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A “major” gas leak was detected Monday ata low-income senior housing complex lessthan a year after federal, state, and countyfunded renovations.112 low-income and elderly or disabledresidents of 54 units at El Centro FamiliarHousing Complex had to be evacuated and relocated Monday evening after leaks wereidentified by the New Mexico Gas Company,according to a Bernalillo County pressrelease. The timing of the gas leak coincides with acapital outlay request from the county toinclude HVAC improvements in all the unitsat El Centro and a proposed state ofemergency by legislators regarding housingat large. An occupant “complained of a concerningsmell”, then called the gas company wholater “identified active leaks in two of the‘pods’ – the complex is divided into pods SENIOR HOUSING: LOCAL TONATIONAL, PRESENT AND FUTUREBy Garry Boulard & Dane Vaughn, The Built Environment02/12/2025BUILTENVIRONMENT04Image generated using text to image AIOVERLAP OFDECLAREDEMERGENCIES INHOUSINGDEVELOPMENT

totaling six or seven units each,” accordingto the release.“They have pulled and red-tagged the meteruntil the leak can be located and fixed,” saidBernalillo County Housing Director,Amanda Colburn, in a statement.Thus far, states the release, residentshaven’t reported any illness or injury fromthe leaks. On March 4, 2024, the ribbon was cut on a$939,638 renovation at the complex whichwas said to be a part of the first million-dollar Community Development Block grantproject in 40 years. On top of what’s been estimated to cost$5.3 million to further renovate both ElCentro and Seybold Village; the county isalso requesting $10 million to design andconstruct a 60-unit affordable housingcomplex for low to moderate-income seniorcitizens in the county. Bernalillo uses data predictions from theMid Region Council of Government, anassociation of local governments, thatforesee a total increase of 30,000 seniorcitizens from 2020 to 2030 as justificationfor funding. Five Democrat legislators are going so far asto declare a housing emergency in a bill,SB0205, now under review by the NewMexico Senate Health and Public AffairsCommittee.BUILTENVIRONMENT05Pluma Construction was awarded $883,846for the project which was scoped forbathtub and walk in shower replacements,new sliding doors, roofing upgrades, hard-wired thermostats, and American DisabilityAct compliant ramps and sidewalks. Bernalillo County’s recent list of CapitalOutlay funding requests from the statelegislature include an additional $500,000towards interior improvements at El Centro,including a “full bathroom rehab.”If the emergency is enacted, an “Office ofHousing Planning and Production” would becreated to work “with local governments onland use and zoning, permit, inspection andbuilding codes” and “even promoting newapproaches to housing, including modular,manufactured and tiny homes and newconstruction technologies.”A fiscal impact report on the bill by thestate’s Legislative Finance Committeeoutlines a potential overlap the emerging Copyright: The Built Environment Copyright: Canva Pro

housing office will have with the existingMortgage Finance Authority (MFA).“MFA raises concerns that the proposedOffice of Housing Planning and Productionmay duplicate some of MFA’s existingprograms,” states the report. Listings are on the uptick despite this call formore housing agencies. Data from Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louisshow that in February of 2022 the listedhousing inventory in New Mexico hit a six-year low. Since then there has been a 44% increase inlistings in New Mexico as of January 2025,according to the same data. In 2023, according to the U.S. CensusBureau; $1,084 was the median gross rent,$62,268 was the median household incomeand $42,058 was the nonfamily householdincome in New Mexico.Boomers have long made up a powerfulsegment of the country's housing market,representing as recently as last year 31% ofall buyers, according to a NationalAssociation of Realtors study. BUILTENVIRONMENT06The number of Americans 80 years of age orolder is expected to reach a mass of nearly18.8 million by the end of the decade,providing a gigantic market for new seniorhousing construction, according to reports.Those seniors are all a part of the massiveBaby Boom generation born between 1946and 1964, which at its peak included justshort of 72 million people. Boomers have Copyright: Canva ProSENIOR HOUSINGMARKET EXPECTEDTO BE HARD PRESSEDBY GIANT WAVE OFRETIRING BABYBOOMERS, SAYSTUDIESBut their impact on senior housingdevelopment and construction appears atthis point to be equally vast, but in manyinstances, untapped. Noting that those who are 80 years of agewill increase by some 4 million people as of2030, the Wall Street Journal observes that"History suggests that a growing number ofpeople conclude at that milestone age thatthey can no longer live comfortably or safelyat home and seek a senior facility."The only problem is that "many will findthemselves on a waiting list" due to the factthat in recent years the development ofsenior housing has gone flat. It is thought that upwards of 560,000 newunits will be needed to meet the comingdemand. But looking at numbers crunchedby the data analytics service NIC MAP, only191,000 units are likely to be completed, ifcurrent development trends continue.The NIC MAP figures show a more equalrelationship between demand and supply

for this year, with 50,682 units needed and 52,865 currently in development. What's neededin 2028 will balloon to 375,980, with only 134,715 in development. The year 2030 offers the most glaring gap between demand and supply, with 654,220 unitsneeded, and just over 191,000 units in development.The good news is that after enduring a slump that was first recorded during the pandemic,senior housing development and construction has been on the upside, although it is expectedthat the market in the immediate years to come will be particularly responding to wealthierBoomers. For all of that, notes the publication Senior Housing News, the combination of "historic highdemand growth, historically low supply growth, and rent growth outpacing inflation,positions senior housing to be one of the most profitable real estate asset classes in thefuture." BUILTENVIRONMENT07Copyright: Canva Pro

Steve AdamsJoshua CutlerManaging EditorDane Vaughn08MEET OUR TEAMWhat’s our favorite book?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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EVENTCALENDARFEBRUARY 2025BUILTENVIRONMENT11GREATER LAS CRUCES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE- VIEW CALENDAR11:15 AM - 1:15 PM: 2025 In the Know Luncheonwith President Ferme - CLICK HERE RIO RANCHO REGIONAL CHAMBER - VIEW CALENDAR3:30 PM - 5:00 PM: Heart of the CommunityCelebration RRCF - CLICK HERE GREATER ALBUQUERQUE CHAMBER OFCOMMERCE - VIEW CALENDAR12:00 PM - 1:30 PM: UNM Athletics: ACompetitive Edge for Our City and State - CLICK HERE ALBUQUERQUE HISPANO CHAMBER OFCOMMERCE - VIEW CALENDAR6:00 PM - 9:00 PM: Hearts on Your SleeveFashion Show - CLICK HERE CREW NETWORK - VIEW CALENDAR12:00 PM - 1:00 PM: CREW New Members: MeetUs & Meet Each Other - CLICK HERE GREATER ALBUQUERQUE CHAMBER OFCOMMERCE - VIEW CALENDAR12:00 PM - 1:30 PM: UNM Athletics: ACompetitive Edge for Our City and State - CLICK HERE CITY OF LAS CRUCES - VIEW CALENDAR3:00 PM: Utilities - Regular Meeting - Feb 132025 - CLICK HERETHURSDAY FEBRUARY 13THGREATER LAS CRUCES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE- VIEW CALENDAR7:30 AM - 9:00 AM: 2024 Eggs &Conversations: President Ferme - CLICK HERE SANTA FE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE - VIEW CALENDAR8:00 AM - 9:30 AM: Coffee & Biz-Connections- Hosted by Montecito Santa Fe - CLICK HERE ALBUQUERQUE HISPANO CHAMBER OFCOMMERCE - VIEW CALENDAR9:00 AM - 5:00 PM: Valentine's Special atIndian Pueblo Kitchen - CLICK HEREFRIDAY FEBRUARY 14THALBUQUERQUE HISPANO CHAMBER OFCOMMERCE - VIEW CALENDAR12:00 PM - 4:30 PM: Behavioral Health Job Fair- CLICK HEREMONDAY FEBRUARY 17TH

BUILTENVIRONMENT12RIO RANCHO REGIONAL CHAMBER - VIEW CALENDAR12:00 PM: Ribbon Cutting - Bosque Clinic - CLICK HERETUESDAY FEBRUARY 18THCREW NEW MEXICO - VIEW CALENDAR11:30 AM - 1:00 PM: The Power of AI in yourBusiness - CLICK HERE RIO RANCHO REGIONAL CHAMBER - VIEW CALENDAR11:30 AM - 12:30 PM: Nonprofit Alliance meeting- CLICK HERE SANTA FE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE - VIEW CALENDAR12:30 PM - 1:30 PM: A Path to Success -Chamber Orientation - CLICK HERE CITY OF SANTA FE - VIEW CALENDAR5:30 PM: Early Neighborhood Notification - CLICK HEREWEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 19THNAIOP NEW MEXICO CHAPTER - VIEW CALENDAR7:30 AM - 9:00 AM: RRRT – February 20th –Cybersecurity - CLICK HERE CREW NETWORK - VIEW CALENDAR9:30 AM - 10:30 AM: Chapter to Chapter Chat- for leaders of chapters with 250+ members - CLICK HERE RIO RANCHO REGIONAL CHAMBER - VIEW CALENDAR8:00 AM - 4:00 PM: Leadership Session Day - CLICK HERE 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM: Ambassadors Lunchmeeting - CLICK HERE SANTA FE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE - VIEW CALENDAR4:00 PM - 4:30 PM: Ribbon Cutting - VigilanteGuides - CLICK HERE ALBUQUERQUE HISPANO CHAMBER OFCOMMERCE - VIEW CALENDAR1:00 PM - 1:45 PM: Maker MasterMind withMiguel A. Briones - CLICK HERE 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM: Health & Wellness ProgramMonthly Meeting - CLICK HERETHURSDAY FEBRUARY 20THALBUQUERQUE BUSINESS FIRST - VIEW CALENDAR3:30 PM - 6:00 PM: Mentoring Monday 2025 - CLICK HEREMONDAY FEBRUARY 24THNAIOP NEW MEXICO CHAPTER - VIEW CALENDAR11:30 AM - 1:30 PM: February 25th – Bankers &Brokers Market Update - CLICK HERE RIO RANCHO REGIONAL CHAMBER - VIEW CALENDAR12:00 PM: Ribbon Cutting - Mi Casita HomeDécor - CLICK HERE CITY OF SANTA FE - VIEW CALENDAR5:30 PM: Historic Districts Review BoardMeeting - CLICK HERE ALBUQUERQUE HISPANO CHAMBER OFCOMMERCE - VIEW CALENDAR4:30 PM - 5:30 PM: The Hispano ChamberPresents:Citizens Bank; Albuquerque RibbonCutting Celebration - CLICK HERETUESDAY FEBRUARY 25THGREATER ALBUQUERQUE CHAMBER OFCOMMERCE - VIEW CALENDAR3:30 PM - 6:00 PM: Governor's Mid-SessionReport to the Business Community - CLICK HEREWEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 26TH

BUILTENVIRONMENT13BERNALILLO COUNTYFEBRUARY 17TH3:00 PM: FY26 Budget Workshop - CLICK HERE FEBRUARY 25TH4:00 PM: Board of Finance Meeting - CLICK HERE 5:00 PM: Board of Commissioners AdministrativeMeeting - CLICK HERECOLFAX COUNTYFEBRUARY 25TH9:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Commission Meeting - CLICK HERECURRY COUNTYFEBRUARY 18TH9:00 AM - 1:00 PM: County Commission Meeting - CLICK HEREEDDY COUNTYFEBRUARY 18TH8:30 AM - 11:00 AM: Eddy County Commissioners'Regular Meeting - CLICK HEREHARDING COUNTYFEBRUARY 13TH8:30 AM: Harding County Board of CountyCommission Meeting - CLICK HERELINCOLN COUNTYFEBRUARY 18TH8:30 AM - 5:00 PM: Regular Commission Meeting - CLICK HERELOS ALAMOS COUNTYFEBRUARY 13TH5:30 PM - 7:30 PM: Park and Recreation Board - CLICK HERE FEBRUARY 18TH12:00 PM - 1:30 PM: Lodgers' Tax Advisory Board - CLICK HERE FEBRUARY 19TH5:30 PM - 7:30 PM: Board of Public Utilities -Regular Session - CLICK HERE FEBRUARY 20TH5:30 PM - 7:30 PM: Environmental SustainabilityBoard - CLICK HERE FEBRUARY 25TH6:00 PM - 9:00 PM: County Council - RegularSession - CLICK HERELUNA COUNTYFEBRUARY 18TH9:30 AM - 10:00 AM: Luna County Board ofCommissioners Work Session - CLICK HEREOTERO COUNTYFEBRUARY 13TH9:00 AM - 12:00 PM: County Commission RegularMeeting - CLICK HERE FEBRUARY 20TH10:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Grazing Advisory BoardMeeting - CLICK HERESAN JUAN COUNTYFEBRUARY 18TH4:00 M: San Juan County Commission Meeting - CLICK HERE

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BUILTENVIRONMENT19AGC 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 >2025 LEGISLATOR &CONTRACTOR MEET &GREET STRENGTHENSINDUSTRY-POLICY TIESSanta Fe, NM – February 4, 2025 – Industryleaders, legislators, and workforce developmentadvocates convened at the New Mexico StateCapitol for the 2025 Legislative & ContractorCoffee Meet & Greet, an annual event designed tofoster collaboration between the constructionindustry and state policymakers.Held in Room 321 at the Roundhouse, the eventbegan with a networking breakfast. This providedattendees with the opportunity to engage inmeaningful discussions on economic development,workforce challenges, and industry partnerships.The gathering set the stage for open dialogue onpolicies shaping the future of New Mexico’sconstruction sector.Following breakfast, participants embarked on aguided Roundhouse tour, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the state's legislative chambers,committee rooms, and gallery floor. CONTINUE READING >JANUARY & MARCH 2025FEBRUARY 20TH8:00 AM - 4:30 PM: OSHA 10 - CLICK HERE 4:30 PM - 8:00 PM: Meet the Generals - CLICK HERE FEBRUARY 21ST9:00 AM - 5:00 PM: Dive into MS Project forConstruction - CLICK HERE FEBRUARY 26TH9:00 AM - 5:00 PM: Project Manager DevelopmentProgram - CLICK HERE 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM: STP Units 5 & 6 Productivity andProject Costs & Managing Risks - CLICK HEREMARCH 3RD8:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Event Registration - AssociatedGeneral Contractors of New Mexico - CLICK HERE MARCH 6TH3:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Women of Construction - CLICK HERECopyright: Canva pro

