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RACING BLOODLINE’SRESIDENCE IS REVVING FORREINCARNATIONW H E R E N E W M E X I C O C O N S T R U C T I O N A N D R E A L E S T A T E M E E TVOLUME V | ISSUE 46 | MAY 2025UNIQUEWALKWAYMUCH-DISCUSSED WALKWAYPROJECT ON CAPITOLGROUNDS IN DENVERREVEALED >LAREBUILDAS LOS ANGELES BEGINSARDUOUS WILDFIREREBUILDING PROCESS, A NEWREPORT SUGGESTS BETTERWAYS TO DO IT >Featured ProjectsActive ProjectsPost-Bid ProjectsProjectsIndustry Brief Event CalendarConstructionReal Estate Space IndustryTable of ContentsConstructionReal EstateSpaceLegislationEnergyNewsCopyright: Image from theCollections of The Henry Ford RETURN TO NAVIGATION >

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A dynastic racing family, both with a namethat bridges the entire west side ofAlbuquerque and a track record spanning acentury, will have its historic home andgarage become a reuse project for the city. On May 15 , city government invited thepublic to decide how to best honor aproperty once owned by the Unsers, whose thkin are still climbing mountains with stockcars. 7700 Central Avenue Southwest was theresidence, automotive service station andmotor rebuilding service of Jerry Unser thefirst; a name that had skidded acrosscountless editions of the AlbuquerqueJournal in the previous century.RACING BLOODLINE’SRESIDENCE IS REVVING FORREINCARNATIONBy Dane Vaughn, The Built Environment05/28/2025BUILTENVIRONMENT4Jerry Unser the first’s motor rebuilding service garage at 7700 Central Avenue in Albuquerque, New Mexico,circa 1955. Copyright: Image from the Collections of The Henry Ford.

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“For generations the Unser legacy andracing history called our city home.Purchase of the Unser property provides aperfect opportunity for us to commemorateand honor the Unser spirit of innovation,”said Klarissa Peña, an Albuquerque citycouncilor.According to the February 7 , 1950 editionof the Albuquerque Journal, the property wasused for stock car owners to meet anddecide when the racing season would begin.th It was reported in 1938 that Louis Unser,brother of Jerry Unser the first, had won thePikes Peak International Hill Climb for fouryears in a row. Louis needed only about 16minutes to ascend a 14,110-foot mountainin the Rocky Mountains of Colorado thatyear, reported the Albuquerque Journal. The Built Environment reached out to Lonifor comment on her great grandfather’sproperty. Loni has yet to respond butcomments on the driver’s Instagram pagesuggest that the driver will be back at Pike’sPeak this June. The second generation of Unsers, outside ofthe occasional car crashes in later years,were reported to have witnessed a Kirtlandairplane crash not far from the garage andmotor rebuild shop now being repurposed. Continues >BUILTENVIRONMENT5Copyright: Canva ProLoni Unser at a Circuits of America Challenge in May of2025.Copyright: Courtesy of KellyMossDuring the first century of the eventdifferent Unsers had won twenty-six timescollectively, according to the Pikes PeakInternational Hill Climb’s website.Loni Unser, the great granddaughter ofJerry Unser the first, raced up the mountainin a Porsche GT3 Cup in last year’s ‘race tothe clouds.’Jerry Unser the first’s motor rebuilding service garageat 7700 Central Avenue in Albuquerque, New Mexico,in 2025. Copyright: Google Maps February 2025

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10-year-old Bobby Unser told reporters in October of 1944 that “the plane had been flyingway out there, and stunting” before it “started over on its back and came off on one side andcrashed.”All the while surrounding headlines depict German tanks being knocked out and a journalistbeing killed by “Japs” amidst World War II.Bobby had told the city decades later to steward the property and ensure its legacy,according to a press release.Bobby had went on to be in the U.S. Airforce himself at the Warren Airforce Base inCheyenne, Wyoming; aside from a long list of racing accolades that can be found at his ownwebsite.With the Unsers either still occupied with racing to the skies or having passed that finish lineboth literally and figuratively, the public will now choose how to reincarnate the buildingsthrough a public input session on June 5 from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. at 8081 Central AvenueNorthwest.thBUILTENVIRONMENT6Image generated using text to image AI

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Steve AdamsJoshua CutlerManaging EditorDane VaughnMEET OUR TEAMWhat’s our favorite candy?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.comBUILTENVIRONMENT7

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SANTA FE COUNTY CLERK DISCUSSES HER BID TO BE NEW MEXICO’S NEXT SECRETARY OF STATEDanielle Prokop, SourceNMSanta Fe County Clerk Katharine Clark recently announced her 2026 campaign to leadNew Mexico’s highest election office.The New Mexico Secretary of State oversees elections, enforces ethics rules, keeps theofficial records for state government and lies third in succession, behind the lieutenantgovernor and governor. Current Democratic Secretary of State Maggie Tolouse Olivercannot run for the seat again, having served two consecutive terms. Continue reading >INDUSTRY BRIEFINGBUILTENVIRONMENT8GRADUATING CLASS OF BUILDERSAssociated Builders and Contractors New Mexico A Huge Congratulations to OurFirst YouthBuild Graduating Class!Yesterday, we celebrated a powerfulmilestone as our first YouthBuildcohort completed their program —and what a journey it's been! Theseincredible young people walkedaway with... View post >Copyright: ABCNMWALL COLMONOY LAUNCHES STATE-FUNDED FURNACEAPPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMValencia County News-BulletinIn partnership with the University of New Mexico-Valencia, Americas Job Center LosLunas, and the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions, this state- fundedapprenticeship program is designed to train and develop skilled furnace operatorsthrough a combination of classroom instruction and hands-on experience.“People know we’re here, but they don’t really know what we do,” says AngelicaOrdonez, Human Resources manager at Wall Colmonoy. “It’s a unique environment — afoundry where we melt metal. When we saw the need to recruit more furnaceoperators, we partnered with New Mexico Workforce Solutions... Continue reading >

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EVENTCALENDARMAY - JUNE 2025BUILTENVIRONMENT9NAIOP NEW MEXICO CHAPTER - VIEW CALENDAR8:30 AM - 12:00 PM: NAIOP Townhall - CLICK HERE RIO RANCHO REGIONAL CHAMBER - VIEW CALENDAR12:00 PM - 12:30 PM: Ribbon Cutting - SageValley Pottery - CLICK HERE SANTA FE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE - VIEW CALENDAR5:30 PM - 7:30 PM: Biz-Connections AfterHours - Hosted by Social Kitchen & Bar - CLICK HERE 5:30 PM - 6:00 PM: Ribbon Cutting - MACSPlumbing Company - CLICK HERE CITY OF SANTA FE - VIEW CALENDAR5:30 PM: Procedures for Early NeighborhoodNotification (ENN) Meeting - CLICK HERE 6:00 PM: Procedures for Early NeighborhoodNotification (ENN) Meeting - CLICK HERE ALBUQUERQUE HISPANO CHAMBER OFCOMMERCE - VIEW CALENDAR6:00 PM - 9:00 PM: Noche Mexicana - CLICK HERETHURSDAY MAY 29THNAIOP NEW MEXICO CHAPTER - VIEW CALENDAR11:00 AM - 3:00 PM: Developing Leaders 2025Cornhole Tournament - CLICK HERE RIO RANCHO REGIONAL CHAMBER - VIEW CALENDAR12:00 PM - 12:30 PM: Ribbon Cutting - SageValley Pottery - CLICK HERE SANTA FE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE - VIEW CALENDAR5:30 PM - 7:30 PM: Biz-Connections AfterHours - Hosted by Social Kitchen & Bar - CLICK HERE 5:30 PM - 6:00 PM: Ribbon Cutting - MACSPlumbing Company - CLICK HERE ALBUQUERQUE HISPANO CHAMBER OFCOMMERCE - VIEW CALENDAR6:00 PM - 10:00 PM: Winrock Free ConcertSeries - CLICK HERE CREW NEW MEXICO - VIEW CALENDAR10:00 AM - 11:00 AM: Meet Each Other - CLICK HEREFRIDAY MAY 30THCREW NEW MEXICO - VIEW CALENDAR7:00 AM - 8:00 AM: CREW Collective - Greenor Gone: Navigating the Future of Real Estate - CLICK HEREMONDAY JUNE 2ND

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BUILTENVIRONMENT10RIO RANCHO REGIONAL CHAMBER - VIEW CALENDAR12:00 PM - 12:30 PM: Ribbon Cutting -McFarland Legal Consulting, LLC - CLICK HERE SANTA FE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE - VIEW CALENDAR4:00 PM - 4:30 PM: Ribbon Cutting -HOTWORX - CLICK HERE ALBUQUERQUE HISPANO CHAMBER OFCOMMERCE - VIEW CALENDAR12:00 PM - 1:00 PM: The Hispano ChamberPresents: Big Frog Custom T-Shirts & More;Albuquerque Ribbon Cutting Celebration - CLICK HERE CITY OF SANTA FE - VIEW CALENDAR5:30 PM: Procedures for Early NeighborhoodNotification (ENN) Meeting - CLICK HERETUESDAY JUNE 3RDNMRLD - VIEW CALENDAR9:00 AM - 5:00 PM: New Mexico HomeInspectors Board will Convene a Regular BoardMeeting - CLICK HEREWEDNESDAY JUNE 4THCARNM - VIEW CALENDAR8:00 AM - 9:00 AM: CCIM Deal MakingSession- GAAR (1635 University Blvd NE) - CLICK HERE RIO RANCHO REGIONAL CHAMBER - VIEW CALENDAR9:00 AM - 10:00 AM: Visionaries NetworkingBreakfast - CLICK HERE ALBUQUERQUE HISPANO CHAMBER OFCOMMERCE - VIEW CALENDAR12:00 PM - 1:00 PM: SMALL BUSINESS WEBINARSERIES: Independent Contractor or Employee?How to Navigate Legal Classification andContracts - CLICK HERENAIOP NEW MEXICO CHAPTER - VIEW CALENDAR7:30 AM - 9:00 AM: RRRT – June 5th – Roads &Infrastructure - CLICK HERE CARNM - VIEW CALENDAR8:00 AM - 5:00 PM: 2025 NMREC CommercialCore Course - CLICK HERE SANTA FE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE - VIEW CALENDAR5:00 PM - 7:30 PM: 2025 Business AchievementAwards - CLICK HERE CITY OF SANTA FE - VIEW CALENDAR6:00 PM: Procedures for Planning CommissionMeeting - CLICK HERE CITY OF ALBUQUERQUE - VIEW CALENDAR5:00 PM - 7:00 PM: District 6 Councilor NicholeL. Rogers' "Community Conversation" - June 5,2025 - CLICK HERE 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM: District 7 CouncilorConnect - CLICK HERETHURSDAY JUNE 5THGREATER LAS CRUCES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE- VIEW CALENDAR7:30 AM - 5:30 PM: 2025 Golf Classic:Business on the Green - CLICK HERE RIO GRANCHO REGIONAL CHAMBER - VIEW CALENDAR5:00 PM - 11:00 AM: Girl Scout Alum Camp - CLICK HERE CITY OF ALBUQUERQUE - VIEW CALENDAR10:00 AM - 11:00 AM: District 7 CouncilorConnect - CLICK HERE ALBUQUERQUE HISPANO CHAMBER OFCOMMERCE - VIEW CALENDAR10:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Women in BusinessProgram Monthly Meeting - CLICK HERE 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM: Cybersecurity for SmallBusinesses - CLICK HERE 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM: The Hispano ChamberPresents: Restore Hyper Wellness - Sante Fe;Albuquerque Ribbon Cutting Celebration - CLICK HEREFRIDAY JUNE 6TH

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BUILTENVIRONMENT11RIO GRANCHO REGIONAL CHAMBER - VIEW CALENDAR5:00 PM - 6:30 PM: Ribbon Cutting & BusinessAfter Hours - WaFd Bank - CLICK HERE CITY OF SANTA FE - VIEW CALENDAR5:30 PM: Procedures for Historic DistrictsReview Board Meeting - CLICK HERETUESDAY JUNE 10THRIO GRANCHO REGIONAL CHAMBER - VIEW CALENDAR11:30 AM - 1:00 PM: Women in LeadershipLuncheon - CLICK HERE ALBUQUERQUE HISPANO CHAMBER OFCOMMERCE - VIEW CALENDAR1:00 PM - 3:00 PM: Ambassadors ProgramMonthly Meeting - CLICK HEREWEDNESDAY JUNE 11THBERNALILLO COUNTYJUNE 4TH9:00 AM: County Planning Commission - CLICK HERE JUNE 10TH 3:00 PM: Board of County Commissioners ZoningMeeting - CLICK HERE 3:00 PM: County Planning Commission PublicHearing - CLICK HERE 5:00 PM: Board of Commissioners AdministrativeMeeting - CLICK HERE JUNE 11TH9:00 AM: Zoning Administrator Public Hearing - CLICK HERECIBOLA COUNTYJUNE 6TH9:00 AM - 11:00 AM: Notice of Possible Quorum atthe Coffee With The Manager's Monthly Meeting - CLICK HERE JUNE 7TH9:00 AM - 10:00 AM: Notice of Possible Quorum atthe Forest Service June 7th Trails Day Event at theQuartz Hill Trailhead - CLICK HEREDONA ANA COUNTYJUNE 5TH10:00 AM - 11:30 AM: Virtual Overdose PreventionEducation & Naloxone Training - CLICK HERE JUNE 6TH1:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Provider Training - Navigatingthe Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Continuum ofCare - CLICK HEREHARDING COUNTYJUNE 12TH8:30 AM: Harding County Board of CountyCommission Meeting - CLICK HERELINCOLN COUNTYJUNE 11TH9:00 AM - 11:00 AM: Regular LANRAC Meeting at 9am - CLICK HERELOS ALAMOS COUNTYJUNE 2ND5:30 PM - 7:30 PM: Library Board - CLICK HERE JUNE 4TH5:30 PM - 7:30 PM: Historic Preservation AdvisoryBoard - CLICK HERE 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM: Board of Public Utilities - WorkSession - CLICK HERE

