Jeff Bingaman United States Senator from New Mexico

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman today announced that the fire departments in three New Mexico communities have been awarded federal grants to support their efforts. The funding comes from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and will be used for operations and safety functions.

The funding will be awarded as follows:

• San Juan County Fire Department: $800,000
• Carlsbad Fire Department : $48,870
• Santa Fe Fire Department: $6,512

"This grant funding invests in New Mexico fire departments, helping them protect the people they serve," Bingaman said.