N.M. Delegation Welcomes Over $33 Million for Upgrades at Airports Across New Mexico

Upgrades include completing a new terminal at Clovis Regional Airport, runway improvements at ABQ Sunport, and more

WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), U.S. Representatives Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.), Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.), and Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.) are welcoming $33,494,691 from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for upgrades at airports across New Mexico.

This federal funding includes grants from the Infrastructure Law - legislation passed by Democrats in the N.M. Congressional Delegation - including $15.7 million to fully fund a new 21,000-square-foot terminal at the Clovis Regional Airport (CVN) and nearly $2.5 million for a project to reconstruct a taxiway at Raton Municipal Airport (RTN).

The Delegation previously welcomed $3.5 million in FAA funding from the Infrastructure Law for the new terminal at the Clovis Regional Airport in February. In combination with this latest award, Clovis will now have enough funding to complete the new terminal.

"When we invest in New Mexico's airports, we invest in the people who rely on these facilities to do business in our state, create jobs, and contribute to our economy," said Heinrich, a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee. "I am proud to welcome funding from the Infrastructure Law to fully construct Clovis Regional Airport's new terminal and improve airports all across New Mexico. I will keep fighting to bring investments home to modernize terminals, improve travelers' experiences, and drive our state's economic growth for the future."

"The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is delivering millions of dollars and creating jobs across New Mexico. With more than $33 million coming to New Mexico to improve our airports, this funding will help connect communities, drive tourism and travel, and boost local economies," said Luján, a member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee. "I am glad to welcome this funding, and I will continue working to secure investments for our communities."

When we invest in critical infrastructure, we're investing in the future of New Mexico. These airport upgrades across my entire district will create jobs, support local businesses, and better connect our communities," said Leger Fernández. "This is exactly the kind of investment I envisioned when I voted for the Infrastructure Law.

"I'm thrilled New Mexico's airports will receive much-needed infrastructure upgrades all thanks to the Biden-Harris Administration's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law," said Stansbury. "Airports bring trade, economic opportunities to the state, and families and friends together. We must keep investing in infrastructure so opportunities remain open for New Mexicans."

"Upgrading our airports from Double Eagle in Albuquerque to rural airports in Zuni and Lea County means not only enhancing safety for travelers but also creating significant economic opportunities. By modernizing our infrastructure, we're helping create jobs and ensuring local economies thrive," said Vasquez. "Rural New Mexicans deserve modern infrastructure that allows businesses to compete in today's economy. I was proud to have helped pass the FAA Reauthorization Act earlier this year that included my bipartisan provision to bring commercial air service back to underserved, rural communities in New Mexico."

The airport improvement projects being funded by this round of FAA investment can be found below:

Airport	Amount Awarded	Project Description
Crownpoint Airport	$193,301	This project updates the existing airport layout plan with master plan narrative.
Albuquerque International Sunport	$3,732,834	This project reconstructs the existing lighting on Runway 3/21 that has reached the end of its useful life.
Albuquerque International Sunport	$390,778	This project acquires and installs low-emission equipment including 2 electric skid loaders and a charger.
Zuni/Andrew Othole Memorial Airport	$1,000,000	This project funds removing the hill located approximately 500 feet to the east of Runway 6/24 identified as an obstruction to improve safety.
Albuquerque/Double Eagle II Airport	$438,000	This project constructs new edge drains along Taxiway B to provide adequate drainage to bring the airport into conformity with current standards.
Angel Fire Airport	$761,444	This project: Acquires and installs new wind cone navigational aids to provide pilots with critical airfield information. Reconstructs the existing lighting on Runway 17/35 that has reached the end of its useful life. Replaces 1 existing airport rotating beacon that has reached the end of its useful life
Clovis Regional Airport	$15,700,000	This project constructs a new 21,000 square foot terminal to accommodate more passengers and accommodate more aircraft operations. This grant is associated with an Infrastructure Law Airport Grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of the project.
Lea County/Zip Franklin Memorial Airport	$936,163	This project reconstructs the existing lighting on Runway 12/30 that has reached the end of its useful life.
Lea County/Jal Airport	$757,639	This project reconstructs the existing lighting on Runway 1/19 that has reached the end of its useful life.
Lea County Regional Airport	$625,543	This project expands the existing terminal by 2,000 square feet to facilitate the movement of passengers and baggage to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. Additionally, this grant funds construction of sanitary sewer system.
Vaughn Municipal Airport	$331,968	This project: Reseals 34,944 square yards of the existing Apron pavement at a non primary airport to extend its useful life. Reseals 1,635 feet of the existing Taxiway A pavement at a non primary airport to extend its useful life. Reseals 5,150 feet of existing Runway 9/27 pavement at a non primary airport to extend its useful life.
Raton Municipal Airport/Crews Field	$56,233	This project constructs a new lighting vault building with equipment to meet airfield lighting needs and to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This grant is associated with an Infrastructure Law Airport grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of the project.
Raton Municipal Airport/Crews Field	$2,489,191	This project reconstructs 4,000 feet of the existing paved Taxiway B pavement that has reached the end of its useful life.
Santa Fe Regional Airport	$6,089,700	This project: Installs new Runway 15/33 markings to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. Reconstructs 21,000 square yards of the existing terminal Apron pavement that has reached the end of its useful life. Reconstructs 760 feet of existing perimeter fencing not required by 49 CFR 1542 that has reached the end of its useful life. Extends Runway 33 safety area to 500 feet to enhance safety.

For more information on this FAA funding, click here.

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