New Mexico
More money approved for improvements to Dolores Huerta Gateway Park
BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. — The Bernalillo County Commission approved $184,818 to put toward improvements to Dolores Huerta Gateway Park in the South Valley.
The county had already earmarked nearly $720,000 for Phase 3 of improvements to the park, which hosts South Valley Market events in the summer. The money approved Tuesday will fill the gap in Phase 3 funding.
Phase 3 consists of reconfiguring the eastern drainage pond into a playing field with turf where people can sit during performances at the market. Other improvements include drainage updates and landscaping, including more trees for shade and additional lighting.
Construction is set to start in the fall and is expected to be completed by mid-2027.
South Valley Market events take place almost every Friday night in the summer, with a farmers market, arts and crafts, food and live entertainment. This year’s events start June 12.