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AFFILIATESFEATURED COMPANY162544474955FEATURED PROJECTSPRE-BID PROJECTSACTIVE PROJECTSPOST-BID PROJECTSLIENS58NEW MEXICO NEWS26URANIUM MINES OUTSIDE GRANTSNAMED PRIORITY PROJECTS, COULD NEW MEXICO’S PUSHBACK INCLUDESTATE POLICE ON MOUNT TAYLOR? >26GOLDEN PRIDE TEAMS UP WITH CITYDIFFERENT INVESTMENTS, WITH PLANSTO GROW IN NM >26WATER AUTHORITY APPROVES BUDGET >27ENMU RECEIVES $7.5M DONATION FORNEW LEARNING CENTER >27SOUTHWEST NEWS30MUCH-DISCUSSED WALKWAYPROJECT ON CAPITOL GROUNDS INDENVER REVEALED >30SCOTTSDALE APARTMENT COMPLEXWITH ART SPACE MAY SOON SEECONSTRUCTION >31FAMOUS COLORADO STANLEY HOTELTO SEE SUBSTANTIAL UPGRADE >31NATIONAL NEWS36AS LOS ANGELES BEGINS ARDUOUSWILDFIRE REBUILDING PROCESS, A NEWREPORT SUGGESTS BETTER WAYS TODO IT >36TRENDS NEWS40WORK ZONE CRASHES REMAIN AMENACING PROBLEM FORCONSTRUCTION WORKERS ANDDRIVERS ALIKE >40CONSTRUCTION HOMPAGEBUILTENVIRONMENT15EXPANDING BAGUETTE OPERATIONREADY FOR NEW ARIZONA LOCATION >32NEW ROUTE FOR CONTROVERSIALROAD PROJECT IN SOCORRO AIRED >33

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BUILTENVIRONMENT17ASA NEW MEXICOANNUAL SPONSORSRED LEVEL Albuquerque Pipe & Pump Supply Co. American Fire Protection Group, Inc.American National Insulation & Sealants Construction Reporter/ The Built Environment Crane Service, Inc. Enterprise Builders Corporation Equipment Share Fairway, Inc.Ideal Plumbing & Heating, LLC National Roofing Company, Inc. Prime Electric, Inc. United RentalsWestern Partitions, Inc. Wagner Equipment, Co.Western States Fire Protection Yearout Mechanical, Inc.WHITE LEVELBELFOR Property Restoration Bradbury Stamm ConstructionDekker Perich Sabatini Jack’s Mechanical Solutions, Inc.Jaynes Structures Menicucci Insurance Agency, LLCRay’s Flooring Specialists REDW Advisors & CPAs BLUE LEVELBohannan Huston, Inc. G & H Construction Company, Inc.JTC, Inc. Klinger Constructors, LLCRisk Strategies– Burke Insurance Group The Specialists Electrical ContractorStudio Southwest Architects4Rivers Equipment2024 Annual Golf Tournament Title SponsorHUB InternationalThank you for your continued support!2025 ANNUAL INDUSTRYAWARDS NOMINATIONSVIEW THE ASA NMMEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY 2023-2024 >SAVE THE DATE: 2025 ASANM EVENTSJuly 25, 202522nd Annual Industry Awards EventGET TICKETS >CLICK HERE TO NOMINATE >

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BUILTENVIRONMENT0018AGC 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 >RECAP: PITCHES & PINTSDELIVERED, EVEN AS THEGAME WAS CUT SHORTPitches & Pints, hosted by AGC New Mexico’sConstruction Leadership Council, was a sold-outsuccess on Tuesday, May 13th, at Isotopes Park’sTecate Terrace.Due to poor air quality, the game featuring yourAlbuquerque Isotopes and the Tacoma Rainierswas called after the sixth inning. As it met therequirements to be considered an official game,the Rainiers were awarded the win with a finalscore of 9-1 over the Isotopes.But even with the early end to the game, theevening was nothing short of a home run.Attendees enjoyed an incredible atmosphere filledwith cold beer, food galore, and professional...CONTINUE READING >copyright: AGC New MexicoMAY & AUGUST 2025MAY 30TH5:30 PM - 8:00 PM: AGC Best Buildings Awards - CLICK HERE JUNE 3RD2:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Construction SupervisionFundamentals - CLICK HERE JUNE 4TH7:00 AM - 3:00 PM: BIM Education Program - CLICK HERE 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM: Project Manager DevelopmentProgram - CLICK HERE 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Blueprint Reading - CLICK HERE JUNE 9TH8:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Confined Spaces inConstruction - CLICK HERE AUGUST 5 - 26THTH7:00 AM - 3:00 PM: BIM Education Program - CLICK HERE

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BUILTENVIRONMENT19ANNUAL 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 APRIL 2025NEWSLETTER READ THE NEWSLETTER >A MESSAGE FROM ACNM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR JIM GARCIALEGISLATIVE RECAP: WINS & LOSSESThe 2025 60-day Legislative session certainly delivered its share of drama! While our hoped-for budgetdidn't materialize, the contracting community can celebrate several victories, particularly in businessdevelopment and successfully blocking the Paid Family Medical Leave proposal for the seventhconsecutive year.Another victory was in a bill that would have required contractors to pay in to a fund that would fosterupward mobility from Apprentice to Journeyman, however our industry would not have utilized the fund.Common sense prevailed on that one.Copyright: ACNM

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BUILTENVIRONMENT20BUSINESSCONDITIONS ATARCHITECTUREFIRMS CONTINUESTO DECLINEWASHINGTON – May 21, 2025 – TheAIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index(ABI) dropped to 43.2 in April, down from44.1 in March. This decline reflects anaccelerated decrease in billing activity.Billings have decreased in 28 out of thepast 31 months, following their initialdrop into negative territory after thepost-pandemic boom. New projectinquiries decreased for the third month ina row in April, and the value of newdesign contracts has declined at themajority of firms for 14 consecutivemonths.“Uncertainty as to the economic outlookcontinues to hold back progress... CONTINUE READING >Copyright: Canva proEVENT CALENDARJUNE 2025JUNE 12TH11:30 AM - 1:00 PM: The Redevelopment of theHistoric Boiler Shop at the Rail Yards - CLICK HERE

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BUILTENVIRONMENT21ABC NEW MEXICO EVENT CALENDAR2025WASHINGTON, May 19—Associated Buildersand Contractors today responded to a May 16decision from the U.S. District Court of theDistrict of Columbia that grants a preliminaryinjunction to the North America’s BuildingTrades Unions that reinstates project laboragreement mandates on certain U.S.Department of Defense and General ServiceAdministration construction contracts over$35 million.CONTINUE READING >ABC: JUDGE FAVORSSPECIAL INTERESTS ONFEDERALINFRASTRUCTURE, ALOSS FOR TAXPAYERSAND THE NONUNIONCONSTRUCTIONINDUSTRYFRIDAY 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 SHOWSATURDAY NOVEMBER 15TH, 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM - CLICK HERENEW MEXICO CRAFT COMPETITIONWEDNESDAY DECEMBER 10TH, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM - CLICK HEREANNUAL AWARDS LUNCHEONCopyright: Canva proWEDNESDAY AUGUST 27TH, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM - CLICK HEREMEMBER MIXER

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BUILTENVIRONMENT0022YOUR 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,Happy Spring!Right now, we are accepting applications forthe NMUCA Safety Awards, Scholarships, andZia Partnerships. The deadline for the SafetyAwards and Scholarships is May 15th.You can access the applications by clicking theprovided links below:Safety Award ContractorsSafety Award Non-ContractorScholarship - GraduateScholarship - EmployeeJoin us for the NMUCA Happy Hour on May 15th.I am hoping to see you soon! - Jane JerniganUPCOMINGDATESMay30th Deadline for OSHA Portal

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BUILTENVIRONMENT23WICNM 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 SUPPLY MONETARY DONATIONSSCAN QR CODE BELOW TO MAKEMONETARY DONATIONS TO LOCKER #505UPCOMINGDATESPanel Educational Event06/18/20254th Annual School Supply Drive07/18/20254th Annual Scholarship Bowling Event09/11/2025

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BUILTENVIRONMENT24CONTINUE 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!

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BUILTENVIRONMENTGRANTS, N.M. — A sweeping series ofexecutive orders signed by PresidentDonald Trump on May 23 aims to fast-trackuranium mining across the United States,raising serious questions about the future oftwo long-dormant mines near Mount Taylorthe White House sees as “priority projects”.Among the 20 energy and mineral projectsrecently identified as national priorities by aWhite House infrastructure agency areRoca Honda and La Jara Mesa, both uraniummines located near Grants, New Mexico, onthe beautiful Mount Taylor.The federal government has announced itwill attempt to accelerate uraniumproduction in Cibola County — a region stillgrappling with the legacy of the Cold War-era mining boom. Continue reading >URANIUM MINESOUTSIDE GRANTSNAMED PRIORITYPROJECTS, COULD NEW MEXICO’SPUSHBACK INCLUDESTATE POLICE ONMOUNT TAYLOR?By Deigo Lopez, Cibola Citizen05/28/2025CONSTRUCTION NEWSNEW MEXICO26GOLDEN PRIDE TEAMSUP WITH CITYDIFFERENTINVESTMENTS, WITHPLANS TO GROW IN NMBy Wende Schwingendorf, Albuquerque Business First05/27/2025Golden Pride, a 50-year Albuquerque stapleknown for its breakfast burritos, barbecue,and New Mexican foods, has entered astrategic partnership with investmentmanagement firm City DifferentInvestments, with plans to grow the brandbeyond its current locations around theDuke City.“We’ve spent the past five decades buildingGolden Pride into something our family andcommunity can be proud of,” said ShannonRainosek, Golden Pride CEO in a newsrelease. “City Different shares our passionfor food, people and the state. With theirsupport, we’ll ensure... Continue reading >Copyright: Canva Pro

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Money for a new jail, county offices andongoing renovations of Eddy County’shistoric courthouse topped the list ofinfrastructure spending priorities for thecounty over the next five years.The county’s Infrastructure CapitalImprovement Plan was presented Tuesday,May 20, at the Eddy County Commission’sregular meeting, directing its priorities formajor projects from Fiscal Years 2027 to2031.In New Mexico, fiscal years run from July 1to June 30 of each year and are named forthe year when they end. Fiscal Year 2025will end on June 30. Continue reading >EDDY COUNTYOUTLINES BUILDINGPRIORITIESBy Adrian Hedden, Artesia Daily Press05/27/2025The Eastern New Mexico Water UtilityAuthority, the agency that oversees the Utewater pipeline project, Thursday approvedthe agency’s budget for the upcoming 2026fiscal year.The approved budget is for $332.617million; officials said $329.969... Continue reading >BUILTENVIRONMENT27Copyright: Canva ProWATER AUTHORITYAPPROVES BUDGETBy Grant McGee, The News - Eastern New Mexico05/27/2025ENMU RECEIVES $7.5MDONATION FOR NEWLEARNING CENTERBy Jordan Honeycutt, KRQE05/27/2025PORTALES, N.M. (KRQE) – Eastern NewMexico University has just received amassive donation. ENMU said twoanonymous donors will give the school $7.5million over the next four years. Those fundswill go toward a new Eastern New MexicoLearning Center aimed at improving literacyrates in the state. As part of the donation,the university will also create an EndowedChair for Literacy and Language Educationfor Young People. Continue reading >Copyright: Canva Pro

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Trupthi Panickor, an architect, is celebratingAsian American Native Hawaiian PacificIslander Heritage Month by using dance toconnect with her Indian culture and buildcommunity in Albuquerque. Panickor hasbeen dancing since she was 3 years old,showcasing various styles from her nativeKerala, India. "In Mohiniyattam lots ofcurves and grace internal movementwhereas in pontayattam very sharp andKuchipudi very jumpy and hip movement,"she said.Panickor teaches southern classical dancestyles, staying true to her roots in SouthIndia. "Dance helps the kids unite and alsogives them community to feel one with eachother," she said, emphasizing theimportance of building... Continue reading >ARCHITECTCELEBRATES INDIANCULTURE THROUGHDANCE INALBUQUERQUEBy Cristiana Ramos, KOAT05/27/2025A former furniture space once filled withrecliners and appliances will bounce back asa pickleball haven full of premier courts.The pickleball makeover will take place atthe former Conn’s store at 45 Hotel CircleNE in the Northeast Heights. PremierPickleball LLC signed a 10-year lease tobring The Picklr, a pickleball club, to thespace, the property owner told the Journalon Friday. The club, situated near Best Buy,will be New Mexico’s and Albuquerque’sfirst The Picklr, providing roughly 54,000square feet of indoor and outdoor pickleballspace. Continue reading >BUILTENVIRONMENT28Copyright: Canva ProFORMER CONN’SBUILDING IN NE HEIGHTSGEARING UP FORMAJOR PICKLEBALLEXPANSIONBy Kylie Garcia, Albuquerque Journal05/26/2025SENS CRUZ, LUJANINTRODUCE BILL TOEXPEDITE PERMITS FORINTERNATIONALBRIDGES AND PORTS OFENTRYBy Nick Butler, Fox News05/26/2025Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, has put forthlegislation amending the InternationalBridge Act of 1972 that would expedite thepresidential permitting process for allinternational bridges and land ports ofentry.The bipartisan bill from...Continue reading >

