Jeff Bingaman United States Senator from New Mexico

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman today announced that Santa Fe Airport will receive a $2.6 million grant to rehabilitate taxiways A and C.

The grant comes from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration, which typically contributes additional maintenance funds to help the airport operate safely.

"The Santa Fe Municipal Airport has grown with the additional of commercial airline service in recent years.  This grant will ensure that the airport is in top shape," Bingaman said.

The federal government is expected to contribute an additional $620,000 toward this project, for a total of $3.2 million.