BUILTENVIRONMENT20ANNUAL FALL SCHOLARSHIPAnnual Fall ScholarshipApplication Available Mid Spring 2025COLLEGE OF ENGINEERINGCivil EngineeringCivil Engineering TechnologyGeomatics & Surveying EngineeringUNM APPLICATIONAnnual Spring ScholarshipApplication Available Late Fall 2024SCHOOL OF ENGINEERINGCivil Engineering,Construction Engineeringor Construction ManagementCLICK HERE TO LEARN MORESCHOLARSHIPSACNM FEBRUARY2025 NEWSLETTER READ THE NEWSLETTER >A MESSAGE FROM ACNM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR JIM GARCIAWelcome to 2025!Can you believe January has already flown by? We're charging into 2025 with energy, excitement, andcritical work ahead for our industry.Legislative Landscape: Navigating Challenges and OpportunitiesThe 60-day legislative session in Santa Fe is in full swing, and we're tackling some pivotal issues. Ourtransportation funding strategy represents a groundbreaking approach to secure the New Mexico...Copyright: ACNM

BUILTENVIRONMENT21DEMAND FORSMALLER, SIMPLERHOMES IN WALKABLENEIGHBORHOODSEXPANDSWASHINGTON – January 28, 2025 – TheAmerican Institute of Architects (AIA)Home Design Trends Survey for thefourth quarter of 2024, focusing oncommunity and neighborhood designtrends, is now available.While the pace of demand forcontemporary home styles is waning,demand for smaller homes with simplerexterior features is growing: “Given the increasing problem of housingaffordability, building smaller, simplerhomes with greater density andaccessible to public transit is essential.As a result, the increasing preference forurban infill locations over far-flungexurbs continues to reshape ourneighborhoods,” said AIA ChiefEconomist, Kermit Baker, PhD, Hon. AIA.“Whether nestled in bustling cities orquieter suburbs, people increasingly seekcommunities that seamlessly combine...CONTINUE READING >Copyright: Canva pro

BUILTENVIRONMENT22ABC NEW MEXICO EVENT CALENDAR2025WASHINGTON, Feb. 10—The nationalDecember 2024 not seasonally adjustedconstruction unemployment rate was 5.2%,up 0.8% from December 2023, according to astate-by-state analysis of U.S. Bureau of LaborStatistics data released today by AssociatedBuilders and Contractors. The analysis foundthat only six states had lower estimatedconstruction unemployment rates over thesame period and 44 states were higher. Allbut three states (Minnesota, New Jersey andRhode Island) had constructionunemployment rates below 10%. National NSA payroll constructionemployment was 191,000 higher thanDecember 2023. As of December 2024, SApayroll construction employment was701,000, or 9.2%, above its pre-pandemicpeak of 7.6 million.CONTINUE READING >ABC: ALL BUT 3 STATESHAD CONSTRUCTIONUNEMPLOYMENT RATESBELOW 10% INDECEMBER 2024WEDNESDAY MARCH 26TH, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM - CLICK HEREMARCH MEMBER LUNCHEONFRIDAY APRIL 25TH, 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM - CLICK HERECORN HOLE TOURNAMENTWEDNESDAY MAY 21ST, 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM - CLICK HERECLASSIC GOLF TOURNAMENTFRIDAY JUNE 13TH, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM - CLICK HEREAPPRENTICE GRADUATIONFRIDAY JULY 11TH, 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM - CLICK HERENIGHT GOLF TOURNAMENTFRIDAY SEPTEMBER 12TH, 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM - CLICK HERESPORTING CLAY TOURNAMENTWEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 24TH, 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM - CLICK HERESAFETY AWARDS LUNCHEONSATURDAY OCTOBER 18TH, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM - CLICK HERECHILI COOKOFF & CAR SHOWCopyright: Canva proSATURDAY NOVEMBER 15TH, 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM - CLICK HERENEW MEXICO CRAFT COMPETITION

BUILTENVIRONMENT23YOUR 2025 NMUCABOARD OF DIRECTORS &STAFFPRESIDENT, DALE ARMSTRONG, TLCPLUMBING & UTILITY 505 761 9696VICE-PRESIDENT, DAMON WICKETTS,4RIVERS EQUIPMENT 505 884 2900SECRETARY/TREASURER, JENICE GALLEGOS,GROUNDWATER PARTNERSPAST PRESIDENT, CLAY BLAIR, SPEARD 505 761 9696TROY 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 KELLEY FETTER, E2RC 505 867 4040 DIRECTOR JOHN THEILER, DH UNDERGROUNDTERRI BAKER, CORE AND MAIN 505 344 0223RUSS COLLINS, RMCI IND. 505 345 0008SAM STRIBLING, 814 SOLUTIONS 505 872 0846EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, JANE JERNIGAN 505 888 0752FROM THEEXECUTIVEDIRECTOR’SDESKHello Members,The NM Legislative Session is in full swing andwill last for 60 days this year. Watch you emailbox for updates and the Monday Morning Briefto stay up-to-date on what's going on andwhat NMUCA is lobbying for or against. I willalso share our tracker with you so you can seethe list of legislation we are tracking. Ingeneral, NMUCA supports infrastructurefunding and stands against anti-businesslegislation. Please contact me if you want meto look at a bill.I am hoping to see you soon!UPCOMINGDATESFebruary20th - Meet The Generals27th - Las Cruces Social27th - NMUCA Board MeetingMarch13th - Santa Fe Summit27th Membership Meeting

BUILTENVIRONMENT24WICNM NEWSLETTERAUGUST 2024 >Hello Friends,Today is National Women’s Equality Day, this daymarks the adoption of the 19th Amendment in 1920,which granted women the right to vote. Wow, 104years! We are down to a short 70 days before ournext election and voting is one of the most powerfulways, we can express our values and have a directimpact on our community and our country.Every election is a chance for us to have a say in theissues that matter most to us—whether it’seducation, healthcare, the environment, oreconomic policies. I know that we all have our ownunique perspectives and concerns, and this is ouropportunity to make our voices heard.It’s easy to feel like our individual votes might notmake a difference, but history has shown us thatevery vote counts. Elections are often decided by aremarkably small number of votes, and ourcollective participation is what drives meaningfulchange. By voting, we not only influence thedirection of our nation but also stand up for ourcommunities and the issues we care about. Iencourage you to exercise your right to vote andencourage others around you as well. On another note, I want to thank the PlanningCommittee for all their hard work this year inplanning all our events. They are doing an amazingjob! We are down to the last two events of the year:the 3rd Annual Scholarship Bowling Event onSeptember 12th and the Women in Construction NMGala on November 9th. Sign up soon for the bowlingevent, space is limited, and more informationregarding the Gala will be out soon.Stephanie L. Peña - TLC Company, Inc.WICNM President 2024 LOCKER #505 SCHOOL SUPPLYMONETARYDONATIONSSCAN QR CODEBELOW TO MAKEMONETARYDONATIONS TOLOCKER #505

BUILTENVIRONMENT25CONTINUE 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!

BUILTENVIRONMENTSANTA FE —A bill that aims to establish avisionary Strategic Water Supply for NewMexico cleared its first legislative hurdle onTuesday.Continue reading >STRATEGIC WATERSUPPLY BILL PASSESFIRST LEGISLATIVECOMMITTEE By Office of the Governor, Michelle Lujan Grisham02/11/2025Copyright: Canva proCONSTRUCTION NEWSNEW MEXICO27Over the last five years, New Mexico StatePolice has issued more than 13,000 citationsin construction zones. Continue reading >SMILE — SPEEDCAMERAS COULD BECOMING TO ACONSTRUCTION ZONENEAR YOUBy Daniel J. Chacon, Los Alamos Daily Post02/11/2025ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – There areplans for a new park in one of the oldestparts of Albuquerque and the city hopes itwill be a transformational change on astretch of central that hasn’t always had thebest reputation. The city is planning to builda new park right next to the newerinternational district library on Central...Continue reading >CITY OF ALBUQUERQUESHARES PLANS FOR ANEW PARK ALONG OLDSTRETCH OF CENTRALAVE.By Bianca Hoops, KRQE02/11/2025

After a marathon 14-hour hearing, acontentious solar project won a battle at aPlanning Commission hearing. But the warisn't over, challengers assert.Continue reading >SANTA FE COUNTYCOMMISSION GREEN-LIGHTSCONTROVERSIAL SOLARPROJECT, OPPONENTSVOW TO APPEALDECISIONBy Leah March, Albuquerque Business First02/09/2025BUILTENVIRONMENT28Feb. 11—A six-figure grant will bring newcommunity gardens to developingcommunities in New Mexico. The goal is tohelp improve health through food.Continue reading >ABQ’S YES HOUSINGRECEIVES $150K GRANTTO EXPANDCOMMUNITY GARDENSBy Nakayla Mcclelland, Albuquerque First02/11/2025Copyright: Canva proThe Town of Taos has announced theupcoming construction of a newmultipurpose terminal facility at TaosRegional Airport (SKX), 24662 US-64,according to a press release.Continue reading >TAOS REGIONALAIRPORT TERMINALGROUNDBREAKINGANNOUNCEDBy Taos News02/06/2025Copyright: Canva proBROWSE NEW MEXICOBROWSE NEW MEXICOAIRPORT PROJECTS VIAAIRPORT PROJECTS VIACONSTRUCTION REPORTER.CONSTRUCTION REPORTER.2025-0C6C: DURANGO -LA PLATA COUNTYAIRPORT PARKING EXPANSION PHASE II >2025-0722: SANTA FE REGIONAL AIRPORTARCHITECT ENGINEER>

LOS LUNAS — An affordable senior housingcomplex could be making its way to LosLunas with the support of local leadership.Recently, the Los Lunas village councilapproved a rezoning request from RyanLaber, vice president of development forSpire Development, to allow for a multi-unitindependent senior living facility within therequested zone.Continue reading >AFFORDABLE SENIORHOUSING COMPLEXPROGRESSESBy Felina Martinez and Julia M. Dendinger, Valencia County News02/06/2025Copyright: Canva proBUILTENVIRONMENT29PERALTA — While the end goal for the townof Peralta is a new fire station, thegoverning council recently approved a siteplan for an addition to the current station inthe meantime.The station on James Road, built in the 70s,has been long overdue for some updates asover the years it has become crowded andlacking in adequate necessities.Continue reading >PERALTA COUNCILAPPROVES ADDITIONTO AGING FIRE STATIONBy Felina Martinez, Valencia County News02/06/2025Copyright: Canva proBROWSE NEW MEXICO FIREBROWSE NEW MEXICO FIRERELATED PROJECTS VIARELATED PROJECTS VIACONSTRUCTION REPORTER.CONSTRUCTION REPORTER.2025-0CD0: FIRE ENGINE SKIDGINE >2025-043E: ARCHITECTURAL ANDENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES FOR THEDONA ANA COUNTY FIRE RESCUEADMINISTRATION COMPLEX>

BUILTENVIRONMENTCONSTRUCTION NEWSSOUTHWESTThe city of Buckeye, Arizona may be in linefor up to $12 million in state funding to beused for the construction of new waterinfrastructure.In a proposal dealing with a series of watersupply and infrastructure issues, DemocratGovernor Katie Hobbs said she wants toallocate $12 million for Buckeye to "toexpand renewable water supplies,including infrastructure," in order toprovide more water for the southernArizona city.WATER NEEDS OFRAPIDLY EXPANDINGBUCKEYE, ARIZONA ISFOCUS OF NEWLEGISLATIONBy Garry Boulard, The Built Environment02/12/2025Copyright: Canva proOne of the factors animating Hobbs'announcement is the remarkable growthrate of Buckeye, 35 miles to the west ofPhoenix, which has seen its population jumpfrom less than 94,000 four years ago to anestimated 114,000 today.Some forecasts have suggested thatBuckeye's population could easily surpassthe 200,000 mark in the next decade.With that growth has come a dramaticincrease in housing construction and a needfor new water infrastructure. How much water will be needed to supplyBuckeye and how much is available hasbecome an issue of great concern. In 2023,Hobbs called for a moratorium on thebuilding of new subdivisions in the area thatwould rely on groundwater alone.The Governor's new proposal for Buckeye ispart of a larger $60.3 million package thatwould fund a variety of water infrastructureconstruction projects throughout the state,as well as the use of new technology to helpmanage water systems.Included in the proposal is $12.3 million tofund the infrastructure upgrading of smallpublic water systems, along with $3.4million that would go to the ArizonaDepartment of Water Resources to pay fornew technology designed to improve waterdata collection.Continues >30

BUILTENVIRONMENT31Copyright: Canva proIn offering the legislation, Hobbs said she was committed to ensuring that "our communitieshave the resources they need to continue growing for generations to come."The Arizona State Legislature, which is currently considering a variety of water resource andinfrastructure bills, is scheduled to wrap up its 2025 session on April 26.

