NEWS RELEASE: What’s New Behind the Scenes of Our Water System
- asalas843
- Oct 30
- 2 min read
LAS VEGAS, N.M. — The City of Las Vegas continues to make significant progress toward improving and securing the community’s water system. Working under an Intergovernmental Agreement with the New Mexico Environment Department and Plexos, the state’s contractor, the City is advancing plans for a new water treatment plant while maintaining and upgrading the current facility.
As part of this effort, the City recently replaced two of the four filter beds at the existing water treatment plant. These new filters are expected to be fully operational next week once they are programmed into the system. The City plans to replace the remaining two filter beds before the end of the year.
Filter beds are a vital part of the water treatment process. Each bed consists of layers of sand, gravel, and other materials that remove dirt, sediment, and impurities as water passes through, ensuring that it meets all state and federal drinking water standards. The City’s water continues to meet every regulatory requirement and remains safe to drink.
In addition to these improvements, the Mayor and City Council have approved plans to expand the City’s water storage capacity by six million gallons. This expansion will help ensure a reliable and resilient water supply for residents. The City has also submitted applications to the New Mexico Water Trust Board for funding to support additional infrastructure projects and expects to receive updates soon.
Mayor David Romero expressed his gratitude to the community for their continued support and resilience through recent challenges. “Our community has been through so much,” Romero said. “Every challenge and crisis, we have faced together, and we have persevered. Las Vegas is thriving and headed toward great things. We are resilient and will come out stronger than ever. Delivering on water quality, quantity, reliability, and a strong water future has been the commitment of myself and the entire governing body. We have made tremendous progress toward those goals, and there is so much more to come.”
The City also extends a huge thanks not only to its partners but to City Manager Robert A. Anaya, Water Director Travis Martinez, all of the water department staff, city staff, and everyone who has been part of this process — through the challenges, the successes, and even the tough moments. Their dedication and hard work have been essential in keeping the City’s water system safe, reliable, and improving for the future.
City officials acknowledge that large infrastructure projects take time, but meaningful progress is happening every day. The City remains focused on ensuring the long-term safety, reliability, and efficiency of its water system. Residents are encouraged to look for additional updates in upcoming utility bills and on the City’s official communication channels as work continues.
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