Jeff Bingaman United States Senator from New Mexico

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman today announced that the City of Albuquerque has been awarded a $408,410 grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

Funding will help the city continue its air pollution prevention and control program.  Specifically, it will assist Albuquerque with the maintenance of national ambient air quality standards, reduction of air toxics emissions, and reduction of ambient nitrates and sulfates.

            “New Mexico is known for its beautiful, blue skies and this funding will help Albuquerque keep them clean,” Bingaman said.