Feds expected to pay for $20 million in NM road repairs

By Rob Nikolewski on October 25, 2013

By Rob Nikolewski │ New Mexico Watchdog
SANTA FE — The federal government is expected to pick up tab to repair road damage sustained during last month’s record rainfall.
The head of the New Mexico Department of Transportation told New Mexico Watchdog he expects the federal government to pay the $20-million repair bill.
“At this time we [...]

$13 million for two miles? $3 million for two-tenths of a mile? Lawmakers question price on road repairs

By Rob Nikolewski on October 8, 2013

By Rob Nikolewski │ New Mexico Watchdog
SANTA FE – Flooding in the state last month was a once-in-a-century event, the New Mexico Secretary-designate of the Department of Transportation said.
But some lawmakers are questioning nearly $20 million to repair roads damaged by the downpours.
In particular, a two-mile stretch in Catron County estimated to cost taxpayers $13 [...]