Los Lunas, New Mexico

7 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 3, ISSUE 7 community partner is partnering with Valencia County, which is the county we reside in, to offer free internet home service to residents,” Gamboa points out. “There are some areas, however, that can get a little spotty, but for the most part, wherever the municipalities are that are within the county have good internet infrastructure.” Like most communities, regardless of size, having easy and reliable transportation links remain top of the list for many residents. Fortunately for the residents of Los Lunas, Interstate 25 is easily accessible for connecting residents to the surrounding area. Recently, those already reliable transportation links have received a boost with an incoming new interchange for Los Lunas residents. This new exit will include a river bridge crossing and, the way it is currently being designed, it will be the longest bridge in New Mexico. “It is a brand-new exit,” Gamboa states. “Los Lunas currently has only one exit off of I-25. Being able to have two exits will allow the southern boundary of the village and the eastern side of the county to have direct access to the I-25.” This will alleviate about 40% of the traffic currently on the village’s main road. “It is going to be an expressway to allow traffic to flow in and out on the eastern side of the village as well as the eastern side of the county,” Gamboa adds. So, what do residents do for fun in the beautiful village? According to Gamboa, it all boils down to Los Lunas’s highly regarded Parks and Recreation Department. “I had no idea about all the amazing activities they do throughout the year until I started working here,” she reflects. “Even throughout the pandemic, we are always trying to come up with ideas and events to get people outdoors because we have 350 plus days of sunshine.” Events take center stage for the residents of