BUILTENVIRONMENT32Lawmakers in the Colorado StateLegislature are trying to decide what to doabout a proposal to cut funding for a long-running state initiative tasked with buildingschools.REDUCTION INSPENDING FORCOLORADO SCHOOLFACILITYCONSTRUCTION FUNDPROPOSED BYGOVERNORBy Garry Boulard, The Built Environment02/12/2025Copyright: Canva proEstablished in 2008, the Colorado BuildingExcellent Schools Together program hasprovided well over $3 billion in funding forcapital construction projects that includeupdating, repairing, and replacing public andcharter elementary, middle, and high schoolbuildings.The program, funded mostly via revenuefrom state marijuana excise taxes and thestate's lottery, along with local districtmatching funds, last year approved $68.9million for the building of a K-12replacement schools in the Kiowa SchoolDistrict; as well as nearly $15 million forsecurity and heating and cooling systemupgrades at the Pinnacle Charter School inthe city of Federal Heights, among otherprojects.For the current school year, BEST has issuedgrants with a dollar value of $155.2 millionfor 44 individual projects across the state.But in looking at a projected state budgetshortfall of some $1 billion, DemocratGovernor Jared Polis has proposed putting acap on the BEST program. In doing so, atleast $60 million would be redirected toColordo's State Public School Fund, whichpays for the operational expenses of theCentennial State's school facilities.Altogether, Polis wants to cut upwards of$638 million in general fund expenses. Inthe process, the Governor said he hopes toreduce or do away with programs that hesaid are not the "best use of dollars."The Governor's budget proposal is currentlybeing reviewed by the legislature's JointBudget Committee, which is expected tomost likely produce its own responsebudget proposal sometime next month.BROWSE NEW MEXICO SCHOOLBROWSE NEW MEXICO SCHOOLPROJECTS VIA CONSTRUCTIONPROJECTS VIA CONSTRUCTIONREPORTER.REPORTER.2025-06B5: TAYLOR MIDDLE SCHOOL PHASE 1A >2025-0A1F: NEW HOBBS MIDDLE SCHOOL(SUBBID) >

Nearly 100 years after it was completed, aneffort is underway to restore what is knownas the World’s Wonder View Tower in theeastern Colorado town of Genoa.Situated in a town with an elevation of5,741 feet, the tower was built by a railroadengineer named Charles Gregory and hispartner Myrtle LeBow, who envisioned thestructure as an alluring tourist attraction.The highlight of any visit to Genoa, Gregorydeclared in newspaper advertisements, wasthe 87-step climb to the top of the towerwhich afforded sweeping views of not onlythe Centennial State, but also in thedistance; New Mexico, Kansas, Oklahoma,and Nebraska.Additional construction at the siteeventually included the building of a gasstation, trading post, and cafe.FAMOUS COLORADOWONDER VIEW TOWERAND CENTURY-OLDTOURIST ATTRACTIONGETS FUNDING FORRESTORATION WORKBy Garry Boulard, Construction Reporter02/11/2025Copyright: Jeffrey Beall, Wikimedia CommonsThe tower went into a long declinebeginning with the construction ofInterstate 70 in the 1960s, which bypassedGenoa. Since then, the building has seen aseries of owners, with the last, JerryChubbock, passing away in 2013.Listed by the group Colorado PreservationIncorporated as one of the state’s “MostEndangered Places,” the tower is now thesubject of a rehabilitation effort. To that enda $250,000 grant has been awardedthrough the nonprofit organization HistoryColorado for restoration work which willinclude interior refinishing and restorationof the tower’s famous signage.Earlier work at the site has seen the buildingof an electric charging station.Supporters of the structure havemaintained that its importance is not one ofjust being an unusual early 20th centuryroadside attraction, but also a place to stopand survey the vast surroundingcountryside in all directions.In a statement, Chandler Romero, treasurerof the Friends of Genoa Tower IncorporatedBoard, said the grant funding will “restorethe tower as a must-stop destination fortravelers who want to recharge not justtheir vehicles and phones, but themselves.”BUILTENVIRONMENT33

A plan that will see the construction of a 27-storyapartment building in downtown Colorado Springs hastaken a significant step forward with the approval of animportant public body.Set to be built at the northeast corner of West CostillaStreet and Sahwatch Street, the One VeLa Apartmentcomplex will include 400 residential units and, uponcompletion, will be the tallest structure in ColoradoSprings.From the start, the project as proposed by the ColoradoSprings-based O’Neill Group development company in apartnership with One VeLa Development, which hasoffices in Kansas City, has been controversial.Previously proposed with 36 floors, the high-rise has metwith the opposition of residents who say a long-standingtradition in Colorado Springs has prevented theconstruction of multi-story projects that, once built, couldobstruct the view of the Pikes Peak Mountain.The tallest structure in Colorado Springs, the Wells Fargobuilding, which was completed in 1990, tops out at 16floors.An online petition trying to halt the project generatedaround 7,000 signatures.Supporters of the project, on the other hand, have said thatit will offer new residential space in a growing city, with10% of the units to be designated as affordable housing.Now members of the Downtown Review Board have voted8 to 0 to approve the project, which will also include 8,000square feet of ground level retail space.The One VeLa Apartment complex must still go before theColorado Springs City Council for a final review.ONE VELA APARTMENTCOMPLEX IN COLORADOSPRINGS GETS INITIAL OKBy Garry Boulard, Construction Reporter02/10/2025Copyright: Canva proBUILTENVIRONMENT34

The north end of Phoenix may see theconstruction of a new mixed-use campus that willinclude medical offices, commercial, and retailspace in a two-phase project.Cypress Development Partners, which is based inScottsdale, wants to build what is being called TheInterchange on nearly two dozen undevelopedacres near 27th Avenue and Rose Garden Lanewithin the 56-square mile Deer Valley Village.First phase of the project could see the building ofaround 45,000 square feet of medical office spaceand will additionally include three separate officebuildings ranging in size from 20,400 square feetto 27,000 square feet.That first phase is also expected to include a four-story hotel with 130 rooms.A real estate development company, CypressDevelopment Partners, has made a name for itselfspecializing in healthcare properties.Spearheading projects nationally, Cypress isperhaps best known regionally for its developmentof the Cedar Medical Collaborative in Flagstaff.That $100 million project saw the development ofa nearly 90,000 square feet of medical office andmicro hospital space.The Interchange, which is being designed by theDalke Design Group of Tempe, is scheduled forreview two weeks from now before the PlanningHearing Office of Phoenix.PHOENIX MIXED-USECAMPUS PROJECT TOGET INITIAL CITYREVIEW LATER THISMONTHBy Garry Boulard, Construction Reporter02/07/2025Copyright: Canva proBUILTENVIRONMENT35

With 13 stores now in Arizona and nearly 130in Texas, the Aldi discount supermarket chainhas emerged as the fastest growingsupermarket chain in the U.S., according toindustry statistics, with plans to build upwardsof 800 new stores in the next three years.Based in Essen, Germany, the company wasfounded in 1962 but has seen an explosion ofgrowth in the last two decades, resulting innow more than 12,000 stories worldwide.ALDI STORE CHAIN,ENJOYINGUNPRECEDENTEDREVENUE, BUILDING NEWSTORES EVERYWHEREBy Garry Boulard, Construction Reporter02/07/2025That location growth, notes thepublication Supermarket News, is partlydue to an increase in foot traffic that lastyear hit the 30% mark, roughly double thenumber achieved by industry giant DollarTree, winning customers particularlyowing to its less expensive Aldi exclusivebrands.Aldi had opened more than 2,400 storesas of last year, and with plans for theongoing expansion, it will easily surpass3,000 by 2028. That growth rate, notesUSA Today, exceeds their “typical annualgrowth rate of around 100.”In a statement, Jason Hart, chief executiveofficer of Aldi, said the company’s growthis “fueled by our customers, and they areasking for more Aldi stores in theirneighborhoods nationwide.”Altogether, Aldi expects to spend upwardsof $9 billion between now and 2028building new stories nationally,particularly increasing its presence in theMidwest and both Arizona and California.Late last year, the company alsoannounced plans to build three newlocations in metro Las Vegas.Aldi’s stores typically measure between17,800 and 18,000 square feet, with10,000 square feet comprising salesspace. Those stores are also known fortheir minimalism, with no suspendedceilings or wall coverings behind theshelves and aluminum walls.Work began late last year on theconstruction of a new Aldi’s in CasaGrande, Arizona. That new store willmeasure just over 20,400 square feet andis expected to be open for business bySeptember.BUILTENVIRONMENT36Copyright: Canva pro

Upgrades to two roughly half-century oldparking structures in Vail, Colorado that aregreatly used by skiing visitors could cost justover $12.4 million, a new estimatepresented to the Town Council recentlysuggested.But that’s substantially less than theestimated nearly $300 million it could costto replace the facilities, according to anassessment conducted by the Denver-basedstructural engineering firm J.R. Harris &Company.WHAT TO DO WITH TWOAGING, BUT MUCHUSED, GARAGES IN VAILIS FOCUS OF STUDYBy Garry Boulard, Construction Reporter02/07/2025Copyright: Canva poOf the two structures studied, the VailVillage parking garage at 241 S. FrontageRoad E, is the oldest at exactly 50 years. Thesecond structure is called the Lionsheadgarage and is located at 395 East LionsheadCircle and is around 47 years old.Upgrade work, according to Towndocuments, could include topping slabrepairs, bearing pad replacement, concretemember repairs, and expansion joint repairsand replacements.But the work on the structures would notinclude upgrades to fire sprinkler alarmsystems, lighting and electrical systems, andelevators, all of which may also needmodernization.Continues >BUILTENVIRONMENT37

Either way, according to the J.H. Harrisreport, “deferring maintenance or allowingdeterioration to go unchecked is a recipefor a much larger financial investment”down the road.In the last 5 years, Vail has spent onlyaround $800,000 on capital repairs for thetwo garages, making some town officialsbelieve that it’s only a matter of time until amore comprehensive upgrade isundertaken.A second factor in favor of upgrading thestructures rather than replacing them isnoted in the amount of time it would takefor new construction. According to thestructural assessment summary, building anew facility would take more than thetraditional eight-month period betweenskiing seasons, causing some inconvenienceto the millions of people who visit Vail everyyear.BUILTENVIRONMENT38Construction could begin later this year on amajor infrastructure project in Tucson thathas been talked about for well over adecade.Around $25 million in federal funding hasbeen secured for the replacement of a lessthan one-mile-long bridge that runs fromthe Kino Parkway to Tucson Boulevard.Continues >WORK ON LONGPLANNED AND MUCH-TALKED ABOUT TUCSONBRIDGE REPLACEMENTPROJECT SET TO BEGINBy Garry Boulard, Construction Reporter02/06/2025Copyright: Rendering courtesy of City of Tucson

A report by the City of Tucson in 2022 forecast that “within a few years, this critical piece ofinfrastructure will be at risk for failure and disruption of freight transport by rail androadway and must be decommissioned and replaced.”A survey conducted by the Arizona Department of Transportation earlier categorized thestructure as one a small group of bridges in the state that are structurally deficient and inimmediate need of being replaced.Plans call for demolishing the current structure and then building a new bridge with threelanes going in both directions. The project will also see the construction of new ramps andbike and pedestrian lanes underneath the bridge. Additional features will include a three-foot tall concrete protective barrier.Altogether, it is expected that it will cost around $111 million to complete the bridge project.The $25 million for the project has been secured through a Rebuilding AmericaInfrastructure with Sustainability and Equity grant.What is officially called the 22nd Street Widening and Bridge Replacement project isexpected to take up to three years to complete.BUILTENVIRONMENT39The City of El Paso is actively trying to findnew funding sources for the construction ofa downtown highway deck.For more than 5 years, city officials,community leaders, and residents haverallied around the idea of putting together adeck park plaza that would span Interstate10.Taking in around five blocks, from Santa FeStreet east to Kansas Street, the deckproject would see the creation of walkingtrails, gardens, and other outdoor facilitieson a bridge that otherwise may bedemolished.Continues >NEW FUNDINGSOURCES SOUGHT FORBUILDING OF EL PASODECK PARKBy Garry Boulard, Construction Reporter02/06/2025Copyright: Rendering courtesy Texas Department of Transportation

Once completed, the project would reconnect neighborhoods that had been divided forsome 60 years due to the construction of the highway.What has been called the I-10 Upper Deck project earlier secured a $900,000 grant throughthe assistance of the non-profit Paseo del Norte Community Foundation to fund a feasibilitystudy.Earlier reports have indicated that the project would cost upwards of $207 million tocomplete in two phases.Late last month the project was confronted with an unanticipated setback when the federalDepartment of Transportation passed on approving a $5 million grant that would have beenused to pay for construction blueprints.New members of the El Paso City Council have tasked City Manager Dionne Mack withinvestigating other both public and private funding sources.Mack is expected to report back to the council with new funding options by early April.Despite the failure of the project to obtain the federal grant, El Paso Mayor Renard Johnsonhas issued a statement remarking that the deck park “is not just a visionary project forenhancing quality of life; it’s a smart investment in economic development.”BUILTENVIRONMENT40Copyright: Canva po

BUILTENVIRONMENTCONSTRUCTION NEWSNATIONALNonresidential construction planningcarried its late-2024 momentum into thenew year, posting growth across all sectors,according to Dodge Construction Network.Continue reading >CONSTRUCTIONPLANNING UP 26% TOSTART 2025By Sebastian Obando, ConstructionDive02/11/2025Copyright: Canva pro41Dive Brief:The former president of a Michiganasphalt paving firm has pleaded guilty...Continue reading >FORMER ASPHALTPAVING EXEC PLEADSGUILTY TO ANTITRUSTVIOLATIONSBy Matthew Thibault, ConstructionDive02/11/2025HENDERSON, Nev. (Feb. 6, 2025) — ANAInc., a provider of mobile power and airsolutions, has secured a $50 millionstrategic investment from S2G Investments(S2G), a multi-stage investment firm...Continue reading > ANA INC. ANNOUNCES$50M STRATEGICINVESTMENT FROM S2GINVESTMENTS TOPROPEL INNOVATION &GROWTHBy Construction Business Owner 02/06/2025Speaking at a press conference in Stuttgart,Germany, U.S. Secretary of Defense PeteHegseth on Feb. 11 instructed Dept. ofDefense agencies to remove languagerequiring project-labor agreements in allcontracts of more than $35 million...Continue reading >DOD'S HEGSETHINSTRUCTS DEFENSEAGENCIES TO REMOVEPLAS FROMCONTRACTSBy Jeff Yoders, ENR

