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City awards $133,435 FAA‑funded AWOS installation at Gallup Municipal Airport

Gallup City Council · April 14, 2026
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Summary

The council approved a New Mexico DOT–funded grant award to Bixby Electric for $133,435.40 to install an FAA-certified AWOS-III P/T weather observing system at Gallup Municipal Airport.

Airport Grants and Contracts Manager Kristie Johnson presented a recommendation to award ITB-2617 to Bixby Electric Inc. for installation of an FAA-certified Automated Weather Observing System (AWOS‑III P/T) at Gallup Municipal Airport. The project cost is $133,435.40 and is covered by a New Mexico Department of Transportation aviation grant; Johnson said the award includes all labor, materials, testing and commissioning required by FAA standards.

Council asked about FAA funding and the construction timeline. Councilor Ron Molina moved to approve the award; Councilor Linda Garcia seconded and the motion passed on a unanimous roll-call vote. Staff will coordinate NMDOT and FAA processes and provide construction timelines to the council.

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