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Bernalillo public works details $10M fire station, streetscape, bridge and water/wastewater projects
Summary
Public Works Director Troy Martinez presented a comprehensive update on April 27 covering completed and in-progress projects including a $2.7M Old Hwy 44 bridge reconstruction, a $2.2M Streetscape IV contract, a planned $10M new fire station, and multiple Water Trust Board and CWSRF-funded water and wastewater upgrades.
Public Works Director Troy Martinez presented the Town of Bernalillo’s Public Works report at the April 27, 2026 meeting, detailing completed projects, ongoing construction and planned capital improvements across streets, parks, water and wastewater systems.
Martinez said the Old Hwy 44 bridge reconstruction was completed in early 2025, a $2.7 million project funded 95% by the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) with 5% from the Town. He described the Calle San Lorenzo drainage project (approximately $250,000; 75% NMDOT / 25% Town), and the Camino Don Tomas preventative maintenance project ($263,000; 75% NMDOT / 25% Town), which includes patching, seal coat and striping and is scheduled to close out in June 2026.
Martinez reported that Streetscape IV (Avenida Bernalillo to Lucero Road) is under contract with Star Paving, construction began Feb. 16, 2026, and the $2.2 million project—funded about 85.44% by federal and state funds and 14.56% by the Town—will add ADA sidewalks and decorative lighting to match previous streetscape phases.
On facilities and public safety, Martinez said work is underway to convert the old Roosevelt Administration Building into a new fire station; phase 1 asbestos remediation is complete and the project has gone out to bid. He gave a $10 million cost estimate and said funding sources include federal and capital outlay funds. He also described Fire Station 2 site improvements (about $558,000, State Fire Protection Fund) to stabilize erosion and install a retaining wall and fence.
In water system work, Martinez said the Town completed a Well/Tank #3 site storm drain project funded by the Water Trust Board loan/grant program, and installed a pressure reducing valve (PRV) at the Santiago subdivision to address high-pressure leak issues. The Calle Del Norte and Calle Angel water line replacement near Bernalillo Elementary and Spartan Learning Academy is fully designed and will go to bid with construction planned for the summer when school is out.
Wastewater updates included submission of the Town's NPDES discharge renewal permit to EPA, ongoing updates to FOG (fats, oils and grease) and sanitary sewer overflow procedures, awarded grit chamber rehabilitation to AUI (work started but awaiting backordered parts), manhole rehabilitations in multiple locations, lift station electrical upgrades including rehabilitation at the Bosque Brewery lift station, and acquisition of a portable two-way generator to maintain pumps during outages. Martinez noted several wastewater projects are funded through the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF).
Martinez provided staff and operations context: Public Works has 29 employees across water, wastewater, parks, facilities and capital projects. He also reported completion of a 40-year town plan update, a water conservation plan update, and an annual water audit acknowledged by the Office of the State Engineer. Facilities work described included museum floor repairs, roof replacements, and implementation of a new work-order system in coordination with IT.
Martinez's presentation included timelines, funding sources, and next steps for projects now out to bid or under construction. No formal council action was required on most items; councilors received the update for informational purposes.
