Improvement plans for Farmington could cost $2 million

FARMINGTON, N.M. (AP) - The city of Farmington’s goal to transform its downtown center could cost more than $2 million.

The Farmington Daily Times reports (https://bit.ly/1Hv5NWg ) that consultants are developing plans to help lure more residents to the city’s Main Street.

City Manager Rob Mayes says officials will look into state and federal grants to help lighten the projected costs.

Mayes says residents and business owners consider revitalizing the street a priority.

The proposal would include more green space, fewer lanes and wider sidewalks.

Farmington has paid nearly $60,000 to Blue Zones consultants to come up with designs on how to rebuild Main Street.

Blue Zones is expected to present a full plan to the city council in a few months.

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Information from: The Daily Times, https://www.daily-times.com