Two new papers were recently published related to our work at the Arid Hydrology Research Area (AHRA) (https://www.sscafca.org/education-outreach/ahra/): 1. A discussion (https://ascelibrary.org/doi/10.1061/JHYEFF.HEENG-6295) of our earlier paper on infiltration model parameters for sandy soils (https://ascelibrary.org/doi/10.1061/JHYEFF.HEENG-6025) based on rainfall simulator tests conducted at AHRA. The discussion raises some interesting points and lists other studies from
The public comment period is now open for the: SSCAFCA Criteria Manual Volume 2: Hydraulics Part 1: Open Channel CM2-1_Open_Channel_Final_Review_Draft Comments are due by June 24, 2024 and can be emailed to asanchez@sscafca.com
PROJECT PURPOSE: The purpose of this project is to protect the bridge abutment from erosion and migrating arroyo. Location: City of Rio Rancho in between 15th St. SE and Veranda Rd. SE just south of Southern Blvd. Watershed: Black Arroyo Estimated Construction Cost: $250,787.00 +NMGRT Funding Source: Start Date: 2/20/24 Estimated Completion Date: 4/20/24 Contractor Pate Construction Co. Inc. Project Designer: SSCAFCA Project Management: SSCAFCA Construction Oversight: SSCAFCA Construction Documents Construction Drawings
PROJECT PURPOSE: The Stallion Channel Access Segment project will improve maintenance access to the channel and create a shared use path. Location: City of Rio Rancho spanning from Summer Winds Dr. through Western Hills Dr. and ending at Nicklaus Dr. Watershed: Black Arroyo Estimated Construction Cost: $536,500.00 +NMGRT Funding Source: NMDOT TPF Start Date: 2/5/24 Estimated Completion Date: 4/5/24 Contractor Compass Engineering & Construction Services, LLC Project Designer: SSCAFCA Project Management: SSCAFCA Construction