This agreement provides funding to the city of portales to implement its project for drainage improvements, the plan will involve surveying, designing, and certifying two interconnected linear ponds…

EPA Region 6 awarded a $120,000 cooperative agreement to the City of Portales on March 1, 2026, under the Congressionally Mandated Projects program (CFDA 66.202) to implement stormwater drainage improvements in Portales, New Mexico.

The City will conduct engineering services for a redesigned stormwater management system north of a neighborhood off New Mexico State Road 206 and south of the subdivision. Work includes surveying and topographic mapping, evaluating design approaches, performing drainage analysis, designing two interconnected linear detention ponds with pump stations, and designing a stormwater retention pond to resolve foliage-induced stormwater backup onto Hayes Avenue. The project also encompasses designing weirs and grading plans, coordinating with stakeholders, preparing pump station designs, securing necessary permits, and providing public notices.

Deliverables consist of engineering plans finalized at 30%, 60%, 90%, and 100% completion stages, each bearing an engineer's stamp and integrating survey data and environmental impact assessments. Additional deliverables include construction specifications, stakeholder coordination documentation, pump station plans, permits, and weir design and sediment transfer documentation. The anticipated outcome is a stormwater management system optimized to prevent property damage and flooding while reducing flood risks through strategic placement of foliage for erosion prevention.

The agreement runs through March 31, 2027. No sub-awards are included. Place of performance is Portales, New Mexico.

This agreement provides funding to the city of portales to implement its project for drainage improvements, the plan will involve surveying, designing, and certifying two interconnected linear ponds with pump stations north of the neighborhood off new mexico state road 206 on the east end to effectively manage stormwater, along with a stormwater retention pond south of the subdivision to resolve foliage-induced stormwater back-up onto hayes as directed in the 2024 consolidated appropriations act or as identified in an approved technical correction if one has been approved for this project. Activities:the activities to be performed include the execution and implementation of engineering services focused on designing, surveying, and planning for a drainage improvement project. Workplan activities consist of: conducting surveys and topographic mapping, evaluating design approaches, and performing drainage analysis. IT also involves designing weirs and grading plans, coordinating with stakeholders, preparing designs for pump stations, and securing necessary permits. Subrecipient:no subawards are included in this assistance agreement.outcomes:the anticipated deliverables include a redesigned stormwater management system that optimizes flow and incorporates both existing and new detention ponds to prevent property damage and flooding. Engineering plans will be finalized at stages of 30%, 60%, 90%, and 100% completion, each bearing an engineer's stamp and integrating survey data and environmental impact assessments for weir design and sediment transfer. Additional deliverables consist of construction specifications, stakeholder coordination documentation, plans for pump stations, necessary permits, and public notices to ensure comprehensive project execution. The expected outcomes include designing drainage systems to enhance environmental benefits and reduce flood risks. By strategically placing foliage, the project aims to prevent erosion, stimulate economic growth, improve mental health, and support conservation efforts. The design will address future environmental changes by improving stormwater management in runoff areas. Surveys will identify natural water flow patterns, enabling their reestablishment to optimize aquifer recharge and promote watershed conservation through deeper root infiltration and enhanced foliage. The intended beneficiaries include include residents of the city of portales, new mexico.