Jeff Bingaman United States Senator from New Mexico

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman today announced that the Pueblo of Laguna has been awarded $2 million in grant funding to help update the Pueblo's sewer infrastructure. The funding came from a special set aside Bingaman established for water and wastewater projects in Indian Country.

"I'm glad USDA is investing $2 million in Laguna Pueblo.  This funding will help ensure that residents have access to basic infrastructure," Bingaman said.

Funding was awarded through the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Development office.