IN THE LAST QUARTER CENTURY THERE HAVE BEEN DOZENS OF SUICIDES OFF THE RIO GRANDE GORGE BRIDGE IN TAOS COUNTY. NOW, THE SANTA FE NEW MEXICAN REPORTS HOUSE BILL 166 WOULD PROVIDE 156-THOUSAND DOLLARS A YEAR SO STATE POLICE CAN INCREASE SECURITY ON THE BRIDGE. THREE OFFICERS WOULD BE ASSIGNED TO THE EFFORT.
HOUSE BILL 166 WILL BE HEADING TO THE HOUSE APPROPRIATIONS AND FINANCE COMMITTEE. A FINANCIAL ANALYSIS OF THE LEGISLATION SAYS AN ADDITIONAL 132-THOUSAND DOLLARS A YEAR WILL BE NEEDED TO COVER SALARIES AND EQUIPMENT FOR THE OFFICERS.
