Was there state money or not?
2nd and Park traffic light situation moving

Copyright © 2009
Gallup Independent
By Bernie Dotson
Staff writer

GALLUP — Had some kind of road or transportation grant been received last year — as opposed to a state legislative appropriation being made — a traffic light at Second Street and Park Avenue would’ve been up a long time ago, Mayor Harry Mendoza said Monday.

And if you really want to explore some answers on the issue, then take a long look at the differences between grants and appropriations, Mendoza said.

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