERPARTNERSDIRECTOR KELLEY FETTER, E2RC 505 867 4040 TERRI BAKER, CORE AND MAIN 505 344 0223EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, JANE JERNIGAN 505 888 0752JUNE 202412TH SAFETY COMMITTEE13TH PLANNINGMEETING IN LC 20TH BOARD MEETING20TH MEMBERSHIP MEETINGISOTOPES GAME (15TH REQUESTED)JULY 202418TH SOCIAL - LOCATION TBD AUGUST 202414TH SAFETY “COMMITTEE15TH PLANNINGUPCOMING DATESAPPLICATIONS FOR THE NMUCASCHOLARSHIPS ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED. NMUCA HAS SCHOLARSHIPS FOR GRADUATINGSENIORS AND ALSO EMPLOYEES GOING BACKTO SCHOOL. THE NMUCA BOARD HAS INCREASED THEAMOUNT FOR SCHOLARSHIPS THIS YEAR.THE FOLLOWING LINKS WILL DOWNLOAD AFILLABLE WORD DOCUMENT. IF YOU WOULDLIKE THE DOCUMENT EMAILED, PLEASECONTACT ME AT JANE.NMUCA@GMAIL.COMNMUCASCHOLARSHIPSEMPLOYEE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION >GRADUATING STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPAPPLICATION >

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23WICNM NEWSLETTERAPRIL 2024 >HOW CAN YOU HELPYOUR COMMUNITYTHIS MONTH?BUILTENVIRONMENTHello Friends,I wanted to take a moment and inform you of ALLthe events the Planning Committee is working hardon for the rest of the year.Our second Happy Hour of 2024 is happeningMay 2, 2024, this is a free event so please be sure toR.S.V.P, so we can ensure plenty of food will beavailable.On June 26th, the "Meet the Sponsors" luncheon willbe held at Mario's Pizzeria & Ristorante. This is anopportunity to meet the Women in Construction NM2024 Sponsors!In July we will be holding the 4th Annual SchoolSupply Drive to benefit Locker #505, details are stillto come.On September 12, we are having our AnnualScholarship Bowling Event. We are hoping to takeover the whole bowling alley this year, so pleasecome out and bowl to support our scholarship fund.This is one of my favorite events.And lastly, on November 23, the 5th AnnualConstructing Cheer Party. This year we have atheme; Cowboy Christmas! So get your best bootsand western wear ready.Please look out for more information on all theseevents as we get near.Stephanie L. Peña - TLC Company, Inc.WICNM President 2024 CROSSROADS FOR WOMEN NEW MEXICOWe will be purchasing gifts for Crossroads ForWomen families again this year. It's so easy to giftthrough their dedicated Amazon Shopping List. Thegifts are sent directly to Crossroads. CLICK HERE to shop the Crossroads Wish List. Lastly, Crossroads will need volunteers to helpwrap presents on 11/28/2023 4-7pm.CLICK HERE to sign up to be a volunteer elf! DONATE FOOD ORDONATE TIME THISHOLIDAYJOY JUNCTIONROADRUNNER FOOD BANKSTOREHOUSEFOOD PANTRIES & DISTRIBUTION SITES(LIST)

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24CONTINUE READING >Ronda Gilliland-Lopez currently serves as thePresident of the Governing Board, whichrepresents a cross-section of highly valuableprofessional knowledge (legal, financial,strategic planning, education, and industryrelations).ACE LEADERSHIP HIGH SCHOOLMISSION OF MCA NMThe Mechanical Contractors Association of NewMexico is an industry trade associationdedicated to the advancement of membercontractors through training, advocacy, andpartnership.MISSION OF SMACNA NMAt the Sheet Metal and Air ConditioningContractors’ Association of New Mexico ourmission is to create a competitive advantage forour members through industry education, laborrelations, standards development, industryrepresentation, and business studies. The New Mexico Bid Depository System (NMBDS)strives to build partnerships through bidding. Thepurpose of the Bid Depository is to improve thebidding process by helping ensure the quality andequity of sub-bid scopes, and to provide adequatetime for review of the sub-bids by the generalcontractors so that they may more accuratelycomplete their bids.This system has been developed for the good ofthe contracting industry and the public as a whole.It is not a law - it is purely voluntary. Please feelfree to call this office for any additionalinformation - 505-341-9033NEW MEXICOBID DEPOSITORYCopyright: MCA/SMACNA NMMCA/SMACNA of New Mexico is a strongpartner of ACE Leadership High School. VIEW >INDUSTRY ESSENTIALSIndustry Essentials is an exclusive member-onlymonthly education series designed to providemembers a private venue to learn about anddiscuss important policy issues, industry trends,and other important professional developmenttopics.Programming will include prominent speakers todiscuss business, economic, and policy issuescritical to the construction industry and ourmembers.Topics in 2021 will include conversations withleaders to discuss cannabis safety andregulations, public procurement, tax policychanges, paid time off legislation, cyber security,the construction industries division and more!BUILTENVIRONMENT

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26BUILTENVIRONMENTThe City of Santa Fe is expected to seeincreased spending on affordable housingprojects as well as temporary shelters andimproved roads.Some $36 million in new funding is comingas a result of “years of consistentbudgeting,” said Mayor Allan Webber inannouncing a series of one-timeinvestments.SANTA FE MAYORANNOUNCES SPENDINGEFFORT FORAFFORDABLE HOUSINGPUBLIC FACILITIES ANDROAD UPGRADESBy Garry Boulard, Construction Reporter 05/30/2024Copyright: Canva proThe funding, moreover, said the Mayor, willgo to "dozens of important one-timeprojects in every part of the city."“These are all investments that citycouncilors, city workers, and the people ofSanta Fe are eager to see move ahead,”Webber declared in his annual State of theCity speech. He additionally noted thatnearly $18 million in funds will go for utilitysystem upgrades and improvements.The Mayor's spending priorities werereleased after members of the Santa Fe CityCouncil gave their unanimous approval to a$440.1 million budget for fiscal year 2024-2025.According to city documents, at least $3million may be moved from the city'sgeneral fund to the Affordable HousingTrust Fund. That nearly 20-year-old entityserves as a mechanism to fund affordablehousing projects in Santa Fe.Improvements to the Municipal RecreationComplex at 205 Caja Del Rio Road areadditionally expected to receive around$1.4 million in city funds.The proposed spending is currently in thetalking stage, with the City Councilexpected to vote on funding for specificprojects later.CONSTRUCTION NEWSNEW MEXICO

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Plans are now settled for the construction of anew 50,000-square-foot school building that willbe a part of the Rio Rancho Public Schools system.The Independence High School will go up at theintersection of Northern Boulevard and OntarioPlace on the north side of the city at a currentlyvacant site.That school is defined as an alternativeeducational facility which puts an emphasis onstudents at risk of dropping out.According to the New Mexico Public EducationDepartment, a unique feature of the school hasseen the existence of what is called “The Well,” abrightly lit, open-concept space, designed toencourage conversation and instruction.The current Independence High School,measuring 28,000 square feet, is located at 421Quantum Road NE.According to district documents, the current highschool has a capacity of serving around 200students, while the new structure will be built tohouse up to 350 students.The new $26 million building project is beingfunded out of an $80 million bond that wasapproved by around 71% of district residents lastfall. That bond also included funding for electric,heating, and cooling upgrades to three elementaryand middle schools as well as the Rio Rancho HighSchool.NEW SCHOOL FACILITYHOUSING UNIQUEALTERNATIVEEDUCATION PROGRAMSET TO BE BUILT IN RIORANCHOBy Garry Boulard, Construction Reporter 06/03/2024Copyright: Canva proAs planned, once work on the newIndependence High School iscompleted, the original structure willbecome the home to the new SpecialServices Support Center.Rio Rancho Public Schools has acurrent enrollment of more than17,200 students, a double digitincrease in the past two decades,reflecting the larger populationgrowth of Rio Rancho itself which hasgone from just under 52,000 twodecades ago to more than 104,000today.27BUILTENVIRONMENT

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Land is being purchased in Dona AnaCounty for the eventual construction of anew health care center that will belong tothe University of New Mexico HealthSciences Center.The project, which is being supported to thetune of $10 million via an executive order byGovernor Michelle Lujan Grisham, will seethe building of up to 8,000 square feet ofclinical space providing a wide variety ofreproductive health care services.The site in question is located just to thenorth of Lohman Avenue between RoadRunner Parkway and North Sonoma RanchBoulevard.Grisham approved funding two years agofor what is being called the Center forReproductive Health in an effort to provideboth abortion and pregnancy care services.In signing the order, she remarked: "Thegoal here is to build it, and they will come."PLANS PROCEEDINGFOR COMPREHENSIVEREPRODUCTIVE HEALTHCARE CENTER IN LASVEGASBy Garry Boulard, Construction Reporter 06/04/2024Copyright: Canva proA press release issued by the school'sHealth Sciences Center said the "communityadvised, full spectrum, reproductive healthcare center will serve the needs ofthousands of individuals living in southernNew Mexico who have lacked access tobasic reproductive health care for decades."Although a total amount for the project hasnot yet been announced, it is thought thatthe acquisition of the land will come to alittle over $1 million.If all goes as expected, work on the newfacility will begin later this year, with acompletion date of sometime in 2025.28BUILTENVIRONMENTOFFICE OF THE STATEAUDITOR RELEASESCITY OF SANTA FEFISCAL YEAR 2023AUDIT TO THE PUBLICBy Staff, City of Santa Fe06/04/2024SANTA FE, June 3, 2024 – The City of SantaFe’s Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23) Audit is nowavailable to the public. This is the thirdannual financial audit that the City hascompleted in the last eleven months.Highlights from the Audit:The Independent Auditor’s report onthe FY23 financial statements expressesan unmodified opinion.This is the best opinion type, and itmeans that the auditor concluded thatthe financial statements are presentedfairly, in all material respects...Continue reading >

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The New Mexico State Investment Councillast month approved over $550 million infinancial commitments to both Americanand European-based funds.The firms and companies managing thefunds invest in transportation, energy andsustainability, manufacturing anddistribution, and technology and artificialintelligence.Continue reading >NM COMMITS $550MTO FIRMS INVESTING INTRANSPORTATION,ENERGYBy Megan Gleason, Albuquerque Journal 06/03/2024Copyright: Canva proWASHINGTON – The U.S. Department ofthe Interior and Bureau of Reclamation willsend $242 million to five projects inWestern states to improve water storageand clean drinking water supply, the bureausaid Thursday.Continue reading >29BUILTENVIRONMENTLONG-DELAYEDCOLORADO PROJECTINCLUDED IN LATESTROUND OF FEDERALWATER FUNDINGBy Lia Chien, Source NM06/03/2024Copyright: Canva pro

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ALBUQUERQUE — The University of NewMexico Hospital’s new critical care tower,now about 85% complete, could make a bigdifference in health care even in far-flung,rural parts of the state.Continue reading >UNM HOSPITAL TOWERTOUTS EXPANDED ICU,EMERGENCYDEPARTMENTBy Gabrielle Porter, Santa Fe New Mexican05/30/2024Copyright: Canva proNew Mexico’s unemployment rate remainsrelatively unchanged since last year,according to the New Mexico Departmentof Workforce Solutions April 2024 LaborMarket Review. According to the data, TaosCounty had an unemployment rate of 3.8percent last month, a 0.2-percentimprovement from last year.Continue reading >30BUILTENVIRONMENTCOUNTYUNEMPLOYMENT RATESHOWS SLIGHTIMPROVEMENT FROM2023By Liam Easley, Taos News05/29/2024Carlsbad Municipal Schools is embarking ona major development project, allocating$300 million from recently approvedgeneral obligation bonds to build a new highschool and renovate an existing middleschool. Continue reading >CARLSBAD MUNICIPALSCHOOLS PLANS $300MIN FACILITIES PROJECTSBy Aayush Gupta, Albuquerque Business First 05/30/2024Copyright: Canva pro

