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The Land on Which We Build: A History of Lea County

As a family-owned business, we take great pride in what we do. Our dedication to construction spans generations, as our story has humble beginnings in the imagination of one man who loved to build. Our roots have long been in the state of New Mexico and its surrounding areas. This land of enchantment is not […]

Lea County, New Mexico: Taking Initiative for Business Growth

Lea County of New Mexico was born out of settlers that sought to establish businesses and boom with industries left and right. In reality, these settlers had a rather hard time due to the lack of railroads, running streams, and a major center that they could call the population of the county. Lea County has […]

Concrete in Construction: A Brief History

With how far the science and application of concrete has come, it’s easy to forget just how old the material really is. Concrete has a robust history dating back over 8,000 years ago, and possibly even farther back than that! In this article, we wanted to trace the highlights of concrete’s history up to the […]

Everything You Need to Know About Choosing a Residential Landscaping Company

Have you ever noticed your neighbors working and placing rock and material on their front yards, but ends up taking them weeks to complete? It definitely seems like a pain when you take up a one man job for your home’s landscaping. Your best bet to meet your landscaping desires would be to hire a […]

Aggregate: What it is, and Why You Shouldn’t Forget It for Your Next Home Project

So you’ve been planning a new construction or remodeling project, and you know you need some concrete. You’re in the right place, since New Mexico Ready Mix is the best in the business. But you may also hear the word “aggregate”, but have no clue what it is or how it may play a role […]

Why Roswell is the Best Place to Get Your Sand and Gravel

Roswell, New Mexico is a town of about 47, 000 people and is, perhaps most famously known for its histories or ‘alleged history’ with unidentified flying objects or UFOs. Of course, everyone has heard about UFOs in Roswell and the story has been turned over and explored throughout the decades that it is difficult to […]

Summer is DIY Season! We’ll Help You Get Started on the Right Foot

Summer is right around the corner. Now’s as good a time as any to breathe new life into your home’s landscaping. By the time summer finally arrives, your home’s landscaping will look beautiful and enticing. Just imagine all the outdoor cookouts you’ll have with friends and family. It’s easy to transform your landscaping from bland […]

DIY Decorative Gravel Landscaping in Four Easy Steps

There’s something magical about restoring your home’s landscape on your own (or with the help of your family). Sure, it can get stressful and tiring at times but once the project comes to fruition, you can’t help but feel proud of your hard work and commitment. If you’re planning a DIY project, make sure you […]

The Many Faces of Concrete: A Brief Look at the Importance of the Building Material

As we’ve discussed in previous posts, concrete has a deep history that goes all the way back to the early Western civilizations. It started with early civilizations that figured out how to make early versions of the concoction. The Mycenaeans used it over 3, 000 years ago used it to make cisterns to hold water. […]

Create Your Own Paradise With the Right Landscaping Rocks and Stones

Desert Landscaping has its own unique qualities. It’s partly because of the Southwestern style homes and partly because of the weather and the conditions we deal with year round. So here in New Mexico and West Texas a variety of landscaping rocks are often used to create curb appeal and enhance the aesthetics of the […]