Jeff Bingaman United States Senator from New Mexico

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman today announced that the U.S. Department of Justice is releasing funding he helped secure to support the efforts of the New Mexico Sheriff and Police Athletic League (NMPAL).

            Bingaman helped secure $1.05 million in the fiscal year 2008 spending bill that funds the Justice Department. 

            "New Mexico PAL provides our state's youth with positive alternatives to drugs and gangs.  I am pleased to support this important program," Bingaman said.

            The funds will be used to reduce negative behaviors and promote healthy behavioral patterns among New Mexico's youth by providing recreational, educational, and cultural activities.  NMPAL will be serving boys and girls between the ages of 6-18.