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A South Dakota-based developmentcompany will begin construction on an $80million apartment complex in Las Crucesthis summer. Peachtree Canyon Apartments will belocated at 7081 N. Jornada Road. Thecomplex aims to accommodate families withchildren and will feature 288 one-, two-, andthree-bedroom apartments with rentsranging from $795 to $1,101. Six units willbe designated for residents earning up to30% of area median income.Continue reading >SOUTH DAKOTADEVELOPER TO BREAKGROUND ON $80M LASCRUCES PROJECTBy Aayush Gupta, Albuquerque Business First 05/31/2024Copyright: Canva proA first-of-its-kind partnership between afederal council and a New Mexico energyauthority hopes to fast-track transmissionprojects across the state.The Federal Permitting ImprovementSteering Council, first established in 2015,said Thursday it entered into amemorandum of understanding with theNew Mexico Renewable EnergyTransmission Authority, or RETA. Thepartnership sets up a "working relationship"between the two bodies to providepermitting support to transmission projectsco-developed by RETA, according to a May30 news release.Continue reading >31BUILTENVIRONMENTNEW MEXICO ENERGYAUTHORITY, FEDERALCOUNCIL PAIR UP TOFAST-TRACKTRANSMISSIONPROJECTSBy Jacob Maranda, Albuquerque Business First 05/31/2024Copyright: Canva pro

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32BUILTENVIRONMENTCONSTRUCTION NEWSSOUTHWESTAn effort is underway in Colorado's VailValley to build not one, but two, newCatholic churchs in an effort toaccommodate ongoing congregationgrowth.The Catholic Parishes of the Valley has nowlaunched a campaign to raise up to $20million to build the two facilities, one ofwhich will go up in the town of Edwards,with the second in set for the nearby townof Gypsum.RESPONDING TOCONTINUED GROWTH,VAIL VALLEYCATHOLICS WANT TOBUILD TWO NEWCHURCHES By Garry Boulard, The Built Environment 06/05/2024Copyright: Canva proChurch officials say there are more than10,000 regular worshippers in the VailValley region worshipping at either twosmall area chapels or the St. Patrick's Chapelat 476 Pine Street in yet another nearbytown: Minturn.That chapel, built in 1990, can onlyaccommodate around 200 people.According to the Vail Daily, some 65% of allCatholics in the area are Spanish-speaking,"and about half of the services in the Valleyare conducted in Spanish."The capital campaign has thus far securedaround $10.4 million in pledged funds ofvarying amounts. Plans regarding thespecific dimensions and scope of the twoproposed churches are expected to besubmitted to the Archdiocese of Denverlater this year.Copyright: Canva pro

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A plan that could ultimately see the buildingof around 3,500 new residential units aswell as significant commercial developmentwill soon be reviewed by members of thePrescott Valley Planning and ZoningCommission.The project belongs to the Fain SignatureGroup, which is based in Prescott Valley,and will go up on a 652-acre site on the eastside of town near Lakeshore Drive and FainRoad.According to published reports, what isbeing called Lakeshore 650 will have anestimated local economic impact of upwardsof $1.3 billion and will be developed over athree-phase period of time between 2027and 2047.As envisioned, the project will place anemphasis on open space, with tree-linedstreets, a 25-acre community park, and a10-foot wide walking and bike path. Thenearby Agua Fria River slices through theplanned site, providing a 50-acre rivercorridor. According to town documents, the plannedcommunity will offer "choices for housing;different housing types to meet the needs ofresidents at various stages of life." VERY LARGE, MULTI-PHASE MIXED-USEPROJECT IN PRESCOTTVALLEY HEADING FORREVIEWBy Garry Boulard, The Built Environment 06/05/2024Copyright: Canva proThe varied housing choices will be designedfor those buying their first homes, peoplelooking for larger housing as they raisefamilies, and retirement-age residentslooking for smaller accommodations. The planned three phases of the project willsee up to 100 units built by 2027, followedby another 600 units as of 2031, and a finalnearly 4,000 heading into 2047.Established more than 60 years ago, theFain Signature Group has an extensiverecord in both residential and commercialdevelopment. The company endured a setback earlier thisspring when its under-construction LegadoApartments complex, also in PrescottValley, was extensively damaged in a fire.What was left of that project is currentlybeing demolished, with plans for rebuildingbeing assessed. 33BUILTENVIRONMENT

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Plans remain in the works for the building ofa new water park in northern Colorado.The project, called Glacier Beach, has beenin the talking stage since around early 2022,and may include what has been billed as the"longest water slide in the world."Last month a website for the projectannounced that a new ride concept called"Soarin' Over the Rockies," would be a partof the larger park, an immersive ride thatwill provide breathtaking views of thenearby Rocky Mountains.In a press release, the new attraction is saidto combine "cutting edge technology,stunning visuals, and thrilling specialeffects." The news site What Now Denverhas earlier reported that the project mightalso have a "360-degree circular wave pool,"with rapid, deep. and lazy rivers.EXACT LOCATION OFNEW COLORADOWATER PARK PROJECTYET TO BE ANNOUNCEDBy Garry Boulard, Construction Reporter 05/30/2024Copyright: Canva proExactly where the park will be built has stillnot been announced. It was previouslythought that the project would go up nearthe city of Golden, with constructionbeginning sometime this coming summer.Now the site glacierbeachcolorado.com sayssimply that a development team is "hard atwork" doing the preliminary work on a newlocation. If the Glacier Beach project becomes reality,it will join a growing marketplace nationallyfor waterparks. According to theStatista.com, such parks regularly attract upto 8 million visitors annually, representing a$3.5 billion industry in 2023.New water park projects have beenannounced in recent months forMassanutten, Virginia; Myrtle Beach, SouthCarolina; Bellevue, Nebraska; andOklahoma City, Oklahoma.34BUILTENVIRONMENT

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A group of Colorado Springs residents areorganizing in favor of a move to limit theconstruction of high-rise structures in thecity.With a petition bearing the words “WeDon’t Want to be Denver,” the group isgathering signatures endorsing theproposition that residents should be able tovote to restrict the height of proposedbuilding projects.The movement is fired by a projectannounced late last year by the O’NeilGroup, an investment and developmentcompany based in Colorado Springs, thatsaid it wanted to build a 36-story in thecity’s downtown section.EFFORT UNDERWAY INCOLORADO SPRINGS TOTOP OFF ALL BUILDINGSAT SIXTEEN STORIESBy Garry Boulard, Construction Reporter 05/31/2024Copyright: Canva proThat project, slated to go up on CostillaStreet, just to the east of the Olympic andParalympic Museum, will also feature nearly500 residential units. In 2021, the O’NeilGroup proposed a 25-story structure with316 units, but ultimately decided that asmaller building would not prove financiallyfeasible.Opponents of the project have said thatwhat particularly bothers them is that thestructure could block views of the nearbyPikes Peak and connecting mountains. Lastyear the publication CPR News noted thatmany residents in Colorado Springsembrace the city’s “classic, almost ‘anti-urban’ identity.”The petition, which is posted on the siteChange.org and has so far generated morethan 4,900 signatures, also asks that no newbuilding in Colorado Springs should be tallerthan the 16-floor Wells Fargo building. Thatstructure, at 90 S. Cascade Avenue, wasbuilt in 1990 and is to date the tallestbuilding in Colorado Springs.A decision to put the proposition on thisfall’s ballot will have to first be approved bythe Colorado Springs City Council. Adecision by that body may be madesometime next month.35BUILTENVIRONMENTCopyright: Canva pro

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Some seven months after the DenverBroncos football team announced plans tobuild an expansive new training facility, newdetails specific to the project have emerged.As earlier announced, the $175 millionfacility will include some 320,000 squarefeet of building space, along with meetingrooms, expanded locker rooms, and sportsperformance areas.Football operations will take up thestructure’s second floor, with the team’sbusiness offices located on the third floor.Additional features: an amenity courtyard,hospitality space, and rooftop terrace.The new facility in Englewood will connectto the 115,000-square-foot Pat BowlenFieldhouse, which is located at 13403Broncos Parkway.With a sleek modern design, the buildingand surrounding site is being called theBroncos Park Powered by CommonSpirit, inreference to an ongoing partnership thatthe team has with the hospital groupCommonSpirit Health.Describing the new structure as a “state-of-the art team headquarters,” Damani Leech,president of the Broncos, said thegroundbreaking is scheduled to take placeafter the conclusion of the team’s pre-season in August.WORK ON NEW DENVERBRONCOS TRAININGFACILITY SET TO BEGINLATER THIS YEARBy Garry Boulard, Construction Reporter 06/04/2024Copyright: Canva proFounded in 1959, the Denver Broncos haveplayed in the old Mile High Stadium beforemoving over to the Empower Field at MileHigh. Meanwhile, the team has used thesame training facility for at least threedecades.Earlier this year, Greg Penner, Broncos chiefexecutive officer, suggesting that the olderfacility had become an expensiveproposition. “We keep putting more andmore money in it to keep it up to thestandard that it needed to be at,” heremarked in a press conference.Long in the planning stages, design work onthe new training facility began in 2022. It isthought that construction will be completedby the late summer of 2026.36BUILTENVIRONMENT

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37BUILTENVIRONMENTCONSTRUCTION NEWSNATIONALMore than $300 million in grant awardshave been released from the EnvironmentalProtection Agency for a sweeping effort toclean up dozens of brownfields sitesnationally.ENVIRONMENTALPROTECTION AGENCYANNOUNCES MORETHAN $300 MILLION INBROWNFIELDS CLEAN-UP EFFORTS ACROSSTHE COUNTRYBy Garry Boulard, Construction Reporter 06/03/2024Copyright: Canva proThe funding is part of a larger effort on thepart of the agency, according to MichaelRegan, EPA Administrator, to “clean upcontaminated properties in overburdenedcommunities and bring them back intoproductive use.”The grants are focusing on some 200 sitesand represent the latest fundingcommitment for a program that wasoriginally launched by the EPA in 1995,tasked with cleaning up tens of thousands ofabandoned and toxic industrial sites in bothurban and rural neighborhoods.According to data gathered by the agency,communities of color have been the mostimpacted by the ongoing existence ofbrownfields sites, with twice as many blackas white Americans living within a half a milerange of such properties. That same dataalso indicated that roughly 10% of allHispanic Americans live within that samerange.The new funding is seeing $231 milliongoing to the Brownfields Multipurpose,Assessment, and Cleanup Grants Program;along with $68 million targeting what iscalled the Revolving Loan Fund; and another$3 million for EPA-sponsored technicalassistance efforts.Continues >

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38BUILTENVIRONMENTRegan, the former secretary of NorthCarolina’s Department of EnvironmentalQuality, has long been an advocate forcleaning up brownfields with the goal ofusing such properties for economicdevelopment.In 2021, upon the announcement of $66million in EPA brownfields funding, heremarked to an Associated Press reporterthat “environmental protection andeconomic prosperity are not mutuallyexclusive, but they go hand in hand.”In this most recent round of funding, sixColorado communities are receiving morethan $8 million in funding to clean up one-time industrial sites, with the town ofKersey securing $1.1 million to clean up thesite of an abandoned grain elevator.Some $500,000 in funding has additionallybeen secured for the assessment and clean-up of brownfield sites in Raton, NewMexico; while Arizona has received nearly$2 million for assessment and clean-up workin Flagstaff, Kingman, Munds Park, Prescott,Tucson, Show Low, and Winslow.The Federal Aviation Administration hasgood news for 91 U.S. airports, with theannouncement of $186.7 million in grants,mostly for runways, terminals, hangars andother infrastructure.Continue reading >FAA AWARDS $187M INGRANTS FORINFRASTRUCTURE,OTHER IMPROVEMENTSBy Tom Ichniowski, ENRDespite stories suggesting otherwise, LouisDeJoy, the U.S. Posmaster General, hasannounced his agency's intention tomaintain as many currently operating postoffices nationally as possible.In a public letter, DeJoy, in noting anongoing facility review process, said,"Contrary to past facility reviews, where theintention was to close the mail processingfacility when we moved out mail processingoperations, the current facility reviewprocess has no such intention."Continues >RESPONDING TOCRITICS, POST OFFICEHEAD SAYS FACILITYREVIEWS ANDUPGRADES AREUNDERWAYEVERYWHEREBy Garry Boulard, Construction Reporter 05/30/2024Copyright: Canva pro