The construction industry is growing, andwith it comes changes in the design ofbuildings to suit the new lifestyle,environmental concerns, and technologicaldevelopments. Three significant trends for2025 include the increasing popularity ofindustrial-style construction, the conversionand improvement of existing buildings, andthe emergence of smaller, eco-friendlyresidential units. Each trend has bothadvantages and disadvantages forarchitects, builders, and clients.Continue reading >TRENDS FORCONSTRUCTION DESIGNIN 2025By Clarke Lowe, For Construction Pros02/102/2025Copyright: Canva proBUILTENVIRONMENT42The construction industry had 217,000 jobopenings as of December 31, 2024,according to an Associated Builders andContractors (ABC) analysis of data from theU.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ JobOpenings and Labor Turnover Survey(JOLTS). JOLTS defines a job opening as anyunfilled position an employer activelyrecruits. Industry job openings decreased by55,000 in December and are down by217,000 from the same time in 2023.“Construction industry hiring slowed to anunprecedented pace in December,” saysABC chief economist Anirban Basu. “Thehiring rate fell to 3.6 percent for the month,the lowest level on record aside from thepandemic-affected month of April 2020.This slowdown is a direct result ofdiminished demand for labor; industrywidejob openings have fallen exactly 50 percentover the past year.Continue reading >CONSTRUCTION HIRINGSLOWS TO RECORD LOW,IMPACTING INDUSTRYDEMANDBy Metal Construction News02/06/2025Copyright: Canva proCONSTRUCTION NEWSTRENDS

After expanding by more than 40% since2020, construction and engineeringspending will continue to expand, but at aslower pace of between 2% and 3% through2028, according to the consultant andinvestment banking firm FMI in its just-released industry overview. This outlook provides growth projectionsfor residential and commercial spending bysectors within those broader categories.The outlook also dives into the Canadianmarket with a growth evaluation for eachprovince.Continue reading >SLOWERCONSTRUCTIONSPENDING RATEFORESEEN FOR NEXTFOUR YEARSBy John Caulfield, Building Design + Construction02/06/2025BUILTENVIRONMENT43Copyright: Canva proThe construction industry faces significantchallenges due to ongoing labor shortagesand resource constraints — a long-termtrend. According to the Associated Buildersand Contractors (ABC), 439,000 net newworkers will be needed in 2025 to meet theprojected demand in the industry.This shortage is particularly severe inpreconstruction, with 78% of contractorsnoting challenges in filling estimatingpositions, according to the AssociatedGeneral Contractors of America (AGC)2024 Workforce Survey. This laborshortage can lead to gaps in expertise,resource limitations, delays in decision-making, scheduling issues, andcommunication obstacles.Continue reading >HOW TO DO MORE WITHLESS INPRECONSTRUCTIONBy Design Cost DataCopyright: Canva pro

FEATURED TOTAL ESTIMATED COSTS$160,000,000CONTRUCTION REPORTER PROJECTSNEWCONSTRUCTIONNEWCONSTRUCTIONVENDOR /PROFESSIONALSERVICESVENDOR /PROFESSIONALSERVICESPRE-BIDCONSTRUCTIONPRE-BIDCONSTRUCTIONLEARN MORE > LEARN MORE > LEARN MORE >BUILTENVIRONMENT44

VIEW >$100,000,000ESTIMATED COSTPROJECT INFOSCOPE:Solicitation for; FY24 Missile Assembly SupportBuilding Tactical Equipment Maintenance Facility(TEMF), White Sands Missile Range (WSMR) DONA ANA COUNTY, NEW MEXICOOWNER:US Army Engineer District 4101 Jefferson Plaza NEAlbuquerque NM 87109Bid Date/Time: 03/6/2025 - 02:00pm MSTAddenda Count: 1Memo Count: 0Phase: BiddingStage: ActiveStatus:Addenda ReceivedProject Type: New ConstructionCategory: MilitaryPublic Funding: YesBid Security: 20% Bid BondSITE VISIT02/13/2025 - 09:00 AMThose intending to visit the site should email bothBrandon.l.conner@usace.army.mil andMichael.Pace@usace.army.mil to get on theparticipation list...FY24 MISSILE ASSEMBLYSUPPORT BUILDING TACTICALEQUIPMENT MAINTENACEFACILITY (TEMF), WHITE SANDSMISSILE RANGE (WSMR)FY24 MISSILE ASSEMBLYSUPPORT BUILDING TACTICALEQUIPMENT MAINTENACEFACILITY (TEMF), WHITE SANDSMISSILE RANGE (WSMR)(505) 342-3391BUILTENVIRONMENT45

$60,000,000ESTIMATED COSTCM@R FOR PINALCOUNTYADMINISTRATION(STAR) BUILDINGCM@R FOR PINALCOUNTYADMINISTRATION(STAR) BUILDINGVIEW PROJECT >OWNER:Pinal County Finance Department (520) 866-666731 N. Pinal St. , Bldg. A,P.O. Box 1348Florence AZ 85132PROJECT INFO:Bid Date/Time: 02/27/2025 - 02:00pm MSTPhase: BiddingStage: ActiveProject Type: Vendor / Professional ServicesCategory: Federal / State / MunicipalPublic Funding: YesSCOPE:The County wishes to engage a qualifiedcontractor to fulfill the role ofConstruction Manager at Risk (CMAR) forthe Pinal County Administration Building(STAR) project. The STAR building willhouse multiple County departmentsincluding the School Superintendent’sOffice, Treasurer’s Office, Assessor’s Office,Recorder’s Office, Office of Budget andFinance, Human Resources Department,Library Administration Department andCounty Attorney Civil Division. Theconstruction budget for this project iscurrently estimated at $60 millionincluding furniture, fixtures andequipment and shall be completed withintwenty four (24) months upon receipt ofthe Notice to Proceed.BUILTENVIRONMENT46

FEATUREDPRE-BID PROJECTAfter earlier securing the site in a stateland auction, the company Novva DataCenters appears to be on the verge ofbuilding a vast new data center campusnear the intersection of Warner andEllsworth roads in southeast Mesa,Arizona.The project will see the construction offive individual data centers facilities, aswell as a separate office building, for acombined more than 1.1 million squarefeet.The West Jordon, Utah-based Novva alsoplans to build an 85,100 square footwarehouse at the site, as well as tworetail structures with a combined 39,250square feet.Continues >MESA TO SEECONSTRUCTION OFMULTI-BILLIONDOLLAR DATACENTER FACILITIESAND CAMPUSBy Garry Boulard, Construction Reporter02/10/2025BUILTENVIRONMENT47

Novva put in a winning bid of$62.7 million to secure thesite’s 165 acres in an auctionconducted by the ArizonaState Land Office in August of2023. At the time of thatpurchase, Novva officials saidthey were searching for asuitable property for thecompany’s first Arizona projectbut offered no other details.Specializing in both wholesaleand multi-tenant colocationdata facilities in California,Colorado, Nevada, and Utah,Novva has said that it plans toinvest upwards of $3 billion onits Mesa facilities.Besides featuring a water-freeair-cooling system, the Mesaproject, according to acompany press release, willemphasize muted colors on itsstructures that will “connect tothe land and evoke calm.”“Patterns and shadows,created by natural light andapertures,” will additionallyenhance the effect. The firm AEUrbia, also of South Jordan, isthe architect and engineer forthe project.Construction on the campusmay begin later this year, withthe first facilities completed inlate 2026. Given the vast sizeof the project, it is expectedthat it will take a full decade tofully build it out.BUILTENVIRONMENT48

NEW MEXICOACTIVE PROJECTS50515255ADDITIONS/ RENOVATIONS / UPGRADEDESIGN / BUILDMATERIAL / EQUIP / SERVICE /INSTALLSITE WORK / NON-BUILDING54NEW CONSTRUCTIONBUILTENVIRONMENT49

ADDITIONS/RENOVATIONS /UPGRADESOURCES SOUGHT-RENOVATION OF 11 HBARRACKS -MCGREGOR RANGE,NEW MEXICOVIEW PROJECT >SCOPE OF WORK: This design bid build project renovates the 11 H-Barracks Buildings at McGregor Base Camp, NewMexico. This project will renovate the existing H-Barracks configuration into a U-shaped Barracksconfiguration. The renovation includes the 11barracks buildings to meet current codes andstandards. The design will include updating all theelectrical, plumbing, lighting, communication,HVAC, a new fire suppression system, mechanical,roof, structural, floor, acoustical panel ceilings(APC), and abatement of asbestos containingmaterials (ACM) and lead based paint. Thisrenovation shall include restrooms, showers,janitorial closets, vestibules, corridor, electricaland mechanical rooms, a laundry facility, interiorwalls shall be demolished, slab and exterior wallsshall remain.BUILTENVIRONMENT50TAYLOR MIDDLESCHOOL PHASE 1ASCOPE OF WORK: New two-story addition including administrativeoffices, performing arts classrooms, an artclassroom, a counseling suite, a library and acovered outdoor dining area for the existingcafeteria. This project also includes fire alarmupgrades throughout the entire school building.This project also includes a PV array on the roof.The structure includes a concrete foundation, aslab on grade and slab on deck with a steelstructure and metal studs. This building is finishedwith a portland cement plaster stucco, CMUveneer and storefront. This project also includesornamental metal panels. The roof is a Built-Upbituminous roofing with cap sheet over taperedrigid insulation. The mechanical system is a 4-pipefan coil system. This project also includes exteriorimprovements including an outdoor classroomwith site furnishings, landscaping, security fencingand utilities as required for the new construction.VIEW PROJECT >

DESIGN / BUILDSPACEPORTTECHNOLOGY ANDRECEPTION CENTERDESIGN BUILDVIEW PROJECT >SCOPE OF WORK: Spaceport seeks to procure a firm that possesses allnecessary contractor licenses mandated by the stateof New Mexico, including those for a registeredArchitect and General Contractor, to implement theSTARC project using a Design-Build Project DeliverySystem. The successful Offeror will be responsiblefor the design, construction, and delivery of theproject under a single contract with the Agency.BUILTENVIRONMENT51VALENCIA COUNTYHOSPITALSCOPE OF WORK: Valencia County Hospital 200 Sand Sage Rd NW -Los Lunas, NM 87031- The following work has already been contracted. Thefollowing trades should update pricing: -Concrete -Mechanical/Plumbing -Electrical -Earthwork -Site Utilities VIEW PROJECT >

MATERIAL /EQUIP / SERVICE /INSTALLPEST CONTROLSERVICESVIEW PROJECT >NEIGHBORHOODSIGNSSCOPE OF WORK: The City of Albuquerque isrequesting bids forNeighborhood Signs inaccordance with the terms,conditions, and specificationsset forth herein. The City intendsto establish a Price Agreement(“Contract”) for the City CouncilDepartment. The City reservesthe right to award multipleagreements under thisprocurement if it is deemed inthe best interest of the City.VIEW PROJECT >ELECTRICALMAINTENANCESERVICESSCOPE OF WORK: SCOPE OF WORK Maintenance projects mayinclude, but are not limited to: A. Repair and/or replacement ofdefective electrical systems inany and/or all County facilities. B. Repair and/or replacement ofdefective electrical parts,components, appurtenances, orequipment in any and/or allCounty facilities. C. Preparation of a preventivemaintenance schedule for theCounty Courthouse Complexand Lincoln County DetentionCenter. VIEW PROJECT >OXYGEN,ACETYLENE ANDARGON GASSCOPE OF WORK: Establish a Price Agreement forthe Department of Game andFish (DGF) for the purchase ofOxygen, Acetylene, and ArgongasVIEW PROJECT >SCOPE OF WORK: The purpose of this bid is to establish a contract forall labor and materials necessary to achieve effectiveinsect, rodent and bird control. Servicerepresentatives shall make additional visits andtreatments as APS deems necessary. Such servicecalls shall be made promptly when requested...BUILTENVIRONMENT52

DEVELOP A NEWEASTERN NEWMEXICOUNIVERSITYWEBSITESCOPE OF WORK: Eastern New Mexico University,(hereafter referred to as ENMU)a New Mexico public highereducation institution invitesqualified bidders (hereafter callOfferors) to submit proposals inaccordance with the outline andspecifications contained herein.The intent and purpose of thisprocurement is to establish acontract with qualifiedcompany(s) who can providework with expertise in theWebsite Development. It willinclude but not limited to, A newENMU Website...VIEW PROJECT >POWERCONDITIONER FORDZILTH-NA-O-DITH-HLE HEALTHCENTERSCOPE OF WORK: Dzilth-Na-O-Dith-Hle HealthCenter (DZHC) must upgradethe electrical infrastructure forthe Radiology department..VIEW PROJECT >ROLLER, STEELWHEEL, 4-6 TONAND TRAILERSCOPE OF WORK: The purpose of this Invitation toBid (ITB) is to establish a PriceAgreement for Roller, SteelWheel, 4-6 Ton and Trailer forthe New Mexico Department ofTransportation (NMDOT). VIEW PROJECT >RE-BID FLEETPARTS ANDSUPPLIESSCOPE OF WORK: Fleet Parts and SuppliesVIEW PROJECT >BUILTENVIRONMENT53

NEWCONSTRUCTIONHEIZER MIDDLE SCHOOL(SUBBID)VIEW PROJECT >NEW HOBBSMIDDLE SCHOOL(SUBBID)SCOPE OF WORK: Bradbury Stamm Constructionhas been retained as theConstruction Manager at Risk byHMS for the construction of twoground up middle schools inHobbs, New Mexico. Bothschools are 130,000sf buildingswith a projected cost of roughly$90,000,000. The buildings areidentical with different siteconditions. This invitation is forschool #1, New Hobbs MiddleSchool.VIEW PROJECT >CHACORESIDENCES(SUBBID)SCOPE OF WORK: Chaco Residences1904 Bellamah AvenueNorthwestAlbuquerque, NM 87104VIEW PROJECT >CHOOSHGAICOMMUNITYSCHOOL (SUBBID)SCOPE OF WORK: The purpose of this project is toexecute the construction of theFacility Improvements andRepairs for the Ch’ooshgaiCommunity School, as outlinedin the accompanying ContractDrawing and Specifications. TheGeneral Contractor shall furnishall materials, equipment, andpersonnel necessary to manageand accomplish the work. TheGeneral Contractor shall providesufficient technical support andproject management to assurequality, and accommodateseveral concurrent "active"projects...VIEW PROJECT >SCOPE OF WORK: Bradbury Stamm Construction has been retained asthe Construction Manager at Risk by HMS for theconstruction of two ground up middle schools inHobbs, New Mexico. Both schools are 130,000sfbuildings with a projected cost of roughly$90,000,000...BUILTENVIRONMENT54

