FY26 Community Projects
Listed below is a summary of the 15 projects Congressman Vasquez submitted to the House Appropriations Committee for FY26, along with each project's recipient, requested amount, and required financial disclosure letter. The projects are listed in alphabetical order. Members are restricted to only 15 Community Project Submissions.
In compliance with House Rules and Committee requirements, Congressman Vasquez has certified that he and his immediate family have no financial interest in any of the projects he has requested.
FY26 Submitted Projects
Projects are listed in alphabetical order. Members are restricted to only 15 Community Project Submissions.
Acoma Senior Housing Repairs Project
Recipient: Pueblo of Acoma
Address: PO Box 475, Acoma, NM 87034
Amount Awarded: $2,500,000
Project Description: The Pueblo of Acoma will use this funding to enhance housing conditions for seniors within their community. Key components include addressing essential structural elements such as roof repairs and upgrading electrical and plumbing systems.
Disclosure Letter: Click Here
Albuquerque Crime Center Upgrades Project
Recipient: City of Albuquerque
Address: 400 Roma Ave NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102
Amount Approved:$1,031,000
Project Description: The Albuquerque Police Department will enhance community safety and law enforcement capabilities by strategically deploying public safety video infrastructure. This initiative aims to place new cameras throughout the city, integrating them with the Real Time Crime Center to bolster crime prevention, intervention, and investigation efforts led by the Albuquerque Police Department.
Disclosure Letter: Click Here
Anthony Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements
Recipient: Anthony Water and Sanitation District
Address: 1155 N Fourth St, Anthony, NM 88021
Amount Approved: $1,092,000
Project Description: The Anthony Water Sanitation District will expand the operational capacity of its wastewater treatment plant to accommodate the community's growth over the past 27 years since the plant was installed. The funding will be used for the vital refurbishment of infrastructure and equipment, originally installed in 1995, alongside the integration of essential redundancy measures within the facilities to uphold stringent environmental standards.
Disclosure Letter: Click Here
Belen Wastewater Treatment
Recipient: City of Belen
Address: 100 S. Main Street, Belen, NM 87002
Amount Approved: $1,092,000
Project Description: The City of Belen will replace and repair the Influent Lift Station, remediate cracks in the Secondary Clarifier Concrete Basins, replace the aeration diffuser system with electric actuated valves, and install a new Mechanical Mixing System, alongside various other critical repairs.
Disclosure Letter: Click Here
Bernalillo County Public Safety Technology Upgrades
Recipient: Bernalillo County
Address: 415 Silver Ave SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102
Amount Approved: $500,000
Project Description: Bernalillo County will acquire industry-standard hardware, such as Automatic License Plate Readers and gunshot detection technologies, and software, such as an updated Geographical Information System. With violent crimes averaging 777 per 100,000 residents and evolving criminal tactics, swift action is necessary. These upgrades will enhance efficiency and effectiveness in combating crime.
Disclosure Letter: Click Here
Carlsbad Police Department Renovation Project
Recipient: City of Carlsbad
Address: 101 N. Halagueno Street, Carlsbad, NM 88220
Amount Approved: $250,000
Project Description: The City of Carlsbad will use this funding to renovate the Carlsbad Police Department (CPD) Main Station. This growth necessitates infrastructure upgrades, including the renovation of the fourth floor of the CPD Main Station to accommodate additional commissioned officers, civilian staff, and essential technology equipment.
Disclosure Letter: Click Here
Clancy Lift Station Replacement
Recipient: City of Truth or Consequences
Address: 505 Sims Street, Truth or Consequences, NM 87901
Amount Approved: $1,092,000
Project Description: The City of Truth or Consequences will use this funding to replace a wastewater force main, starting from the Clancy Lift Station and spanning approximately 900 linear feet to the hilltop. The project will also replace existing manholes and install a vacuum air brake on the manhole to prevent air locking. This force main is crucial for transporting sewage from the north end of town, including the recently expanded NM State Veterans' Home, to the wastewater treatment facility.
Disclosure Letter: Click Here
Creation of the Community of Hope De-Escalation Office
Recipient: City of Las Cruces
Address: 700 N. Main Street, Las Cruces, NM 88001
Amount Approved: $660,000
Project Description: The City of Las Cruces will renovate an existing patio to create a dedicated space for de-escalation and service connection at the Community of Hope.
Disclosure Letter: Click Here
Frontier Food Hub Workforce Training Center
Recipient: National Center for Frontier Communities
Address: 301 W College Ave STE 8, Silver City, NM 88061
Amount Approved: $850,000
Project Description: The National Center for Frontier Communities will construct a workforce training center in Bayard, New Mexico. This facility will serve as the only training infrastructure of its kind across the rural, geographically isolated counties of Catron, Grant, Hidalgo, and Luna.
Disclosure Letter: Click Here
Las Cruces Innovation Park Expansion Project
Recipient: City of Las Cruces
Address: 700 N. Main St. Las Cruces, NM 88001
Amount Approved: $500,000
Project Description: The City of Las Cruces will make critical infrastructure upgrades including road and utility extensions to the Las Cruces Innovation & Industrial Park.
Disclosure Letter: Click Here
Mesilla Town Hall Renovation
Recipient: Town of Mesilla
Address: 2231 Avenida de Mesilla, Mesilla, NM 88046
Amount Approved: $1,000,000
Project Description: The Town of Mesilla will build a meeting room and multi-use community area in the town hall. This versatile venue will accommodate various functions and activities, allowing the city to empower residents to actively engage with one another, share ideas, and participate in the civic life of the community.
Disclosure Letter: Click Here
Ramah Navajo Drinking Water Improvement
Recipient: Ramah Navajo School Board
Address: Indian Service Rte 140, Ramah, NM 87321
Amount Approved: $1,092,000
Project Description: Ramah Navajo School Board will update the Ramah drinking water system, from source well to treatment, storage, and distribution. The project will repair water breaks caused by rust in the aging iron ductile pipes. By replacing these corroded conduits, Ramah aims to mitigate the disruptions and health risks associated with water contamination, ensuring a reliable and safe water supply for the entire community.
Disclosure Letter: Click Here
South Valley Commercial Corridor Revitalization
Recipient: City of Albuquerque Economic Development Department
Address: 1 Civic Plaza, Albuquerque, NM 87102
Amount Approved: $500,000
Project Description: The City of Albuquerque Economic Development Department requests $500,000 to support the revitalization of underserved commercial corridors in the South Valley neighborhoods of Barelas, South Downtown, and South Broadway.
Disclosure Letter: Click Here
Sunland Park Drive Intersection Phase I
Recipient: City of Sunland Park
Address: 1000 McNutt Road, Sunland Park, NM 88063
Amount Approved: $250,000
Project Description: The City of Sunland Park will fully reconstruct the intersection of Sunland Park Drive and Futurity Drive, addressing existing deficiencies in traffic flow, drainage, and safety.
Disclosure Letter: Click Here
Westside Emergency Housing Center Improvement Project
Recipient: City of Albuquerque
Address: 1 CIvic Plaza NW, Albuquerque, NM 87120
Amount Approved: $850,000
Project Description: The City of Albuquerque will modernize the Westside Emergency Housing Center (WEHC) to address critical infrastructure needs, focusing on enhancing ADA accessibility around the facility perimeter to accommodate the needs of frail adults.
Disclosure Letter: Click Here