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39BUILTENVIRONMENTOn the contrary, continued DeJoy, "The reviewprocess we are undertaking also includessubstantial investments in the facilities we arestudying."DeJoy said that, as currently planned, "hundreds ofmillions of dollars will be invested in these facilitiesto refurbish and equip them to transform thisorganization, to ensure that we can serve ourcommunities far into the future."The letter, which was sent to Michigan DemocratSenator Gary Peters, chairman of the HomelandSecurity and Government Affairs Committee, statedthat substantial investments are being committedto modernizing postal facilities nationally, as well asaddressing deferred maintenance issues.DeJoy also made note of his agency's move to buildnew regional processing and distribution centers,with one such facility in Phoenix measuring 500,000square feet scheduled to open this fall.In the West, Houston is also seeing the upgrading ofan existing 850,000-square-foot processing facility;while work will soon be completed on a 300,000-square-foot facility in Boise, Idaho.Some 200,000 square feet will be added by 2026 toan existing 650,000-square-foot center in SantaClarita, California.DeJoy has come under criticism for the Deliveringfor America program, an effort launched in 2021designed to reduce some $160 billion in PostalService costs by the end of the decade.That program has seen the agency aggregatingpackages and mail in fewer facilities, reducingprocessing and distribution costs, and shifting airvolume to ground transportation.The Washington Examiner earlier this year notedthat under the Delivery For America program, thePostal Service lost $6.4 billion in fiscal 2023, and"projects a $6.3 billion loss in 2024."Copyright: Canva pro

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40BUILTENVIRONMENTWASHINGTON, D.C.: The IRS hasannounced the permanent establishment ofits free electronic tax return filing system,initially piloted this year, and is urging all 50states and the District of Columbia to jointhe initiative in 2025.The IRS tested the Direct File project for the2024 tax season on a limited basis in 12states for individuals with straightforwardW-2s, the employee's wage and taxstatement. Additionally, the agency isencouraging all states with a state incometax to participate and help residents filetheir state returns for free. During the 2024pilot, tax agencies in Arizona,Massachusetts, California, and New Yorkfacilitated state tax filings.Continue reading >IRS URGES ALL STATESTO JOIN PERMANENTFREE TAX RETURNFILING SYSTEMBy Robert Besser, New Mexico State News.Net06/03/2024The Biden Administration has furtherpropelled its push to upgrade and expandaging U.S. transmission infrastructure,announcing a new link with 21 states—termed the Federal-State Modern GridDeployment Initiative—as an"unprecedented" effort to accelerate powerdistribution network upgrades slowed bypolitics and technology shortfalls that havehobbled clean energy capacity growth.Continue reading >FEDS, STATES LAUNCHJOINT GRID UPGRADEAS DATA CENTERPOWER DEMAND SOARSBy Debra K. Rubin, ENRCopyright: Canva proThe program to rapidly replace thecollapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge inBaltimore began in earnest on May 31, asthe Maryland Transportation Authorityformally issued a request for proposals thatthe agency hopes will result in a newstructure in place by fall 2028.Continue reading >BALTIMORE BRIDGEREBUILD RFP TARGETSFALL 2028 COMPLETIONBy Jim Parsons, ENR MidAtlanticCopyright: Canva pro

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41BUILTENVIRONMENTCONSTRUCTION NEWSTRENDSThe number and size of pharmacy desertsacross the country continue to grow.On the website USPharmacist.com, scholarNoelle Kwan has documented the“increased frequency of communitypharmacy closures” in neighborhoodslacking a single pharmacy within a one-mileradius.The trendline is more apparent when thefocus is widened, with 73% ofneighborhoods served by a single pharmacyin a 2-mile range.The concept of the desert pharmacy followsthe pattern of the more widely-known fooddeserts, a phrase referenced by theAmerican Nutrition Association indicatingneighborhoods lacking a single grocerystore and access to produce. According to the website Healthcare-brew.com, “If people in an urbanneighborhood live more than a mile awayfrom the nearest pharmacy, it’s a desert. Ifthat neighborhood is low income and fewhouseholds own a car, then that thresholddrops to half a mile.” INCREASING NUMBEROF PHARMACY DESERTSSEEN AS INDUSTRYCHALLENGEBy Garry Boulard, The Built Environment 06/05/2024Copyright: Canva pro

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A new study published this spring in the journal Health Affairs Scholar indicates that some57% of pharmacy deserts were in urban neighborhoods, compared with 38% in rural areas.The problem has only worsened with the news that the drugstore chain CVS is closing some300 stores a year, while Rite Aid, in filing for bankruptcy last fall, announced plans to shutteraround 150 locations.Roughly 30% of Albuquerque has been defined by Health Affairs Scholar as being apharmacy desert; with Denver seeing a rate just below that; and both Phoenix and Tucson inthe 50% to 60% range.According to the Albuquerque-based Health Equity Council, more than 25,000 residentsliving in the city’s International District, having seen three of four area pharmacies close inrecent years, are now in a pharmacy desert. Solutions to the pharmacy desert issue, according to experts, remain elusive not onlybecause the major drug store chains have moved out of poorer neighborhoods, but alsobecause many of the older independent operations in recent years have closed shop.In lieu of actual physical pharmacies, residents are increasingly turning to pharmacyprescription delivery services, mail orders, and telepharmacy. In a counter-trend, Rite Aid has announced the building of small format stores targetingpharmacy desert neighborhoods. Those stores, at 3,000 square feet, down from the brand’susual 15,000 square foot outlets, lack the cosmetics and snacks seen in typical drug storeoperations and instead feature pharmacy services, and only pharmacy services.Meanwhile, some of the buildings once housing pharmacies have seen new life: a former LilesPharamcy store in a working class neighborhood of Detroit has recently been transformedinto a luxury residence with an asking price of some $800,000. 42BUILTENVIRONMENTCopyright: Canva pro

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43BUILTENVIRONMENTLess than a quarter of small businessescurrently offer their employees a 401 (k) plan,according to a new survey, with a sizablesegment of those owners indicating that theymay never have such employee benefits, owingto cost concerns.The survey was conducted by the Arlington-based firm Wakefield Research and alsorevealed that some 55% of responding smallbusinesses with staff levels of anywhere fromone to fifty felt that their companies were toosmall to actually access a plan.NEW SURVEY SHOWSLACK OF SMALLBUSINESS RETIREMENTPLANSBy Garry Boulard, Construction Reporter 06/04/2024Copyright: Canva proA smaller 28% said they did not think theywould be able to afford a company match.The survey’s findings align with adifferent survey conducted last year bythe company Fidelity Investment whichshowed that 48% of small businessowners said they didn’t think they couldafford to offer such plans to theiremployees.401 (k) plans have been up and runningsince 1978. As defined by the InternalRevenue Code, such plans are employer-sponsored and serve as personal pensionor savings accounts with both employeesand employers contributing to the plan’sfund.Such plans have proven to be mainstaysamong larger businesses andcorporations, with the most recentfigures revealing that total 401 (k) planassets in the U.S. are in excess of $4.6trillion.The Wakefield survey also showed thatbusiness owners in general are saving lessthan 1% of their current income forretirement, with a larger 17% savinganywhere between 1 and 9%. A sizable25% of the respondents said they werenot contributing one way or the other to aretirement plan.Nearly 50% of the business ownerrespondents, indicating a precariouseconomic state of affairs, said theydoubted they would ever have enoughsavings to retire.The survey was commissioned by thegroup ShareBuilder 401k of Seattle,which provides retirement products andresources to small and mid-sizedcompanies.

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NEW YORK, New York - U.S. stocks weremixed at the end of the first trading day inJune as weak manufacturing data indicatedthe U.S. economy may be weakening."From a historical perspective, strongmarket performance in May generally leadsto a positive June," CNBC quoted analystMichael Welch writing in a Monday note."Since 1957, when the SPX is up 4 percentor more in May, the month of June has beenpositive eight out of nine times by a medianof 1.4 percent," he said.Continue reading >NASDAQ COMPOSITEJUMPS 94 POINTS ASINDUSTRIAL STOCKSLAGBy Lola Evans, New Mexico State News.Net06/04/2024Copyright: Canva proAfter a positive start to the year showedsigns of an industry rebound, manufacturinggrowth has plateaued as the FederalReserve declines to lower interest rates. The Institute for Supply Management’s MayPurchasing Managers’ Indexregistered at48.7% in May, down half a percentage pointfrom April and still in contraction territorybelow 50.0. The stagnant growth was drivenin large part by a lack of demand, with thenew orders index down 3.7 percentagepoints to 45.4%. Continue reading >44BUILTENVIRONMENTHIGH INTEREST RATESARE STALLINGMANUFACTURINGGROWTH: MAY PMIBy Kate Magill, ConstructionDive06/03/2024Copyright: Canva pro

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The United States dominated globalsemiconductor production in the 1980s andearly 1990s with companies like Intel, IBM,and Texas Instruments leading the way.About 37 percent% of the world’s chip weremanufactured in U.S.-located fabricationplants (fabs) in 1990. While most chips andsilicon wafers are still designed in theUnited States, their production has shiftedsignificantly to East Asia, leaving the UnitedStates with only 12% of the world’s chipmanufacturing in 2020.Continue reading >THE CHIPS ANDSCIENCE ACT WILLBRING JOBS BACK TOTHE UNITED STATESBy Francesco Renna, Area DevelopmentCopyright: Canva proDive Brief:Nonresidential construction spendingticked down 0.3% in April to aseasonally adjusted annual rate of $1.2trillion, according to Associated Buildersand Contractors’ analysis of U.S. CensusBureau data.After a revision flipped March’s 0.2%increase into a decline, April marked thesecond consecutive month of reducedconstruction spending in 2024, saidAnirban Basu, ABC chief economist. Despite these declines, the country’smanufacturing boom continues tosupport overall spending levels, keepingnonresidential spending up 11.5% overthe past 12 months, according to thereport. The manufacturing segmentgained 0.9% in April and has jumpedmore than 17% over the past 12 months.Continue reading >45BUILTENVIRONMENTCONSTRUCTIONSPENDING SLIPS BUT 1SECTOR SHINESBy Sebastian Obando, ConstructionDive06/04/2024Copyright: Canva pro

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WASHINGTON – Resilience — essentiallyrisk management — is an increasingly criticalconsideration for road builders.Climate change is impacting roads insurprising ways, and contractors andengineers need to be prepared for extremeweather, sea level rise and hottertemperatures, said a panelist at the NationalInstitute of Building Sciences’ BuildingInnovation Conference in Washington, D.C.,on May 23. Continue reading >HOW CLIMATE CHANGEIS HITTING HIGHWAYSBy Julie Strupp, ConstructionDive06/04/2024Copyright: Canva pro46BUILTENVIRONMENTWhen the Federal Reserve hiked interestrates 11 times last year in a bid to controlrampant economic inflation, many Top 400Contractors said they felt those policychanges in the form of project delays,rescopes or outright cancellations. Now,with construction costs at a prolonged high,firms say preconstruction has helped somewould-be paused projects stay viable. But ina construction market where demand forresources far outpaces supply, firms saypreconstruction has its limits againstinflation.Continue reading >ENR'S 2024 TOP 400CONTRACTORS: FIRMSFEEL PINCH FORPROFITABILITYBy Emell Adolphus, Jonathan Keller, ENR05/22/2024Copyright: Canva pro

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49VIEW >$6,055,546ESTIMATED COSTPROJECT INFOSCOPE:The existing Fire Station No. 22 located at 6500 N.Mesa Street will undergo a renovation to includepartial building demolition, interior demolition, anda new addition to comply with new fire stationstandards. The new building addition willaccommodate a locker room, exercise room, anoutdoor area, EMS supply and apparatus bay andstorage. In order to create fluidity through the fire...OWNER:City of El Paso300 N Campbell StEl Paso TX 79901-1402Bid Date/Time: 06/12/2024 - 02:00pm MSTAddenda Count: 1Memo Count: 0Phase: BiddingStage: ActiveStatus:Addenda ReceivedProject Type: Additions / Renovations / UpgradeCategory: Police / FirePublic Funding: YesBid Security: Bonds may be required.Pre-Bid/Proposal Conference05/15/2024 - 10:30 AMvia MICROSOFT TEAMS or Dial-in by phoneFIRE STATION 22RENOVATIONSFIRE STATION 22RENOVATIONS(915) 212-0000BUILTENVIRONMENTARCHITECT:In*Situ Architecture PLLC 112 Texas AveEl Paso TX 79901(915) 533-7488

