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The Southwest Solid Waste Authority is urgently seeking $300,000 to secure new waste compactors—will the State Board of Finance approve this critical funding?

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Southwest Solid Waste Authority asked for $300,000 in emergency funding for compactors
The Southwest Solid Waste Authority requested $300,000 in emergency operating funding to purchase waste compactors; presenters included regional council and authority staff and the item was listed on the State Board of Finance Oct. 20, 2026 agenda.
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October 26, 2026 at 3:23 AM
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The State Board of Finance just approved a $300,000 grant to revolutionize waste management in New Mexico by installing compactors that could save the region from costly landfill disruptions!

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Board grants $300,000 to Southwest Solid Waste Authority to buy compactors and avert landfill disruption
The board approved a $300,000 emergency grant to the Southwest Solid Waste Authority to buy and install self‑contained compactors to extend landfill cell life and avoid costly out‑of‑county diversion; the motion passed with one recorded no vote from Member Joseph Luhan.
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October 24, 2026 at 5:04 PM