SITE WORK /NON-BUILDINGARROYO HONDO TRAILSEGMENTS #2 & #3VIEW PROJECT >DESIGN BUILDCONTRACT FORSANTA TERESALAND PORT OFENTRY (LPOE)BORDER ROADWAYIMPROVEMENT ANDCONSTRUCTION(BRIC)SCOPE OF WORK: The General ServicesAdministration (GSA), PublicBuildings Service (PBS) isseeking a design buildcontractor to addressapproximately 190,000 sf ofconcrete pavement selected forrepair or replacement using...VIEW PROJECT >REID MAE PONDSCOPE OF WORK: Construction of an earthendetention pond south of BelenHigh School, on the east side ofChristopher Road. The detentionpond consists of site work toexcavate a pond below gradeand construct an embankment.The project also includes gabionbaskets, 3-4x6 concrete boxculverts crossing underChristopher Road includingconcrete head walls. Erosioncontrol measures including riprap, concrete block mats ,NMDOT Type A and Crevegetated seeding...VIEW PROJECT >GADSDEN MIDDLESCHOOL AND HIGHSCHOOL SEWERIMPROVEMENTSSCOPE OF WORK: Middle School PPD lift stationrehabilitation and new sewerforcemain from the newGadsden Middle School to theAnthony Water and SanitationDistrict sewer collection systemas well as High School sewerforcemain improvements.VIEW PROJECT >SCOPE OF WORK: The work consists of the following construction:Segment #2 - 1.2-mile-long concrete multi-use trailconnecting the exiting Rancho Viejo Fire StationTrailhead to the Turquoise Trail Sports Park off of NM14 and Segment #3 – 1.6-mile-long concrete multi-usetrail from connection with existing trail NW...BUILTENVIRONMENT55

NEW MEXICOPOST-BID PROJECTSBUILTENVIRONMENT5758ADDITIONS / RENOVATIONS /UPGRADEDEMOLITION / ABATEMENT59SITE WORK / NON-BUILDING56

ADDITIONS /RENOVATIONS /UPGRADEBUILTENVIRONMENT57FARMINGTON POLICE DEPARTMENTRENOVATIONS NMDFA 24-13075VIEW PROJECT >CONTRACT AWARDS: 1 Low | $3,939,366.002 Low | $3,968,000.003 Low | $4,075,000.00*Sign up for Construction Reporter to view award details

DEMOLITION /ABATEMENTBUILTENVIRONMENT58HC-65 BOX 16-A LAS ACEQUIAS DE LASTRAMPAS FLUME REHABILITATION PROJECTVIEW PROJECT >CONTRACT AWARDS: 1 Low | $177,623.002 Low | $261,307.00*Sign up for Construction Reporter to view award details

SITE WORK /NON-BUILDINGHARTMAN PARK FIELDLIGHTINGVIEW PROJECT >LOWER ANIMASDITCH LININGPROJECTVIEW PROJECT >W. JACKSON AVENUE PHASE IIVIEW PROJECT >CONTRACT AWARDS: 1 Low | dollar amount notavailable *Sign up for Construction Reporterto view award detailsCONTRACT AWARDS: 1 Low | dollar amount not available *Sign up for Construction Reporter to view award detailsORIGINAL ESTIMATED COST: $60,000CONTRACT AWARDS: 1 Low | $118,798.002 Low | $166,581.00 *Sign up for Construction Reporter to view award detailsBUILTENVIRONMENT59

COMMERCIAL LIENSBERNALILLO COUNTYDOCUMENTNUMBERLIENRECORDEDDATEGRANTORGRANTEE2025009243Subdivision MESA DEL SOLINNOVATION PARK Tract A4A 02/06/202502:59:58 PMENCANTO QOZB LLC UT CO LLC PAVILION CONST 00427 SUN CITY WINNELSONCO 2025009170Subdivision BALLOON FIELD IND PARKLot 3A02/06/202501:25:45 PMOSOBIOPHARMACEUTICALSMFG LLC BE & K BUILDING GROUP YEAROUT MECHANICAL LLC2025009155Subdivision NORTH ALBQ ACRES TR AUNIT B Lot 15A Block 2802/06/202501:20:44 PMTITAN OLIVINE LLC SNYDER CONST LLC SHIVER REDI MIX LLC DUKE CITY REDI MIX 2025009153Subdivision PANORAMA HTS Block 5Tract J2B1 02/06/202501:16:21 PMHINKLE INCOME PROP LLC SNYDER CONST LLC SHIVER REDI MIX LLC DUKE CITY REDI MIX 2025009144Subdivision MEXALB TRACT Tract 1 02/06/202501:11:30 PMMEXALB CORP SNYDER CONST LLC SHIVER REDI MIX LLC DUKE CITY REDI MIX BUILTENVIRONMENT60

REAL ESTATECONTINUED RESILIENCE OF NATION’SCOMMUNITY BANKS DEPENDENT ONWASHINGTON, SAYS HOUSECOMMITTEE CHAIRMANFEATUREDPROPERTYTRUTH OR CONSEQUENCESHOTEL TREASURED FOR ITSARCHITECTURE AND MINERALSBATH IS UP FOR SALE >ZONINGRULESMOST WESTERN STATES HAVEEASED ZONING RULES TOPROMOTE HOUSING >BUILTENVIRONMENT

AFFILIATESFEATURED COMPANY6369747576FEATURED PROPERTIESPROPERTIES FOR SALELAND FOR SALEREAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS 77NEW MEXICO NEWS70MOST WESTERN STATES HAVEEASED ZONING RULES TOPROMOTE HOUSING >70MIMCO ACQUIRES LAS CRUCESSHOPPING CENTER AND TEXASROADHOUSE IN OFF-MARKETDEAL >70NEW MEXICO’S HOUSINGCOSTS, HOMELESSNESS WORSETHAN OTHER STATES >71LEGISLATURE 2025: BERNCODISTRICT 3’S FOCUSES ONHOUSING AND DEVELOPMENT INNEW MEXICO’S MOST DENSELYPOPULATED AREA >71WHAT AN OFFICE OF HOUSINGCOULD DO FOR NEW MEXICO >71NATIONAL NEWS72CONTINUED RESILIENCE OFNATION’S COMMUNITY BANKSDEPENDENT ON WASHINGTON,SAYS HOUSE COMMITTEECHAIRMAN >72PHYSICAL CLIMATE RISKAMONG THE TRIGGERS FORINSURANCE COST INCREASES;WHAT CAN BE DONE? >73U.S. COMMERCIAL BORROWINGTO INCREASE TO $583 BILLIONIN 2025, UP 16 PERCENTANNUALLY >73REAL ESTATE HOMEPAGE72BUILTENVIRONMENT622025 COULD BE A RENTER’SMARKET — BUT IT WON’T LAST,ECONOMISTS SAY. HERE’S HOWTO TAKE ADVANTAGE >73

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BUILTENVIRONMENT642025 CREFORECASTS: POLICYCHANGES, AI, ANDECONOMIC GROWTHThe commercial real estate (CRE) sectorenters 2025 against a combustive backdrop ofdomestic political shifts and globaltechnological transformation. With the Trumpadministration’s second term ushering insignificant policy changes and a global focuson the high-tech revolution—particularly inartificial intelligence (AI)—the industry facesboth challenges and opportunities."If we see a relatively stable regulatoryenvironment in 2025, that will boost corporateprofits and should drive demand forcommercial space," said SIOR Global Presidentand managing principal at Cushman &Wakefield Minnesota, Mike Ohmes, SIOR."Liquidity has returned, financing is stable, andequity is readily available—all clear indicatorsthat 2025 could outperform previous years.”Ohmes adds that the policies are designed toenhance corporate flexibility and investment,creating fertile ground for added CREdevelopment and new investments. Indeed,Donald Trump’s return to the presidency hasbrought a renewed focus on corporate taxcuts and reshoring initiatives, both of whichare expected to benefit the CRE sector. CONTINUE READING >Copyright: Canva Pro

BUILTENVIRONMENT66LOGISTICSENTERINGSUSTAINEDGROWTH PHASEIndustrial vacancy is likely nearing its peak forthe current cycle, according to the latestresearch from Cushman & Wakefield. Thereport found overall national industrial vacancyclimbed 20 basis points to 6.7%, which remains30 bps below the 10-year pre-pandemicaverage.During the fourth quarter, industrial absorptionwas positive in 60% of the 84 markets Cushman& Wakefield tracks. Eight markets reportedmore than five million square feet of absorptionfor the year.Overall, the industrial market absorbed 36.8million square feet during the fourth quarter, upfrom 33.3 million square feet during the thirdquarter but down 20% year-over-year. For theyear, 135 million square feet of industrialproduct was absorbed, the report said.CONTINUE READING >Copyright: Canva Pro

BUILTENVIRONMENT67CRE LEADERS:WHAT’S ON OURMINDS FOR 2025Mark Zandi, chief economist at Moody’sAnalytics, shared an overview of themacroeconomic environment and potentialpolicies of the new administration on a recentwebinar hosted by Marcus & Millichap. Apanel discussion followed, and NAIOPPresident and CEO Marc Selvitelli joinedZandi, along with Jeffrey D. DeBoer, presidentand CEO, The Real Estate Roundtable; HessamNadji, president and CEO, Marcus & Millichap;and Sharon Wilson Géno, president, NMHC, todiscuss key trends for commercial realestate.Key takeaways from their discussion:The U.S. economy is performingexceptionally well, Zandi said. “It’s in agood spot coming into 2025, and I think itcan navigate any number of potentialthreats and risks that come at it.” Hedoesn’t expect this year to be quite asgood as 2024, given the uncertainty ineconomic policy, but broadly believes theeconomy will have a solid year. GDP istracking at about 3% (a typical year iscloser to 2%), wage growth is solid, andthe unemployment rate has been low forthe last few years.Consumers are powering the economy.U.S. consumer spending has grown 2.5%per annum since the pandemic hit, thesame rate as the four years prior to thepandemic. “The American consumer writlarge is doing very well, though the bulkof the consumer spending is coming forthe highest-level income households,”Zandi explained...CONTINUE READING >Copyright: Canva Pro

BUILTENVIRONMENT68RELIEF REMAINSAVAILABLE TOMISSISSIPPIBUSINESSESIMPACTED BY APRILSTORMS:ATLANTA – The U.S. Small Business Administration(SBA) is reminding small businesses and privatenonprofit (PNP) organizations in Mississippi of theMarch 10 deadline to apply for low interest federaldisaster loans to offset economic losses caused bysevere storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, andflooding that occurred April 8-11, 2024. The disaster declaration covers the counties ofAttala, Claiborne, Copiah, Hancock, Harrison, Hinds,Holmes, Humphreys, Jasper, Kemper, Lauderdale,Leake, Leflore, Madison, Neshoba, Newton, PearlRiver, Rankin, Scott, Sharkey, Simpson, Smith,Stone, Sunflower, Warren, Washington, andWinston in Mississippi, as well as St. TammanyParish in Louisiana. Under this declaration, SBA’s Economic InjuryDisaster Loan (EIDL) program is available to smallbusinesses, small agricultural cooperatives,nurseries, and PNPs that suffered financial lossesdirectly related to the disaster. The SBA is unableto provide disaster loans to agricultural producers,farmers, or ranchers, except for small aquacultureenterprises. CONTINUE READING >Copyright: Canva Pro

An El Paso real estate firm just made asignificant move on Lohman Avenue in LasCruces. Learn more about the propertiesinvolved.Continue reading >MIMCO ACQUIRES LASCRUCES SHOPPINGCENTER AND TEXASROADHOUSE IN OFF-MARKET DEALBy Leah March, Albuquerque Business First02/11/2025Copyright: Canva proBUILTENVIRONMENT70Median rents in New Mexico increased by60 percent from October 2017 to October2024, much more than the 27 percentrecorded for the U.S. overall. The averageprice of a New Mexico home climbed evenfaster during that time, increasing by 70percent and now topping $300,000. Continue reading >MOST WESTERN STATESHAVE EASED ZONINGRULES TO PROMOTEHOUSINGBy Alex Horowitz, Seva Rodnyansky and Dennis Su, PewCharitable Trusts, Governing 02/10/2025Copyright: Canva proREAL ESTATE NEWSNEW MEXICO

While virtually all U.S. states struggle withhousing affordability and homelessness, thesituation in New Mexico is worse than most.A few examples: The median price for a newhome is $440,000 — a price that’sunaffordable for 82% of New Mexicans.Median rent is up 60% (versus 27%nationally) and homelessness is up 87%(versus 40% nationally). Continue reading >NEW MEXICO’SHOUSING COSTS,HOMELESSNESS WORSETHAN OTHER STATESBy Damon Scott, City Desk ABQ0/10/2025BUILTENVIRONMENT71Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is trying onceagain to create an Office of Housing withinthe executive branch of state governmentafter failing in last year’s legislative session.The proposed legislation is designed to easerestrictions and get projects done quicker,in order to reduce New Mexico’s housing...Continue reading >WHAT AN OFFICE OFHOUSING COULD DOFOR NEW MEXICOBy New Mexico News Port02/07/2025Copyright: Canva proBernalillo County – Bernalillo County ispresenting a comprehensive list of projectrequests to state lawmakers during thecurrent 60-day legislative session.After thorough deliberation, the county hasidentified its top legislative priorities for2025, which include affordable housing,behavioral health care, public safety, earlychildhood education, and the expansion ofits animal care facility. Additionally, each ofthe county’s five districts has outlined itsown specific legislative priorities.Continue reading >LEGISLATURE 2025:BERNCO DISTRICT 3’SFOCUSES ON HOUSINGAND DEVELOPMENT INNEW MEXICO’S MOSTDENSELY POPULATEDAREABy Bernaililo County0206/2025Copyright: Canva pro