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50$6,790,000ESTIMATED COSTUNM CM@R TOWDIEHM ATHLETICFACILITYRENOVATIONUNM CM@R TOWDIEHM ATHLETICFACILITYRENOVATIONVIEW PROJECT >OWNER:University of New Mexico(505) 277-20361700 Lomas NE Ste 2600Albuquerque NM 87106PROJECT INFO:Bid Date/Time: 07/1/2024 - 03:00pm MSTPhase: BiddingStage: ActiveProject Type: Vendor / Professional ServicesCategory: EducationPublic Funding: YesSCOPE:The University of New Mexico (UNM or theUniversity) will be accepting ConstructionManager at Risk (“CMAR”, “CMARContractor or “CM at Risk”) ConstructionDelivery Services qualification statementsfrom licensed and experiencedconstruction firms interested in providingCMAR services for the Tow Diehm StudentAthlete Space.BUILTENVIRONMENTBUILTENVIRONMENT

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51FEATUREDPRE-BID PROJECTPlans are moving along on a project thatwill see the construction of a new firestation in south central Colorado.The Peyton Fire Protection Districtserves the unincorporated town ofPeyton, a place of around 200 people, aswell as residents of several nearby townsin eastern El Paso County in a coverage...CONTINUE READING >RURAL PEYTON,COLORADOPLANNING TO BUILDNEW FIRE STATIONBy Garry Boulard, Construction Reporter 05/28/2024PROJECT INFORMATION:Stage: Conceptual / No DesignStatus: New Project / EditorialProject Type: New ConstructionCategory: Police / FirePublic Funding: YesVIEW >BUILTENVIRONMENT

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53ADDITIONS/RENOVATIONS /UPGRADEREMODEL ANDASBESTOS ABATEMENTSANTA CRUZ HOUSINGDEVELOPMENTVIEW PROJECT >LOS ALAMOS ICE RINKREFRIGERATION SYSTEMREPLACEMENT ANDMECHANICAL ROOMUPGRADESSCOPE OF WORK: Design, build, and install a new refrigerationplant at Los Alamos ice rink. Provide upgradesto mechanical room HVAC systems to meetcode. Connect refrigeration plant tVIEW PROJECT >BUILTENVIRONMENTSCOPE OF WORK: Unit 156 Camino de Quintana is a three bedroom toinclude asbestos abatement and remediation. Thereconstruction will include the interior and exterior,drywall removal and replacement, floor removal andreplacement and bathroom remodel. The exterior willinclude removal and replacement of doors and knobs,re-stucco and painting of canales.

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54MATERIAL /EQUIP / SERVICE /INSTALLDECORATIVE LIGHTFIXTURE REMEDIATION,CPN 631959VIEW PROJECT >RE-BID FUEL PUMPREPAIRSSCOPE OF WORK: Santa Fe County Public WorksFleet Section received anoncompliance violation Class Bsubject to delivery prohibitionfor failure to maintain acontainment sump of a USTsystem associated withinterstitial monitoring ofunderground piping. Thepenetration is not sealed. TheCounty is requesting the repairthe pump and bring the Countyup to compliance.VIEW PROJECT >GASLINE RETIREMENTSCOPE OF WORK: The contractor shall furnish allnecessary personnel,supervision, materials,equipment, services andfacilities (except as otherwisespecified) to perform the GasLine Retirement at NenahnezadCommunity School (NCS) inFruitland, NM. in the accordancewith the Statement of Work orSpecifications (attachments tothe Statement of Work/Specifications are listed inSection J and are hereby madepart of this solicitation and anyresultant contract).VIEW PROJECT >GRAFFITI PAINTAND SUPPLIESSCOPE OF WORK: The City of Albuquerque isrequesting bids for the purchaseof Graffiti Paint and Supplies inaccordance with the terms,conditions, and specificationsset forth herein. The City intendsto establish a Price Agreement(“Contract”) for the Solid WasteManagement Department forthe Clean Cities/GraffitiRemoval Services Divisionlocated at 5501 Pino Yards...VIEW PROJECT >SCOPE OF WORK: Repairing existing street lighting fixtures alongCentral from San Mateo to Coors.BUILTENVIRONMENT

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55NEWCONSTRUCTIONPINOS ALTOSVOLUNTEER FIRERESCUE STATION 5VIEW PROJECT >NMBHI FORENSICFACILITYSCOPE OF WORK: Construction of a new ForensicDivision building to houseunadjudicated state patients.This building will beapproximately 120,000 squarefeet in size. Most of the buildingis single-story. Theadministrative wing is twostories. The work includesextensive site work with theconstruction of two parking lots,a perimeter road...VIEW PROJECT >FIRE STATION NO. 9SCOPE OF WORK: Constructing an all-electricbuilding to be used as a firestation and living quarters forthe fire department staff. Thisproject will consist of plumbingrough in, concrete, steel andmasonry work. Landscaping andasphalt finishing work on thesurrounding area within thefenced in area that will also beconstructed. Electrical and ITwiring and equipmentthroughout the building as wellas 2 EV charging stationsoutside. If funding allows solarcharging system...VIEW PROJECT >SUN TRAN NW-BMFCOMPRESSEDNATURAL GASPLANTINSTALLATIONSCOPE OF WORK: The City of Tucson is requestingcompetitive bids from qualifiedArizona Licensed Contractors toconstruct a Compressed NaturalGas (CNG) Plant...VIEW PROJECT >SCOPE OF WORK: The scope of the project, as outlined within thecontract documents is to provide a ground-upfacility,wood frame construction building of approximately4,049 gross square feet...BUILTENVIRONMENT

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56SITE WORK /NON-BUILDING10TH STREET CBCREMEDIATIONVIEW PROJECT >EAST AZTECARTERIAL ROUTEPHASE IISCOPE OF WORK: Earthwork, base course, HMA,drainage structures, wasteremoval, metal barrier, retainingwall, rip rap, erosion control,signing, striping, pedestrianmulti-use trail.VIEW PROJECT >CAMPUS PARKPHASE 2SCOPE OF WORK: Complete construction ofCampus Park. This will includeselective demolition of concretepaving, asphalt paving, crusherfine paving, and vegetation andmulch removal. Newconstruction items will includeimport and placement of cleanfill, earthwork, drainageimprovements, wet utilityimprovements, electricalimprovements, concrete paving,asphalt paving, masonry, siterailing and fencing, sitefurnishings, landscape planting,and irrigation.VIEW PROJECT >MAPLE STREETSIDEWALKEXTESNIONSCOPE OF WORK: The project is in Santa Clara andconsists of: The project intent isto extend the sidewalk on thenorth side of Maple Street fromBellm Street connecting to theexisting ADA Ramp at NM 180.This work includes theconstruction of new curb andgutter adjacent to the newsidewalk, along with someremovals and relocations.VIEW PROJECT >SCOPE OF WORK: 10th Street Concrete Box Culvert Repair-This projectwill included replacing wingwalls, repair of thesidewalks, asphalt paving, patch repairs on the CBC,and repair of the retaining wall at the northeastcorner of the CBC located on 10th Street atWashington Avenue.BUILTENVIRONMENT

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62WAGE DETERMINATIONSMAY 27TH - 31ST 2024Bernalillo CountyChaves CountyCurry CountyDe Baca CountyDona Ana CountyEddy CountyLea County Otero CountySan Juan CountySan Miguel CountySandoval CountySanta Fe CountySocorro CountyTaos CountyCOUNTY LEGENDWAGE DECISION CLICK TO VIEWPROJECT TITLECONTRACTING AGENCYCONTACTREQUESTED DATE BE-24-1971-A Balloon Fiesta Parkway Sidewalks City of Albuquerque Adam Bergstrasser 5/31/2024 BE-24-1972-A Western Trails Sidewalk Infill City of Albuquerque Adam Bergstrasser 5/31/2024 BE-24-1970-A Kirtland AFB EUL Gibson Blvd.Improvements City of Albuquerque Adam Bergstrasser 5/31/2024 CH-24-1944-B S. Gutierrez library project2407275 Roswell Independent School District Mike Notz 5/31/2024 CH-24-1919-A North Atkinson Manhole RehabProject City of Roswell Lorenzo Sanchez 5/30/2024 CH-24-1889-A Microsurfacing/ Road Repair in Town ofHagerman PO 288924 CESKCB Town of Hagerman Kami Mason 5/28/2024 DA-24-1955-A ORGAN MOUNTAIN HIGH SCHOOLPARKING LOT ADDITION Las Cruces Public Schools District 2 Jose Cardona 5/31/2024 DA-24-1936-A Soccer Field electrical infrastructure City of Sunland Park Aimee Vidal 5/30/2024 DA-24-1934-A DAC Fair Ground ImprovementsPhase 2 P2404027 MEM CES Dona Ana County Donald Bullard 5/30/2024 BUILTENVIRONMENT

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63WAGE DETERMINATIONSMAY 27TH - 31ST 2024Bernalillo CountyChaves CountyCurry CountyDe Baca CountyDona Ana CountyEddy CountyLea County Otero CountySan Juan CountySan Miguel CountySandoval CountySanta Fe CountySocorro CountyTaos CountyCOUNTY LEGENDWAGE DECISION CLICK TO VIEWPROJECT TITLECONTRACTING AGENCYCONTACTREQUESTED DATE ED-24-1931-A Carlsbad Insertion Valves 22407235CES MEM City of Carlsbad Matt Fletcher 5/30/2024 ED-24-1921-B Park Jr. HS re-roof 2024-3419 BH Artesia Public Schools James Phipps 5/30/2024 ED-24-1887-B Access Control door repair equipment2024-3453 Southeast New Mexico College Rebecca Silva 5/28/2024 LE-24-1956-B 1517 Ave K Mobile Home Install -Portales Homes - 33702 MAF Eunice Public Schools Dwain Haynes 5/31/2024 LE-24-1927-B Install of network and securitysystem at Maljamar Fire StationCES 237101 KES Lea County Kelli Ferguson 5/30/2024 LE-24-1895-A Charlie Brown Park Upgrade PO22405421-03 CES KCB CITY OF HOBBS SHELLY RAULSTON 5/28/2024 SA-24-1937-C Cuba Teacher Housing Phase 223241263 CES MEM Cuba Independent School District Rhiannon Chavez 5/30/2024 SA-24-1909-B Elementary School Fire Alarm Upgrades23240994 CES MEM Cuba Independent School District Rhiannon Chavez 5/29/2024 SA-24-1908-B Middle School Fire Upgrades23240994 Cuba Independent School District Rhiannon Chavez 5/29/2024 BUILTENVIRONMENT

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64WAGE DETERMINATIONSMAY 27TH - 31ST 2024Bernalillo CountyChaves CountyCurry CountyDe Baca CountyDona Ana CountyEddy CountyLea County Otero CountySan Juan CountySan Miguel CountySandoval CountySanta Fe CountySocorro CountyTaos CountyCOUNTY LEGENDWAGE DECISION CLICK TO VIEWPROJECT TITLECONTRACTING AGENCYCONTACTREQUESTED DATE SF-24-1914-C Locker Installation Adult DetentionFacility Santa Fe County Amanda Patterson-Sanchez 5/29/2024 SF-24-1899-B Replace Outdoor Stairways Santa Fe Public Schools Gabe Romero 5/28/2024 TA-24-1910-B Historic Taos County CourthouseRehabilitation/Restoration/ADA Upgrades Taos County Elsa Vigil 5/29/2024 TA-24-1891-A Cutler po398412 New Mexico Department ofTransportation Corey Gonzales 5/28/2024 OT-24-1940-B Hubbard Library Exterior Wall Department of Cultural Affairs Robert Aragon 5/30/2024 OT-24-1939-B PLUMBING IMPROVEMENTS Department of Cultural Affairs Robert Aragon 5/30/2024 OT-24-1918-A Great Blocks Mainstreet City of Alamogordo Justen Boyle 5/30/2024 BUILTENVIRONMENT

