Jeff Bingaman United States Senator from New Mexico

U.S. SENATOR Jeff Bingaman

Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Contact Senator Bingaman's Office:

Jude McCartin
Maria Najera
703 Hart Building
United States Senate
Washington, DC 20510
(202) 224-5521

Bingaman: Grant Bolsters Educational Opportunities in Doña Ana County

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman today announced that New Mexico State University – Doña Ana Community College has been awarded $600,000 through the Hispanic-Serving Institutions Assisting Communities (HSIAC) grant program to help bring educational opportunities to the residents of Las Cruces' Mesquite neighborhood.

Funding will make it possible for NMSU-DACC, in partnership with the Mesquite Neighborhood Learning Center, to provide workforce and life skills training, as well as social services, to those who otherwise might not have access to them.

"Education and vocational training are key to finding a good job, especially in today's economy," Bingaman said. "This federal grant will help expand educational opportunities to more Las Cruces residents."