To maintain their place in the market andgrow in the years ahead, community banksneed to be freed of excessive controlscoming out of Washington.So argued the chairman of the HouseFinancial Services Committee in openhearings looking at the challenges facing thecountry’s community banks.“Community banks have sufferedimmensely as increased regulatoryrequirements force them to devote moreand more resources to lawyers and check-the-box compliance programs, instead ofserving their customers,” remarkedArkansas Republican Congressman FrenchHill, who serves as the chairman of thecommittee.CONTINUED RESILIENCEOF NATION’SCOMMUNITY BANKSDEPENDENT ONWASHINGTON, SAYSHOUSE COMMITTEECHAIRMANBy Garry Boulard, Construction Reporter02/06/2025Copyright: Canva proBUILTENVIRONMENT72Hill said that the growth of communitybanks has in recent years been stymied,noting that only 82 new banks have beenchartered nationally in the last 15 years,compared with the 190 that were charteredin just the year of 1990 alone.Besides the decline in new charters, therehas been a decline in actual existing banks,with Hill remarking that in his home state ofArkansas the number of such institutionshas dropped from just over 250 threedecades ago to 77 today.Referencing the 2008 financial crisis thatsaw the collapse of nearly two dozen banksand the beginning of the Great Recession,Hill said that even though community banksdid not contribute to that crisis, they havebeen “subjected to much of the sameregulatory regime as the largest, mostcomplex financial institutions.”Now Congress, Hill suggested. should workto ease up on regulations coming out of the2008 crisis, because those regulations, hesaid, are hampering the expansion of theindustry. He additionally asserted that itmay cost as much as $30 million today ininitial capital to launch a bank, “making itnearly impossible to get started.”Continues >REAL ESTATE NEWSNATIONALREAL ESTATE NEWSNATIONAL

Reaffirming the role of community bankingnationally, Mitria Wilson Spotser, vicepresident of the Washington-based Centerfor Responsible Lending, noted that duringthe months of the Covid 19 economicshutdown, community banks accounted fornearly 20% of the Paycheck ProtectionProgram’s total loan amount. Of that figure,nearly 87% of those loans went to minority-owned small businesses.Testimony aired during the committee’shearings specifically pushed for an easing ofregulations leading to the formation of newbanks, as well as repealing rules recentlyintroduced by the Consumer FinancialProtection Bureau putting a cap onoverdraft fees.BUILTENVIRONMENT73The Mortgage Bankers Association releasedan updated forecast this week projectingthat U.S. commercial and multifamilymortgage borrowing and lending will reach$583 billion in 2025, marking a 16%increase from the estimated $503 billion in2024.Multifamily lending, a segment included inthe overall figures, is expected to rise to$361 billion in 2025 -- also a 16% increasefrom the 2024 estimate of $312 billion. By2026, MBA forecasts total commercial realestate lending to reach $709 billion, with$419 billion attributed to multifamily loans.Continue reading > U.S. COMMERCIALBORROWING TOINCREASE TO $583BILLION IN 2025, UP 16PERCENT ANNUALLYBy Michael Gerrity, The World Property Journal 02/11/2025It’s no secret that insurance costs forcommercial real estate have been risingsignificantly for many property ownersacross Europe, which, in turn, affects netoperating incomes for many of them. Manyfactors are at play to explain the surge inhigher premiums, including expensive andscarce reinsurance, inflation, and regulatoryrestrictions.Continue reading >PHYSICAL CLIMATERISK AMONG THETRIGGERS FORINSURANCE COSTINCREASES; WHAT CANBE DONE?By Simon Chinn, Urban Land02/11/22025Copyright: Canva proRenters should reap the benefits of a lower-cost rental market while they can. It mightnot last, experts say. Continue reading >2025 COULD BE ARENTER’S MARKET —BUT IT WON’T LAST,ECONOMISTS SAY.HERE’S HOW TO TAKEADVANTAGEBy Ana Teressa Sola, CNBC02/09/2025

BUILTENVIRONMENT74One of the oldest hotels in New Mexico,connected to one of the most unique naturalwonders in the state, is now on the marketwith an asking price of $2 million.Located at 516 Austin Street in downtownTruth or Consequences, the Hoosier HotSprings was built in 1937 and is regarded asa local icon with its 1930s modernarchitectural exterior and interior details.Advertised for its “private mineral baths,”the two-story Hoosier Hot Springs structureis classified as a Class B building and sits ona less than one-acre site.Measuring just over 5,500 square feet, thestructure includes three private indoor hotspring baths and an outdoor hot springjacuzzi. The property underwent a generalrenovation last year.Truth or Consequences is known for its hotsprings, which are a part of the Hot SpringsArtesian Basin. At the time of the hotel’sbuilding, the city was home to well over twodozen natural hot springs spas, allcontributing to a thriving local touristindustry.The building is listed with the Las Crucesoffices of NAI First Valley Realty.TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES HOTELTREASURED FOR ITSARCHITECTURE AND MINERALSBATH IS UP FOR SALEBy Garry Boulard, Construction Reporter02/11/2025FEATURED COMMERCIAL PROPERTY 030201CAP RATELOT SIZEPARKING RATIO13.45 %0. 41 AC2. 17/ 1, 000 S FCopyright: Google Maps

BUILTENVIRONMENTPROPERTY FOR SALENEW MEXICOUnless otherwise stated, all images on this page are copyrighted to Google Inc.6410 GIBSON BLVD SE | ALBUQUERQUEOFFERED PRICE: $735,250 BUILDING SIZE: 3,254 SFDiscover an excellent opportunity to own 6410 Gibson Blvd SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108. This commercialproperty sits on a 1-acre lot with a 3,254 sq. ft. building, originally constructed in 1988 as a bank...VIEW DEAL: CLICK HERE411 MCKNIGHT AVE NW | ALBUQUERQUEOFFERED PRICE: $7,000,000 BUILDING SIZE: 46,104 SF15-minute drive to the annual Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta which hosts over 800,000 peopleevery OctoberMajor companies including Netflix, Facebook and Amazon have entered and expanded their marketpresence in the last 4 years...VIEW DEAL: CLICK HERE4531 OSUNA RD NE | ALBUQUERQUEOFFERED PRICE: $4,000,000 BUILDING SIZE: 25,000 SFFreestanding industrial building for sale with yard space. Contact broker for details.VIEW DEAL: CLICK HERE9737 4TH ST NW | ALBUQUERQUEOFFERED PRICE: $1,055,000 BUILDING SIZE: 5,852 SFThis one-of-a-kind property was a former swim school with an on-site residence. Ideal uses include swim school,water therapy center, or residence with country style charm including a pool, office and creative adaptable openspace. This property promises functionality in a great North Valley location!...VIEW DEAL: CLICK HERE75

BUILTENVIRONMENTUnless otherwise stated, all images on this page are copyrighted to Google Inc.675 SCOTT AVE | FARMINGTONOFFERED PRICE: $5,900,000 BUILDING SIZE: 41,184 SFStrategic Location: The hotel is located off U.S. Route 64, with 30,000 vehicles per day. It is 180 miles fromAlbuquerque and 52 miles from Durango.Demand-Generating Attractions: Northern Edge Navajo Casino (4.4 miles), Aztec Ruins NationalMonument (13.8 miles), and Navajo Lake Park (38 miles)...VIEW DEAL: CLICK HERE9901 ACOMA RD | ALBUQUERQUEOFFERED PRICE: $525,000 BUILDING SIZE: 4,799 SFIndustrial Building For Sale Near Eubank and Interstate I-40.VIEW DEAL: CLICK HERE764055 W PICACHO AVE | LAS CRUCESOFFERED PRICE: $1,568,160 TOTAL LOT SIZE: 6 ACRESHigh traffic corner lot available for sale. Contact broker for details.VIEW DEAL: CLICK HERELAND FOR SALENEW MEXICO

*click document number than click public login to view transaction. COMMERCIALREAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS BERNALILLO COUNTYTRANSACTIONNUMBERSUBDIVISIONRECORDEDDATEOWNERBUYER2025008648Subdivision THOMAS Lot 7 Block 22 Subdivision THOMAS Lot 8 Block 22 Subdivision THOMAS Lot 9 Block 22 Subdivision THOMAS Lot 10 Block 22 02/04/202504:36:13 PMEELKHORN VENTURES LLCET HANI MARIKI LLC2025007825Subdivision PRINCESS JEANNE PARKLot 36 Block 104 Subdivision PRINCESS JEANNE PARKLot 37 Block 104 02/03/202511:04:08 AMFINEGAN HOLDING LLCJ & C MAGIC LLCBUILTENVIRONMENT77

SPACE INDUSTRYSPACE CENTER LOOKS TOEXPAND WITH INDIGENOUSTHEMED DESIGNASTEROIDRISKNASA RAISES ALARM OVERASTEROID 2024 YR4,INCREASES IMPACT RISK >MARTIANLIFE?MARTIAN TIME CAPSULES:UNCOVERING CLUES TOANCIENT WATER ANDPOTENTIAL LIFE >BUILTENVIRONMENTCopyright: Courtesy of the New Mexico Spaceport Authority

FEATURED COMPANY8586AFFILIATESSPACE INDUSTRY NEWS80SPACE CENTER LOOKS TOEXPAND WITH INDIGENOUSTHEMED DESIGN >80US NEEDS TO ENGAGE, AS WELLAS DETER, CHINA TO MAINTAINSPACE LEADERSHIP: CFRREPORT >83NASA MOVES UP RETURN DATEFOR BOEING STARLINERASTRONAUTS AFTER SWAPPINGSPACEX DRAGON .SPACECRAFT > 83MARTIAN TIME CAPSULES:UNCOVERING CLUES TOANCIENT WATER ANDPOTENTIAL LIFE >84SPACE HOMEPAGE838184BUILTENVIRONMENT79THE BORDERPLEX ALLIANCESECURES $19.7M FOR SPACEINNOVATION HUB IN EL PASO >84NASA RAISES ALARM OVERASTEROID 2024 YR4, INCREASESIMPACT RISK >81SPIRE GLOBAL SUES KPLER TOCOMPLETE MARITIME BUSINESSSALE >82

Design-build proposals to construct a newSpaceport reception center will be due soon.On January 23, 2025, the New MexicoSpaceport Authority released a request forproposals for a $16 million multi-use facilityat the Spaceport America in Truth orConsequences.According to the initial design proposal, thebuilding with site work in phase one wasestimated at $20.7 million, with a totalproject budget including phase two of $33.6million. The due date for proposals is February 24,2025, for the 29,408 square foot buildingwith preliminary designs by Buffalo DesignArchitecture. SPACE NEWSBUILTENVIRONMENT80SPACE CENTER LOOKSTO EXPAND WITHINDIGENOUS THEMEDDESIGNBy Dane Vaughn, The Built Environment02/12/2025Visitors will have to wait until at least thefollowing summer to see the expansion.According to the initial design proposal , theribbon cutting ceremony for what has beentitled the “Spaceport Technology andReception Center” (STARC) is projected forMay 2026.STARC’s architecture is described by thearchitectural firm as “reflecting humanity’squest for exploration and advancement, ithonors the intimate bond betweenindigenous traditions and the land, subtlyblending with the environment whileexpressing minimal visual impact fromselective perspectives.”Copyright: Courtesy of the New Mexico Spaceport AuthorityConceptual rendering of the Spaceport Technology andReception Center (STARC) obtained by The BuiltEnvironment. Copyright: Buffalo Design ArchitectsFeatures of the project include IT serverinfrastructure, office and conference rooms,media presentation spaces, food and diningareas, virtual experience center, andelevated viewing areas. A cantilevered second floor, according toarchitectural documents, will establish a“hierarchy between private and public

spaces as well as a grand entrance.”Other design features such as a vernacularintegration of stacked berms is also said tobe an homage to indigenous culture and thesurrounding landscape. BUILTENVIRONMENT81pressing forward in the race to furthercommercialize space as well.A $20 million grant from the State of Texasis being put towards a “Space InnovationHub” in downtown El Paso, according toConstruction Reporter.Structural rendering of the Spaceport Technology andReception Center (STARC) obtained by The BuiltEnvironment. Copyright: Buffalo Design ArchitectsAesthetic rendering of the Spaceport Technology andReception Center (STARC) obtained by The BuiltEnvironment. Copyright: Buffalo Design ArchitectsIn March of 2023, the New Mexico SpaceAuthority was seeking out New Mexico andNative American residents in its originaldesign-build proposal request.Buffalo Design Architecture, whose designfits the desires of the original requestspecializes “in Native Americanarchitecture, deeply understanding andhonoring the cultural heritage of indigenouscommunities,” according to their website. Surrounding southwestern states are NASA is heightening its monitoring ofasteroid 2024 YR4 after new data raised its2032 Earth impact probability to 2.3%.This updated risk assessment makes 2024YR4 the most significant near-Earth threatcurrently tracked."This asteroid has now surpassed the 1%impact probability threshold to warrantformal notification of the object to otherU.S. government agencies involved inplanetary defense," as reported by NASA.Discovered on December 27, 2024, byNASA's ATLAS system, 2024 YR4 is 130 to300 feet wide and could release 7.7megatons of energy, equivalent to 513times the destructive power of theHiroshima bomb (Google's search engine AIcalculated equivalence).NASA's Sentry system has flagged sixpotential impacts between 2032 and 2079,prompting further analysis. To refinepredictions, NASA will use the James WebbSpace Telescope in March 2025 to assessthe asteroid's size and trajectory.NASA and ESA are running simulations asNASA RAISES ALARMOVER ASTEROID 2024YR4, INCREASESIMPACT RISKBy Josh Cutler, The Built Environment02/11/2025

ground telescopes track 2024 YR4 before itbefore it disappears in April 2025."If 2024 YR4 remained a threat at the endof the current observing window,mitigation measures might be considered,"said NASA's Davide Farnocchia, as reportedby The Economic Times.While this is not a planet-killer, a directimpact would be devastating. As reportedby National Geographic: "This asteroid iscertainly worth watching because it coulddevastate a city with a direct hit—even onthe small side of its size estimate."NASA expects the risk to decrease withmore data, but the asteroid's disappearanceuntil 2028 means a final answer could takeyears.The next review is in late April or early May.If uncertainties remain, 2024 YR4 stays onNASA's risk list until further trackingclarifies its path.Copyright: Canva proBUILTENVIRONMENT82SPIRE GLOBAL SUESKPLER TO COMPLETEMARITIME BUSINESSSALEBy Jason Rainbow, Spacenews02/11/2025TAMPA, Fla. — Spire Global has launchedlegal action to force Belgian analyticsprovider Kpler to complete its acquisition ofthe small satellite operator’s commercialship-tracking business.Vienna, Virginia-based Spire Global said in aFeb. 11 regulatory filing that Kpler had notmoved forward on the deal announced inNovember, which was set to inject $233.5million into the operator’s finances.The companies had initially anticipatedcompleting the transaction in the firstquarter of 2025 following regulatoryapprovals.However, Spire Global said it has filed acomplaint in the Delaware Court ofChancery against... Continue reading >Copyright: Canva pro

