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Yahoo
12-07-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Proposed project would add bicycling-centric upgrades along Buena Vista in Albuquerque
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A roughly mile-and-a-half stretch through the south end of Albuquerque is what the city is now eyeing for a slew of new bicycling-centric upgrades. 'More bike lanes! That's what people want, more bike lanes,' shared Dan Mayfield, spokesperson for the City of Albuquerque's Department of Municipal Development. Story continues below Trending: VIDEO: ICE agents use taser to detain man at Albuquerque Walmart Strange: New Mexico paranormal enthusiast shares experiences with otherworldly entities Events: What's happening in New Mexico July 11-17? NM Tattoo Fiesta and more News: New Mexico resident speaks out after his father was killed in Ruidoso flood This is the latest project to come out of the city's newly updated bikeway and trail facilities plan is a dedicated bike boulevard on Buena Vista Drive. Mayfield continued, 'If you create a bike boulevard in that area, you can take a bicycle all the way from Isotopes Park to CNM to UNM, and from Central, you can hop an ART bus or a 66 bus with your bicycle and go north or south really easily.' The city's plan is to put the north-south bike route between Central Ave. and Gibson Boulevard, through Nob Hill, University Blvd., and neighborhoods by the Albuquerque International Sunport. 'Slowing traffic down and creating these dedicated bike lanes helps people get around,' said Mayfield. The city is also looking to add three mid-block crossings along the route at Gibson, Avenida Cesar Chavez, and Central with HAWK signals. They also want to add mini traffic circles and extend the curbs in some areas. However, the city still needs funding for the project. Right now, they're in the middle of a public review process, still taking suggestions to make sure everyone is on the same page. 'We're going to be showing off our 60% design. So this is, you know, we're in the middle of designing this, and we want the community to come out and take a look,' explained Mayfield. The goal is to get the project done by 2027. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
23-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
City begins $1.3 million Old Town construction project
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Old Town, known for its historic adobe buildings, shops, eateries, and museums, will be the site of yet another construction project. This time aimed at slowing down traffic. The city is investing about $1.3 million to add a new roundabout to Mountain Road. 'Roundabouts are much safer than traditional intersections, and they keep traffic moving, so that keeps pollution down. In this case, it also will connect to the Rail Trail, which we're excited about,' shared Dan Mayfield, spokesperson for the City of Albuquerque. New restaurant in Old Town takes over space left by beloved eatery Research shows the tight circle of a roundabout forces drivers to slow down when entering and circulating, making it safer for pedestrians to cross. 'I think the roundabout will be a good idea from 14th down to Rio Grande. The speed limit is supposed to be 18, and very seldom are cars going that slow on this road,' shared Mitch Rolland, a resident of the Sawmill neighborhood. The new roundabout will provide a widened crossing for users to cross from the Rail Trail, Tiguex Park, and to the Old Town area. The city says this project is part of a series of infrastructure improvements to the area. 'We're improving the whole area there, and it's part of a major, major infrastructure improvement for the Sawmill neighborhood,' continued Mayfield. The project is scheduled to run through October to be completed by the time of this year's Balloon Fiesta. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Associated Press
16-06-2025
- Automotive
- Associated Press
ARCHER BARRIERS STOP CAR HEADING FOR CROWD
ALBUQUERQUE'S LATEST SAFETY PLAN PASSES TEST IN ITS FIRST WEEK 'Over the past few months, we've encountered barriers that have been hit several times, on one or two consecutive days.'— Eric Alms TORRANCE, CA, UNITED STATES, June 16, 2025 / / -- The City of Albuquerque set out to create safe pedestrian areas by closing downtown streets using Archer 1200 mobile barriers supplied by Meridian Rapid Defense Group. Within days, it was proven to be the right decision. On the first night of the Summer Art Walk, a driver drove a car head-on into a barrier, and the vehicle was stopped from entering the designated vehicle-free zone. The driver fled the scene but was later located and questioned by police. Dan Mayfield with the city's Department of Municipal Development said, 'We were thrilled. The barriers are doing their job. Had the driver kept going, he probably would have driven into pedestrians on Central, and that's exactly why we installed them.' Mr. Mayfield told KRQE News 13 the city is pleased with the Archer 1200 mobile barriers, stating that they are a valuable investment for downtown safety. 'It's fine,' he said, 'once the car was stopped, they just pulled the car out. Apparently, the engine is wrecked. They reset the barrier, and everything was good to go for the rest of the night.' Meridian president Eric Alms said, 'It's been a pleasure working with Albuquerque. They needed mobile barriers quickly, so while their new barriers were being manufactured, we provided them with rental barriers at no cost to the city. It was that important to get the city safer, quicker.' The city initially purchased drop-down gates a year ago, but according to News 13, they proved ineffective in preventing drivers from going through. The city purchased 83 of the new Archer 1200s, which offer greater mobility and facilitate easier movement. These barricades are placed every weekend from 3rd Street to 8th Street. The Archer mobile barriers, which the city purchased, are crash-tested to the highest level demanded by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. While each barrier weighs 700 lbs, its wheels allow it to be easily moved into place by one person in a matter of minutes. After the event is over, they can just as easily be moved away to allow traffic to flow freely. It is also designed to stop the vehicle without injuring the driver. Maria Griego, Albuquerque City Parking Division Manager, explained that the city is the first in New Mexico to acquire this type of barrier, which can be moved around for various events in other areas of town. 'It'll keep the driver safe. And then it also keeps the pedestrians safe. So, it's a win-win on both sides,' she said. Mr. Alms said, 'This is just one example of the effective stopping power of the barriers. Over the past few months, we've encountered barriers that have been hit several times, on one or two consecutive days. And then a very serious incident in California, where an elderly driver was confused and was stopped by a combination of barriers and cables as he was driving quickly towards a large group of parade watchers.' On each occasion, the barriers were put back in place undamaged, and the drivers weren't injured. Meridian Archer 1200 Barriers are " SAFETY Act Certified " by the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS), providing the ultimate standard in keeping people, communities, and places safer. For more information about Meridian Rapid Defense Group and the Archer 1200 vehicle barrier, visit Eric Alms Meridian Rapid Defense Group +1 213-400-9811 email us here Visit us on social media: LinkedIn Instagram Facebook YouTube X Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content 'as is' without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.
Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Yahoo
Road Warrior: Historic NM bridge closes due to erosion concerns; Montaño repaving work starts
Jun. 9—Happy Monday. The city of Albuquerque is reminding motorists that it has recently started a repaving project on Montaño NW from Guadalupe Trail to the Montaño bridge. Work on that "critical commuter road" will take place from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. daily and is slated to be completed on July 10, Department of Municipal Development spokesperson Dan Mayfield said. HISTORIC BRIDGE SHUT DOWN: The Oñate Bridge in Española — built in 1941 — will be closed to vehicle and pedestrian traffic indefinitely as engineers address concerns about riverbed erosion around one of the bridge's piers, New Mexico Department of Transportation spokesperson Kristine Bustos-Milhelcic said in a news release. The erosion could pose a risk during periods of high river flow, she said. "Given the potential for increased water levels and further scour during monsoon rains, this closure is a proactive first step to ensure everyone's safety," NMDOT Cabinet Secretary Ricky Serna said in a statement. NMDOT began monitoring the bridge in 2019 after an inspection identified erosion at a pier. A January inspection revealed further deterioration, prompting the need for action, Bustos-Milhelcic said. The bridge will be shutdown "while further evaluations and potential mitigation efforts are explored," she said. Traffic will be routed through two bridges on either side of the Oñate Bridge on U.S. 285 and N.M. 584. ENHANCING TRAFFIC FLOW: Rio Bravo Boulevard and Second Street SW will be closed from June 18 to June 22 so traffic lanes can be added and railroad crossing upgrades can be made. As part of the Rio Bravo and Second Street Intersection Project, an additional lane will be added in each direction along Rio Bravo from Barr Canal to east of Second Street, Bernalillo County spokesperson Melissa Smith said. The railroad crossing will be replaced with a newly constructed, widened crossing designed to accommodate the expanded six-lane road. Due to the nature of the work, construction will take place 24 hours a day throughout the closure, Smith said. Traffic will be detoured from Second Street to Woodward Road. U.S. 60 REHABILITATION: Motorists heading down U.S. 60 outside Mountainair may be wondering about lane closures. NMDOT is in the midst of a $2.5 million rehabilitation project, which has caused the closures from milepost 195 (two miles west of Abo) to milepost 215 (three miles west of Willard). NMDOT is working on a Hot-In-Place Recycling project. According to the Federal Highway Administration, this consists of rehabilitating deteriorated asphalt pavements. "The asphalt is removed, crushed, rejuvenated, and replaced onto the roadway, restoring flexibility and quality of the asphalt material," NMDOT District 5 spokesperson Jim Murray said. "This process reduces environmental impacts, speeds up timelines and reduces the cost of roadway miles maintained." Work is expected to be finished on June 27, he said. "Please reduce your speed, obey traffic control devices and expect delays," Murray said. For updates, he said people can visit or call 511.
Yahoo
08-06-2025
- Yahoo
Car hits new Downtown Albuquerque barricades, city touts public safety investment
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The city of Albuquerque reports that its latest investment in public safety is paying off, as demonstrated by a recent incident involving one of its new L-shaped steel barricades. The city states that the barricade was put to the test after a driver hit it head-on during last night's first summer Art Walk of the season. 'We were thrilled. The barricades are doing their job. Had the driver kept going, he probably would have driven into pedestrians on Central, and that's exactly why we installed those barricades,' said Dan Mayfield with the city's Department of Municipal Development. The incident occurred around midnight near 4th and Central, when the driver struck the barricade in the middle of the road, moving the 750-pound barrier only three feet. City rolls out new barricades for downtown Albuquerque weekend nights The new barricades have been in place for about two weeks, and although they are brand new, the city is pleased with their effectiveness, stating that they are a valuable investment for downtown safety. 'It's fine. They just pulled the car out. Apparently, the engine is wrecked. They reset the barricade, and everything was good to go for the rest of the night,' said Mayfield. The city initially purchased drop-down barricades a year ago, but those proved ineffective in preventing drivers from going through. The city acquired 83 of the new barricades, which offer greater mobility and allow for easier movement. These barricades are placed every weekend from 3rd Street to 8th Street. KRQE reached out to the Albuquerque Police Department to inquire if the driver was charged, but is still waiting for a response. The city noted that while the driver's vehicle sustained severe damage, the barricade remained intact. They plan to use these barricades in more areas across the metro and are considering purchasing additional units in the future. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