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67AFFILIATESFEATURED COMPANY68828384PROPERTIES FOR SALEREAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS NEW MEXICO NEWS74HOME SELLERS ARE DROPPING PRICES,BUT DON'T CELEBRATE YET IF YOU'RE APROSPECTIVE BUYER >74US BUYS LAND TO ENLARGE NEWMEXICO'S RIO GRANDE NATIONALPARK >74GROWING NUMBER OF SEVEN-FIGURECITIES HAVE TYPICAL HOME VALUESABOVE $1M >75BLM ACQUIRES 3,700 ACRES OF LANDBORDERING RIO GRANDE DEL NORTE >75SOUTHWEST NEWS77BISBEE'S FAMOUS COPPER QUEEN,HIGHLY VALUED BY PRESERVATIONISTSAND HISTORIANS, IS UP FOR SALE >77TORONTO ENERGY COMPANYANNOUNCES NEW OFFICE FACILITIESFOR THE MILE HIGH CITY >78NATIONAL NEWS79WITH HIGHER MORTGAGE RATES INPLACE, HOME SALES SEE AN APRILDROP, SAYS REPORT >79U.S. MORTGAGE RATES RISE ABOVE 7PERCENT, AGAIN >80CRE LOAN DELINQUENCY STILLGROWING BUT AT SLOWER PACE ASLENDERS REWORK DEAL TERMS >81REAL ESTATE HOMEPAGE78BUILTENVIRONMENTLOW-WAGE STATES WITH CHEAPHOUSING DOMINATED THE POST-PANDEMIC JOBS BOOM >81

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69NAVIGATING THECRE LANDSCAPE:ONEORGANIZATION ISTRANSFORMING ITSAPPROACHSweeping changes have spread across theglobe in unprecedented waves over the lastfour years, and the ripples have affected allaspects of our world and business. Economieshave been revamped, markets have beenredefined, and entire industries have beenrewritten. Those that didn’t adjust likely gotleft behind, while entities that anticipated andembraced change forged their path byadopting new approaches.CONTINUE READING >SIOR EVENTCALENDARJUNE 2024TUESDAY JUNE 11TH1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (ET): WEBINAR: FUTURE PROOFING YOUR CREBUSINESS PART 2: ECONOMIC UPDATE - CLICK HERECopyright: Canva ProBUILTENVIRONMENT

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71MORE RENTERSARE STAYINGPUT LONGERMultiple factors are leading renters to remain inplace for longer periods of time, a new study byRedfin shows. It found that one in six, or 16.6%,of renters stayed in their home for 10 years ormore in 2022, up from 13.9% a decade earlier.Other timelines were measured with similarresults.For instance, one in six (16.4%) lived in theirhome for five to nine years in 2022, up from14% a decade earlier. However, the lion’s shareof renters stay put for one to four years. Justover two in five (41.8%) stayed in their home forone to four years in 2022, up from 39.9% adecade earlier.The only category that showed a decrease werethe renters that stayed in their units 12 monthsor less. In 2022, one-quarter, or 25.2% ofrenters, stayed in their home for 12 months orless before moving. That’s down from 32.2% in2012.One reason for the longer residency may bethat renters save on costs. Staying in the sameunit means they’re likely to face smaller rentincreases, and they’re saving money on movingcosts and application fees, according to RedfinSenior Economist Sheharyar...CONTINUE READING >Copyright: Canva ProBUILTENVIRONMENT

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72DEVELOPINGLEADERSPOTLIGHT: ACATALYST FORPOSITIVE CHANGE“The spaces we occupy profoundly influenceour lives, and it is my goal to shape thosespaces in a way that enhances the well-being, productivity and creativity ofindividuals and businesses alike,” said JaceJonsson, a recipient of the 2023 DevelopingLeaders Award. Jonsson said that hiscommercial real estate career has alwaysbeen driven by the desire to be “a catalyst forpositive change” within the commercial realestate industry and the broader communityof Calgary in Alberta, Canada. Jonsson is an experienced senior leasingmanager with Oxford Properties whooversees a portfolio of 1.5 million square feetof primarily office assets on behalf ofinstitutional and private ownership groups inthe Calgary market. He has a proven trackrecord of more than 360 successfullynegotiated lease transactions totaling morethan 1.9 million square feet in one of the mostturbulent markets and asset classes. Jonssonis a skilled listing broker and landlord, havingworked on 57 different assets ranging fromnew mixed-use developments to heritageretail and traditional office towers.CONTINUE READING >Copyright: Canva ProBUILTENVIRONMENT

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73SBA EVENT CALENDARJUNE 2024TUESDAY JUNE 11TH9:00 AM - 10:00 AM: SBA CHAT WITH SCORE BUSINESSMENTORS - ENGLISH - CLICK HEREBIDEN-HARRISADMINISTRATIONANNOUNCES NEWACTIONS ANDRESOURCES TOADVANCE CLEANENERGY ECONOMYWASHINGTON – Today, Administrator IsabelCasillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small BusinessAdministration (SBA) and the voice in PresidentBiden’s Cabinet for America’s more than 33 millionsmall businesses, announced that the agency hasremoved its 504 Loan Program’s cap on lending forclean energy projects as part of broader SBA andBiden-Harris Administration efforts to usher in ournation’s clean energy future.“Small businesses and start-ups play a crucial rolenot only in innovating to develop the future ofclimate technology but also in adoptingsustainable practices and transitioning to cleanenergy to help advance President Biden’sambitious goal of net zero by 2050,” saidAdministrator Guzman. “As the Biden-HarrisAdministration makes historic public investmentsin climate resilience...CONTINUE READING >Copyright: Canva ProBUILTENVIRONMENT

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TAOS, New Mexico: The U.S. governmenthas purchased additional land to enlarge RioGrande del Norte National Park in northernNew Mexico near the Colorado border.In making the announcement, the USBureau of Land Management said it hadpurchased some 3,700 acres next to thenational monument.Continue reading >US BUYS LAND TOENLARGE NEWMEXICO'S RIO GRANDENATIONAL PARKBy Robert Besser, New Mexico State News.Net06/02/2024Copyright: Canva pro74BUILTENVIRONMENTREAL ESTATE NEWSNEW MEXICOHOME SELLERS AREDROPPING PRICES, BUTDON'T CELEBRATE YET IFYOU'RE A PROSPECTIVEBUYERBy Andy Medici, Albuquerque Business First 05/31/2024The chronically troublesome housingmarket is seeing more price drops, but thatdoesn’t necessarily translate into relief forhomebuyers.Data from real estate firm Redfin Corp.shows 6.4% of active listings on the platformhad a price drop through the week endingMay 26. While that's not a massive portionof listings, the percentage is substantiallyhigher than the 4.4% of listings with pricedrops recorded during the same time in2023.Continue reading >Copyright: Canva pro

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Nestled amid the palm trees of JupiterIsland, Florida, is a three-bedroom, five-bathroom house with a pool on a half-acrelot.The 2,798-square-foot house, only steps tothe beach and offering ocean views, iscurrently listed on the market for $5.1million. As of the time of publication, it's thecheapest house for sale on Jupiter Island,which boasts the highest median homevalue in America, according to Zillow GroupInc. (Nasdaq: ZG).Continue reading >GROWING NUMBER OFSEVEN-FIGURE CITIESHAVE TYPICAL HOMEVALUES ABOVE $1MBy Andy Medici, Albuquerque Business First 06/04/2024Copyright: Canva proThe U.S. Bureau of Land Managementannounced this week that it has acquiredabout 3,700 acres of land adjacent to RioGrande del Norte National Monument nearTaos.The federal government purchased theproperty using money from the Land andWater Conservation Fund. The agencystates that the new acquisition will expandrecreational access to the nationalmonument.Continue reading >75BUILTENVIRONMENTBLM ACQUIRES 3,700ACRES OF LANDBORDERING RIOGRANDE DEL NORTEBy Hannah Grover, New Mexico Political Report05/29/2024Copyright: Canva pro

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Jun. 2—Firefighters have successfullycompleted 50% of their operationalobjectives in fighting the Indios Fire,currently burning near the village of Coyote.Dry and breezy conditions were expected tomove through the fire area starting Sunday,which could lengthen burn periods into theevenings, a Forest Service news releasestated.Continue reading >STUBBORN INDIOS FIREAT 11,500 ACRESBy Margaret O'Hara, The Santa Fe New Mexican06/02/2024Copyright: Canva pro#50. Tularosa- Typical home value: $157,398- 1-year price change: +$8,490 (+5.7%)- 5-year price change: +$59,230 (+60.3%)- Metro area: Alamogordo, NMContinue reading >76BUILTENVIRONMENTCITIES WITH THEFASTEST-GROWINGHOME PRICES IN NEWMEXICOBy Stacker, Albuquerque Business First 05/29/2024The city’s Westside Emergency HousingCenter (WEHC) is considered a necessarybut harsh shelter for the hundreds ofresidents who stay there, and its distantlocation from city services has long been acriticism. The former jail facility has beendescribed as “deplorable” and “scary.”Continue reading >FORMER SAN MATEOINN TO BE SHELTER FORYOUNG ADULTSBy Damon Scott, City Desk ABQ06/03/2024Copyright: Canva pro

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77BUILTENVIRONMENTREAL ESTATE NEWSSOUTHWESTOne of the classic hotels from the days whenBisbee, Arizona was a nationally knowncopper mining hotspot, is now on the marketwith an asking price of $12.5 million.Located at 11 Howell Avenue in the centerof the city, the 5-story Copper Queen Hotelis regarded as an architectural treasure,designed in the Italiante style by the NewYork architectural firm of Van Vleck andGoldsmith.BISBEE'S FAMOUSCOPPER QUEEN, HIGHLYVALUED BYPRESERVATIONISTSAND HISTORIANS, IS UPFOR SALEBy Garry Boulard, Construction Reporter05/31/2024Copyright: Canva proAccording to the Society of ArchitecturalHistorians, the structure, built in 1902, isunique for its "central pavilion terminatedby hipped-roof towers clad in red tiles." Thebuilding also features a wooden balcony"above a terrace defined by a tripled archedopening."Listed on the National Register of HistoricPlaces, the 48-room hotel is nestled withinthe city's Historic District, a section ofBisbee known for its Spanish Revival andItaliante buildings.Designated as a Class B structure, thestructure has for decades served as one ofthe most popular and classic hotels insouthern Arizona and has hosted everyonefrom the actors Julia Roberts and KeiferSutherland to the Arizona Senator JohnMcCain and former First Lady NancyReagan.The structure is being listed by the LongRealty agency, which has offices in SierraVista. While copper mining in Bisbee wasgradually phased out by the 1970s, the citybecame a tourist mecca largely owing to thepreservation of its historic structures.According to a website essay published bythe Arizona Commerce Authority, the cityfound a new life for self-describedbohemians attracted to an "environmentthat continues to inspire creativity andimagination."

