Department of Justice awards more than $2 million in COVID-19 emergency supplemental funding to New Mexico cities and counties

             ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – U.S. Attorney John C. Anderson announced today the Department of Justice has awarded a combined $2,044,990 to the City of Albuquerque, the City of Espanola, the City of Gallup, the City of Rio Rancho, the County of Santa Fe and the County of San Juan as part of the Office of Justice Program’s Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding Program.

            “The COVID-19 pandemic continues to present many public safety challenges for New Mexico,” said U.S. Attorney Anderson. “The grant funds awarded to these cities, counties, and law enforcement agencies will assist them in meeting the specific needs of their communities.  I am thankful to the Office of Justice Programs for making these urgently needed resources available to our state.” 

            City of Albuquerque – $1,644,717

            City of Espanola – $70,596

            City of Gallup – $94,413

            City of Rio Rancho – $50,098

            County of Santa Fe – $58,008

            County of San Juan – $127,158

           Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding Program has dedicated $850 million nationally to assist eligible states, local units of government, and tribes in preventing, preparing for, and responding to the coronavirus.  The New Mexico Department of Public Safety received a $6 million grant last month. 

            Allowable projects and purchases include overtime, equipment (including law enforcement and medical personal protective equipment), hiring, supplies (such as gloves, masks, sanitizer), training, travel expenses, and addressing the medical needs of inmates in state, local, and tribal prisons, jails, and detention centers.