Jeff Bingaman United States Senator from New Mexico

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman today announced that the U.S. Department of Commerce has awarded the New Mexico Manufacturing Extension Partnership a $567,001 grant.  The funding will be used to help small and medium-sized manufacturing businesses in the state create new jobs.

"Our economy continues to struggle, so we must continue to take steps that create good jobs.  This grant is an important investment in our state's manufacturing future," Bingaman said.

For more information on New Mexico Manufacturing Extension Partnership, please visit: http://newmexicomep.org/.