Haaland Announces $79.8 million for Albuquerque Transportation Initiatives

April 7, 2020
Press Release

Albuquerque, N.M.- -- Today, Congresswoman Deb Haaland (NM-01) announced with the delegation $79.8 million in funding for transportation in Albuquerque. The funds are part of a first wave of U.S. Department of Transportation grants from the $2 trillion Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act that the entire New Mexico delegation voted to pass Congress earlier this month. Local governments and the State of New Mexico will receive a total of $133,196,781 in dedicated grants for urban and rural public transportation systems through the U.S. Department of Transportation.

“Local communities are working to ensure our families have what they need during this public health emergency, but some find themselves having to choose between keeping bus drivers on the job and providing coronavirus resources. I was proud to fight for funding for Albuquerque and so many other communities throughout New Mexico to keep buses running so health care workers and essential workers can keep our communities going. It will go a long way to help local leaders and families during these trying times,” said Haaland.

The full breakdown of the $133,196,781 in funding is below:

Section 5307 Urbanized Area Apportionments:

  • Albuquerque, $79,845,589
  • Farmington, $2,161,017
  • Las Cruces, $6,026,321
  • Las Cruces-El Paso, $1,543,501
  • Los Lunas, $2,250,299
  • Santa Fe, $5,315,047

Section 5311 & Section 5340 Rural Area Apportionments:

  • New Mexico, $36,474,320
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