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New Mexico Makes Sweeping Investments in Tribal Communities in 2021

SANTA FE – New Mexico Indian Affairs Cabinet Secretary Lynn Trujillo announced another year of sweeping investments for tribal communities on Wednesday. The Indian Affairs Department received $49 million in direct capital outlay funds that will go to 148 projects in tribal communities. An additional $9 million will go to 26 projects in tribal communities through other state agencies. Capital outlay investments made into tribal communities this year will be used to fund projects including the development of makerspaces for economic development, public safety complexes, early childhood centers, and water and broadband infrastructure.

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