Jeff Bingaman United States Senator from New Mexico

ANTON CHICO/SANTA ROSA – U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman today joined former Governor David Cargo in Anton Chico to tour the newly constructed library in Anton Chico and to applaud Intel for donating a $10,000 grant to support the building.

“In small, rural communities libraries provide residents with a link to the outside world,” Bingaman said.  “The funding being presented today by Intel will go a long way in ensuring the Anton Chico Library has the resources and tools to provide educational and informational services to the community.”

Intel New Mexico said they were pleased to provide funding for this important initiative.

"Intel is happy to provide a $10,000 grant to help fund technology for the new Anton Chico Library," said Jami Grindatto, New Mexico Corporate Affairs Manager at Intel.  "I am impressed by the passion and collaboration of the Anton Chico community to make their dream of a library a reality.  Now, through the use of technology, the library will connect the citizens of Anton Chico to a world of opportunity.  I would like to thank Senator Bingaman and Governor Cargo for making Intel aware of this great community effort.  I wish the wonderful community of Anton Chico great success for the future."

Bingaman was also in Santa Rosa to visit the site of the new wastewater treatment plant that will be funded through the economic stimulus bill Congress passed in February.  Santa Rosa is expected to receive approximately $8.8 million in stimulus grant and loan funding for the project and an additional $500,000 federal loan from a FY 2009 spending bill.

Bingaman will also tour the site of the planned Guadalupe County Hospital.  The county has applied for low-cost loans from U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) though the stimulus bill to help construct the new hospital.  Bingaman has written to the USDA in support of the county’s application. 

“It’s great to see Santa Rosa taking advantage on funding provided through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.  They are investing in their community and I continue to be impressed by their hard work and dedication.”

Bingaman was also in San Miguel to visit the new clinic and to tour the community’s senior center.