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SANTA FE, NM- Santa Fe County Commissioner Camilla Bustamante (District 3) and the Santa Fe County Public Works Department invite the community to a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Madrid Volunteer Fire Station expansion on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. The event will take place at 5 Firehouse Ln, Madrid, NM 87010.

Originally constructed around 1989, the Madrid Volunteer Fire Station has undergone a comprehensive interior and exterior remodel that enhances functionality, safety, and accessibility for fire personnel and the community, as wildfire risk reaches unprecedented highs. Key updates include the addition of a new training room with a fully equipped kitchen, a new HVAC system, and ADA-compliant restrooms and showers. Accessibility improvements also include ADA parking and accessible pathways.  

To support increased operational demands, the fire bay was expanded to accommodate additional equipment storage, a new concrete pad was installed, and a vehicle exhaust extraction system was added to enhance operational safety. Overall, the building’s exterior was newly stuccoed and a new liquid waste system was installed to meet environmental standards and accommodate increased facility use.  

Commissioner Bustamante highlighted the importance of the project, stating, "Public safety is one of the most important roles in service to our communities. The upgrades to the Madrid Fire Station are prime to improve the quality of the work and lives for those who volunteer to protect and serve the community."  

The $1,297,518.55 project is funded through a combination of sources, including General Obligation Bonds, Capital Outlay GRT, Fire Operation Funds, Fire Impact Funds, and Fire Protection Funds. Construction began May 22, 2024, with substantial completion on April 2, 2025.  

For more information about the project, contact Miguel “Mike” Romero, Project Manager at miromero@santafecountynm.gov.  

To RSVP for the ribbon-cutting event, please contact Brittney Lovato, Constituent Services Liaison for D-3, at blovato@santafecountynm.gov.  

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