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78BUILTENVIRONMENTA growing energy company based in Torontohas announced plans to set up headquartersin Denver. The announcement comes as thecompany is also building an energy storageplant in California.Hydrostar is a developer of long durationenergy storage projects, using its technologyto supply power grids globally. With facilitiesup and running in Goderich, Ontario, thecompany has also been making plans for anoperative facility near Rosamond, California.Setting up headquarters in Denver fits inwith Hydrostar's increasing footprint in theU.S. In a statement, Hydrostar chiefdevelopment officer Tom Duckett said theMile High City is particularly a good fit forthe company because of its "great pool oftalent, especially in the energy industry."Founded in 2010, Hydrostar also has officesin both Melbourne and Sydney, Australia.The Rosamond facility is officially called theWillow Rock Energy Storage Center, a morethan $1 billion project that could be fullyonline in 2028. According to the DenverPost, the company also expects to startconstruction next year on an additionalfacility in New South Wales, Australia.Hydrostar has billed itself as a companysupporting the "green economic transition,employing the people, suppliers, andtechnologies from the traditional energysector to design, build, and operateemissions-free energy storage facilities."TORONTO ENERGYCOMPANY ANNOUNCESNEW OFFICE FACILITIESFOR THE MILE HIGH CITYBy Garry Boulard, Construction Reporter 06/03/2024Copyright: Canva pro

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79BUILTENVIRONMENTREAL ESTATE NEWSNATIONALThe nation’s newly built, single-familymarket continues to face challenges, withthe most recent figures showing a nearly 5%sales drop in that sector.According to just-released figures from boththe Census Bureau and Department ofHousing and Urban Development, single-family home sales in April had declined toaround 634,000. That figure is down fromMarch’s 665,000, and substantially off fromwhere things stood a year ago at 687,000.WITH HIGHERMORTGAGE RATES INPLACE, HOME SALES SEEAN APRIL DROP, SAYSREPORTBy Garry Boulard, Construction Reporter 05/31/2024Copyright: Canva proContinues the report: “The median salesprice of new houses sold in April 2024 was$433,500.”Sales activity, in fact, is now at its lowestlevel since the Covid 19 onset in April of2020.Industry experts say that the continuedpersistence of higher mortgage rates isproving an ongoing downer for the market.“In the last four weeks mortgage rates havebeen above 7%, and this is clearly causingmany potential home buyers to sit on thefence,” remarked Carl Harris, the chairmanof the National Association of HomeBuilders.In a statement, Harris continued: “However,in the weeks and months ahead, we expectmortgage rates to fall below 7%.”The influence of “moderating rates, alongwith a dearth of existing inventory, shouldhelp new home sales recover as newconstruction will be needed to meet thedemand for homes, especially during thiscrucial spring/summer season,” addedHarris.Similarly, Lawrence Yun, chief economistwith the National Association of Realtors,remarked: “Home prices are hitting recordhighs, but the pace of gains shoulddecelerate with more supply.”Continues >

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80BUILTENVIRONMENTYun, however, noted that the “FederalReserve’s anticipated rate cut later this yearshould lead to better conditions, withimproved affordability and more supply.”The consensus for a drop is widespread,notes the publication Forbes: “Manyhousing market experts expect mortgagerates to recede over 2024, but that largelydepends on when the Federal Reservedecides to cut interest rates.”The Fed has largely been keeping rates totheir highest levels in more than 20 years inthe hopes of “grinding down on theeconomy enough to get high inflation fullyunder control,” says the Boston Herald.Prospects for a rate cut aren’t likely,continues the publication, until the Fed “hasgreater confidence that price increases areslowing to its 2% target.”Copyright: Canva proBased on Freddie Mac's latest PrimaryMortgage Market Survey, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 7.03 percentas of May 30, 2024."Following several weeks of decline,mortgage rates changed course this week,"said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac's ChiefEconomist. "More hawkish commentaryabout inflation and tepid demand for longer-dated Treasury auctions caused marketyields to rise across the board. This reality,as well as economic signals that havemoved...Continue reading >U.S. MORTGAGE RATESRISE ABOVE 7 PERCENT,AGAINBy Staff, The World Property Journal06/03/2024

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81BUILTENVIRONMENTCommercial real estate loan delinquenciesare still rising but at a slower pace than theyhave been since the post-pandemicdisruption in the industry.Overdue commercial real estate loans tiedto U.S. banks increased to 1.25% in the firstquarter — a new cycle high, according to arecent analysis by S&P Global MarketIntelligence. Even so, the quarter's 10 basis-point increase from the prior quarter wasslightly less than the 11 basis-point increasefor the fourth quarter of 2023 and a 21basis-point jump in the third quarter of lastyear.Continue reading >CRE LOANDELINQUENCY STILLGROWING BUT ATSLOWER PACE ASLENDERS REWORK DEALTERMSBy Ashley Fahey, Albuquerque Business First 06/03/2024Copyright: Canva proMore than half of the nation’s jobs createdin the past five years have come in twostates: Texas and Florida.They’re at the forefront of a job creationrevolution in which states with lower wagesand a lower cost of living are gaining thehighest share of new jobs, according to anew Stateline analysis of U.S. Bureau ofLabor Statistics data.Meanwhile, high-wage states such asCalifornia, New York, Washington state andMassachusetts tumbled out of the top 10.California, which had the highest share ofnew jobs from 2014-2019, crashed to thevery bottom in job creation.Continue reading >LOW-WAGE STATESWITH CHEAP HOUSINGDOMINATED THE POST-PANDEMIC JOBS BOOMBy Tim Henderson, Source NM05/30/2024Copyright: Canva pro

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COMMERCIALPROPERTY FOR SALENEW MEXICOAlbuquerque Las CrucesRio RanchoSanta FeRoswellFarmingtonClovisCarlsbadHobbsAlamogordoCITY LEGEND83BUILTENVIRONMENTPROPERTYFOR SALEOFFEREDPRICEBUILDINGSIZEVIEW DEALDESCRIPTIONPrime NeighborhoodRetail CenterPrime Neighborhood Retail Center with Diverse Tenant Mix- 5 buildings nestled in the heart of a thriving suburban community- 14 tenants, ranging from boutique shops to essential services- Dynamic mix of businesses catering to various consumer needs.- Near LB Johnson Middle School and Mariposa Basin Park$7,950,000CLICK HERE40,995 SFDESCRIPTION4750 Sundt Rd NEBest in Class Tenant with Corporate Guaranty: O’Reilly AutoParts is a “household name” and leader in retail auto partsRental Increases: The lease has increases both in the base termand renewal options to improve the landlord’s cash flow andreturn...CLICK HERE7,225 SFREAL ESTATEPHOTODESCRIPTION829 S White SandsBlvd$1,450,000CLICK HERE 2,800 SF$2,431,121Flanagan Investment Real Estate and Stammel Commercial arepleased to offer for sale a single-tenant, absolute NNN lease Carl’sJr in Alamogordo, NM. Alamogordo is located in Southern NewMexico and is home to Holloman Air Force Base and White SandsNational Monument. The asset is on White Sands Blvd which is themain thoroughfare in Alamogordo with traffic counts...Copyright: Canva proImage capture: Mar 2024 ©2024 GoogleImage capture: Apr 2024 ©2024 Google

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What's the next big step in spaceexploration?An upcoming event aims to bring togetherbusinesses and experts who could shine alight on that question.Continue reading >CNM INGENUITY, ABQTO HOST 'SPACE FIESTA'By Ryan Boetel, Albuquerque Journal 06/03/2024Verus Research, an Albuquerque-basedadvanced technology and research firm witha slew of big-dollar federal contracts, said aformer U.S. Space Force and Air ForceResearch Laboratory manager will lead itsspace- and autonomy-related work.Continue reading >87SPACE NEWSBUILTENVIRONMENTCopyright: Canva proVERUS RESEARCHNAMES FORMER AFRL,SPACE FORCEMANAGER AS SPACE,AUTONOMY LEADBy Jacob Maranda, New Mexico Inno, AlbuquerqueBusiness First 06/04/2024Copyright: Canva pro

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Sometime in the near future—perhaps assoon as Wednesday morning—an Atlas 5will finally lift off from Cape Canaveral,carrying Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner withNASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and SuniWilliams on board. If all goes as planned,that spacecraft will arrive at theInternational Space Station about a dayafter launch, docking to the station andstaying for around a week. Then Starlinerwill depart and, several hours later, reenterto land in the southwestern United States,wrapping up the final major test beforeNASA certifies the spacecraft for ISS crewrotation missions.Continue reading >STAR-CROSSED LINERBy Jeff Foust, The Space Review 06/03/2024For some years now the mockery of spacesecurity has been on display at variousinternational forums, particularly at theUnited Nations (UN). Recently, the UNSecurity Council (UNSC) voted against aresolution presented by Russia and Chinathat would ban member states from placingweapons of any kind in outer space. Beforethis, the US-Japan resolution specifically toban the deployment of weapons of massdestruction (WMD) was vetoed in the UNSCby Russia.Continue reading >Copyright: Canva pro88BUILTENVIRONMENTCopyright: Canva proPOWER POLITICSTRANSCENDS SPACESECURITYBy Ajey Lele, The Space Review06/03/2024

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90BUILTENVIRONMENTNEWSPACEALLIANCEJoin hundreds of organizations in the national NewSpaceAlliance! Build your knowledge and strengthen yournetwork by participating in ongoing opportunities tolearn, share and engage with space professionals acrossindustry, government and academia. Free to join,NewSpace Alliance members can attend monthly techtalks, industry webinars, networking events, industryforums and our nationally-recognized State of the SpaceIndustrial Base conference. Membership is free.Continue reading >NEWSPACEIGNITORGROW FASTER FROM CONCEPT TO PRODUCT TOSALESContinue reading >CO-INNOVATIONWORKSPACESENewSpace Co-Innovation, or collaborative innovation, iswhen newspace stakeholders work together to discovernew partnerships, explore new approaches, solveproblems, and accelerate growth.Continue reading >PATHWAYS TOTHE STARSACCESS TO WORKFORCE WILL BECOMEEASIER WITH A LARGER, MORE DIVERSESPACE-READY TALENT POOL.Coming next year!Pathways to the Stars will grow the spaceindustry talent pipeline with programming,mentoring, experiential learning and careerconnection services spanning K-12 to earlycareer, with industry involvement and specialattention given to reaching minority populations.Multiple educational partners will providelearning and curriculum, and connection serviceswill connect students to jobs and careers. Weinvite you to participate and inspire students tobecome part of the space workforce of thefuture!Continue reading >ABOUT USWHO WE ARE & WHATWE DOFounded October 2019, NewSpace Nexus is a501(c)(3) non-profit accelerating the pace ofspace innovation by uniting and igniting theindustry. Through the NewSpace Launchpad, afirst-of-its-kind co-innovation hub, stakeholdersgain access to workspaces, equipment,programming, rapid prototyping anddemonstration, and resources needed forinnovation and rapid progress. Services includeaccess to space ecosystem knowledge, publicevents, and networking; navigation services thatprovide tailored guidance and direct assistanceto fast-track business growth; and collaborativeinnovation services...Continue reading >

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00QUICK NEWS LINKS91CONSTRUCTION26Santa Fe Mayor Announces Spending Effort forAffordable Housing Public Facilities and RoadUpgrades >NEW MEXICONew School Facility Housing Unique AlternativeEducation Program Set to Be Built in RioRancho >Plans Proceeding for ComprehensiveReproductive Health Care Center in Las Vegas >Office of the State Auditor Releases City ofSanta Fe Fiscal Year 2023 Audit to the Public >NM commits $550M to firms investing intransportation, energy >Long-delayed Colorado project included inlatest round of federal water funding >County unemployment rate shows slightimprovement from 2023 >Carlsbad Municipal Schools plans $300M infacilities projects >UNM Hospital tower touts expanded ICU,emergency department >South Dakota developer to break ground on$80M Las Cruces project >Responding To Continued Growth, Vail ValleyCatholics Want To Build Two New Churches >SOUTHWESTVery Large, Multi-Phase Mixed-Use Project InPrescott Valley Heading For Review >Exact Location of New Colorado Water ParkProject Yet to Be Announced >Effort Underway in Colorado Springs to Top OffAll Buildings at Sixteen Stories >Work on New Denver Broncos Training FacilitySet to Begin Later This Year >BUILTENVIRONMENTNew Mexico energy authority, federal councilpair up to fast-track transmission projects >Environmental Protection Agency AnnouncesMore Than $300 Million in Brownfields Clean-UpEfforts Across the Country >NATIONALResponding to Critics, Post Office Head SaysFacility Reviews and Upgrades are UnderwayEverywhere >FAA Awards $187M in Grants for Infrastructure,Other Improvements >IRS urges all states to join permanent free taxreturn filing system >Feds, States Launch Joint Grid Upgrade as DataCenter Power Demand Soars >2836

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0092BUILTENVIRONMENTCONSTRUCTION41Increasing Number Of Pharmacy Deserts SeenAs Industry Challenge >TRENDSNew Survey Shows Lack of Small BusinessRetirement Plans >Nasdaq Composite jumps 94 points asindustrial stocks lag >High interest rates are stalling manufacturinggrowth: May PMI >Construction spending slips but 1 sectorshines >The CHIPS and Science Act will bring jobs backto the United States >How climate change is hitting highways >ENR's 2024 Top 400 Contractors: Firms FeelPinch for Profitability >REAL ESTATE26Home sellers are dropping prices, but don'tcelebrate yet if you're a prospective buyer >NEW MEXICOUS buys land to enlarge New Mexico's RioGrande National Park >Growing number of seven-figure cities havetypical home values above $1M >BLM acquires 3,700 acres of land bordering RioGrande del Norte >Cities with the fastest-growing home prices inNew Mexico >Former San Mateo Inn to be shelter for youngadultS >REAL ESTATE77Bisbee's Famous Copper Queen, Highly Valuedby Preservationists and Historians, is Up for Sale >SOUTHWESTToronto Energy Company Announces NewOffice Facilities for the Mile High City >With Higher Mortgage Rates in Place, HomeSales See an April Drop, Says Report >NATIONALU.S. Mortgage Rates Rise Above 7 Percent, Again >CRE loan delinquency still growing but at slowerpace as lenders rework deal terms >Low-wage states with cheap housingdominated the post-pandemic jobs boom >SPACE INDUSTRY87CNM Ingenuity, ABQ to host 'Space Fiesta' >NEW MEXICOCNM Ingenuity, ABQ to host 'Space Fiesta' >Power politics transcends space security >Star-crossed liner >LEGISLATION 94AP Decision Notes: What to expect in the NewMexico presidential and state primaries >NEW MEXICOThe other border dispute is over an 80-year-oldwater treaty >U.S. House speaker reverses on radiationcompensation bill that excluded NM >National, state & county candidates in primaryelection >NM courts take up non-disclosure agreements >

