Albuquerque utility: No rate increases for water users

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) – One of New Mexico’s largest water utilities has unveiled its budget proposal for the next fiscal year and no rate increases are planned.
The Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority detailed the utility’s plan Monday. The budget includes $67 million for infrastructure projects – $8 million more than last year.
Chief financial officer Stan Allred says rate increases over the past few years are being largely dedicated to infrastructure