NASA has decided to shuffle around someSpaceX Dragon capsules in order to launchits Crew-10 mission to the InternationalSpace Station as soon as possible.Continue reading >NASA MOVES UPRETURN DATE FORBOEING STARLINERASTRONAUTS AFTERSWAPPING SPACEXDRAGON SPACECRAFTBy Josh Dinner, Space.com02/11/2025BUILTENVIRONMENT83Copyright: Canva proWASHINGTON — In order to protect itsleadership in space, the United States needsto out-compete China and deter its ability tosuccessfully attack US space assets, but alsoneeds to seek “targeted” engagement withBeijing to improve communications and findareas of mutual benefit such as space trafficmanagement, finds a new report by theCouncil on Foreign Relations.Continue reading >US NEEDS TO ENGAGE,AS WELL AS DETER,CHINA TO MAINTAINSPACE LEADERSHIP: CFRREPORTBy Theresa Hitchens, Breaking Defense02/11/2025Copyright: Canva pro

NASA’s Perseverance rover is makinghistory by collecting handpicked Martiansamples for future return to Earth.Scientists are eager to study thesespecimens to unlock secrets about Mars’ancient climate, its potential for past life,and even gain insights into Earth’s ownhistory.Continue reading >MARTIAN TIMECAPSULES:UNCOVERING CLUES TOANCIENT WATER ANDPOTENTIAL LIFEBy Keyonna Summers, John Domol, SciTechDaily02/102/2025BUILTENVIRONMENT84Texas is betting big on the space economy,with El Paso at the center of an ambitiousplan. Learn about the state's vision for anaerospace corridor and what it means forthe region.Continue reading >THE BORDERPLEXALLIANCE SECURES$19.7M FOR SPACEINNOVATION HUB IN ELPASOBy Leah March, Albuquerque Business First02/07/2025Copyright: Canva proCopyright: Canva pro

BUILTENVIRONMENTNEWSPACEALLIANCEJoin 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 >86

QUICK NEWS LINKSCONSTRUCTION27Smile — Speed Cameras Could Be ComingTo A Construction Zone Near You >NEW MEXICOCity of Albuquerque shares plans for a newpark along old stretch of Central Ave. >Strategic Water Supply Bill passes firstlegislative committee >Santa Fe County commission green-lightscontroversial solar project, opponents vowto appeal decision >ABQ’s YES Housing receives $150K grant toexpand community gardens >Taos Regional Airport terminalgroundbreaking announced >Peralta council approves addition to agingfire station >Affordable senior housing complexprogresses >New Funding Sources Sought for Building of ElPaso Deck Park >SOUTHWESTBUILTENVIRONMENT87Water Needs Of Rapidly Expanding Buckeye,Arizona Is Focus Of New Legislation >SOUTHWESTReduction In Spending For Colorado SchoolFacility Construction Fund Proposed ByGovernor >Famous Colorado Wonder View Tower AndCentury-Old Tourist Attraction Gets FundingFor Restoration Work >One Vela Apartment Complex in ColoradoSprings Gets Initial OK >Phoenix Mixed-Use Campus Project to GetInitial City Review Later This Month >Aldi Store Chain, Enjoying UnprecedentedRevenue, Building New Stores Everywhere >What To Do with Two Aging, But Much Used,Garages in Vail is Focus of Study >Work On Long Planned and Much-TalkedAbout Tucson Bridge Replacement ProjectSet to Begin >ANA Inc. Announces $50M Strategic InvestmentFrom S2G Investments to Propel Innovation &Growth >NATIONALConstruction planning up 26% to start 2025 >DOD's Hegseth Instructs Defense Agencies toRemove PLAs From Contracts >Former asphalt paving exec pleads guilty toantitrust violations >Senior Housing Market Expected To Be HardPressed By Giant Wave Of Retiring BabyBoomers, Say Studies >TRENDSConstruction hiring slows to record low,impacting industry demand >Trends for Construction Design in 2025 >Slower construction spending rate foreseen fornext four years >How to Do More with Less in Preconstruction >31

BUILTENVIRONMENT88REAL ESTATE70Most Western States Have Eased ZoningRules to Promote Housing >NEW MEXICOMimco acquires Las Cruces shoppingcenter and Texas Roadhouse in off-marketdeal >New Mexico’s housing costs, homelessnessworse than other states >Legislature 2025: Bernco District 3’s FocusesOn Housing And Development In NewMexico’s Most Densely Populated Area >What an Office of Housing could do forNew Mexico >Continued Resilience of Nation’sCommunity Banks Dependent OnWashington, Says House CommitteeChairman >NATIONALPhysical Climate Risk Among the Triggersfor Insurance Cost Increases; What Can BeDone? >U.S. Commercial Borrowing to Increase to$583 Billion in 2025, Up 16 Percent Annually >2025 could be a renter’s market — but itwon’t last, economists say. Here’s how totake advantage >SPACE80Space center looks to expand withindigenous themed design >NEW MEXICO & NATIONALUS needs to engage, as well as deter,China to maintain space leadership: CFRreport >NASA moves up return date for BoeingStarliner astronauts after swapping SpaceXDragon spacecraft >Martian Time Capsules: Uncovering Cluesto Ancient Water and Potential Life >The Borderplex Alliance secures $19.7M forSpace Innovation Hub in El Paso >WEEDFEED90Trump Picks Permanent DEA Administrator WhoAligns With Nancy Reagan’s War on DrugsCampaign >NEW MEXICO & NATIONALCity to consider how to use weed tax revenue >Hawaii Senate Panel Approves Bill To IncreaseAmount Of Marijuana That’s DecriminalizedUnder State Law >LEGISLATION91Oil and gas royalty rate increase clears firsthurdle >NEW MEXICOBernalillo County To Support Increased VoterAccess To Primaries >Former Biden cabinet member Deb Haalandlaunches New Mexico gubernatorial bid >Catron County Judge suspended >AG: Shepard deal violates NM Constitution >Trump Orders Termination of Federal MediaContracts After Musk Blasts ‘Wasteful’ Spending >NATIONALSenate Republicans vow action to boost borderfunds after briefing with Trump official >Heinrich HALT All Lethal Trafficking Of FentanylAct Passes U.S. House Of Representatives >93NASA Raises Alarm Over Asteroid 2024 YR4,Increases Impact Risk >

BUILTENVIRONMENT89ARCHITECTS / ENGINEERS / DESIGN95An exhibition at San Francisco’s Center forArchitecture + Design rethinkscontemporary cooling centers >NEW MEXICO & NATIONALCopper Development Association opensNACIA Awards for outstanding projects >VENDORS / SUPPLIERS96Trump Announces 25% Tariffs On Both Steeland Aluminum >NEW MEXICO & NATIONALNRCA publishes 2025 manual with reviseddesign and material guidelines >Walmart Canada to invest $4.5B in stores,supply chain over the next 5 years >ENERGY98Trump Freezes Biden's $5 Billion EV ChargerProgram, Calls It a Waste of TaxpayerMoney >NEW MEXICO & NATIONALNew Mexico Bill Seeks to Restrict Oil DrillingNear Schools >Gas prices back up in Santa Fe, across NewMexico >How fears surrounding lithium-ion batterystorage are leading to increasedopposition >City to Consider New Franchise Agreementwith El Paso Electric >NM Wild condemns federal order to reviewNational Monuments’ exemption frommining, oil and gas >County receives $2M energy-efficiencygrant >STATISTICS103First Jobs Report of 2025 Leaves Trump TeamUnimpressed >NATIONAL959614

NEW MEXICO WEEDFEEDBUILTENVIRONMENT90After years in the works, an initiative toreinvest recreational-use cannabis excisetax revenue into Albuquerque communitiesis taking a step toward reality. In 2023, the Albuquerque City Councilapproved a bill to put the tax revenue frommarijuana sales into a permanent MarijuanaEquity and Community Reinvestment Fundfor those who have been “negativelyimpacted by the criminalization ofmarijuana.” Continue reading >CITY TO CONSIDERHOW TO USE WEED TAXREVENUEBy Elizabeth Mccall, City Desk ABQ02/11/2025Copyright: Canva proPresident Donald Trump announced on Feb.11 that he nominated Terrance C. Cole to bethe next Drug Enforcement Administration(DEA) administrator. Continue reading >TRUMP PICKSPERMANENT DEAADMINISTRATOR WHOALIGNS WITH NANCYREAGAN’S WAR ONDRUGS CAMPAIGNBy Tony Lange, Cannabis Business Times02/11/2025A Senate panel in Hawaii has approved aproposal to quintuple the amount...Continue reading > HAWAII SENATE PANELAPPROVES BILL TOINCREASE AMOUNT OFMARIJUANA THAT’SDECRIMINALIZED UNDERSTATE LAWBy Ben Adlin, Marijuana Moment02/11/2025Copyright:

Bernalillo County, N.M. – The BernalilloCounty Board of Commissioners hasapproved a resolution in support of SenateBill 16, which would allow unaffiliatedvoters to participate in New Mexico’sprimary elections as an increasing numberof voters are distancing themselves fromtraditional party affiliations.Continue reading >BERNALILLO COUNTY TOSUPPORT INCREASEDVOTER ACCESS TOPRIMARIESBy Bernalillo County02/11/2025Copyright: Canva proNEW MEXICOLEGISLATIONBUILTENVIRONMENT91Senate Bill 23, the newest attempt at raisingthe oil and gas royalty rate, has passedthrough the Senate ConservationCommittee.Continue reading >OIL AND GAS ROYALTYRATE INCREASE CLEARSFIRST HURDLEBy Brody Foster, Albuquerque Business Fist02/11/2025Former Interior Sec. Deb Haaland hasannounced a New Mexico gubernatorial bid.The politician, who served in a cabinet postduring most of former President JoeBiden'sWhite House tenure, previouslyserved in the U.S. House of Representatives. Continue reading >FORMER BIDEN CABINETMEMBER DEB HAALANDLAUNCHES NEWMEXICOGUBERNATORIAL BIDBy Alex Nitzberg, Fox News02/11/2025

Catron County’s Magistrate Judge, Hon.Susan E. Griffin has been temporarilysuspended without pay effectiveimmediately according to an order from theSupreme Court of New Mexico datedFebruary 5. In a petition for the permanent removalfrom judicial office, filed on November 18,2024, the Judicial Standards Commissionfound that respondent Judge Griffin’stestimony in many respects was notcredible, that she demonstrated acontinuing pattern of misconduct, abusedher judicial position for personal gain,knowingly and willfully created a fraudulentdocument for personal gain and her actionscaused a definite negative effect on courtpersonnel.Continue reading >CATRON COUNTYJUDGE SUSPENDEDBy Jessica Carranza Pino, El Defensor Chieftain02/06/2025Copyright: Canva proBUILTENVIRONMENT92The New Mexico attorney general onWednesday added new claims to his civillawsuit against the Western New MexicoUniversity Board of Regents and formerWNMU President Joseph Shepard.The amended complaint, filed in GrantCounty District Court, addresses theindemnity claim in the separationagreement between Shepard and the Boardof Regents, which was approved inDecember. That section of the agreementspecifies that the university will pay forShepard’s defense counsel should any legalclaims arise related to his duties aspresident.Continue reading >AG: SHEPARD DEALVIOLATES NMCONSTITUTIONBy Juno Ogle, Silver City Daily Press02/06/2025Copyright: Canva pro

BUILTENVIRONMENTNATIONALLEGISLATIONTrump administration has ordered theimmediate cancellation of all mediacontracts, following revelations thatgovernment agencies spent tens of millionson subscriptions to major news outlets.The decision comes after Elon Musk, head ofthe Department of Government Efficiency(DOGE), condemned the contracts as“wasteful” and vowed to eliminate them.“Not an efficient use of taxpayer funds.This wasteful expenditure will be deleted,”Musk posted on X.TRUMP ORDERSTERMINATION OFFEDERAL MEDIACONTRACTS AFTERMUSK BLASTS‘WASTEFUL’ SPENDINGBy Josh Cutler, The Built Environment 02/12/2025Copyright: Canva proWhile initial reports highlighted $8.4 millionallocated to Politico in the 12 monthsending September 30, 2024, conservativecommentator Liz Wheeler revealed that thefinancial entanglement runs even deeper.“The Politico scandal is worse than youthink. It’s not $8M that Politico receivedfrom USAID. It’s $34.3M that Politico hasreceived from various swampy federal govtagencies. Politico is, without a doubt, atotally corrupt propaganda arm of theswamp,” Wheeler posted on X.White House Press Secretary KarolineLeavitt confirmed the administration’saction, stating, “I can confirm that the morethan eight million taxpayer dollars thathave gone to essentially subsidizingsubscriptions to Politico on the Americantaxpayer’s dime will no longer behappening.”She added that DOGE is actively working toeliminate these payments, noting that theadministration is reviewing spending “lineby line” to ensure taxpayer funds are notmisused.The administration’s decision signals amajor crackdown on taxpayer-funded mediasubsidies, with Musk warning that “manymedia outlets are going to experience amysterious drop in revenue.”93

