State disburses $178 million in CARES Act funding to local and tribal governments, and over 3,000 small businesses across New Mexico.

SANTA FE –The New Mexico Department of Finance & Administration (DFA) concluded the distribution of $178 million in federal CARES Act funds to 83 local governments, 21 tribal governments, and more than 3,000 small businesses across New Mexico. New Mexico is one of the few states to offer such a large amount of CARES Act aid directly to local and tribal governments.