Jeff Bingaman United States Senator from New Mexico

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman today announced that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded a $109,766 grant to help the Pueblo of Cochiti develop environmental programs for the community.

The grant will help the pueblo implement a program for developing and managing environmental protection programs and will involve specific activities such as creating an environmental office, providing community outreach and developing a recycling program.

"This funding will make it possible for Cochiti Pueblo to continue environmental efforts that are benefiting the community," Bingaman said.