New Mexico
New Mexico capital outlay: Here’s what your county and city gets
Funding to update local public infrastructure and other projects throughout New Mexico came this year in the form of the annual Capital Outlay bill passed by the New Mexico House and Senate during the 2024 Legislative Session.
The $1.5 billion bill provided funds for local communities, advocated for by the lawmakers who represent them, to counties and cities throughout the state.
It passed both chambers unanimously and was sent to Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham who can sign it into law as is or removed certain projects via “line-item vetoes.”
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Here’s are the key projects counties in southeast New Mexico got out of the bill.
Eddy County
Eddy County and its municipalities had $79 million in projects funded this year, compared to about $12 million last year.
$70 million – Improvements on U.S. Highway 180
$1.38 million – Sewer extension project on National Parks Highway
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$700,000 – Sheep’s Draw wellfield generators
$600,000 – Eddy County splashpad construction
$500,000 – Eddy County Healthcare Facility renovations
$600,000 – Malaga Domestic Water Consumers Sewage Works Association improvements
$200,000 – Eddy County Sheriff’s Office shooting range
$200,000 – Hope rest area improvements
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Carlsbad
$1 million – Double Eagle waterline replacement
$600,000 – Southeast New Mexico College Vocational Technology Building construction
$500,000 – Carlsbad Riverwalk Recreational Center improvements
$250,000 – Equipment purchases at the National Cave and Karst Research Institute
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Artesia
$500,000 – HVAC construction at Artesia Jr. High School kitchen
$495,000 – Artesia generator purchase
$585,000 – upgrades and equipment at the Artesia Special Hospital District
$125,000 – Truck driving training academy
Loving
$750,000 – South 6th Street improvements
Hope
$300,000 – Pump house improvements
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Otero County
Otero County and its municipalities received $13 million in projects, compared to about $14.2 million last year
$2.1 million – Purchases and construction for Mescalero Apache tribe facilities
Alamogordo
$1.5 million – New Mexico State University – Alamogordo fine arts theater renovations
$1.1 million – NMSU- Alamogordo facility demolition
$1 million – Museum of Space History improvements
$695,000 – Otero County golf facility improvements
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Cloudcroft
$750,000 – Water treatment facility improvements
$359,000 – Public restroom expansion
Tularosa
$350,000 – Community Ditch Association repairs
Lincoln County
Lincoln County and its municipalities got about $5.2 million this year, compared with $8.5 million last year.
$1.1 million – Enchanted Forest water system replacement
$450,000 – Ft. Stanton veterans conference center construction
$265,000 – Crime scene vehicle purchases
Ruidoso
$500,000 – Ruidoso forest and watershed improvements
$225,000 – Eastern New Mexico University trades education facility renovations
Capitan
$100,000 – Capital water facility solar system construction
Carrizozo
$750,000 – Lincoln County Detention Center water and sewer upgrade
$350,000 – Water system information technology purchases
Lea County
Lea County and its municipalities had $86.7 million in project funded this year, compared to about $12.7 million last year
$75 million – New Mexico Highway 128 improvements
$2 million – Construction on West County Road and New Mexico Highway 208
$400,000 – Lea County event center amphitheater
$420,000 – New Mexico Junior College improvements
Hobbs
$1.5 million – HAZMAT rescue vehicles
$1.4 million – Hobbs Public Safety Center Construction
$525,000 – Hobbs water well construction
Lovington
$250,000 – Library roof and plumbing repairs
$266,000 – Medical transport vans
Chaves County
Chaves County received $16.7 million this year compared with $23.7 million last year
$500,000 – Macho Draw flood control repair
Roswell
$3 million – Roswell Air Center improvements
$2 million – Youth Challenge Building renovations
$2 million – ENMU Roswell nursing center expansion
$1 million – World Champion Park facility upgrade
Hagerman
$700,000 – Water System improvements
Dexter
$700,000 – Lake Van Drive improvements
Adrian Hedden can be reached at 575-628-5516, achedden@currentargus.com or @AdrianHedden on the social media platform X.
New Mexico Lobos (22-8, 13-6 MWC) at Utah State Aggies (24-6, 14-5 MWC)
Logan, Utah; Saturday, 4 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: New Mexico takes on Utah State after Deyton Albury scored 22 points in New Mexico’s 82-74 loss to the Colorado State Rams.
The Aggies have gone 13-1 in home games. Utah State scores 82.7 points and has outscored opponents by 12.2 points per game.
The Lobos are 13-6 in conference matchups. New Mexico is second in the MWC allowing 70.1 points while holding opponents to 41.7% shooting.
Utah State makes 50.1% of its shots from the field this season, which is 8.4 percentage points higher than New Mexico has allowed to its opponents (41.7%). New Mexico scores 9.9 more points per game (80.4) than Utah State gives up to opponents (70.5).
The teams square off for the second time this season in MWC play. Utah State won the last matchup 86-66 on Feb. 5. Mason Falslev scored 19 points points to help lead the Aggies to the victory.
TOP PERFORMERS: Michael Collins Jr. is scoring 17.3 points per game with 2.1 rebounds and 1.5 assists for the Aggies. Falslev is averaging 15.4 points and 5.8 rebounds while shooting 50.0% over the past 10 games.
