U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján Delivers Nearly $190 Million For New Mexico In Senate-Passed Appropriations Bills

Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on August 2, 2025
- 10:22 am

From the Office of U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján:

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) announced funding secured for New Mexico in the Senate-passed Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill and Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies (MilCon-VA) Appropriations Bill.

In both Senate-passed appropriation bills, Sen. Luján successfully secured $189,838,000 for critical New Mexico projects.

In the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies (MilCon-VA) Appropriations Bill, Sen. Luján secured $183,800,000 for New Mexico projects. In the Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill, Sen. Luján secured $6,038,000 for New Mexico projects.

“From strengthening our military’s readiness and safety, to boosting emergency response, the U.S. Senate just passed critical appropriations bills that will benefit communities across New Mexico,” Sen. Luján said. “I hear from New Mexicans every day: the need for stronger infrastructure, safer communities, and more opportunities for the next generation. That’s why I fought to secure this funding and am proud to have secured the support of my Senate colleagues. There is more work to be done, and I’ll continue working to deliver the federal support our families and communities need and deserve.”

Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies funding bill — Read bill summary here.
Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and Related Agencies funding bill — Read bill summary here.

Sen. Luján Secured Nearly $190 Million for the Following Local Projects:

Strengthening New Mexico’s Air Force Bases:

$90,000,000 for Cannon Air Force Base to construct a 192-bed dormitory. Secured by Sen. Luján and Sen. Martin Heinrich.
$83,000,000 for Kirtland Air Force Base to construct a Space Rapid Capabilities Office. Secured by Sen. Luján and Sen. Heinrich.
$8,100,000 for infrastructure upgrades at Cannon Air Force Base, specifically for ADAL Security Forces Facility. Secured by Sen. Luján and Sen. Heinrich.
$2,000,000 for infrastructure upgrades at Kirtland Air Force Base, specifically for the design for the Wyoming Gate Project. Secured by Sen. Luján and Sen. Heinrich.
$700,000 for infrastructure upgrades at Holloman Air Force Base, specifically for the design for the Holloman High Speed Test Track. Secured by Sen. Luján and Sen. Heinrich.

Fire and Emergency Response in Northern New Mexico:

$1,100,000 for Rio Arriba County to modernize and upgrade firefighting communications equipment, including radios and repeater towers, to ensure timely emergency responses. Secured by Sen. Luján and Sen. Heinrich.
$750,000 for the Truchas Volunteer Fire Department to enhance the department’s ability to respond to emergencies. Secured by Sen. Luján and Sen. Heinrich.
$1,000,000 for San Juan County to purchase a new fire ladder truck. Secured by Sen. Luján, Sen. Heinrich, and Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández in the House-companion bill.

Community Infrastructure in Central and Southern New Mexico:

$1,513,000 for the Town of Estancia to renovate their town hall and community center. Secured by Sen. Luján.
$1,000,000 for the Town of Mesilla to renovate its town hall complex. Secured by Sen. Luján, Sen. Heinrich, and Rep. Gabe Vasquez in the House-companion bill.

Early Childhood Education in Southwestern New Mexico: