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County public‑works staff say Leo Valencia stabilization project now substantially complete
Summary
Public works presented engineering and construction details of the Leo Valencia slope stabilization and drainage project, described as a roughly $1.8M effort (1.5M allocated, $300K local contribution), now at substantial completion with remaining punch‑list items and maintenance planning.
Taos County public‑works staff updated the commission on the Leo Valencia roadway stabilization and drainage project, describing erosion control measures, rockfall netting and new curb and asphalt intended to diminish rockfall and stabilize a previously unstable slope.
The project team described installation of rock‑containment netting, anchored supports and new curb-and-gutter and asphalt to direct stormwater into engineered drop inlets and swales that discharge toward Highway 150 and the Rio Hondo. Public‑works staff said the project was funded with a combination of state transportation funds and a county contribution: “This was a $1,800,000 project. 1.5 was the allocation of funds that we received. We had a contribution of 300,000,” the presenter said.
Staff said the project is at substantial completion with a small pre‑final inspection checklist remaining; commissioners asked for the presentation materials to be shared electronically and requested follow‑up photos showing larger views. Staff also discussed related projects (Blueberry Hill, Cotton Road) and ongoing drainage issues in other locations; bridge work in Penasco is delayed by contracting issues and will be brought back when a vendor is secured.
The commission thanked staff and noted that the new design should reduce future maintenance and public safety risks associated with slope erosion and rockfall.