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0093BUILTENVIRONMENTLEGISLATION 94AP Decision Notes: What to expect in the NewMexico presidential and state primaries >NEW MEXICOThe other border dispute is over an 80-year-oldwater treaty >U.S. House speaker reverses on radiationcompensation bill that excluded NM >National, state & county candidates in primaryelection >NM courts take up non-disclosure agreements >Executive order limiting asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border to be signed by Biden >NATIONALARCHITECTS / ENGINEERS / DESIGN97SOM unveils ‘branching’ structural design fornew Satellite Concourse 1 at O’Hare Airportab City airport contracts >NEW MEXICO & NATIONALThree firms nab City airport contracts >VENDORS / SUPPLIERS98What Lies Beneath >NEW MEXICO & NATIONALENERGY INDUSTRY99PRC approves PNM battery, solar projects >NEW MEXICOWhat ‘aggressive’ well-plugging Texas canteach oil-producing states like New Mexico >Many Americans are still skeptical of switchingto electric vehicles: Survey >Pennsylvania to receive $26.67 million to reduceabandoned mine pollution >Solar industry at odds as ITC nears ruling on FirstSolar tariff petition >98 10099

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94EL PASO—Maria-Elena Giner faced a roomfull of farmers, irrigation managers andresidents in the Rio Grande Valley of Texason April 2. The local agricultural community wasreeling. Reservoirs on the Rio Grande werenear record lows and the state had alreadywarned that water cutbacks would benecessary. The last sugar mill in the regionclosed in February, citing the lack of water.Continu reading >THE OTHER BORDERDISPUTE IS OVER AN 80-YEAR-OLD WATERTREATYBy Martha Pskowski, New Mexico Political Report 04/03/2024Copyright: Canva proWASHINGTON (AP) — New Mexico voterswill be among the last to cast ballots forpresidential nominees when the state holdsits presidential and state primaries onTuesday.That day includes the final four contests onthe Republican side and is the penultimatepresidential primary day on the Democraticside. Both parties have had theirpresumptive nominees — former PresidentDonald Trump on the Republican side andPresident Joe Biden on the Democratic side— since mid-March.Continue reading >NEW MEXICOLEGISLATIONBUILTENVIRONMENTAP DECISION NOTES:WHAT TO EXPECT INTHE NEW MEXICOPRESIDENTIAL ANDSTATE PRIMARIESBy Maya Sweedler, AP News05/31/2024Copyright: Canva pro

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95U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson’s officeon Wednesday scrapped a proposal toextend a compensation program for victimsof radiation exposure without expanding itto thousands of Americans across ninestates.In a statement that came less than fourhours after Johnson’s office said a proposalto expand the program was too expensive, aspokesperson said Republican leadershiphad decided not to bring the bill up for avote next week. The statement said thedecision came after discussions with U.S.Rep. Ann Wagner, a Republican from the St.Louis suburbs.Continue reading >U.S. HOUSE SPEAKERREVERSES ONRADIATIONCOMPENSATION BILLTHAT EXCLUDED NMBy Allison Kite, Source NM05/29/2024Copyright: Canva proThe June primaries are upon us, with earlyvoting wrapping up on Saturday and 15Voting Convenience Centers open acrossValencia County from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.,Tuesday, June 4, to allow county voters thechance to narrow the field of candidates intheir party. All seats in the New Mexico House ofRepresentatives and Senate will be on theballot this year, as well as the 13th Judicialdistrict attorney. Continue reading >BUILTENVIRONMENTNATIONAL, STATE &COUNTY CANDIDATESIN PRIMARY ELECTIONBy Julia M. Dendinger, Valencia County News-Bulletin05/30/2024In the 17th and 18th centuries, they didn’tuse the phrase “human trafficking.” Theycalled it indentured servitude. Historiansestimate that between one-third and one-half of the northern European colonists whoarrived in the original 13 colonies came asindentured servants.Typically, a sponsor would pay for a youngperson’s transportation across the ocean inexchange for five, six or seven years ofunpaid labor. Indentured servants receivedroom and board but had only limited civilrights. For one thing, they were subject tothe mother of all non-compete clauses. Nomatter how badly their master...Continue reading >NM COURTS TAKE UPNON-DISCLOSUREAGREEMENTSBy Joel Jacobsen, Albuquerque Journal 06/03/2024

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96BUILTENVIRONMENTNATIONALLEGISLATIONWASHINGTON — President Joe Biden willsign an executive order on Tuesday that willallow him to partly suspend asylum requestsat the U.S.-Mexico border when dailyunauthorized crossings reach a threshold of2,500 migrants.EXECUTIVE ORDERLIMITING ASYLUM ATTHE U.S.-MEXICOBORDER TO BE SIGNEDBY BIDEN By Ariana Figueroa, Source New Mexico06/04/2024Copyright: Canva pro“We do expect the authority would be ineffect immediately,” a senior administrationofficial said on a Tuesday call with reporterspreviewing the executive order. It would notbe permanent and only applies to thesouthern border, including the southwestland border and southern coastal borders.The White House has been dealing with thelargest number of migrant encounters at thesouthern border in 20 years. In addition,presumptive Republican presidentialnominee Donald Trump has made it a topissue for voters...Continue reading >

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97Three Albuquerque-based firms will soonbegin work for the AlbuquerqueInternational Sunport and Double Eagle IIAirport — both for on-call services and aspecific project.Continue reading >THREE FIRMS NAB CITYAIRPORT CONTRACTSBy Drew Goretzka, Albuquerque Business First 04/04/2024Copyright: Canva proThe Chicago Department of Aviation hasrevealed the design for Satellite Concourse1 at O’Hare International Airport, one of thenation’s business airports.Continue reading >NEW MEXICO & NATIONALARCHITECTS / ENGINEERS / DESIGNBUILTENVIRONMENTSOM UNVEILS‘BRANCHING’STRUCTURAL DESIGNFOR NEW SATELLITECONCOURSE 1 ATO’HARE AIRPORTAB CITY AIRPORTCONTRACTSBy Novid Parsi, Building Design + Construction 04/03/2024Copyright: Canva pro

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98Metal roofs come with several practicaladvantages, including a service life that is upto three times longer than asphalt shingleroofs. Incredibly versatile, metal roofs canalso be customized to help architects anddesigners create statement-making roofdesigns. Metal roofs’ ability to deliver formand function is why metal roofing systemshave become increasingly popular inresidential and commercial applicationsover the last decade. While metal roofingpanels deliver serious value, there is one keycomponent of a roofing system that oftengets overlooked: the underlaymentWHAT LIES BENEATHBy Staff, Metal Construction News05/17/2024Copyright: Canva proA roof underlayment is a protective layerinstalled between the roof deck and themetal roofing panels. Ideal for newconstruction or retrofits, the underlaymentcan provide a smoother surface for themetal roofing panels to be installed on. Thisensures the finished roof delivers a cleanand aesthetically beautiful appearance.More important than style points, however,is this protective layer’s ability to contributeto the overall durability, weather resistance,and long-term performance of a roof. As acritical component of any roof system, theunderlayment is important, and contractorsneed to recognize its benefits and know howto install it.Continue reading >BUILTENVIRONMENTNEW MEXICO & NATIONALVENDORS / SUPPLIERS

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99After a century and a half of oil and gasproduction in the United States, thenonprofit environmental watchdog ClimateTracker published a sobering report in2020: Some 2.6 million unplugged onshorewells lay scattered across the country.Plugging all those derelict holes, from therocky Appalachian hill country of westernPennsylvania to the dry plains of WestTexas and the tundra of Alaska...Continue reading >WHAT ‘AGGRESSIVE’WELL-PLUGGING TEXASCAN TEACH OIL-PRODUCING STATESLIKE NEW MEXICO By Elliott Woods Capital & Main, New Mexico Political Report 06/04/2024Copyright: Canva proState regulators moved forward withapproving the Public Service Company ofNew Mexico’s application for new solar andbattery storage despite concerns that thereare not enough new energy projects in theCentral Consolidated School District toreplace property tax revenue lost when theSan Juan Generating Station closed.On Thursday, the New Mexico PublicRegulation Commission unanimouslyapproved a recommended decision from thehearing examiner, Hans Muller, with oneamendment.Continue reading >BUILTENVIRONMENTNEW MEXICO & NATIONALENERGY INDUSTRYPRC APPROVES PNMBATTERY, SOLARPROJECTSBy Hannah Grover, New Mexico Political Report 05/31/2024Copyright: Canva pro

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100(The Hill) — Many Americans are stillhesitant of switching to electric vehiclesdespite the administration’s push to move toclimate-friendly cars, according to a newsurvey.About 46 percent of Americans said theyare unlikely to purchase an electric vehicle,according to a poll released Tuesday by theEnergy Policy Institute at the University ofChicago (EPIC) and The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research.Continue reading >MANY AMERICANS ARESTILL SKEPTICAL OFSWITCHING TOELECTRIC VEHICLES:SURVEYBy Lauren Sforza, KRQE News06/04/2024Copyright: Canva proPENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) – Pennsylvaniawill receive $26.67 million to developabandoned mine land to make it availablefor recreation, business or energy projects.Continue reading >BUILTENVIRONMENTPENNSYLVANIA TORECEIVE $26.67 MILLIONTO REDUCEABANDONED MINEPOLLUTIONBy Staff, KRQE News06/04/2024The solar industry continues to clash over apetition filed April 24 with the U.S.International Trade Commission and theU.S. Department of Commerce by analliance of solar manufacturers seeking newantidumping and countervailing duties onsome solar cell imports — duties opposed byother solar companies and some cleanenergy trade groups.Continue reading >SOLAR INDUSTRY ATODDS AS ITC NEARSRULING ON FIRST SOLARTARIFF PETITIONBy Diana DiGangi, SupplyChainDive06/04/2024Copyright: Canva pro

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PROJECTFUNDINGNorthern NewMexicoIndigenousFarmers Inc.$3,638,375C&E Concrete$977,465City ofFarmington$1,036,861Purple AdobeLavender Farm$187,298102R E N E W A B L E E N E R G Y B O OS T I N N E W M EX I C O U N D E RE N E R G Y T R A N S I T I O N A CTNEW MEXICOSTATISTICSBUILTENVIRONMENTNew Mexico's Energy Transition Actsupports renewable projects to help boostsustainability and decrease fossil fuel use inthe state.OVERVIEWJOSH CUTLER, THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT SOURCE: Economic Development DepartmentSURVEY BY: Economic Development DepartmentPUBLISHED BY: Economic Development DepartmentSOURCE LINK: CLICK HERERELEASE DATE: April 12th, 2024

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Employed Unemployed0200,000400,000600,000800,0001,000,0001,200,0001,400,000High School Graduates Enrolled in College Not Enrolled in College High School Dropouts103C O L L E G E A T T E N D A N C E AN D E M P L O Y M E NT R A T E SNATIONALSTATISTICSBUILTENVIRONMENTIn October 2023, 61.4% of recent highschool graduates were in college.Employment for new bachelor’s degreegraduates dropped to 70.2% from 76.4%over the year. Newly high school dropoutsfaced a high unemployment rate of 23.5%.OVERVIEWJOSH CUTLER, THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT SOURCE: United States Bureau of Labor StatisticsSURVEY BY: United States Bureau of Labor StatisticsPUBLISHED BY: United States Bureau of Labor StatisticsSOURCE LINK: CLICK HERERELEASE DATE: April 23rd, 2024