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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It’s tens ofmillions of dollars approved by New Mexicolawmakers for a project very few peopleeven know about. A new STEM Institute isthe most expensive earmark to come out ofthis year’s capital outlay bill. The state is trying to close the gap in NewMexico, where students areunderperforming in math and science, withthe new institute that would be built inAlbuquerque. “We are finally once and forall directing our state... Continue reading >NEW MEXICO FUNDS$20 MILLION ‘STEMINSTITUTE’ AIMED ATIMPROVING STUDENTSCORESBy Jessica Barron, KRQE05/23/2025The Taos County Courthouse renovation isofficially exiting its demolition phase andentering its reconstruction phase.According to Richard Sanchez, projectmanager for Taos County, the building'sdemolition phase is about 90 percentcomplete. The original roof has been torn offand a temporary roof has been installed inits place while crews run ducts, exhaust fansand electrical for air conditioning throughthe roof cavity. Continue reading >BUILTENVIRONMENT29SANTA CLARA OKSOPEN SPACE BREWINGSIGNSBy Juno Ogle, Sivlver City Daily Press05/24/2025The Santa Clara Board of Trustees gave itsapproval to signage for a business and a fewother items at a short meeting heldThursday evening.The board unanimously approved a requestby Open Space Brewing, located in theformer National Guard armory, to installsigns at the entrance to the armory off U.S.180, along with smaller signs in front of thebuilding.The signs would help the brewery’s visibility,co-owner Alexa Tubbs said, adding thatpeople who rent the... Continue reading >OLD COUNTYCOURTHOUSE MAKESUNANTICIPATEDSTRIDESBy Emery Veillux, Taos News05/21/2025Copyright: Canva Pro

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BUILTENVIRONMENTCONSTRUCTION NEWSSOUTHWESTDesign plans have been announced for aunique walkway project in Denver that willconnect the Colorado State Capitol buildingto the nearby Lincoln Veterans Park.The project, which has been in the talkingstage for months and subject of continuedmedia and public attention, is officiallycalled the Colorado 150 PedestrianWalkway, and is being designed by aconsortium that includes the Studio Gang,which has offices in New York. MUCH-DISCUSSEDWALKWAY PROJECTON CAPITOL GROUNDSIN DENVER REVEALEDBy Garry Boulard, The Built Environment05/28/2025Rendering of the Colorado 150 Pedestrian Walkway at the Colorado State Capitol. Copyright: Courtesy of the State of Colorado30The 150 in the official walkway title refersto the Colorado’s 150th anniversary as astate in 2026.The 11,000 square foot walkway willinclude several viewing platforms, statues,play elements, and artwork created byColorado artists.In a statement discussing the walkwaydesign, Colorado Governor Jared Polis saidhe was happy that state residents "can nowvisualize this walkway and its amazingpositive impact on our community."Continued Polis: "Now, when Coloradoansof all ages come to visit our State Capitol,they can more easily access and enjoyLincoln Veterans Park while enjoying andlearning from art from local artists." Continues >

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Work on the project is expected to beginsoon, with an anticipated completion date ofearly 2026. A general plan amendment and site rezoningfor the project was approved last Decemberby the Scottsdale City Council. Nowmembers of the Scottsdale DevelopmentReview Board have also given a green lightto plans for the complex.Spearheaded by regional developer DPSCos., the $90 million project will be locatedaround 7 miles to the north of downtownScottsdale in an area of modern retail andcommercial structures.BUILTENVIRONMENT31SCOTTSDALEAPARTMENT COMPLEXWITH ART SPACE MAYSOON SEECONSTRUCTIONBy Garry Boulard, The Built Environment05/28/2025Plans are progressing for the building of anearly 190-unit three-story apartmentcomplex in Scottsdale.To be called Cosanti Commons, the projectwill go up on a 9.5-acre site at 7000 E. SheaBoulevard and will include nearly 80,000square feet of commercial space, belowground parking, courtyards, pedestrianpaths, and open space.Uniquely, the project will also see thecreation of an artists' exhibition space.The initial proposal for what was previouslycalled the Sundown Commons envisioned afour-floor complex with 240 units.Image generated using text to image AIFAMOUS COLORADOSTANLEY HOTEL TO SEESUBSTANTIAL UPGRADEBy Garry Boulard, Construction Reporter05/27/2025Renovations are in the making for one of themost popular tourist attraction hotels in theWest.A public-private partnership has purchasedthe Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, Colorado,with plans to significantly upgrade the 116-year-old property.The grand hotel, which is listed on theNational Register of Historic Places, is Copyright: Canva Pro

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perhaps most known as the inspiration forthe Stephen King novel The Shining andsubsequent 1980 film of the same namestarring Jack Nicholson.Now a consortium that includes JohnCullen, the former owner of the hotel, thecompany Sage Hospitality of Denver, andthe Colorado Educational and CulturalFacilities Authority, have purchased theStanley with plans of adding 65 rooms to thehotel’s current 140 rooms.Additional work will see the building ameeting and event space measuring justover 65,000 square feet, as well as arestaurant, bar, and live entertainmentvenue.Funding for the Event Center is coming inpart via a sales tax increment worth $46million from the Colorado Office ofEconomic Development and InternationalTrade, as well as the Colorado EconomicDevelopment Commission.In a statement, Jeff Kraft, deputy director ofthe economic development group, notedthat the upgraded hotel project will be onethat “boosts out-of-state tourism,contributes to the local economy, andcreates jobs for Coloradoans.”Opened in the summer of 1909 anddesigned in the Georgian Colonial Revival style, the three-story Stanley was built byFreelan Stanley, owner of the Stanley MotorCarriage Company, who was suffering fromtuberculosis and regarded extended stays inthe Rocky Mountain property as crucial tohis recovery.In its lifetime, the Stanley, which isclapboard exterior, red roof, and flag-topped tower, has hosted TheodoreRoosevelt, Emperor Akihito of Japan, andBob Dylan.BUILTENVIRONMENT32Copyright: Canva ProEXPANDING BAGUETTEOPERATION READY FORNEW ARIZONALOCATIONBy Garry Boulard, Construction Reporter05/27/2025The increasingly popular Paris Baguettebakery and restaurant chain is planning toexpand its presence in Arizona with thebuilding of a new location in the Old Townsection of Scottsdale.The company, known for its wide variety ofbaked goods and dessert treats, currentlyhas more than 200 stores in the U.S., and hasto date been particularly popular on theEast coast.Based in Seoul, South Korea, the companyopened its first southern Arizona locationinside the Korean grocery store H Mart fiveyears ago. Since then, Paris Baguette hascontemplated building just under two dozenlocations in the region.The chain has inspired a spirited loyaltywherever it’s located. In December, areporter for USA Today visited a ParisBaguette store in Montvale, New Jersey andlikened it to the experience of being in aFrench eatery with “the scent of fresh-

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baked bread, the crunch of crispy baguettes,the allure of brewing coffee, croissantdonuts, and slices of rainbow cake.”Paris Baguette’s new Scottsdale store is setfor 7403 E. 6th Street and will be part of athree-story structure with the bakery on thefirst floor, the second floor to be used foroverflow seating, and the top floor housing athree-bedroom apartment.Aline Architecture Concepts of Scottsdale isthe architect for the project, which willentail mostly demolishing an existing one-story structure at the site but using aportion of it as an existing wall for the newbakery. That existing 2,100-square-footstructure was built in 1983.from El Paso, undergirding the need for an I-10 connection.But the trajectory of the new route hascaused endless consternation amongresidents, especially in lower-incomeneighborhoods and among those whosehomes would be leveled.Partly as a result of neighborhood meetingsand general critical attention, Socorro hasnow announced plans for an alternativeroute that would be generally built to thesouth of Bauman and require the demolitionof a dozen homes.The alternative route proposal must still besubject to environmental review,engineering design work, and additionalpublic hearings before it can be madereality. If all goes smoothly, work on theproject could begin in 2028.BUILTENVIRONMENT33NEW ROUTE FORCONTROVERSIAL ROADPROJECT IN SOCORROAIREDBy Garry Boulard, Construction Reporter05/27/2025The city of Socorro, Texas has revealeddetails for the construction of a new four-lane arterial route heading north toInterstate 10.More than four years ago city officials saidthey wanted to have the divided highwayroute built along the already-busy two-laneBauman Road, which would require thedemolition of nearly 30 homes.The project, with an estimated $50 millionprice tag, has been regarded as essential,primarily owing to the growth of Socorroitself, with more than 38,000 residents, upfrom 23,000 in the 1990s.A significant proportion of that population,it has been noted, regularly travels to and Copyright: Canva Pro

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Boulder County sits where the Rockies meetthe Great Plains. To the west, the FrontRange rises with Longs Peak towering overforests, lakes, and meadows. Thesemountains ease into the Flatirons androlling foothills, blending into thegrasslands. Eastward, the land flattens intofarmland and towns like Longmont andLafayette. With a population of over300,000 and elevations ranging from 5,00 to14,000 feet, Boulder County offers astriking mix of diverse landscapes anddensely developed urban centers makingtheir need for local climate-responsivesolutions paramount. Continue reading >BUILTENVIRONMENT34DENVER’S NEW SOCCERSTADIUM SET TOEMPOWERCOMMUNITY, ELEVATEWOMEN’S SPORTSBy Sibley Fleming, Urban Land Institute05/27/2025In an exciting development for women’ssports in Denver, Colorado, the city councilrecently approved a $70 millioninfrastructure grant to purchase and ready asite for construction of a new stadiumdedicated to a new National Women’sSoccer League (NWSL) team. This initiativemarks a significant milestone not only forwomen’s soccer but also for the communityat large, as it aims to empower women’ssports and create a vibrant hub for activitiesrevolving around them. The majority owneris IMA Financial Group, led by CEO RobertCohen, a local philanthropist and hometownhero, and including investors MellodyHobson, Ariel Investments co-CEO, throughher subsidiary... Continue reading >SUPERBLOOMANSWERS BOULDERCOUNTY’S CALL FORNATURE-BASEDRESILIENCYBy Ilana Amselem, The Architect’s Newspaper05/27/2025Copyright: Canva ProCopyright: Canva Pro

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The Network Modeling Center at theUniversity of Texas has contributed a heatmap tool to the CPP’s shared platform thatmay help manage traffic as constructionramps up on the Capital Express Centralproject.Graphic courtesy of Natalia RuizJuri/Network Modeling CenterInterstate 35 serves as the backbone of theCentral Texas region, with 45% of Texansliving along its 504-mile corridor. With 35major infrastructure projects valued atmore than $20 billion scheduled over thenext 10 years in the region, I-35 will also bethe backbone of a multi-agencycollaboration through a bidirectionalconstruction data platform. Continue reading >TECH TEAMS AIM TOKEEP AUSTIN MOVINGBy Staff, ENR05/28/2025BUILTENVIRONMENT35TOKYO ELECTRON U.S.EXPANDS AUSTIN,TEXAS, OPERATIONSBy Staff, Area Development News05/26/2025Electronics and semiconductorsmanufacturer Tokyo Electron U.S. Holdings,Inc. plans to expand its operations in Austin,Texas.The more than $30 million project willinclude a new technical training andresearch and development center that willtrain approximately 2,200 individuals peryear and will also focus on next generationsoftware and processes to support thesemiconductor industry..Continue reading >Copyright: Canva Pro

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BUILTENVIRONMENTCONSTRUCTION NEWSNATIONALIn trying to reach a projected 2028 goal ofrebuilding some 80% of the homes in metroLos Angeles destroyed by wildfires somefour months ago, at least 300 newresidences will have to be built every month.That’s the conclusion of a report issued bythe Urban Land Institute that also lists thethings needed before the first beam is put inplace: “Homeowners and financialinstitutions need clarity on the safety of thesoil in the Pacific Palisades, Malibu, andAltadena. The self-permitting program thatLos Angeles Mayor Karen Bass announcedneeds to be enacted. Insurance reformsneed to take shape.”Altogether, more than 18,000 homes andstructures were destroyed by just over adozen wildfires during the month ofJanuary, forcing more than 200,000residents to evacuate. The four-weekassault is regarded as one of the mostdestructive wildfires in all of the state’s 175-year history.Continues >AS LOS ANGELES BEGINSARDUOUS WILDFIREREBUILDING PROCESS, ANEW REPORT SUGGESTSBETTER WAYS TO DO ITBy Garry Boulard, The Built Environment05/28/202536Copyright: Canva pro

