Archived News and News Releases

2008 General Election

Bernalillo County held a general election on November 4, 2008. Danny Hernandez (incumbent in District 1) and Daniel F. Lyon (incumbent in District 2) were both re-elected to the Board of Directors. They were sworn in on January 2, 2009.

AMAFCA also had a Bond Authorization on the ballot, which passed with over a  67% “yes” vote. We thank you for your support. AMAFCA intends to apply the $20 million for the continuation of our mission to "acquire, equip, maintain and operate a flood control system for the benefit of the Authority and the inhabitants thereof."

Award-Winning Tingley Park Surge Pond officially opens

AMAFCA paid $1,000,000 of the cost of the award-winning Tingley Park Surge Pond in the Barelas neighborhood of Albuquerque. The park was lowered four feet below the surrounding neighborhood to serve as a flood control facility during heavy rains.

Embudo Bike Trail Ribbon Cutting/Bridge Dedication

Albuquerque Mayor Martin Chavez, the AMAFCA Board, and family members of James Quinn were on hand for the dedication of the James Quinn Bridge on the Embudo Bike Trail, which crosses over the AMAFCA North Diversion Channel near I-40.

West I-40 Diversion Channel Ribbon Cutting

AMAFCA’s award-winning West I-40 Diversion Channel had a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony October 28, 2006. Albuquerque Mayor Martin Chavez and the AMAFCA Board were on hand for the ceremonies. The project includes 2.2 miles of bike trails and landscaping.

South Valley Flood Reduction Project Funding Passes House

Congresswoman Heather Wilson spoke at AMAFCA’s McCoy Dam on Friday, July 15, 2005 to announce that the Water Resources Development Act, passed by the House the day before, contained funding for this joint project benefiting Albuquerque’s South Valley.