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New Mexico Receives $21.2 Million in FAA Grants for Airport Upgrades

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U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Luján, along with Representatives Teresa Leger Fernández, Melanie Stansbury, and Gabe Vasquez, welcomed the federal funding to support much-needed upgrades at airports across New Mexico. The grants, totaling $21.2 million, will be used to modernize airports, improve safety, and support local jobs.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) provided $21.2 million in grants to upgrade airports across New Mexico, with funding going towards projects at Santa Fe Regional Airport, Las Cruces International Airport, Taos Regional Airport, and many others.
  • The grants are part of the FAA's Airport Infrastructure Grant Program and the Airport Improvement Program, and will support projects such as reconstructing pavement, updating weather observation systems, and rehabilitating runways and taxiways.
  • Senator Martin Heinrich stated that investing in New Mexico's airports means more jobs, economic growth, and opportunities for New Mexico families.
  • Representative Leger Fernández highlighted the importance of the Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law in delivering on critical projects for communities across New Mexico, and that these investments will pave the path for all of New Mexico to become a travel hub.
  • Representative Vasquez emphasized the significance of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which continues to deliver for New Mexico, and that the grants will help keep communities safe and connected for decades to come.
  • The breakdown of the FAA funding for New Mexico is as follows:

+ Santa Fe Regional Airport: $4.5 million

+ Las Cruces International Airport: $443,282

+ Taos Regional Airport: $513,000

+ Clayton Municipal Airpark: $3.057 million

+ Lea County Regional Airport: $3.569 million

+ Las Vegas Municipal Airport: $1.346 million

+ Roswell Air Center: $1.242 million

+ Other airports: $6.736 million

  • The grants will support projects such as reconstructing pavement, updating weather observation systems, and rehabilitating runways and taxiways.
  • Senator Luján stated that the $21.2 million in federal funding for airports across New Mexico will support over two dozen projects, and that this investment will help improve safety, support local jobs, and ensure airports are better equipped to serve New Mexicans.

Statistics:

  • Total FAA funding for New Mexico airports: $21.2 million
  • Number of airports receiving funding: 24
  • Total projects supported: 27
  • Jobs created: Hundreds
  • Economic growth: Millions of dollars in investment for New Mexico communities

Sources:

  • [1] U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Luján, along with Representatives Teresa Leger Fernández, Melanie Stansbury, and Gabe Vasquez, Statement on FAA Grants for New Mexico Airports.
  • [2] Federal Aviation Administration, Airport Infrastructure Grant Program and Airport Improvement Program.
  • [3] United States Senator Ben Ray Luján, Statement on FAA Grants for New Mexico Airports.
  • [4] United States Representative Teresa Leger Fernández, Statement on FAA Grants for New Mexico Airports.
  • [5] United States Representative Melanie Stansbury, Statement on FAA Grants for New Mexico Airports.
  • [6] United States Representative Gabe Vasquez, Statement on FAA Grants for New Mexico Airports.

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