Portales awarded Community Project Grant
According to a news release from Portales City Manager, Scott Mitten, the city of Portales has been awarded roughly $585,000 through federal funding initiatives championed by Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernández.
The release states that the grant is part of the broader Community Project Funding efforts to support vital infrastructure improvement projects in the city of Portales in partnership with Eastern New Mexico University.
The primary focus of the grant funding will go toward repairing key stretches of South Avenue K, enhancing safety and accessibility for residents, students, and visitors.
According to the release, this funding reflects Leger Fernández’s commitment to strengthening New Mexico’s communities through smart investments in housing, infrastructure, and education.
