Bradbury Stamm Wins Projects

Albuquerque-based Bradbury Stamm Construction recently started work on a new, $15 million student service center for the Albuquerque Technical and Vocational Institute.

Bradbury Stamm is also building a new, 52,000-sq.-ft. space for Central New Mexico Electric Cooperative in Moriarty, N.M.

The project replaces an older, smaller building.

Governor Signs Transportation Bill

New Mexicon Gov. Bill Richardson recently signed into law a $1.6 billion transportation package that will pay for 40 road, rail and other transportation projects across the state, including $60 million to reconstruct the Interstate 40-Coors Boulevard interchange on Albuquerque's west side.

The measure includes about $60 million in state tax and fee increases. The bill raises the highway-use tax on trucks by 38 percent; increases the tax on diesel and other "special fuels" from 18 cents a gallon to 21 cents a gallon and raises annual motor-vehicle registration fees by an average of $12.50.

Transportation Department Announces Low Bidders

The New Mexico Department of Transportation recently announced the winning bids on a variety of roadway projects throughout the state.

Albuquerque-based A.S. Horner won the $20 million job to rebuild the Lousiana Interchange in Albuquerque. Constructors Inc. of Carlsbad won a $1.8 million project to rebuild a mile of new roadway in Lovington. In Lincoln County, W.W.C. Inc of Albuquerque won a $1.1 million contractor work in various cities.