Enchanted Hills Neighborhood Association

Paseo del Volcan (PdV) News

PETER WELLS 4/8/2009 3:48 PM
For Immediate Release
April 08, 2009

Public Meeting Scheduled to Discuss Construction of Paseo del Volcan Extension

RIO RANCHO, NM -  The city of Rio Rancho is hosting a public information meeting to present the final design for construction of the extension of Paseo del Volcan from Iris Road to U.S. 550.

The meeting will take place on Tuesday, April 21, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Mountain View Middle School located at 4101 Montreal Loop.

Staff from the city's Public Works Department, Federal Highway Administration, New Mexico Department of Transportation, and project consultant HDR Engineering will be on hand to present the design and answer questions from those in attendance.

The design team will also be presenting the construction schedule and seeking input regarding the aesthetics to be used on the bridges and walls associated with the project.

Those unable to attend the meeting, but would like to offer feedback, can obtain comment cards from the second floor offices of the Public Works Department at Rio Rancho City Hall which is located at 3200 Civic Center Circle NE.

Persons with disabilities that require special accommodations for the meeting should direct their requests to Kelly Sims with HDR at (505) 830-8845. Requests should be submitted at least two days prior to the meeting."

For more information about the extension of Paseo del Volcan, please visit the city of Rio Rancho's Web site at www.ci.rio-rancho.nm.us, click on "Road Bond Work".
                                  

Sent: Friday, March 06, 2009 8:27 AM
Subject: Rio Rancho to Receive Stimulus Funding for Paseo del Volcan

For Immediate Release
March 06, 2009

Rio Rancho to Receive Stimulus Funding for Paseo del Volcan

RIO RANCHO, NM - On Thursday, the Mid-Region Council of Government's (MRCOG) Metropolitan Transportation Board approved the city of Rio Rancho receiving $14 million of federal stimulus package funding to be used for the extension of Paseo del Volcan.

This money will be available to the city once the state of New Mexico and MRCOG receives the allotment of federal stimulus package funding.  The city anticipates construction of Paseo del Volcan to start this August. "A team effort consisting of city and state officials was the driving force behind Rio Rancho receiving stimulus funding for Paseo del Volcan," Mayor of Rio Rancho Tom Swisstack said. "In particular I want to thank Governor Bill Richardson, District Three Transportation Commissioner Norman Assed, and former Rio Rancho Mayor Pat D'Arco. By receiving this money, we can now address more community road needs faster."

The most recent cost estimates for the extension of Paseo del Volcan from Iris Road to U.S. 550 is approximately $28 million. The city will add the $14 million in federal stimulus funding to more than $14 million previously received from a grant awarded by the New Mexico Department of Transportation to complete the Paseo del Volcan extension.

The city had planned on using $10 million of a proposed $25 million road improvement bond for Paseo del Volcan. If voters approve the road bond on Tuesday, March 10, the city will use previously earmarked funding for Paseo del Volcan on other community road needs.

The extension of Paseo del Volcan is a priority for the city because it will create new access to Rio Rancho's City Center.  The City Center area is home to Rio Rancho City Hall, the Santa Ana Star Center, and forthcoming projects which include: Cleveland High School (opening August of 2009); Hewlett-Packard Customer Service and Technical Support Center (opening late 2009); University of New Mexico West campus (opening spring 2010); Central New Mexico Community College campus (opening spring 2010); the University of New Mexico Sandoval Regional Medical Center (opening 2011); and future economic development projects.

For more information about Rio Rancho and the road improvement bond please visit www.ci.rio-rancho.nm.us.

The Metropolitan Transportation Board sets policy for transportation issues in the Albuquerque urban area. Elected officials from the different jurisdictions sit together on this Board. The Board coordinates local government transportation planning and project development; identifies federal funding for transportation projects; including roadway widening and extensions; sets policy for roadway access; identifies corridors and alignments for new roadways; identifies bicycle facilities and federal funding for them; and makes decisions about long-range issues such as light rail proposals.  Please visit www.mrcog-nm.gov for more information.

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Peter L. Wells
Chief Communications Officer &
Assistant to the City Manager

City of Rio Rancho
3200 Civic Center Circle NE
Rio Rancho, NM  87144
Office   (505) 896-8727
Fax      (505) 891-7274
Cell      (505) 220-6078
www.ci.rio-rancho.nm.us

The City held a public meeting on 8/28/2008 at 6:30 p.m. at Vista Grande Elementary School to present its then current Paseo del Volcan design plans. HDR, Inc. requested that attendees mail, fax or email them questions and concerns by 9/5/2008.

Another public meeting was held on January 13, 2009 from 6:00-8:30 p.m. at Mt. View Middle School in Rio Rancho. HDR, Inc. again requested that attendees mail, fax or email them questions and concerns by 1/31/2009.

Another public meeting was held on April 21, 2009 from 6:00-8:30 p.m. at Mt. View Middle School in Rio Rancho. HDR, Inc. again requested that attendees mail, fax or email them questions and concerns.
 
Throughout the Paseo del Volcan saga, EHHA has been interested in your PDV concerns. We have asked residents to please contact their District 6 City Councilor and the mayor with their concerns. In an attempt to fully understand and address the Enchanted Hills neighbors' concerns, please also forward your concerns to PDVhwyconcerns@ehha.us.

Click here (or on our Paseo del Volcan Chronology tab) to read a condensed chronology related to Paseo Del Volcan and Enchanted Hills.