Jeff Bingaman United States Senator from New Mexico

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman today announced that the New Mexico Department of Transportation has been awarded a $142,192 grant to support highway safety programs in the state.

Funding was awarded through the U.S. Department of Transportation and will be used to help New Mexico adopt and implement effective programs to reduce highway deaths and injuries through the enforcement of safety belt laws.

"Seatbelts protect the lives drivers and passengers, and help make New Mexico's roads safer for all travelers.  This grant will help promote safety in our state," Bingaman said.