Old Fort Museum roof damage progressing

FORT SUMNER — The village’s insurance carrier won’t cover damages to the roof and ceiling at the Old Fort Museum, Mayor Louie Gallegos reported at a special council meeting March 22.

Gallegos said roof and ceiling repairs are expected to cost the village about $12,000. He told the council the situation is being considered an emergency repair and that the damage to the facility is progressing by the day.

The Chamber of Commerce is renting the facility, but is only partially able to use it due to the extent of the damage and the collapsing ceilings, he said.