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Total (all items) Food Core Inﬂation (total less food, less energy)0.00%2.00%4.00%6.00%8.00%10.00%United StatesUnited KingdomJapanItalyGermanyFranceCanadaOCED - Total104O E C D I N F L A T I O N D I P S T O 5 . 4 % INTERNATIONALSTATISTICSBUILTENVIRONMENTIn November 2023, OECD inflation fell to5.4%, marking a continuing decline. Coreinflation also decreased to 6.3%. Whilefood inflation slowed, energy inflationvaried significantly across countries. G7and Euro area inflation rates also dropped.OVERVIEWJOSH CUTLER, THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT SOURCE: The Organization for EconomicCooperation and Development (OECD)SURVEY BY: OECDPUBLISHED BY: OECDSOURCE LINK: CLICK HERERELEASE DATE: January 11th, 2024

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106BUSINESS FOR SALEBUILTENVIRONMENTBernalillo County, NMPROFITABLE ANDREPUTABLE FAMILY OWNEDFLOORING COMPANYASKING PRICE: $350,000GROSS REVENUE: $857,359CASH FLOW: $233,379INVENTORY: $10,000Business DescriptionThriving flooring installation business in operation since 1998 seeks a qualified buyer to take over asuccessful operation with a loyal customer base. This business offers an opportunity to step into awell-established company with a strong reputation for quality, professional work.Key Highlights:• Profitable: Consistent revenue stream.• Established Clientele: Over 25 years of experience building strong customer relationships.• Experienced Team: Husband-and-wife owner team with a combined 40+ years of industryexperience.• Reliable Subcontractors: Network of 10 reliable 1099 subcontractors ensures flexibility and qualityservice.• Diverse Expertise: Certified for installation of various flooring materials including ceramic tile,luxury vinyl plank, carpet, and rubber flooring.• Growth Potential: Existing contracts extend into Q1 2024, with opportunities for further expansion.• Professional Operation: Established systems and a skilled owner to ensure a smooth transition forthe new owner.• Owner Training Available: Owner Willing to stay on for 180 days to train new owner.• Owner Financing Available: Potential for seller financing with qualified terms.VIEW BUSINESS LISTING >

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107PERMITNUMBER(CLICK TO VIEW)PERMIT LOCATIONISSUE &EXPIRATION DATEPERMITOWNERTOTALSQ. FEETBUILDINGCONTRACTORBP-2024-17866300 EUBANK BLVD NE05/31/2024 - 11/30/2024Town Park Plaza LimitedPartnership C/O CNAEnterprises134,461COOLSYS COMMERCIAL& INDUSTRIALSOLUTIONS, INC.WORK DESCRIPTION: expired permit BP-2021-39252 - expiration date 11/16/2023BP-2024-160658220 SAN PEDRO DR NE05/29/2024 -11/29/2024Jeremy Dreskin1,362AIC GENERALCONTRACTORS, INC.Dreskin Architecture andInnovation, llc.WORK DESCRIPTION: 3rd Floor Renovation/relocation of the existing suite demising wall. The renovation scope of work includes a new entrance, a new demisingwall at the east end of the suite, a new reception area, and a new exiting corridor at the existing stairwell. Mechanical and lighting are to be terminated at the newdemising wall under separate work permit.ALBUQUERQUE BUILDING PERMITSMAY 27TH - 31ST 2024BUILTENVIRONMENTBP-2024-138322425 RIDGECREST DR SE05/29/2024 -11/29/2024Dave Puritz85,892NCA ARCHITECTSSUMMITCONSTRUCTION INCWORK DESCRIPTION: THIS PROJECT CONSISTS OF LOVELACE SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH INTERIOR TENANT IMPROVEMENTS OF BUILDINGS 20 EASTWING, BUILDING 20 SOUTHEAST AREA, AND RENOVATION OF SMALL AREA OF BUILDING 14A THIRD LEVEL TO ADD ONE OFFICE, ONE CONFERENCEROOM AND ENLARGE ONE OFFICE. TENANT IMPROVEMENTS ARE FOR LOVELACE SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH (LSR). MECHANICAL WORK (AND RELATEDPLUMBING AND ELECTRICAL) FOR BUILDING 20 TO BE UNDER SEPARATE PROJECT (TOURO COLLEGE OF DENTAL MEDICINE TENANTIMPROVEMENTS).BP-2024-112074400 WYOMING BLVDNE05/29/2024 -11/29/2024RBA Architects11,810KIMCON INC. RBA ARCHITECTSWORK DESCRIPTION:build a demising wall to divide an existing space to turn it into two separated areas, with new restrooms in one of the areas.Demolition of existing interior partitions and construction of new demising wall in an existing 18,478 SF space, to revert the space into two (2) separate shellspaces.BP-2024-101691500 BROADWAY BLVD NE05/28/2024 - 06/04/2025City of Albuquerque -Travis Miller8,115FACILITYBUILD, INC.WORK DESCRIPTION:CITY PROJECT – Project consists of alterations to an existing office area by removing a few existing offices and a training room entirely. The intent is to restore thearea back to its original garage area and to allow direct access from the garage inspection area to the main lobby. Doors, Walls, ceilings, finishes, outlets, andlighting will be removed to expose the existing concrete slab and exposed roof framing above. HVAC supply ducting will be reduced.BP-2024-097062100 CARLISLE BLVD NE05/28/2024 - 05/31/2025American Home Furniture 63,739JP3 SOLUTIONS LLCMODULUS ARCHITECTS,INCWORK DESCRIPTION:THIS IS AND ADDITION WORK TO THE AMERICAN HOME PROJECT. THE ADDITION IS A CANOPY STRUCTURE/ Outdoor patio area ON THE NORTH SIDEOF THE BUILDING.

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108BUILTENVIRONMENTBP-2024-09545224 MURIEL ST NE05/31/2024 -11/30/2024Ryan George2,428HYBRID BUILDERS, LLCRBA ARCHITECTSWORK DESCRIPTION:PROJECT CONSISTS OF 1,294 S.F. TENANT IMPROVEMENT (T.I.) IN AN EXISTING 2,428 S.F BUILDING. THE T.I. CONSISTS OF ROOMS FOR CULTIVATION.THERE WILL BE NO SALES HERE.BP-2024-069164620 Jefferson Ln NE05/28/2024 - 05/28/2025Douglas Heller1,287INSIGHTCONSTRUCTION, LLCMULLEN HELLERARCHITECTUREWORK DESCRIPTION:FAST TRAX - Interior renovation of an existing dental office.BP-2024-041046625 BLUEWATER RD NW05/30/2024 - 05/31/2025ABB, Installation Products Inc.93,744HARVEY, DAVID E.BUILDERS, INC.WORK DESCRIPTION:93,744 SF manufacturing tilt up and customer experience centerBP-2023-473052900 CENTRAL AVE SE05/31/2024 - 11/30/2024Anthony Anella3,615HART DESIGN ANDCONSTRUCTION INC.THE HARTMAN &MAJEWSKI DESIGNGROUPWORK DESCRIPTION:Non-sprinklered warm dark shell construction with a patio and first floor deck.Demolition Re-roofSolar Under 10KWWallPlumbingElectricalMechanicalAB Boiler Vertical Transport PERMITNUMBER(CLICK TO VIEW)PERMIT LOCATIONISSUE &EXPIRATION DATEPERMITOWNERBUILDINGCONTRACTORGP-2024-181444410 CENTRAL AV SW05/30/2024 - 11/30/2024Michael BoyceGREEN MOUNTAINCONTRACTORS, INC.Work Description: Gravel removal, install spray foam, install silicone top coatTOTAL CONTRACT VALUE: $207,716.25GP-2024-179764410 CENTRAL AV SW05/30/2024 - 11/30/2024Michael BoyceGREEN MOUNTAINCONTRACTORS, INC.Work Description: Gravel removal, install spray foam, install silicone top coatTOTAL CONTRACT VALUE: $207,716.25ALBUQUERQUE COMMERICAL PERMITSGP-2024-188636100 ALAMEDA BLVD NE05/28/2024 - 11/28/2024Nikola SisicCKP MANAGEMENT, INCWork Description: 4 ft retaining wall along drive thru curve.TOTAL CONTRACT VALUE: $200.00

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109LAS CRUCES COMMERCIAL PERMITSElectricalPlumbingAlterationMechanicalRe-roofCommercial NewAdditionsPERMIT NUMBER(CLICK TO VIEW)PERMIT LOCATIONISSUE DATEPERMIT OWNERBUILDINGCONTRACTOR24CB05033514701 LOHMAN Ave05/31/2024n/aDENTON VENTURES INCPROJECT DESCRIPTION:THIS IS THE SECOND PHASE OF LAS CRUCES STORAGE PROJECT AT 4701 E. LOHMAN AVENUE. THE CIVIL PLANS WERE REVIEWED FOR ALL 3 PHASESWITH THE SUBMITTAL OF THE PHASE 1 DRAWINGS. THIS PHASE INCLUDES 4 METAL BUILDINGS (TYPE IIB CONSTRUCTION) WITH VARYING SIZES OFSTORAGE UNITS. THERE ARE NO CLIMATE CONTROL UNITS IN THIS PHASE OF CONSTRUCTION. THIS PHASE OF CONSTRUCTION ALSO INCLUDES THEDRAINAGE PONDING AT THE FAR NORTHERN END OF THE PROJECT AS SHOWN ON THE CIVIL PLANS.24OC65032851501 AMADOR Ave05/29/2024ANDRADE PROPERTIESAMADOR LLCJVE ELECTRIC LLCPROJECT DESCRIPTION:COMMERCIAL ELECTRICAL REWIREBUILTENVIRONMENT24OC65032741801 MAIN St05/29/2024SHAMALEY FAMILYPARTNERSHIP LPSUPERIOR SIGN NEW MEXICOPROJECT DESCRIPTION:Install 3 service directory EMC'S.24OC65032991905 S VALLEY Dr05/30/2024MONOMOY PROPERTIESNM SPV LLCSUPERIOR SIGN NEW MEXICOPROJECT DESCRIPTION:Install (1) channel letter set on a raceway reading sunbelt rentals and logo Install (1) channel letter set on a raceway for sunbelt rentals individual letters24OC65033282245 GRIGGS Ave05/30/2024CITY OF LAS CRUCESSERVICE ELECTRIC CO INCPROJECT DESCRIPTION:BUILDING H- 400 AMP - THREE SISTERS APARTMENTS24OC65033272245 E GRIGGS Ave05/30/2024CITY OF LAS CRUCESSERVICE ELECTRIC CO INCPROJECT DESCRIPTION:BUILDING G - 400 AMP - THREE SISTERS APARTMENTS24OC65033262245 E GRIGGS Ave05/30/2024CITY OF LAS CRUCESSERVICE ELECTRIC CO INCPROJECT DESCRIPTION:BUILDING F - 400 AMP - THREE SISTERS APARTMENTS24OC65033132245 E GRIGGS Ave05/30/2024CITY OF LAS CRUCESSERVICE ELECTRIC CO INCPROJECT DESCRIPTION:BUILDING B - 300 AMP

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Copyright: Canva pro110THEFT & SECURITYConstruction Site Theft Prevention HasRarely Been More CriticalRising prices and continued constructionsupply chain issues have led to an uptick inthe theft of construction materials at jobsites. While physical security best practicescan help prevent theft, investing in securitytechnology may be a better strategy.With or without insurance coverage in thepicture, theft is worth preventing. Losingessential assets or materials could throw offmultiple parties’ schedules and sabotage thetimeline or ultimate success of the project.Plus, the reputational damage could lingereven after the immediate waste of time andmoney. How appealing is a business partnerwho can’t keep their site safe? Other partiesneed to know builders, contractors and sitemanagers have a schedule and can stick to it.They need to know preventable setbackslike theft won’t waste their time.4 Construction Equipment SecurityDevices That Can Help Secure a Job SiteCameras, tracking devices, alarm systemsand delivery scheduling tools are...CONTINUE READING >4 TOOLS TO HELPPREVENT THEFT ATCONSTRUCTION SITESBy Staff, Viewpoint Blog07/28/2024BUILTENVIRONMENT

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