Udall, Heinrich Announce $3.3 Million in FAA Grants for New Mexico Airports

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Today, U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich announced more than $3.3 million in grants to support runway expansion, rehabilitation and other improvements at nine airports across New Mexico. Clovis, Grants, Alamogordo, Colfax County, Lea County, Questa, Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo, Farmington and Santa Rosa will all receive funding from the new Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grants.

"Local airports are an economic engine for many New Mexico communities, and these new grants will help make improvements to keep them strong," Udall said. "As a member of the Senate Commerce and Appropriations committees, I'll continue fighting for resources to strengthen all of New Mexico's infrastructure. Diverse and efficient transportation options help boost local economies and bring jobs to our state by attracting businesses and tourism."

"These investments are important to the safety and infrastructure of our local airports," Heinrich said. "The aviation industry in New Mexico drives economic growth and development throughout the state. By strengthening our transportation system, we can boost commerce, increase travel, and spur job creation."

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