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The ULI report, Project Recovery, done inconjunction with the University ofCalifornia at Los Angeles and the Universityof Southern California, recommends theestablishment of what are known as“community rebuilding authorities”designed to “orchestra and acceleraterebuilding in affected areas.”The mandates of such organizations,continues the report, would include settingup a financing authority “to fund everythingfrom individual mortgages to infrastructurerebuilding.”How states and cities respond in theimmediate aftermath to the devastationwrought by natural disasters can have animpact lasting for years beyond the disasteritself. The 2021 Marshall fire in Colorado,destroying nearly 1,100 homes, is regardedas the most destructive fire in the state’shistory.Within days, a group called the NorthwestChamber Alliance set up a website tocentralize the information on federal andstate aid, local resources, and donationinformation. Governor Jared Polis signed anexecutive order providing $40 million forrecovery efforts.As of late last year, two-thirds of the homesdestroyed by the fires in the CentennialState had been rebuilt, with homeownersoverwhelmingly putting up new homes onthe original lots. The pace of the recovery, infact, has surpassed the national average of25% that are rebuilt within five years of awildfire.Among those who have chosen not torebuild, noted the publication BoulderReporting Lab, were those who wereunderinsured, as well as residents sufferingfrom “emotional trauma or fear of futurewildfires.”Nearly two decades after the historicHurricane Katrina destroyed or heavilydamaged hundreds of thousands of homesin New Orleans, causing an estimated $201billion in damages, only around 50% ofresidences in the most impacted areas havebeen rebuilt.To make matters worse, a $9 billion effortcalled the “Road Home Program,” which wasdesigned to compensate homeowners fortheir losses, has been roundly criticized forbasing settlements on the pre-storm valueof their homes rather than feeding in dataabout actual property damage caused byKatrina and the estimated cost to rebuild.Tentative rebuilding first began in metro LosAngeles in March, while, according tovarious reports, thousands of homeownersare still waiting for approval from either thecity or county for new home designs andother permits. That process includessecuring approval for electrical andplumbing system infrastructure.The best case scenarios are projecting thatthe first wave of new homes may becompleted by the late spring or summer ofnext year, while the vast majority ofstructures will most likely not be ready until2027.To push things along, the Urban LandInstitute report recommends that thecommunity rebuilding authorities must befocused on helping homeowners to pushthrough a thicket of insurance, permitting,and financing issues.The establishment of a private sectorbuildings’ alliance may also see theincreased participation of “bighomebuilders” who have the “resources,scale, and motivation to achieve what thegovernment may not be able to accomplish.”Continues >BUILTENVIRONMENT37

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A separate approach has just beenrecommended by a group called the BlueRibbon Commission on Climate Action andFire-Safe Recovery. That body wants to seethe creation of one or more rebuildingauthorities tasked, according to the LosAngeles Times, with using “tax-incrementfinancing and other funding sources to buyfire-razed lots that property owners want tosell and guide the rebuilding process.”Such rebuilding authorities would also havethe power to select developments andcoordinate “construction at scale.”BUILTENVIRONMENT38The $328 million Sanibel Causewayrestoration project has reached substantialcompletion, returning a 3-mile part of thecritical connection from Sanibel Island tomainland Florida, according to a May 20release from the project team.Continue reading >FLORIDA’S $328MSANIBEL CAUSEWAYRESTORATIONCOMPLETEDBy Zachary Phillips, ConstructionDive05/28/2025Copyright: Canva proConstruction to replace the CaliforniaDepartment of Transportation's KlamathRiver Bridge over Horse Creek on StateRoute 96 in northern California (SiskiyouCounty) began in the summer of 2024, andMyers & Sons Construction LLC expects todeliver the $34 million constructioncontract this fall.Continue reading >MYERS & SONSREPLACING CALIFORNIABRIDGEBy Construction Equipment Guide05/27/2025Since 2020, new apartment constructioncontinues to break records—but not alwaysin the bustling downtown areas they used toreside in. A shift towards building in outlyingareas has been commonplace in recentyears, reflecting the shift in the ways peopleprefer to live.Continue reading >TOP 10 METROS FORDOWNTOWNAPARTMENTCONSTRUCTION IN 2025By Quinn Purcell, Building Design + Construction05/22/2025Copyright: Canva pro

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Single-family housing starts declined inApril, weighed down by ongoing economicuncertainty, tariff-related tensions, elevatedmortgage rates, and rising constructioncosts.According to the latest report from the U.S.Department of Housing and UrbanDevelopment and the U.S. Census Bureau,total housing starts rose 1.6% in April to aseasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.36million units. This figure reflects the numberof homes builders would begin over a 12-month period if construction continued atApril’s pace.Within this total, single-family starts fell2.1% to a rate of 927,000 units and aredown 12% from April 2024. In contrast, themultifamily sector—which includesapartments and condominiums—rose 10.7%to a 434,000-unit pace.Continue reading >SINGLE-FAMILYHOUSING STARTS SLIPAMID ECONOMIC ANDTARIFF CONCERNSBy Design Cost DataCopyright: Canva proBUILTENVIRONMENT39A first-in-the-nation programmaticagreement between federal transportationagencies and Connecticut is aimed atspeeding up project approvals by allowingstate officials to carry out required historicpreservation reviews on behalf of theirfederal counterparts.The agreement applies to statetransportation projects that would fallunder the purview of the Federal HighwayAdministration, Federal TransitAdministration or Federal RailroadAdministration. The move is expected to cutas much as six weeks off the schedules of atleast 90 projects each year, according to theU.S. Dept. of Transportation. Continue reading >US DOT SIGNS DEALWITH CONNECTICUT TOHASTEN HISTORICPRESERVATIONREVIEWSBy James Leggate, ENR Copyright: Canva pro

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BUILTENVIRONMENTCONSTRUCTION NEWSTRENDSHighway work zones have always beenpotentially dangerous places, but thefatality rate has become much greater fordrivers than project workers, reports a newindustry survey.Up to 24% of construction companies in thesurvey conducted by the AssociatedGeneral Contractors of America said eithera driver or passenger in a vehicle died in thelast year as a result of a work zone crash atone of their projects.WORK ZONE CRASHESREMAIN A MENACINGPROBLEM FORCONSTRUCTIONWORKERS AND DRIVERSALIKEBy Garry Boulard, Construction Reporter05/22/2025Copyright: Canva proThat number compares with just 13% ofcontract respondents who said aconstruction worker at such a site died dueto a work zone crash.Altogether, a large 60% of respondents tothe AGC survey, which was done inconjunction with the HCSS constructionsoftware company, reported at least onecrash in the previous twelve months at awork zone project. And a surprising nearly33% of those responding to the surveyreported upwards of five crashes duringthat same time period.“Every day tens of thousands of Americanswork alongside our highways, often withvery little more between them and rushingtraffic than an orange barrel,” remarkedJeffrey Shoal, AGC chief executive officer, ina statement.“These workers,” continued Shoal, “arecounting on the traveling public to slowdown and pay attention, but all too often thepublic is letting them down.”Overwhelmingly, respondents said that“distracted driving,” which usually means adriving while talking on a cell phone, was thenumber one reason for work zone crashes,followed by speeding, impaired driving, anddriver impatience.Continues >40

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While construction companies have beenable to successfully push for safe workinghabits and greater awareness among theirworkers at such sites, trying to control oreven mitigate what a driver may do remainsa crucial challenge.Not surprisingly, a strong 66% ofrespondents to the survey said they are infavor of states passing stricter laws againstcell phone usage while driving. And 54% saidthey would like to see the establishment ofan automated enforcement in work zoneareas.Remarked Shoal: “Too few drivers see theneed to slow down and pay attention inwork zones because too few states havemade work zone safety a priority.”BUILTENVIRONMENT41Economic uncertainty has produced adouble whammy for the housing market:sluggish home sales and ploddingconstruction. Last month was the slowestApril for existing home sales in 16 years — asharp rebuke to hopes that this spring thehousing market would recover after twovery sleepy years.In a May survey of builder confidenceconducted by Wells Fargo and the NationalAssociation of Home Builders, home buildersentiment dropped to a level last seen inNovember 2023.Continue reading >'WE'RE IN A HOLDINGPATTERN': HOME SALESAND BUILDING SLUMP INTHE FACE OFUNCERTAINTYBy Laurel Wamsley, NPR05/28/2025Journalists, no matter what you might thinkor might have heard, really don’t have all theanswers… but we sure have a lot ofquestions. We find out what’s going on outthere in the real world, and we ask people inthe know why it’s happening, and then—especially for those of us in the businessmedia—we ask what it all means for ourreaders.Continue reading >WHAT IMPACT WILLTRUMP 2.0 HAVE ONWORKPLACE SAFETY?By EHS Today05/27/2025New home sales in the U.S. posted asurprising gain in April 2025, defyingpersistent economic headwinds, elevatedinterest rates, and rising construction...Continue reading >U.S. NEW HOME SALESUNEXPECTEDLY SURGE11 PERCENT IN APRILBy WPJ Staff05/27/2025Copyright: Canva pro

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Although data centers are huge powerconsumers that can have a negative impacton carbon reduction goals, one of their traits—heat generation—can be used as aresource.Continue reading >NORDIC COUNTRIES USEDATA CENTERS TOWARM HOMESBy Peter Fabris, Building Design + Construction05/27/2025Copyright: Canva proBUILTENVIRONMENT42As temperatures rise and workenvironments grow more demanding, theneed for reliable temperature-regulatingpersonal protective equipment andworkwear has never been greater...Continue reading >WORK SMARTER, NOTHOTTER: TEMPERATUREREGULATING GEARTHAT KEEPS CREWSGOINGBy Austin Dorman, For Construction Pros05/27/2025Construction employment increased in 32states and the District of Columbia in Aprilfrom 2024, but only 24 states addedconstruction jobs between March and April,according to a new analysis of federalemployment data released by theAssociated General Contractors of America(AGC). Continue reading >CONSTRUCTIONEMPLOYMENTINCREASES BUTCONCERNS STILL LOOMFOR CONTRACTORSBy Metal Construction News05/26/2025RFK Racing announced a multi-year sponsorpartnership with Trimble.Continue reading >RFK RACING, TRIMBLELAUNCH MULTI-YEARAGREEMENT STARTINGWITH 2025 NASCARSEASONBy Construction Equipment Guide05/27/2025Copyright: Canva pro

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Metal buildings have come a long way fromtheir basic beginnings. Once regarded assimple, cookie-cutter structures limited towarehouses and storage facilities, today’smetal buildings represent sophisticated,highly customizable solutions suitable foralmost any application. This evolution hasbeen fueled by advancements in designtechnology, fabrication capabilities, and abetter understanding of the potential thesesystems offer to architects and generalcontractors alike.Continue reading >THE EVOLUTION OFMETAL BUILDINGSYSTEMS:CUSTOMIZATIONTHROUGH ADVANCEDTECHNOLOGYBy Jason Montes, Metal Construction News05/26/2025Copyright: Canva proBUILTENVIRONMENT43Augmented Reality (AR) blends digitalelements with the real world, allowingbuilders, architects, and engineers to see,interact, and modify designs in real-time.Construction has always been a complexprocess. Blueprints, site measurements, andmanual inspections take time and leaveroom for mistakes. But AR is changing that. What is the Difference Between AR andVR?AR allows workers to see 3D models,measurements, and instructions directly on-site using AR glasses or tablets. They canwalk through a project, detect design errors,and compare digital plans with live progressin real-time. AR is ideal for onsite work,error prevention, and project monitoring.Continue reading >AUGMENTED REALITY INCONSTRUCTION – THEFUTURE OF BUILDINGBy Ambreen, Design Cost DataCopyright: Canva proCopyright: Canva pro

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VIEW >$4,940,000ESTIMATED COSTPROJECT INFOSCOPE:This project is considered to be a Level 1 Alterationper the 2021 IEBC. The proposed project scopeincludes the following: Complete replacement of theroofing system excluding the multi-purpose roomand portables, ceiling replacement, wall repair andrepainting, replacement of the existing rooftopHVAC units with new rooftop units, new structuralreinforcement at HVAC units, electrical serviceupgrades to support HVAC units, lighting upgrades,new ductwork in 1957 wing, and plumbing (gas)revisions as required for the new HVAC equipment. OWNER:Las Cruces Public School District #2 505 S. Main St Ste 249Las Cruces NM 88001Bid Date/Time: 06/17/2025 - 02:00pm MSTAddenda Count: 0Memo Count: 0Phase: BiddingStage: ActiveStatus:New Project / First ReportProject Type: Additions / Renovations / UpgradeCategory: EducationPublic Funding: YesBid Security: 5% Bid BondMandatory Pre-Proposal05/27/2025 - 02:00 PMHermosa Heights ES1655 E. Amador AveLas Cruces, NM 88001 HERMOSAHEIGHTS ESROOF & HVACREPLACEMENT(575) 527-5844BUILTENVIRONMENT45

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NOT AVAILABLEESTIMATED COST FEASIBILITYSTUDY FOR ALOWRIDERMUSEUM INESPANOLA, NMVIEW PROJECT >OWNER:M Department of Cultural Affairs 575) 522-41004100 Dripping Springs RoadLas Cruces NM 88011PROJECT INFO:Bid Date/Time: 06/05/2025 - 05:00pm MSTPhase: BiddingStage: ActiveProject Type: Vendor / Professional ServicesCategory: Federal / State / MunicipalPublic Funding: YesSCOPE:The Department of Cultural Affairs seeks acontractor to conduct a comprehensivefeasibility study for a proposed lowridermuseum in Española. This study mustprovide a detailed analysis of all essentialfactors to ascertain the project's potentialfor success. The study's primary focusshould be the visitor experience,thoroughly examining how diverse visitorgroups would engage with the envisionedinstitution. While a specific site is yet to bedetermined, the contractor will beresponsible foridentifying and evaluating arange of potential locations withinEspañola as part of the feasibilityassessment. BUILTENVIRONMENT46

