Jeff Bingaman United States Senator from New Mexico

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman today announced that three New Mexico airports will receive funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to make improvements to their facilities and runways.

“Transportation infrastructure is a crucial element in helping to attract businesses and new jobs to every corner of our state. I am pleased that the federal government is making this important investment in New Mexico’s airports," Bingaman said.

The following airports received funding:

• Doña Ana County at Santa Teresa Airport - $42,089
Funding will be used to complete construction of the parallel taxiway, part of planned improvements to enhance cargo handling at the airport, which is increasingly important because of its border location and close proximity to the new Union Pacific rail yard.

• Hatch Municipal Airport - $40,000
The grant will fund design for paving of the airport access road.

• Springer Municipal Airport - $149,150
Funding will be used to preserve and extend the useful life of the runway pavement.