Construction Can Begin

The New Mexico state officials have signed off on an agreement between Verizon Wireless and Doña Ana County to build a new tower at the Talavera Volunteer Fire District station. Now that the state’s Board of Finance has taken action, construction on the 75-foot tower will begin. The tower will resemble a flagpole, and have room for other carriers to co-locate. KRWG-TV reported that in exchange for using this property, Verizon will pay the county $13,200 a year, which will increase 3% each year for the next 25-years. “This is a win for all parties involved,” District 3 Doña Ana County Commissioner Benjamin L. Rawson told KRWG-TV. “Cellular customers in this area have long complained about low signal strength, which is annoying when you’re trying to have a conversation, but can be disastrous if you need to call for emergency assistance. I appreciate the good-faith negotiations by all the parties, and I look very much forward to seeing the project through to a speedy completion.”