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FEATUREDPRE-BID PROJECTRenovations are in the making for one ofthe most popular tourist attraction hotelsin the West.A public-private partnership haspurchased the Stanley Hotel in EstesPark, Colorado, with plans to significantlyupgrade the 116-year-old property.The grand hotel, which is listed on theNational Register of Historic Places, isperhaps most known as the inspirationfor the Stephen King novel The Shiningand subsequent 1980 film of the samename starring Jack Nicholson.Now a consortium that includes JohnCullen, the former owner of the hotel, thecompany Sage Hospitality of Denver, andthe Colorado Educational and CulturalFacilities Authority, have purchased theStanley with plans of adding 65 rooms tothe hotel’s current 140 rooms.Continues >FAMOUS COLORADOSTANLEY HOTEL TOSEE SUBSTANTIALUPGRADEBy Garry Boulard, Construction Reporter05/27/2025BUILTENVIRONMENT47

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Additional work will see thebuilding a meeting and eventspace measuring just over65,000 square feet, as well as arestaurant, bar, and liveentertainment venue.Funding for the Event Center iscoming in part via a sales taxincrement worth $46 millionfrom the Colorado Office ofEconomic Development andInternational Trade, as well asthe Colorado EconomicDevelopment Commission.In a statement, Jeff Kraft,deputy director of theeconomic development group,noted that the upgraded hotelproject will be one that “boostsout-of-state tourism,contributes to the localeconomy, and creates jobs forColoradoans.”Opened in the summer of 1909and designed in the GeorgianColonial Revival style, thethree-story Stanley was builtby Freelan Stanley, owner ofthe Stanley Motor CarriageCompany, who was sufferingfrom tuberculosis andregarded extended stays in theRocky Mountain property ascrucial to his recovery.In its lifetime, the Stanley,which is clapboard exterior,red roof, and flag-toppedtower, has hosted TheodoreRoosevelt, Emperor Akihito ofJapan, and Bob Dylan.BUILTENVIRONMENT48Copyright: Google Maps

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ADDITIONS/RENOVATIONS /UPGRADEBOULDER COUNTYSHERIFF'SHEADQUARTERS ROOFRECOVERVIEW PROJECT >COMPLEX MAINOFFICE REMODELPH. IIISCOPE OF WORK: General Construction:Renovation and modification ofthe existingpre-engineeredmetal structure, includingselective demolition,framing,repair, and reinforcement ofstructural elements. InteriorImprovements: Build-out ofexisting office areasandexpansion into newlyconfigured spaces; includesinstallation of newinterior wallsystems, doors, flooring, ceilingsystems, and wallfinishes.Shower and Locker RoomConstruction: New constructionof dedicated shower...VIEW PROJECT >TUCSON HOUSERENOVATIONSCOPE OF WORK: Tucson House is located at 1501N. Oracle Road, Tucson AZ85705.? The project will be amajor renovation of an existing17-story residential high risebuilding and site WHILEOCCUPIED. 358 units whencompleted on floors 2-16 (410units exist today, eliminatingunits on first floor and lowerlevel)...VIEW PROJECT >TRAFFICMANAGEMENTCENTER UPGRADESPHASE II & PHASE IIISCOPE OF WORK: This project consists ofupgrading the City of El PasoTraffic Management Center(TMC) to a digital network whichincludes upgrading anAdvanced...VIEW PROJECT >SCOPE OF WORK: Recover the complete roof system with a new coverboard and fleece backed Thermoplastic Polyolefin(TPO) membrane. To include the removal and reinstallSolar Photovoltaic (PV) system. BUILTENVIRONMENT50

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MATERIAL /EQUIP / SERVICE /INSTALLPORTABLE TUBECOUNTERS & RADARCOUNTING EQUIPMENTVIEW PROJECT >ROAD ANDLANDSCAPEPRODUCTSSCOPE OF WORK: CES on behalf of its current andfuture Members andParticipating Entities is seekingvendor(s) who, have theresources, capacity andexperience, along with a goodtrack record, in supplyingvarious types of Asphalt,Aggregate, Gravel, Rock, Sand,Concrete, Soil Stabilizer...VIEW PROJECT >LRGPWWA VALLEDEL RIOTREATMENTPROJECT PH. IISCOPE OF WORK: This project consists of theinstallation of Owner suppliedfiltration system and treatmentbuilding, furnishing andinstalling a new booster pump,and yard piping. VIEW PROJECT >STORAGE TANKSFOR PUBLICUTILITY,EMERGENCY, ANDOPERATIONALSERVICESSCOPE OF WORK: Cooperative EducationalServices (CES), on behalf of itsMembers and ParticipatingEntities, is requesting proposalsfrom qualified vendors for thesupply, installation, and supportof storage tanks to be used inpublic utility, emergencyresponse, and operationalsettings. This RFP covers a widerange of tank types andservices, including those usedfor potable...VIEW PROJECT >SCOPE OF WORK: Portable Tube Counters & Radar Counting Equipment BUILTENVIRONMENT51

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NEWCONSTRUCTIONLAKE HAVASU CITYWATER QUALITYLABORATORYVIEW PROJECT >SFPS MANDELA100% CD BUILDINGPACKAGE (SUBBID)SCOPE OF WORK: Building and Final 100% CD Bid-A new construction projectconsisting of the addition of aClassroom Building and Food Service Building whilepreserving the existingGymnasium and LarragoiteBuilding. The New ClassroomBuilding will house 9 generaleducation classrooms, 2 scienceclassrooms, 2 art classrooms,makers space, media center andadministration area...VIEW PROJECT >RE-BID CMDWAADMINISTRATIONBUILDING PHASE ISCOPE OF WORK: New Approx. 5,325 SfAdministration Building SiteWork Including Lighting, Parking(Ada Included), Drive Aisle AndAccess, Concrete Flat Work ToProvide Accessible AccessToThe Building And SiteAmenities, Landscape AndIrrigation. Building AmentiesProvided: Water UtilityAdministration Offices AndPayment Center, Kitchen AndDry Storage, Gang RestroomsAnd Janitors Closet, MeetingAndMulti Purpose Areas, AndCommunity/meeting Areas. FireRiser And Fire...VIEW PROJECT >NEW ELEVATORTOWERS ANDELEVATORS ATVALLE VERDECAMPUS:BUILDINGS “A,” “B,”AND “C.” (SUBBID)SCOPE OF WORK: Construction Services: NewElevator Towers And ElevatorsAt Valle Verde Campus:Buildings “A,” “B,” And “C.” VIEW PROJECT >SCOPE OF WORK: This project consists of constructing a new laboratorybuilding to be located at 360 Cypress Drive twolocations and accompanying sitework per plans andspecifications. BUILTENVIRONMENT52

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SITE WORK /NON-BUILDINGLEMA ROADRECONSTRUCTIONPROJECTVIEW PROJECT >PAVING SERVICESSCOPE OF WORK: Successful vendor(s) shall havethe ability to maintain its qualitystandards at all times during thecontract period. Potentialvendors will have the ability toprovide one or more servicesidentified in the lines portion ofthis solicitation including anyvalue-added services as itpertains to Paving Services...VIEW PROJECT >MOENKOPI WASHDRAINAGEIMPROVEMENTSSCOPE OF WORK: The project is located in TubaCity, AZ and is intended tostabilize the banks of theMoenkopi Wash and to replace asewer pipe bridge at the TubaCity Wastewater TreatmentPlant...VIEW PROJECT >SEWER SERVICE &BUILDING SEWERREPLACEMENTMUSEUM OFNORTHWESTCOLORADOSCOPE OF WORK: The City of Craig is requestingproposals for a Sewer serviceand building sewer replacementat the Museum of NorthwestColorado located at 590 YampaAvenue, Craig CO, 81625.Proposals will be due at theCraig City Clerk’s office at CityHall, 300 West Fourth Street,Craig CO, 81625, at 3:00 p.m.,Tuesday July 1, 2025, at whichtime they will be opened andread aloud. VIEW PROJECT >SCOPE OF WORK: This project consists of full-depth roadwayreconstruction of Lema Rd from Western Hill Dr toChessman Dr. The installation of a new10'' and 8''water line with new water services, replacement andaddition of ADA curb ramps, thermoplastic...BUILTENVIRONMENT53

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VENDOR /PROFESSIONALSERVICESFOREST ANDWATERSHED PLANNING& FACILITATIONSPECIALISTSVIEW PROJECT >RFQ-ROOFINGASSESSMENT ANDQA/QC SERIVCES2425006SCOPE OF WORK: The District may require Roofingand Weatherization: Assessmentand QA/QC Services for projectson an as needed/as requiredbasis. Roofing andWeatherization: Assessment andQA/QC Services for projectsmay include, but are not limitedto the following...VIEW PROJECT >CM/GC SERVICESFOR ROCKY TOPAND SHADOWRIDGE MIDDLESCHOOLSSCOPE OF WORK: Adams 12 Five Star Schools(Owner) is seeking ConstructionManager/General Contractor(CM/GC) services forRenovations at Rocky Top andShadow Ridge Middle Schools...VIEW PROJECT >RWWCOMPREHENSIVEENGINEERINGSERVICES FORLAKES, DAMS ANDRELATEDWATERSHEDINFRASTRUCTURESCOPE OF WORK: NOTICE IS HERBY GIVEN thatRATON WATER WORKS, amunicipally owned corporationoperating out of Raton, NewMexico, will be accepting sealedproposals from highly qualifiedand experienced consultingfirms to establish a long-termpartnership through a MasterService Agreement...VIEW PROJECT >SCOPE OF WORK: The State of New Mexico, Energy, Minerals andNatural Resources Department (EMNRD), ForestryDivision (Division) is seeking proposals for Forest andWatershed Planning and Facilitation Services...BUILTENVIRONMENT54

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SITE WORK /NON-BUILDINGAMAFCA AREA WIDESEDIMENT REMOVALPROJECTVIEW PROJECT >BLACK MESAMANHOLEREPLACEMENTPROJECTVIEW PROJECT >VEATER STREETROADWAYIMPROVEMENTPHASE IIVIEW PROJECT >NIMITZ DRIVEROADWAY ANDUTILITY ANDDRAINAGEIMPROVEMENTSPHASE IIIVIEW PROJECT >CONTRACT AWARDS: 1 Low | dollar amount notavailable*Sign up for Construction Reporterto view award detailsCONTRACT AWARDS: 1 Low | $607,375.00 2 Low | $621,915.003 Low | $705,906.00*Sign up for Construction Reporterto view award details*Sign up for Construction Reporterto view award detailsCONTRACT AWARDS: 1 Low | dollar amount not available *Sign up for Construction Reporter to view award detailsCONTRACT AWARDS: 1 Low | dollar amount notavailableBUILTENVIRONMENT57

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COMMERCIAL LIENSBERNALILLO COUNTYDOCUMENTNUMBERLIENRECORDEDDATEGRANTORGRANTEE2025041888Subdivision PRINCESS JEANNE PARKLot 18 Block 107B05/19/202508:52:38 AMHALL ROBERTDAMSELFLY IMPROVEMENT LLC2025041919Subdivision AJ JOHNSON Tract C1A05/19/202509:21:46 AM3621 MENAUL BLVD LLCNEF GROUP LLCAUSTIN SAN LEON LLCENZO FITNESSEVERON LLC2025041979Subdivision AVALON UNIT 5 Tract 5A105/19/202511:49:07 AMFREDERKIND CONST LLCMASTER HOME BUILDERS INC2025042472Subdivision RIO GRANDE DEL NORTELot 805/20/202510:06:08 AMBARNES HARRYBARNES SARAHMMS ENTRPS LLCPELLA WINDOWS &DOORS2025042764Subdivision VICTORY 1 Lot 15 Block 1705/21/202509:32:30 AMCAPRA STEVETECHWEST INC2025042769Tract 91A MRGCD MAP 34Tract 91B MRGCD MAP 34Tract 91C MRGCD MAP 3405/21/202510:01:50 AMFISHER PAULAMERICAN RESTORATIONWATER & FIRE NM LLC2025042887Subdivision MESA PARK Block 2 Tract A305/21/202501:23:30 PMFIRST NATIONS CMTYHEALTHSOURCEFREDERKIND CONSTLLCCHASE STERLING ELEC LLC2025042892Tract B05/21/202501:27:51 PMSUNSET NON PROFITHOUSING ASSNPACIFICAP PROPCRITERION SUPPLY INCINTERIOR LOGIC GROUPPROP SERVICES2025043101Tract 105/22/202508:40:29 AMMARKAL LLCHYDEGRANDCHILDREN LLCAMERICAN SERVICE INDLLCA 1 SEWER & DRAIN2025043278Subdivision VISTA ENCANTADALot 7 Block FSubdivision VISTA ENCANTADALot 8 Block F PORT05/22/202502:47:27 PMARGUELLO DORLEEN STLC PLBG & UTILITYBUILTENVIRONMENT58

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AFFILIATESFEATURED COMPANY6167757678FEATURED PROPERTIESPROPERTIES FOR SALELAND FOR SALEREAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS 79NEW MEXICO NEWS68MILAN TO HOST NEW HUMATEPROCESSING PLANT, BRINGINGJOBS AND INVESTMENT >68HANDING OVER THE KEYS >68MONTHLY NOTIFICATION OFGROUNDWATER DATA REVIEWADDED TO LANL ELECTRONICPUBLIC READING ROOM >68SOUTHWEST NEWS72CHERRY CREEK SCHOOLDISTRICT LEASES 57,000SQUARE FEET IN DTC >72SOLAR MANUFACTURER LAYSOFF 283 WORKERS ATGOODYEAR PLANT >72NATIONAL NEWS73HOME SALES SEE AN INCREASEIN APRIL, BUT NOT IN EVERYCATEGORY OR REGION >73RENTERS NEED SIX-FIGUREINCOME TO ‘COMFORTABLY’AFFORD RENT IN EIGHT MAJORMARKETS >74MEGA-WAREHOUSE LEASE ISPHILADELPHIA REGION'SLARGEST SO FAR THIS YEAR >74REAL ESTATE HOMEPAGE73BUILTENVIRONMENT60ICONIC LOS RANCHOSRESTAURANT HITS THE MARKETFOR $3 MILLION >69SAN JUAN COUNTY MANAGERANNOUNCES END OFFIREWORKS SHOW AT MCGEEPARK >69

