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 $203,201 grant to help the City of Albuquerque manage and maintain air quality standards.

Funding will be used to continue the city's air pollution abatement and prevention program.

"Air pollution is a serious health concern that can negatively impact peoples live.  EPA funding will help Albuquerque continue to manage air quality standards," Bingaman said.