San Juan County sees $19.5 million for projects in capital outlay bill

AZTEC — San Juan County entities had a profitable legislative session when it comes to advocating for capital outlay funding. If accredited by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, they may obtain their share of greater than $19.5 million for a variety of infrastructure tasks.

Entities suggest tasks for capital outlay and Legislators choose tasks from the submitted lists to sponsor. Among the many winners this 12 months in San Juan County are bridge and roadway enchancment tasks and money to assist repair a leaky reservoir in Aztec.

The capital outlay invoice handed the Home of Representatives on March 16 with a unanimous vote and later handed the Senate on March 19, additionally unanimously. It now goes to the governor’s desk for last approval.

A full checklist of tasks included within the capital outlay invoice could be discovered at nmlegis.gov. The invoice consists of greater than $517 million in funding for tasks all through the state.