MOUNTAINAIR, N.M. (KRQE) — A nearly $1.2 million pavement preservation project is set to begin in Mountainair on Monday, Sept. 15, according to the New Mexico Department of Transportation. Construction will impact US 60 between Abo and Willard.

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The project from milepost 195 to 215 will include a micro surface treatment on the existing asphalt. "Micro surfacing is a treatment designed to extend the life of asphalt pavements in good condition by providing skid resistance, restricting moisture intrusion, protecti

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