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. MartinHeinrich (D-N.M.) announced that his HaltAll Lethal Trafficking of (HALT) Fentanyl Actto permanently classify fentanyl-relatedsubstances (FRS) as Schedule I drugs, underthe Controlled Substances Act, passed theU.S. House of Representatives. Thispermanent scheduling will give lawenforcement the tools they need to keepextremely lethal and dangerous drugs offour streets and ensure scientists canresearch and better understand thesesubstances.Continue reading >HEINRICH HALT ALLLETHAL TRAFFICKINGOF FENTANYL ACTPASSES U.S. HOUSE OFREPRESENTATIVESBy Carol A. Clark, Los Alamos Daily Post02/11/2025Copyright: Canva proBUILTENVIRONMENT94WASHINGTON (AP) — Citing warningsfrom President Donald Trump’s borderczar,Senate Republicans vowed Tuesday tomove quickly on a budget plan that couldpave the way for the passage of about $340billion in additional border security anddefense spending. Continue reading >SENATE REPUBLICANSVOW ACTION TO BOOSTBORDER FUNDS AFTERBRIEFING WITH TRUMPOFFICIALBy Kevin Freking and Lisa Mascaro, AP News02/11/2025Copyright: Canva pro

The Copper Development Association(CDA) is accepting submissions for its 2025North American Copper in ArchitectureAwards (NACIA).Introduced by CDA in 2008, the awardscelebrate copper design and craftsmanshipin commercial and residential projectsacross the United States and Canada. Thehonored projects typically featurearchitectural copper and copper alloys usedin roof systems, façades, and wall systems,as well as in custom-fabricated elements.Continue reading >COPPER DEVELOPMENTASSOCIATION OPENSNACIA AWARDS FOROUTSTANDINGPROJECTSBy Metal Construction News02/10/2025Copyright: Canva proNEW MEXICO & NATIONALARCHITECTS / ENGINEERS / DESIGNBUILTENVIRONMENT95Cooling centers are lifesaving architecturaltypologies, but they’re often haphazardlythrown together after the fact. In thescourging summer heat, cooling centers aretypically made wherever city officials andNGOs can find willing space, i.e. vacanthotels, libraries, etc.Continue reading >AN EXHIBITION AT SANFRANCISCO’S CENTERFOR ARCHITECTURE +DESIGN RETHINKSCONTEMPORARYCOOLING CENTERSBy Daniel Jonas Roche, The Architect’s Newspaper02/11/2025Copyright: Canva pro

Repeating an action he took in 2018 duringhis first term in office, President Trump hasannounced that he is imposing a 25% tariffon steel and aluminum imports.In signing the tariff proclamations in theWhite House, Trump remarked: “This is abig deal, the beginning of making Americarich again.”The action is seeing a 25% tariff on steelfrom all countries, while increasing the 10%tariff on aluminum he imposed in 2018 to25%, with no exceptions.In a press conference, Peter Navarro, thepresident’s trade adviser, said Trump’saction will “put an end to foreign dumping,boost domestic production, and secure oursteel and aluminum industries as thebackbone and pillar industries of America’seconomic national security.”Navarro added that the ultimate goalbehind the announcement is to ensure that“America never has to rely on foreignnations for critical industries like steel andaluminum.”Continues >TRUMP ANNOUNCES25% TARIFFS ON BOTHSTEEL AND ALUMINUMBy Garry Boulard, Construction Reporter02/11/2025Copyright: Canva proBUILTENVIRONMENTNEW MEXICO & NATIONALVENDORS / SUPPLIERS96

While the new tariffs announcement hasbeen mixed in with more aggressive tradepolicies in general toward China, the U.S.actually gets the majority of its steel fromCanada, Brazil, and Mexico, according to theAmerican Iron and Steel Institute.Similarly, aluminum imports comeoverwhelmingly from Canada, representing3.2 million tons. The next largest aluminumimports are from the United Arab Emiratesat 347,000 metric tons; and China at justunder 223,000 metric tons.Although the President said the tariffs willultimately make consumer products in theU.S. less expensive, the average price ofsteel and aluminum increased by 2.4% and1.6% respectively after Trump’s first roundof tariff increases in 2018, according to theU.S. International Trade Commission.The new tariffs are set to become effectiveon March 12.BUILTENVIRONMENT97LEARN MORE HOW TARIFFS ARELEARN MORE HOW TARIFFS AREIMPACTING CONSTRUCTION >IMPACTING CONSTRUCTION >The National Roofing ContractorsAssociation (NRCA) released The NRCARoofing Manual: Steep-slope Roof Systems—2025, with information about the design,materials, and installation techniquesapplicable to steep-slope roof systemapplications. The new volume updates the2021 volume with the same title and is...Continue reading >NRCA PUBLISHES 2025MANUAL WITH REVISEDDESIGN AND MATERIALGUIDELINESBy Metal Construction News02/07/2025Dive Brief:Walmart Canada announced it plans toinvest 6.5 billion Canadian dollars(about $4.5 billion as of press time) intoits store and supply chain footprint,according to a Jan. 30 press release.As part of the initiative, the retailer isplanning to open dozens of stores acrossthe country, starting with opening fiveSupercenters in Ontario and Alberta by2027, two of which are slated to openthis year, according to the release.Continue reading >WALMART CANADA TOINVEST $4.5B INSTORES, SUPPLY CHAINOVER THE NEXT 5 YEARSBy Nate Dalesline III, SupplyChainDive02/20/2025Copyright: Canva pro

President Donald Trump officially frozefunding for Biden's $5 billion electric vehiclecharger program, halting state efforts toexpand the federally backed EV network. The move, announced in a February 6 letterfrom Associate Administrator Emily Biondi,immediately blocks new obligations underthe National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure(NEVI) Formula Program.In the letter, Bondi informed statetransportation departments that "no newfunding obligations may occur" underNEVI. The decision leaves many state-levelprojects in limbo as the administrationreassesses its energy policies.The NEVI program was a key part of Biden'sclimate agenda, sending billions to states forhighway EV chargers. Continues >TRUMP FREEZESBIDEN'S $5 BILLIONEV CHARGERPROGRAM, CALLSIT A WASTE OFTAXPAYER MONEYBy Josh Cutler, The Built Enviroment02/12/2025Copyright: Canva proBUILTENVIRONMENTNEW MEXICO & NATIONALENERGY INDUSTRY98

Biondi stated in her letter that "The new leadership ofthe Department of Transportation (U.S. DOT) hasdecided to review the policies underlying theimplementation of the NEVI Formula Program...as aresult of the rescission of the NEVI Formula ProgramGuidance, FHWA is also immediately suspending theapproval of all State Electric Vehicle InfrastructureDeployment plans for all fiscal years."Biden's EV push faced mounting criticism for itsreliance on subsidies and regulatory mandates ratherthan market demand. The program also raisedconcerns over:Grid Instability – Rep. Dan Meuser (R-PA) warnedthat Biden's EV mandates could place anunsustainable burden on the U.S. power grid,stating in The Hill, "The grid cannot withstand sucha dramatic usage increase, particularly as theBiden administration's EPA implements rules thatwill also limit the nation's ability to produceenergy."Soaring Costs – Associated Builders andContractors reported, "not a single electricvehicle charging station has been constructed"despite $7.5 billion in federal funding. Additionallyan EV charging technology producer, Lectronstated that "a fast charger can cost as much as$117,000 or more," making installation costs amajor barrier to expanding EV charging networks.Foreign Dependence – As reported by Fox News,Biden's EV policies could "significantly increaseU.S. reliance on China," which dominates thesupply chain for lithium, cobalt, and rare-earthminerals essential for EV batteries. FormerDepartment of Energy official Andrew Hornwarned, "China holds various percentages ofdominance in various levels of the supply chain …they have, essentially, a massive chokehold overthe entire market."Despite the freeze, existing obligations under NEVIwill still be reimbursed, ensuring no disruption to priorfinancial commitments, according to Biondi. However,no new plans will be approved until the administrationreleases updated guidance.BUILTENVIRONMENT99Copyright: Canva pro

House Bill 35 (HB35) would prohibit new oil and gas drillingwithin one mile of schools and impose strict regulations onexisting operations in designated “children’s healthprotection zones.” The bill introduces leak detection plans, emissions controls,and water quality testing to reduce environmental and healthrisks.Key ProvisionsBans new drilling within 5,280 feet of schools, exceptunder strict variance conditions.Requires operators to develop leak detection andresponse plans, shutting down operations for persistentleaks.Mandates air and water quality testing before drilling canproceed.Limits noise, dust, and light pollution from well sites nearschools.Enforces annual reporting on emissions and watercontamination.Fines operators up to $30,000 per violation per day, witha cap of $3 million.Projected ImpactsThe bill would increase operational costs for oil and gascompanies and require $849,000 annually for stateenforcement. The Oil Conservation Division (OCD) or theEnvironment Department (NMED) would oversee newemissions regulations.State revenues from oil and gas leases on public lands coulddecline, and legal challenges may arise over mineral rightsand drilling restrictions.Next StepsFurther legislative review and agency rulemaking willdetermine how the new restrictions are enforced and funded.NEW MEXICO BILL SEEKS TORESTRICT OIL DRILLING NEARSCHOOLSBy Josh Cutler, The Built Environment02/12/2025Copyright: Canva proBUILTENVIRONMENT100

The Moss Landing battery storage fire inCalifornia has added kindling to the fearsthat energy storage projects — at leastthose using lithium-ion batteries — will leadto increased fire risks.Continue reading >HOW FEARSSURROUNDINGLITHIUM-ION BATTERYSTORAGE ARE LEADINGTO INCREASEDOPPOSITIONBy Hannah Grover, NM Political Report, City Desk ABQ02/10/2025Copyright: Canva proBUILTENVIRONMENT101Las Cruces City Councilors met Feb. 10,2025, in a work session where they wereintroduced to a proposed new franchiseagreement with the El Paso ElectricCompany.Continue reading >CITY TO CONSIDER NEWFRANCHISE AGREEMENTWITH EL PASO ELECTRICBy City of Las Cruces02/11/2025The significant drop in gas prices that SantaFe-area drivers experienced at the end ofJanuary was short-lived as prices shot backup last week.Continue reading >GAS PRICES BACK UP INSANTA FE, ACROSSNEW MEXICOBy Santa Fe New Mexican02/10/2025Copyright: Canva pro

A New Mexico public lands and wildlifeorganization decried an order from the U.S.Department of Interior this week that seeksplans to enable mining and oil and gasproduction on federal lands — includingwhere that development is banned atnational monuments.Continue reading >NM WILD CONDEMNSFEDERAL ORDER TOREVIEW NATIONALMONUMENTS’EXEMPTION FROMMINING, OIL AND GASBy Danielle Prokop, Source NM02/06/2025BUILTENVIRONMENT102Homeowners in Taos County unable affordto replace windows, install weatherstripping and make other home energyefficient improvements will soon have theopportunity to apply for help in doing so,according to Taos County Manager BrentJaramillo.At Tuesday's (Feb. 4) regular meeting of theTaos County Commission, Jaramilloreported that the county was awarded a $2million Community Energy Efficiency grantfrom the New Mexico Energy, Minerals andNatural Resources Department.Continue reading >COUNTY RECEIVES $2MENERGY-EFFICIENCYGRANTBy Geoffrey Plant, Taos News02/05/2025Copyright: Canva proCopyright: Canva pro

BUILTENVIRONMENT103NATIONAL STATISTICSThe nation’s healthcare and retail sectorsadded a combined nearly 80,000 newworkers in January, leading the nation innew employment gains, according to themost recent Bureau of Labor Statistics.FIRST JOBS REPORT OF2025 LEAVES TRUMPTEAM UNIMPRESSEDBy Garry Boulard, Construction Reporter02/10/2025Copyright: Canva proIn total, U.S. employers added around143,000 new jobs last month, while thenation’s employment rate dropped from4.1% to 4%. That figure is the lowest it hasbeen since the early summer of last year.Construction industry jobs, meanwhile, sawa more modest 4,000 gain, contributing toan overall 178,000 employment jump sinceJanuary of 2024.Various demographic group unemploymentfigures, said the BLS report, “showed littleor no change in January,” with theunemployment rate for white workersholding at 3.5%, Blacks at 6.2%, Hispanics at4.8%, and Asians at 3.7% all remaining staticwhen compared with December.In a separate document released by theDepartment of Labor it was noted that the“advance figures for seasonally adjustedinitial claims was 219,000, an increase of11,000 from the previous week’s revisedlevel.” A four-week moving average came inat 216,750 jobs, up by 4,000 new jobs fromthe previous week’s revised average.While that 4% unemployment rate isregarded as more good than bad, the figureis higher than where things stood in Januaryof 2023 when the rate had fallen to 3.4%,but significantly lower than the 6.3% ofJanuary 2021 when the nation was stillstruggling in a pandemic economy.Continues >Copyright: Canva proCopyright: Canva pro

Although the latest figures are marginally onthe gain side, White House press secretaryKaroline Leavitt said the new BLS reportsreveals that the “Biden economy was farworse than anyone thought andunderscores the necessity of PresidentTrump’s pro-growth policies.”Kevin Hassett, the new director of theNational Economic Council, similarlyremarked: “The truth is that we’reinheriting a very difficult job because ofJoe Biden’s terrible policies.”BUILTENVIRONMENT104A different perspective was voiced by SarahHouse, Wells Fargo senior economist, in aninterview with the Financial Times. “Whenwe step back and look at the trends,” sheremarked, “this is still pointing to a veryhealthy labor market.”Overall, the nation’s construction industrysaw a gain in the nonresidential buildingsegment of 1,100 over December of 2024,and a 1,900 increase in residential building.Job losses of 2,300 were posted in the heavyand civil engineering segment, with a declineof 2,100 in the residential specialty tradecontractors segment.Copyright: White House YouTube Channel, Wikimedia CommonsCopyright: Canva proCopyright: Canva pro

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