Jake Hall is shooting 48.6% and averaging 15.8 points for the Lobos. Antonio Chol is averaging 1.3 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Aggies: 7-3, averaging 79.5 points, 28.5 rebounds, 16.6 assists, 7.2 steals and 2.3 blocks per game while shooting 47.5% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 75.4 points per game.
Lobos: 6-4, averaging 79.8 points, 32.0 rebounds, 14.0 assists, 7.0 steals and 2.6 blocks per game while shooting 47.6% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 74.6 points.
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
New Mexico
New Mexico (NMAA) High School Boys Basketball State Championship Brackets, Schedules – March 7, 2026
The 2026 New Mexico high school boys basketball state championships begin on Saturday, March 7, with 40 games in the first round of action.
High School on SI has brackets for every classification in the New Mexico high school basketball state brackets. The championship games begin on March 14 at the University of New Mexico – The Pit.
New Mexico (NMAA) High School Basketball State Championship Brackets, Schedule – March 7
No. 1 Volcano Vista vs. No. 16 Santa Fe – 03/07, 6:00 PM MT
No. 8 Las Cruces vs. No. 9 Albuquerque – 03/07, 4:00 PM MT
No. 5 Hobbs vs. No. 12 Organ Mountain – 03/07, 6:00 PM MT
No. 4 La Cueva vs. No. 13 Atrisco Heritage Academy – 03/07, 6:00 PM MT
No. 3 Rio Rancho vs. No. 14 Mayfield – 03/07, 4:00 PM MT
No. 6 Sandia vs. No. 11 Farmington – 03/07, 5:00 PM MT
No. 7 Centennial vs. No. 10 Carlsbad – 03/07, 5:00 PM MT
No. 2 Cleveland vs. No. 15 Alamogordo – 03/07, 5:00 PM MT
No. 1 Highland vs. No. 16 Grants – 03/07, 6:00 PM MT
No. 8 Belen vs. No. 9 Portales – 03/07, 5:00 PM MT
No. 5 Taos vs. No. 12 St. Pius X – 03/07, 6:00 PM MT
No. 4 Del Norte vs. No. 13 Valencia – 03/07, 7:00 PM MT
No. 3 Hope Christian vs. No. 14 Pojoaque Valley – 03/07, 6:00 PM MT
No. 6 Albuquerque Academy vs. No. 11 Goddard – 03/07, 5:00 PM MT
No. 7 Gallup vs. No. 10 Silver – 03/07, 5:00 PM MT
No. 2 Artesia vs. No. 15 Bloomfield – 03/07, 6:00 PM MT
No. 1 St. Michael’s vs. No. 16 Wingate – 03/07, 4:00 PM MT
No. 8 Tohatchi vs. No. 9 New Mexico Military Institute – 03/07, 3:00 PM MT
No. 5 Santa Fe Indian vs. No. 12 Sandia Prep – 03/07, 4:00 PM MT
No. 4 Navajo Prep vs. No. 13 Hot Springs – 03/07, 3:00 PM MT
No. 3 Cobre vs. No. 14 Ruidoso – 03/07, 4:00 PM MT
No. 6 Bosque vs. No. 11 Cottonwood Classical Prep – 03/07, 6:00 PM MT
No. 7 East Mountain vs. No. 10 Robertson – 03/07, 6:00 PM MT
No. 2 Tularosa vs. No. 15 West Las Vegas – 03/07, 6:00 PM MT
No. 1 Texico vs. No. 16 Clayton – 03/07, 5:00 PM MT
No. 8 Tucumcari vs. No. 9 Mora – 03/07, 5:00 PM MT
No. 5 Mesilla Valley Christian School vs. No. 12 Dulce – 03/07, 4:00 PM MT
No. 4 Santa Rosa vs. No. 13 Eunice – 03/07, 4:00 PM MT
No. 3 Mesa Vista vs. No. 14 Hozho Charter Academy – 03/07, 5:00 PM MT
No. 6 Rehoboth Christian vs. No. 11 Oak Grove Classical – 03/07, 5:00 PM MT
No. 7 Escalante vs. No. 10 Menaul – 03/07, 5:00 PM MT
No. 2 Pecos vs. No. 15 Mescalero Apache – 03/07, 6:00 PM MT
No. 1 Logan vs. No. 16 Quemado – 03/07, 4:00 PM MT
No. 8 Cliff vs. No. 9 To’hajiilee – 03/07, 5:00 PM MT
No. 5 Alamo Navajo vs. No. 12 Grady – 03/07, 5:00 PM MT
No. 4 Melrose vs. No. 13 Elida – 03/07, 5:00 PM MT
No. 3 Cimarron vs. No. 14 Pine Hill – 03/07, 5:00 PM MT
No. 6 Roy/Mosquero vs. No. 11 Mountainair – 03/07, 6:00 PM MT
No. 7 Magdalena vs. No. 10 Springer – 03/07, 3:00 PM MT
No. 2 Fort Sumner/House vs. No. 15 Gateway Christian – 03/07, 6:00 PM MT
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