Albuquerque residents concerned about nearby construction [Video]

Some neighbors in Ventana Ranch are outraged over damages to their homes, and it may be from nearby construction blasting. Crews say it’s needed for their latest project on the westside, which involves using dynamite.”It’s a big development,” John White, project manager of Salls Brothers Construction, said.Come next year, Bedrock will be a new community in Albuquerque. It will feature 202 townhomes and 142 single-family homes. The area will also include amenities like pet-friendly parks, pools, fitness centers, and a spa.The project is being organized by LaTerra Development and Revitate.”These are areas that have been blasted and haven’t been dug out yet,” White said.Along with being a project manager, White is also a geologist and blaster. He’s in charge of blasting operations at the site. “You can see these black cones there?” he said. “Those are places where drilled to do blasting. We put the dynamite in those holes.”With a …