Jeff Bingaman United States Senator from New Mexico

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman today announced that the Lordsburg Municipal Airport has been awarded a $137,823 grant through the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Bingaman said the airport will use the funding to install an automated weather observing system (AWOS) at the airport.  The AWOS is required to provide pilots with current weather information.

"The funding released today is a good investment in the city's future and will help ensure that its airport continues to provide a vital – and safe -- service to the community," Bingaman said.