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BUILTENVIRONMENT62FUTURE-PROOFINGWAREHOUSES: HOWAI AND ROBOTICSARE RESHAPINGINDUSTRIAL REAL ESTATEIn today’s industrial CRE market, the future isalready here—and it’s wired, automated, andvertical. Across the globe, warehousedevelopers are no longer just building for whatis—they’re building for what’s next.A host of SIOR experts from California toCanada to China are seeing the same trend: AIand robotics are fundamentally changingindustrial CRE.In the Bay Area, where land is tight and costsare high, developers are going vertical andthinking ahead. Tim Vi Tran, SIOR, president ofThe Ivy Group In Fremont, California, has seenfirsthand how the integration of AI is changingnot just operations, but design philosophy.“The old debate of man versus machine is over— it’s now man and machine,” Vi Tran says.“We’re not using AI to eliminate jobs — we’reusing it to enhance them.”CONTINUE READING >Copyright: Canva Pro

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BUILTENVIRONMENT64TARIFFSCHALLENGESOFFICE-RENOVATIONBUDGETIt’s unclear how much tariffs and volatile tradepolicy will impact office buildouts, butcompanies already tightening their belts inanticipation of an economic slowdown arehaving to think carefully about their spaceplans.As of the first quarter, office buildouts arecosting an average of $245 to $335 per squarefoot, depending on office layout and spacequality and complexity, according to Jones LangLasalle Inc.’s latest Fit-Out Cost Guide for theU.S. and Canada. That’s up slightly from theaverage cost range of $225 to $326 per squarefoot in JLL‘s 2024 Fit-Out Cost Guide.The cost to build out an office depends largelyon geography, with upfits in Pacific, Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern markets costing onthe whole more than other regions of thecountry. New York City, San Francisco andBoston are the most expensive cities for office-buildout costs, according to JLL. Among the 18...CONTINUE READING >

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BUILTENVIRONMENT65THE HOUSE AT ACROSSROADSFORRECONCILIATIONBILLThe “One, Big, Beautiful Bill” containing muchof President Donald Trump and congressionalRepublicans’ domestic agenda, and which hasbedeviled House Speaker Mike Johnson formost of the year, finally appears to be headedfor a vote on the House floor. With a 220-213margin, House Republicans can only losethree votes. Disagreements between ahandful of fiscal conservatives and GOPmoderates over cuts in government spendingand removing the cap on the state and localtax (SALT) deduction have made Johnson’slegislative task nearly impossible. But as ofthe time of this writing, early Wednesday,Johnson looks to put this budgetreconciliation bill up for a vote late today orThursday, thereby meeting his goal ofpassing this bill by Memorial Day.How did commercial real estate fare? Thebottom line: Barring any last-minute changesto certain provisions, this bill represents amajor victory for NAIOP and the commercialreal estate industry.At the beginning of this year, NAIOP’sadvocacy on federal tax policy focused onextending important provisions in the TaxCuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA) that wereexpiring at the end of this year. Additionally,we were advocating for the creation of afederal adaptive reuse tax credit that...CONTINUE READING >Copyright: Canva Pro

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BUILTENVIRONMENT66MOORESVILLE MANSENTENCED TOPRISON FORDEFRAUDINGINVESTORS ANDSTEALING MILLIONSIN COVID RELIEFFUNDSSteven Andiloro, 53, of Mooresville, N.C., wassentenced today to 45 months in prison followedby three years of supervised release fororchestrating a $6.1 million investment fraudscheme and fraudulently obtaining over $2.6million in COVID relief funds, announced RussFerguson, U.S. Attorney for the Western District ofNorth Carolina. U.S. District Judge Kenneth D. Bellalso ordered Andiloro to pay $5,341.155 inrestitution the victims of his fraud.Jason Byrnes, Special Agent in Charge of the UnitedStates Secret Service, Charlotte Field Office, andJames C. Barnacle, Jr., Acting Agent in Charge of theFederal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in NorthCarolina, and Amelaka McCall-Brathwaite, SpecialAgent in Charge of the Small BusinessAdministration, Office of Inspector General, joinU.S. Attorney Ferguson in making today’sannouncement.CONTINUE READING >Copyright: Canva Pro

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LANL News:Per regulatory requirements, newdocuments have been added to the LosAlamos Legacy Cleanup Contract ElectronicPublic Reading Room.Continue reading >MONTHLYNOTIFICATION OFGROUNDWATER DATAREVIEW ADDED TO LANLELECTRONIC PUBLICREADING ROOMBy Carol A. Clark, Los Alamos Daily Post05/28/2025Copyright: Canva proBUILTENVIRONMENTREAL ESTATE NEWSNEW MEXICO68New Mexico Humate and Green WaveEnterprises launch Fire Rock Mine, selectCibola County for growthContinue reading >MILAN TO HOST NEWHUMATE PROCESSINGPLANT, BRINGING JOBSAND INVESTMENTBy Diego Lopez, Cibola Citizen05/28/2025The transition of the New Mexico ArmyNational Guard Readiness Center (AKA theArmory) deed to UNM-Taos is complete.Last year, UNM-Taos and the UNM Board ofRegents got approval from the New MexicoHigher Education Department to renovateand repurpose the Armory, giving the schoolmore class space. The long-shuttered building will be a state-of-the-art facility for UNM-Taos’ Career andTechnical Education (CTE) programs.Continue reading >HANDING OVER THEKEYSBy R. Scott Gerdes, UNM Newsroom05/27/2025

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During the May 20 San Juan CountyCommission meeting, County ManagerMike Stark announced the end of fireworksat McGee Park, citing insurance costs.Continue reading >SAN JUAN COUNTYMANAGER ANNOUNCESEND OF FIREWORKSSHOW AT MCGEE PARKBy David Eward Albright, Tri-City Record05/27/2025Copyright: Canva proBUILTENVIRONMENT69Roosevelt County commissioners on May20 discussed how to increase revenue at thecounty fairgrounds.The subject came up on a few levels duringthe session.Continue reading >ROOSEVELT WEIGHSFAIRGROUNDS OPTIONSBy Grant McGee, The Eastern New Mexico News05/27/2025The restaurant is listed by BerkshireHathaway NM Commercial Real Estate.Continue reading >ICONIC LOS RANCHOSRESTAURANT HITS THEMARKET FOR $3MILLIONBy Cooper Metts, Albuquerque Business First05/27/2025ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) —Albuquerque police officers arrested fourpeople who they say were stealing metalfencing material from a storage property onPainted Rock Drive Sunday evening.According to APD, a security officercaptured the theft on video and called theemergency line.Continue reading >ALBUQUERQUE POLICEARREST FOUR SUSPECTSIN $15K METAL FENCINGTHEFTBy Nicole Sanders, KRQE News05/27/2025Copyright: Canva pro

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Several historic structures have beendamaged amid the Camp Fire burning nearthe Fort Stanton Historic Site.Continue reading >WILDFIRE DAMAGESHISTORIC STRUCTURESIN FORT STANTONBy Vince Rodriguez, KOAT 705/27/2025Copyright: Canva proBUILTENVIRONMENT70The number of home sales across NewMexico increased in April from a monthearlier, but the median sold price dippedslightly, according to figures provided by theNew Mexico Association of Realtors.Continue reading >NEW MEXICO HOMESALES UP MONTH OVERMONTH IN APRIL, BUTMEDIAN SOLD PRICEDECLINESBy Santa Fe New Mexican05/26/2025SANTA TERESA — Doña Ana Countyofficials assured residents of Sunland Parkand Santa Teresa on Friday that drinkingand wastewater services provided by theCamino Real Regional Utility Authority(CRRUA) would continue as the county andthe city of Sunland Park conclude theagreement that founded the utility in 2009.Continue reading >DOÑA ANA COUNTYBEGINS SEPARATIONFROM STRUGGLINGWATER UTILITYBy Algernon D’Ammassa, Albuquerque Journal05/23/2025Two of the three fires burning in easternGrant County were reported as containedTuesday evening, but fire dangers continue,with the state adding to fire restrictionsacross southern New Mexico. Continue reading >PROGRESS MADE ONBLACK RANGE FIRESBy Juno Ogle, Silver City Daily Press05/22/2025Copyright: Canva pro

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The Town of Taos will soon reactivate itskiosk parking meters, which were paused inJanuary until Paseo del Pueblo roadworkwrapped up. Construction is anticipated tofinish later this month.Continue reading >DOWNTOWN PARKINGFEES TO RESUMEBy Olivia Lewis, Taos News05/21/2025BUILTENVIRONMENT71Copyright: Canva proBOSQUE FARMS — A recent village councilmeeting heated up as residents of BosqueFarms went scorched earth on the mayorand councilors in regards to the governingbody’s response to the Rio Grande Fire, thatburned nearly 60 acres and destroyed anddamaged several homes and otherstructures.“It was utter chaos,” said Carla Devaney, aresident who lives at the far west end ofLillie Drive, where the fire jumped the RioGrande on April 17. “It was chaos and didn’tneed to happen. I believe you failed us, andyou didn’t just fail the people ... you failedyour fire department.”Continue reading >BOSQUE FARMSRESIDENTS UPSET OVERFIRE RESPONSEBy Julia M. Dendinger, Valencia County News-Bulletin05/22/2025Copyright: Canva pro

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BUILTENVIRONMENTREAL ESTATE NEWSSOUTHWESTSwiss-based Meyer Burger is shutting downproduction and materials handlingoperations at its West Valley facility roughlya year after opening it.Continue reading >SOLAR MANUFACTURERLAYS OFF 283 WORKERSAT GOODYEAR PLANTBy Hailey Mensik, Phoenix Business Journal05/27/2025Copyright: Canva pro72The district plans to occupy three floors of aDTC office building, the first new leasethereafter the building changed hands andstarted to undergo renovations.Continue reading >CHERRY CREEK SCHOOLDISTRICT LEASES 57,000SQUARE FEET IN DTCBy Justyna Tomtas, Denver Business Journal05/27/2025Copyright: Canva pro

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BUILTENVIRONMENTREAL ESTATE NEWSNATIONALIn what has been forecast as an otherwisegenerally dormant market, sales of newsingle-family homes saw a substantialincrease of nearly 11% last month.In figures compiled by both the U.S. CensusBureau and the Department of Housing andUrban Development it is also noted that themedian new home price in April stood at$407,200, down from $415,300 in April of2024.HOME SALES SEE ANINCREASE IN APRIL, BUTNOT IN EVERYCATEGORY OR REGIONBy Garry Boulard, Construction Reporter05/27/2025Copyright: Canva proThe April increase in home sales is regardedas an anomaly by Buddy Hughes, chairmanof the National Association of HomeBuilders who, in a statement, said a “morereliable look would be the year-to-datefigures, which show new home sales aredown 1.2%.”That figure, added Hughes, is due to“elevated interest rates, ongoing policyuncertainty, and rising construction costs.”Overall home sales, according to a separatereport compiled by the National Associationof Realtors, showed a 0.5% decline in April,with sales in general off by 2% from wherethings stood a year ago.The median existing home price for allhousing types, meanwhile, reached the$414,000 mark in April, up from $406,000in April of 2024.“At the macro level, we are still in a mildseller’s market,” remarked Lawrence Yun,chief economist with the NationalAssociation of Realtors, in a press releasedissecting the latest figures.Even so, continued Yun, “with the highestinventory levels in nearly five years,consumers are in a better situation tonegotiate for better deals.”Continues >73

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Regionally, sales were down in theNortheast by 2%, with a median price of$480,000; while the Midwest saw a salesimprovement of 2.1% with a median$313,000 price.The South, which has seen some of thenation’s most robust numbers in the lastyear, was off by 3.2%, for a $365,300median. The decline in the West was, bycontrast, smaller at 1.3%, with a strongmedian price of $628,500.The overall pace of home sales, Yun noted,has remained relatively unchanged since2022. The economist remarked that thosesales have been at “75% of normal or pre-pandemic activity for the past three years,even with seven million jobs added to theeconomy.”BUILTENVIRONMENT74Two years after a South Jersey warehousewas completed, the 1.2 million-square-footbuilding now has a tenant — taking asignificant amount of vacant industrialspace off the market.Continue reading >MEGA-WAREHOUSELEASE IS PHILADELPHIAREGION'S LARGEST SOFAR THIS YEARBy Paul Schwedelson, Philadelphia Business Journal 05/27/2025Copyright: Canva proIn eight major markets, a household incomeof more than $100,000 is needed tocomfortably afford rent, according to a newreport from Zillow.That’s double the four markets thatrequired six figures five years ago.Nationally, renters need an annual incomeof more than $80,000, up from $60,000 fiveyears ago.Continue reading >RENTERS NEED SIX-FIGURE INCOME TO‘COMFORTABLY’AFFORD RENT IN EIGHTMAJOR MARKETSBy Peter Fabris, Building Design + Construction05/28/2025Copyright: Canva pro

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One of the classic Albuquerque motels that defined the Route 66 hospitality culture of the1940s is now up for sale.Located at 5715 Central Avenue NE, the Tewa Lodge has through the decades been aphotographer’s delight due to its iconic Pueblo Revival architectural design, stucco wallsmade to replicate adobe surfaces, and symbolistic vigas.Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Tewa Lodge is a particularly visiblelandmark due to its exterior mural work and illuminated neon sign. A narrative published bythe National Park Service has, in fact, noted that the motel’s “use of neon has been judged asamong the best in Albuquerque.”A notice in the AAA Western Accommodations Directory for 1954 recorded that the Tewafeatured “air-cooled units of one or two rooms, radios, telephones, tiled shower baths,vented heat, and car ports.”The motel has in recent years experienced challenges owing to crime and environmentalissues, leading to its closure by the City of Albuquerque last fall.Designated as a Class B structure, the one- and two-story motel is currently on the marketwith an asking price of just over $1.2 million. Comprising around 9,000 square feet, the motelhas 30 rooms and sits on a half-acre site.The property is being listed by the real estate company eXp Realty, which has offices inAlbuquerque.HIGHLY VISIBLEALBUQUERQUEROUTE 66 TEWAMOTEL IS ON THEMARKETBy Garry Boulard, Construction Reporter05/22/2025FEATURED COMMERCIAL PROPERTY BUILTENVIRONMENT75Unless otherwise stated, all images on this page are copyrighted to Google Inc.

