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Thursday, February 26, 2004

Legislative Session Benefits Communities

Telegraph Staff Report
    Edgewood was not the only community in the area to benefit from the recent session of the New Mexico Legislature.
    Estancia reaped more than $100,000 in state funding for its planned new medical clinic as well as $80,000 for improvements to the municipal building and $15,000 for upgrades at the senior center.
    The Moriarty Municipal Schools district received nearly $300,000 in state funds to be used toward a planned performing arts theater. The city of Moriarty got nearly $250,000 for improvements to the city park where the annual Pinto Bean Fiesta has been held for the last several years.
    Mountainair received about $200,000 for sewer system upgrades, an addition to the fire department building and other public safety improvements.
    The Torrance County Sheriff's Department garnered about $25,000 for vehicles and equipment, while McIntosh got $18,000 for equipment replacement and improvements for the fire department. Another $20,000 was earmarked for improvements to the 7th Judicial District complex.
    Willard can expect $15,000 for its waste-water system, and Manzano will get more than $50,000 for its water system. Encino was awarded $10,000 for road equipment.