Today in News for Wombats (Cyclists): NM-550 Redesign in Bernalillo

A critical safety gap for long-distance cycling might be remedied as a by-product of the redesign of U.S. 550 through Bernalillo. Included in the project, as reported by Rick Nathanson at the Journal, is a new Rio Grande bridge, one that will include a bike/ped walkway. Other details, such as whether the renovated stretch running… Read More Today in News for Wombats (Cyclists): NM-550 Redesign in Bernalillo

*Security Camera Lightning in a Time of Educational Funding Drought

The New Mexico Legislature is wrapping up a frustrating session at Noon today, one held amidst downward spiraling revenues and inexorable Governor opposition to revenue enhancement (higher taxes). Despite all the doom, gloom and lack of compromising room, there are capital outlay projects that have survived, at least to this point, in the session. Here’s… Read More *Security Camera Lightning in a Time of Educational Funding Drought

Watching Heads in the Sand: The NM Legislature’s 30 Days of Avoidance Strategy

Watching quite a bit of the 30-day New Mexico Legislative session online has been a bit like watching a long-running TV series in which the actors already know the show’s been cancelled. It has also reminded one of any family situation when things are economically tight. In other words, the acting on nmlegis.gov is tired and… Read More Watching Heads in the Sand: The NM Legislature’s 30 Days of Avoidance Strategy