NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has signed off on $1.2 billion dollars in capital outlay funding. It will be spread across the state, funding hundreds of projects. That includes 33 acequia improvement projects in northern New Mexico, especially after the years of fires and flo oding in the area. Story continues below Business: Two big New Mexico brands up for sale as owner looks toward retirement Education: Albuquerque high school students get up-close look at big-time film production News: Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham authorizes National Guard deployment to ABQ “The Hermits Peak Calf Canyon Fire devastated acequias in San Miguel, Mora county. Truly, you know, when those floodwaters started to come down those mountains, it really blew out headgates. It just destroyed acequias that had been there for hundreds of years,” said Rep. Kristina Ortez (D-Taos). A huge chunk of money will pour into 49 Albuquerque public schools to make their campuses safer. They include fences cameras, and other technology to keep students and staff safe. The school district sent out this statement Friday: Taxpayers' investments in security for schools is critical in the overall educational picture, and we're gratified by the support of lawmakers. In this era, vigilance is of utmost importance and these tools give us more flexibility as we work to keep children and staff members safe on our campuses. On top of all that, $822,000 will be spent to get a sports museum off the ground. Also with the location of the New Mexico State Fair still up in the air, $14 Million has been approved for the State Fair Commission to move forward with projects they need to improve the fairgrounds while also setting aside funding for finding a new spot for the fair. $11 million dollars has been approved for improvements at the University of New Mexico's University Stadium. ...read more read less