Senator Ben Ray Luján announced $6.9 million in federal funding for New Mexico projects focusing on infrastructure and education.
Quiver AI Summary
U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) announced that he has successfully secured over $6.9 million in federal investments for various projects in New Mexico as part of the Appropriations Committee's bipartisan Fiscal Year 2026 Agriculture and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill. This funding aims to enhance fire and emergency response capabilities, upgrade community infrastructure, and expand early childhood education services across rural areas of the state. Senator Luján stated, “These investments reflect what I hear from New Mexicans every day: the need for stronger infrastructure, safer communities, and more opportunities for the next generation.”
The allocated funds include $1.1 million for the modernization of firefighting equipment in Rio Arriba County, $750,000 for the Truchas Volunteer Fire Department, and $1 million for a new fire ladder truck in San Juan County. Additionally, $1.513 million will be used to renovate the town hall in Estancia, while $1,575,000 is designated for expanding early childhood education facilities in Luna County. Luján emphasized his commitment to securing investments for all communities in New Mexico and expressed a dedication to continuing his efforts to bring federal resources to the state.
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Ben Ray Lujan Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Ben Ray Lujan:
- S.2225: A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to add physical therapists to the list of providers allowed to utilize locum tenens arrangements under Medicare.
- S.2182: A bill to require the Secretary of Energy to establish a program to increase participation in community solar programs and the receipt of associated benefits, and for other purposes.
- S.2076: HCBS Relief Act of 2025
- S.1905: SNAP Administrator Retention Act of 2025
- S.1769: Farmer to Farmer Education Act of 2025
- S.1633: TEST AI Act of 2025
You can track bills proposed by Ben Ray Lujan on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Lujan.
Ben Ray Lujan Fundraising
Ben Ray Lujan recently disclosed $748.3K of fundraising in a Q1 FEC disclosure filed on April 15th, 2025. This was the 58th most from all Q1 reports we have seen this year. 66.3% came from individual donors.
Lujan disclosed $179.0K of spending. This was the 229th most from all Q1 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Lujan disclosed $2.1M of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 125th most from all Q1 reports we have seen this year.
You can see the disclosure here, or track Ben Ray Lujan's fundraising on Quiver Quantitative.