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BUILTENVIRONMENTPROPERTY FOR SALENEW MEXICOUnless otherwise stated, all images on this page are copyrighted to Google Inc.1202 PENNSYLVANIA ST NE | ALBUQUERQUEOFFERED PRICE: $900,000 BUILDING SIZE: 11,008 SFAbsolute Investment Realty has been selected as the exclusive broker for the sale of 1202 Pennsylvania St., NE,Albuquerque, NM 87110. This functional office property located in the coveted uptown trade area ofAlbuquerque and offers an impressive array of amenities and features. The building boasts multiple secureprivate entrances, two large shared parking areas, 8 multi-stall restrooms...VIEW DEAL: CLICK HERE6001-6027 OSUNA RD NE - CONDO A-F | ALBUQUERQUEOFFERED PRICE: $995,000 BUILDING SIZE: 19,888 SFVersatile Turn-Key Modern Building.VIEW DEAL: CLICK HERE750 S MAIN ST | LAS CRUCESOFFERED PRICE: $499,999 BUILDING SIZE: 2,046 SFAbsolute Investment Realty has been chosen as the exclusive representative of the owner of the Off the Field ofDreams, located on a hard corner lit intersection. This property currently has a brand-new tenant with a 3-yearlease...VIEW DEAL: CLICK HERE2146 W PICACHO AVE | LAS CRUCESOFFERED PRICE: $1,050,000 BUILDING SIZE: 2,552 SFInvestment Highlights-Priced to Sell at $1,050,000.-Affordable Entry Independent Motel in New Mexico’s 2nd Largest City.-28 rooms, Exterior Corridor, Well-Maintained Condition....VIEW DEAL: CLICK HERE76

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BUILTENVIRONMENTUnless otherwise stated, all images on this page are copyrighted to Google Inc.250 W AMADOR AVE | LAS CRUCESOFFERED PRICE: $2,200,000 BUILDING SIZE: 13,188 SFAMENITIES24 Hour AccessBankingBus LineVIEW DEAL: CLICK HERE1790 W HADLEY AVE | LAS CRUCESOFFERED PRICE: $1,350,000 BUILDING SIZE: 25,000 SFGreat Flex Space with Industrial and Retail Users Providing Passive IncomeVacant Shell Space Measures 7,500 sq ftZoned For Industrial Use in City of Las Cruces...VIEW DEAL: CLICK HERE3301 SOUTHERN BLVD | RIO RANCHOOFFERED PRICE: $5,410,000 BUILDING SIZE: 39,685 SFAMENITIESPylon SignSignageSignalized IntersectionVIEW DEAL: CLICK HERE7 AVENDIA VISTA GRANDE | SANTA FEOFFERED PRICE: $9,321,903 BUILDING SIZE: 40,517 SFGrocery-anchored neighborhood shopping center located in Santa Fe, New Mexico providing a stable andpredictable cash flow. Offered at $9,321,903, an attractive 8.0% Going-In Yield providing ample positiveleverage...VIEW DEAL: CLICK HERE77

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BUILTENVIRONMENT7911 CENTRAL AVE NE | ALBUQUERQUEOFFERED PRICE: $1,271,952 TOTAL LOT SIZE: 1.46 ACRESHigh-visibility site on a major corridor.VIEW DEAL: CLICK HERESWC COORS AND SAINT JOSEPHS | ALBUQUERQUEOFFERED PRICE: $3,882,350 TOTAL LOT SIZE: 1.84 ACRESNAI SunVista is pleased to offer the opportunity to acquire a brand-new construction, single tenant OliveGarden in Albuquerque, NM. This ideal long-term investment features a ground lease with easily replaceablerent that appreciates over time, ensuring passive income with no landlord management...VIEW DEAL: CLICK HERE2021 UNSER BOULEVARD SOUTHEAST | RIO RANCHOOFFERED PRICE: $4,484,938 TOTAL LOT SIZE: 6.24 ACRESPrime 6.24+ ac commercial site bustling Unser corridor. Contact broker for details.VIEW DEAL: CLICK HERE5988 AIRPORT RD | SANTA FEOFFERED PRICE: $3,375,000 TOTAL LOT SIZE: 14.89 ACRESExcellent Business Opportunity on the Bustling Airport Road Corridor in Santa Fe! A unique opportunity topurchase a prominent C-2 zoned property in one of Santa Fe's fastest-growing business districts is presented by5988 Airport Road. This location is perfect for businesses that are retail, restaurant, office, or service-basedbecause it is on a major thoroughfare with high traffic volumes.VIEW DEAL: CLICK HERELAND FOR SALENEW MEXICOUnless otherwise stated, all images on this page are copyrighted to Google Inc.78

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One of the strangest cosmic objects everseen just got even weirder — NASA'sChandra X-ray telescope caught it blastingout X-ray radiation and radio waves.The mystery object, known as ASKAPJ1832- 0911, is located within the MilkyWay about 15,000 light-years away fromEarth. It's now known to flash in both radiowaves and X-rays for a two-minute periodevery 44 minutes.Continue reading >ASTRONOMERSDISCOVER MYSTERYCOSMIC BODYBURSTING WITH X-RAYS: 'THIS OBJECT ISUNLIKE ANYTHING WEHAVE SEEN BEFORE'By Robert Lea, Space.com05/28/2025SPACE NEWSBUILTENVIRONMENT82Copyright: Cavna proWASHINGTON — Despite the currentdownward trend in budgets and lack ofTrump administration support for climateresearch, Muon Space’s chief executive isseeing an uptick in interest fromgovernment agencies — including the SpaceForce and the National ReconnaissanceOffice (NRO) — in the firm’s smallmultispectral satellites for wildfire andweather monitoring.Continue reading >FROM WILDFIRES TOBATTLEFIELD CLOUDCOVER, MUON’SMULTISPECTRAL SATSPIQUE GOVERNMENTINTERESTBy Theresa Hitchens, Breaking Defense05/27/2025Copyright: Cavna pro

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It caused an unexpected media storm in thefirst week of May 2025: the uncontrolledreentry, on May 10, of the 53-year-oldlander module of a failed Soviet Veneramission from 1972. Called the Kosmos 482Descent Craft (COSPAR designation 1972-023E, SSC catalogue number 6073), it wasthe subject of an earlier article one of uswrote here (see “Kosmos 482: questionsaround a failed Venera lander from 1972still orbiting Earth (but not for long)”, TheSpace Review , May 16, 2022). The lander,which was supposed to go to Venus but gotstuck in Earth orbit, was designed to survivereentry through the Venus atmosphere.Thus, it is therefore very likely that itsurvived reentry through Earth’satmosphere intact, before impacting at anestimated speed of 65 to 70 meter persecond after atmospheric deceleration. Notyour standard reentry!Continue reading >RAIDERS OF THE LOSTVENUS PROBE: A POST-MORTEM OF ANINTERESTING REENTRYAND THE CONFUSION ITLEFTBy Marco Langbroek and Dominic Dirkx, The Space Review05/27/2025BUILTENVIRONMENT83Copyright: Cavna proFor the first time, astronomers havecaptured a dramatic cosmic event whereone galaxy appears to stab another with abeam of powerful radiation. Published inNature, this breakthrough study shows howthe intense energy from the attackinggalaxy weakens its target’s ability to createnew stars. Using two of the most advancedobservatories on Earth—the EuropeanSouthern Observatory’s Very LargeTelescope (VLT) and the Atacama LargeMillimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA)—scientists were able to reveal the full extentof this galactic clash.Continue reading >QUASAR-POWEREDGALAXY ATTACKREVEALED IN STUNNINGDETAILBy European Southern Observatory, SciTechDaily05/27/2025The Missile Defense Agency will kick off theacquisition of the Golden Dome missileshield with a 10-year, $151 billion multiple-award contract, according to agencydocuments posted last week.By Friday, the agency expects to release adraft solicitation for the contract vehicle—formally named Scalable HomelandEnterprise Layered Defense, or SHIELD...Continue reading >MISSILE DEFENSEAGENCY PREPS $151BCONTRACT VEHICLEFOR GOLDEN DOMEBy Nick Wakeman, Defense One05/27/2025

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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 >85

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BUILTENVIRONMENTQUICK NEWS LINKSCONSTRUCTION26Uranium Mines Outside Grants NamedPriority Projects, Could New Mexico’sPushback Include State Police on MountTaylor? >NEW MEXICOGolden Pride teams up with City DifferentInvestments, with plans to grow in NM >Water Authority approves budget >ENMU receives $7.5M donation for newlearning center >Eddy County outlines building priorities >Former Conn’s building in NE Heightsgearing up for major pickleball expansion >Architect celebrates Indian culture throughdance in Albuquerque >Sens Cruz, Lujan introduce bill to expeditepermits for international bridges and portsof entry >New Mexico funds $20 million ‘STEM Institute’aimed at improving student scores >Old County Courthouse makesunanticipated strides >BUILTENVIRONMENTMuch-Discussed Walkway Project On CapitolGrounds In Denver Revealed >SOUTHWESTBUILTENVIRONMENTScottsdale Apartment Complex With Art SpaceMay Soon See Construction >CONSTRUCTIONREPORTERFamous Colorado Stanley Hotel to SeeSubstantial Upgrade >CONSTRUCTIONREPORTERExpanding Baguette Operation Ready for NewArizona Location >CONSTRUCTIONREPORTERNew Route for Controversial Road Project inSocorro AiredDenver’s New Soccer Stadium Set to EmpowerCommunity, Elevate Women’s Sports >Superbloom answers Boulder County’s call fornature-based resiliency >Tech Teams Aim to Keep Austin Moving >Tokyo Electron U.S. Expands Austin, Texas,Operations >86Santa Clara OKs Open Space Brewing signs >26As Los Angeles Begins Arduous WildfireRebuilding Process, A New Report SuggestsBetter Ways To Do It >NATIONALMyers & Sons Replacing California Bridge >Florida’s $328M Sanibel Causeway restorationcompleted >Top 10 metros for downtown apartmentconstruction in 2025 >US DOT Signs Deal With Connecticut to HastenHistoric Preservation Reviews >Single-Family Housing Starts Slip Amid Economicand Tariff Concerns >

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BUILTENVIRONMENT87CONSTRUCTION40CONSTRUCTIONREPORTERWork Zone Crashes Remain a MenacingProblem for Construction Workers andDrivers Alike >TRENDSWhat Impact Will Trump 2.0 Have onWorkplace Safety? >'We're in a holding pattern': Home salesand building slump in the face ofuncertainty >U.S. New Home Sales Unexpectedly Surge 11Percent in April >Construction Employment Increases butConcerns Still Loom for Contractors >Nordic countries use data centers to warmhomes >Work Smarter, Not Hotter: TemperatureRegulating Gear That Keeps Crews Going >RFK Racing, Trimble Launch Multi-YearAgreement Starting With 2025 NASCARSeason >Augmented Reality in Construction – TheFuture of Building >The Evolution of Metal Building Systems:Customization Through AdvancedTechnology >REAL ESTATE68Milan to Host New Humate Processing Plant,Bringing Jobs and Investment >NEW MEXICOMonthly Notification Of Groundwater DataReview Added To LANL Electronic PublicReading Room >Handing over the keys >Iconic Los Ranchos restaurant hits themarket for $3 million >San Juan County manager announces endof fireworks show at McGee Park >Albuquerque police arrest four suspects in$15K metal fencing theft >Roosevelt weighs fairgrounds options >Doña Ana County begins separation fromstruggling water utility >NEW MEXICOWildfire damages historic structures in FortStanton >New Mexico home sales up month over monthin April, but median sold price declines >Progress made on Black Range fires >Downtown parking fees to resume >Bosque Farms residents upset over fireresponse >Cherry Creek School District leases 57,000square feet in DTC >SOUTHWESTSolar manufacturer lays off 283 workers atGoodyear plant >CONSTRUCTIONREPORTERHome Sales See an Increase in April, But Not inEvery Category or Region >NATIONALRenters need six-figure income to ‘comfortably’afford rent in eight major markets >Mega-warehouse lease is Philadelphia region'slargest so far this year >CONSTRUCTIONREPORTERHighly Visible Albuquerque Route 66 Tewa Motelis On the Market >FEATURED COMMERCIAL PROPERTY SPACE82Astronomers discover mystery cosmicbody bursting with X-rays: 'This object isunlike anything we have seen before' >NEW MEXICO & NATIONALFrom wildfires to battlefield cloud cover,Muon’s multispectral sats piquegovernment interest >Quasar-Powered Galaxy Attack Revealed inStunning Detail >Raiders of the Lost Venus Probe: a post-mortem of an interesting reentry and theconfusion it left >Missile Defense Agency preps $151Bcontract vehicle for Golden Dome >

