Jeff Bingaman United States Senator from New Mexico

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman today announced that New Mexico will benefit from $1.4 million in grant funds from the U.S. Department of Justice.

The New Mexico Department of Children Youth and Families will receive $600,000 to reduce juvenile delinquency.  The New Mexico Department of Public Safety will receive $808,675 to reduce forensic DNA sample turnaround time and reduce DNA forensic casework backlogs.

"During these difficult economic times, it is extremely helpful to have federal funds coming to New Mexico to help both solve crimes and keep young people on the right track," Bingaman said.