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BUILTENVIRONMENT88WEEDFEED89Game Over in Texas? House Approves Bill toBan Intoxicating Hemp Products >NEW MEXICO & NATIONALAppeals Court Rejects MarijuanaCompanies’ Lawsuit Seeking To OverturnFederal Criminalization >New Cannabis Director wants to stay out ofthe headlines >LEGISLATION90City Council Discusses Changes Within theCity >NEW MEXICO & NATIONALMoney race heats up in NM governor runs >From the Roundhouse to the White House:An interview with NM Gov. Michelle LujanGrisham >Gov. Lujan Grisham condemns Housepassage of tax bill that slashes Medicaidfunding >STATEMENT: House votes to take away cleanenergy tax credits >House Passes 'Big Beautiful Bill' With KeyProvisions for Construction >Defense Department must resume use ofPLAs, judge says >ARCHITECTS / ENGINEERS / DESIGN93Functional and versatile door and windowsystems >NEW MEXICO & NATIONALWhy Art Belongs in Industrial Spaces >ACS Group Advances Plans to Become aData Center Developer >VENDORS / SUPPLIERS94Trade panel clears path for higher tariffs onsome solar imports >NEW MEXICO & NATIONALIt’s not too late to offset tariffs on existingjobs >Lubrication Engineers Acquires RSC BioSolutions to Expand Sustainable LubricantOfferings >Timberlab Plans Millersburg, Oregon,Manufacturing Operations >Reserve Bank says Australian businessconfidence in China still strong >Dakil Auctioneers Conducts HeavyEquipment Auction >ENERGY INDUSTRY96New Mexico Court of Appeals: Oil and gasproducers can't reassign cleanup duties >NEW MEXICO & NATIONALDelaware startup teams with NMSU totackle renewable energy gaps with newbattery tech >VTSV power undergrounding project 50percent complete >9694

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BUILTENVIRONMENTGAME OVER IN TEXAS?HOUSE APPROVES BILLTO BAN INTOXICATINGHEMP PRODUCTSBy Tony Lange, Cannabis Business Times05/22/2025UPDATE: The Texas Senate concurred withthe House amendments on Senate Bill 3 onMay 25, and the body signed off on thelegislation on May 26, sending it to Gov.Greg Abbott's desk.No more delta-8 THC. No more delta-10THC. No more chemically altered THCextracts.Continue reading >NEW MEXICO WEEDFEED89Before coming to the Cannabis ControlCommission in March, Ahern, who lives inWayland, worked for four years as theHolliston town ...Continue reading NEW CANNABISDIRECTOR WANTS TOSTAY OUT OF THEHEADLINESBy The Boston GlobeA federal appellate court has rejected theargument of state-legal marijuanacompanies seeking to overturn the U.S.government’s prohibition of marijuana,affirming a lower court’s dismissal of thecase.A three-judge panel of the U.S. Court ofAppeals for the First Circuit wrote in apublished opinion on Tuesday thatbusinesses have no fundamental right tocultivate or sell cannabis despite thegovernment’s general lack of enforcementof the federal Controlled Substances...Continue reading >APPEALS COURTREJECTS MARIJUANACOMPANIES’ LAWSUITSEEKING TO OVERTURNFEDERALCRIMINALIZATIONBy Ben Adlin, Marijuana Moment05/27/2025Copyright: Canva pro

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BUILTENVIRONMENTSANTA FE — While the first votes in NewMexico's open contest for governor won'tbe cast for nearly a year, the money race isalready in full swing.Democrat Sam Bregman recentlyannounced he had raised more than $1million in campaign contributions in the fiveweeks since launching his campaign on April10.Continue reading >MONEY RACE HEATS UPIN NM GOVERNOR RUNSBy Albuquerque Journal, The Eastern New Mexico News05/27/2025Copyright: Canva proNEW MEXICO & NATIONALLEGISLATION90Amerika Rougemont, ReporterThe Grants City Council meeting on the21st lasted a little over five hours with itslong agenda list, having discussionsconcerning the Chamber of Commerce, GolfCourse, Senior Center, Library, andCommunity Pantry.Continue reading >CITY COUNCILDISCUSSES CHANGESWITHIN THE CITYBy News Staff, Cibola Citizen05/28/2025New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grishamstill uses coffee left over from Gov. SusanaMartinez’s administration, which shedescribes in less-than-flattering termsbefore offering some at the outset...Continuer reading >FROM THEROUNDHOUSE TO THEWHITE HOUSE: ANINTERVIEW WITH NMGOV. MICHELLE LUJANGRISHAMBy Julia Goldberg, Source NM05/26/2025

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BUILTENVIRONMENTSANTA FE – Today, New Mexico GovernorMichelle Lujan Grisham issued the followingstatement:This morning, Republicans in the U.S. Houseprioritized the ultra-wealthy over workingfamilies by passing a tax bill that makes deepcuts to vital programs that New Mexicansrely on. They’ve attacked Medicaid,jeopardized food benefits for children, andundermined our progress on clean energy —all while protecting tax giveaways for thewealthiest and exploding the federal deficit.Every American should be appalled.Continue reading >GOV. LUJAN GRISHAMCONDEMNS HOUSEPASSAGE OF TAX BILLTHAT SLASHESMEDICAID FUNDINGBy Office of the Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham05/22/202591WASHINGTON – The U.S. House ofRepresentatives voted 215-214 earlyThursday morning to pass a budgetreconciliation bill taking away tax credits forhomeowners who install solar panels orenergy-efficient heat pumps at the end of2025. The bill also scraps incentives for newenergy-efficient homes, homeweatherization projects and the purchase ofused electric vehicles this year. In 2023, 3.4million Americans earned federal tax creditsfor clean energy or energy efficiency homeimprovements, saving more than $8 billionwhile contributing to cleaner air. Continue reading >STATEMENT: HOUSEVOTES TO TAKE AWAYCLEAN ENERGY TAXCREDITSBy Environment New Mexico05/22/2025Copyright: Canva pro

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BUILTENVIRONMENTDive Brief:A U.S. District Court judge inWashington, D.C., has granted apreliminary injunction against theDepartment of Defense and DefenseSecretary Pete Hegseth for notfollowing a Biden-era executive ordermandating the use of project laboragreements on some federal jobs.Judge Rudolph Contreras ruled in favorof North America’s Building TradesUnions and the Baltimore-D.C. MetroBuilding and Construction TradesCouncil on May 16, ordering the DOD toset aside PLA-avoidant guidance, evenfor projects not related to the plaintiffs.Continue reading >DEFENSE DEPARTMENTMUST RESUME USE OFPLAS, JUDGE SAYSBy Zachary Phillips, ConstructionDive05/22/2025Copyright: Canva pro92Republicans in the U.S. House ofRepresentatives passed their tax andspending bill, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act,by a 215-214 vote during an overnightsession May 22. The package includes taxdeductions benefiting many constructioncontractors, along with a mix of provisionsthat are likely to help some types of projectsand hamper others.“Today, the House has passed generational,nation-shaping legislation,” House SpeakerMike Johnson (R-La.) said in a statementfollowing the vote. Continue reading >HOUSE PASSES 'BIGBEAUTIFUL BILL' WITHKEY PROVISIONS FORCONSTRUCTIONBy James Leggate, ENRCopyright: Canva pro

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BUILTENVIRONMENTACS Group says it is moving ahead withplans to become a data center co-developer.The plans come as Turner Construction Co.,the biggest U.S.-based building contractor, isoff to a good start in 2025, pumping profitsinto ACS Group, its parent, in the firstquarter of 2025.Continue reading >ACS GROUP ADVANCESPLANS TO BECOME ADATA CENTERDEVELOPERBy Richard Korman, ENRCopyright: Canva proNEW MEXICO & NATIONALARCHITECTS / ENGINEERS / DESIGN93Considering privacy, flood prevention, andother tasks, the latest entries for doors andwindows are united by a focus onfunctionality.Continue reading >FUNCTIONAL ANDVERSATILE DOOR ANDWINDOW SYSTEMSBy Kelly Pau, The Architect’s Newspaper05/27/2025When business and manufacturing leadersplan facility upgrades, art is not usually partof the blueprint. Equipment, efficiency, andlighting systems come first — andunderstandably so. Yet, a growing body ofresearch and field experience proves thatstrategically incorporated art can do morethan beautify a facility. It can improveemployees' well-being, boost productivity,and even enhance safety. Art is not a luxury.It's a smart, strategic investment inindividuals — and in performance.Continue reading >WHY ART BELONGS ININDUSTRIAL SPACESBy Jennifer Brener, Area DevelopmentQ2 2025

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BUILTENVIRONMENTThe impacts of tariffs on imports fromcountries across the globe are being felt bynearly every sector of the U.S. economy, andthe construction industry is no exception.While there are a number of provisionsowners can negotiate into contracts movingforward, what about existing contracts?Here are steps owners can take to mitigatethe impacts of tariffs on existing projects. Continue reading >IT’S NOT TOO LATE TOOFFSET TARIFFS ONEXISTING JOBSBy Stacy Bercum Bohn and Trav Clark, Construction Dive05/28/2025Copyright: Canva proNEW MEXICO & NATIONALVENDORS / SUPPLIERS94Dive Brief:Additional tariffs will be imposed onsolar imports from Cambodia, Malaysia,Thailand and Vietnam after the U.S.International Trade Commission votedthat the domestic solar industry ismaterially injured by them, the ITCannounced last week.This finding follows the U.S. CommerceDepartment’s April final determinationin an antidumping and countervailingduty investigation into solar importsfrom four Southeast Asian countries,which resulted in subsidy rates as highas 3,403.96% for some exporters.Continue reading >TRADE PANEL CLEARSPATH FOR HIGHERTARIFFS ON SOMESOLAR IMPORTSBy Diana DiGangi, SupplyChainDive05/28/2025Copyright: Canva pro

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BUILTENVIRONMENTLubrication Engineers, Inc. has acquired RSCBio Solutions, a company known forproducing biodegradable lubricants used inmarine and industrial environments. Theacquisition broadens LE’s product rangewith environmentally focused lubricationoptions and extends its presence inapplications where sustainability andregulatory compliance are priorities.Continue reading >LUBRICATIONENGINEERS ACQUIRESRSC BIO SOLUTIONS TOEXPAND SUSTAINABLELUBRICANT OFFERINGSBy For Construction Pros05/27/202595SYDNEY, Australia: Australian businessesare feeling optimistic about their prospectsin China despite escalating global tradetensions, according to Reserve Bank ofAustralia Deputy Governor Andrew Hauser.In a speech delivered in Sydney this week,Hauser said his recent visit to Chinarevealed a surprisingly upbeat sentimentamong Australian exporters. Many believethat the recent U.S. tariff hikes on Chinesegoods may give them a competitive edge inChinese markets.Continue reading >RESERVE BANK SAYSAUSTRALIAN BUSINESSCONFIDENCE IN CHINASTILL STRONGBy Robert Besser, New Mexico State News05/25/2025Timberlab Inc, a subsidiary of SwinertonIncorporated and provider of holistic masstimber systems, plans to establishoperations in Millersburg, Oregon. Theapproximately $117 million project isexpected to create 100 jobs. Continue reading >TIMBERLAB PLANSMILLERSBURG, OREGON,MANUFACTURINGOPERATIONSBy Area Development News Desk05/27/2025Dakil Auctioneers hosted its Spring 2025Heavy Equipment Auction on April 30,2025, at its Oklahoma City headquarters at200 NW 114th St.Continue reading >DAKIL AUCTIONEERSCONDUCTS HEAVYEQUIPMENT AUCTIONBy Construction Equipment Guide05/27/2025Copyright: Canva pro

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BUILTENVIRONMENTThe sun doesn’t always shine and the winddoesn’t always blow. So how docommunities entirely reliant — or hoping tobe entirely reliant — on renewable energysources keep running full time?New energy storage technology fromVisionary Energy, a Delaware startup, aimsto address those questions. The company istrying to break into New Mexico’s energymarket, starting with a collaboration withNew Mexico State University to test howthe storage technology would work with thestate’s power grid.Continue reading >DELAWARE STARTUPTEAMS WITH NMSU TOTACKLE RENEWABLEENERGY GAPS WITHNEW BATTERY TECHBy Megan Gleason, Albuquerque Journal05/24/2025Copyright: Canva proNEW MEXICO & NATIONALENERGY INDUSTRY96That's the message the New Mexico Courtof Appeals sent in a recent ruling in a 2021case involving dozens of oil and gas wells ontwo state land leases in McKinley Countythat date to the early 1920s but hadchanged hands several times since then.Continue reading >NEW MEXICO COURT OFAPPEALS: OIL AND GASPRODUCERS CAN'TREASSIGN CLEANUPDUTIESBy Phaedra Haywood, The Santa Fe New Mexican05/27/2025Taos Ski Valley is “one road in and one roadout,” Garrett Hanson, Taos County andVillage of Taos Ski Valley firewisecoordinator, said at last Friday’s (May 19)village council meeting, noting TSV’s “high”community at-risk rating, and describinghow NM 150 dead-ends in dense wildernesspopular with locals and visitors.Continue reading >VTSV POWERUNDERGROUNDINGPROJECT 50 PERCENTCOMPLETEBy Virginia Clark, Taos News 05/21/2025

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