NM Congressional Delegation welcomes over $9 million in funds for Sunport, Clovis airport

The New Mexico Congressional Delegation, U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Luján and U.S. Representatives Teresa Leger Fernández, Melanie Stansbury and Gabe Vasquez, welcomed the announcement of over $9 million in funding Thursday from the Infrastructure Law for upgrades at the Albuquerque International Sunport and Clovis Regional Airport.

The Sunport will receive $5.8 million in federal funds for upgrades to in-line baggage systems, hold rooms and terminal interior and exterior spaces. Clovis will receive $3.5 million in federal funds to help with design and construction costs of a new terminal building.

“When we invest in New Mexico’s airports, we invest in the people who rely on these facilities to do business in our state, create jobs and contribute to our economy,” said Heinrich, a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee. “I’m proud to welcome over $9 million from the Infrastructure Law to modernize the Albuquerque Sunport and Clovis Regional Airport, improve travelers’ experiences, and drive our state’s economic growth for the future.”

The funding is part of The Federal Aviation Administration’s $970 million in funding from President Joe Biden’s Bipartisan Investing in America agenda to 114 airports across the country, spanning 44 states and three territories.

“Our airports are one of our major lifelines for trade, travel and the economy,” Stansbury said. “Thanks to the Biden-Harris Administration, airports in Albuquerque and Clovis are getting $9 million for upgrades they need to keep New Mexico connected to the rest of the world. These funds are pivotal to keep that lifeline going.”

The money was included in the massive infrastructure bill that was signed into law in 2021. Since the bill was signed into law, the Sunport has received $19.8 million.

“Our state’s airports play a crucial role in bolstering local economies and serving as transportation hubs. That’s why investing in New Mexico’s airports is essential to improve travel and boost economic opportunities,” Luján said. “As a member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, I’m proud to welcome over $9 million in federal investments to our state airports. From Albuquerque to Clovis, these investments will modernize infrastructure and enhance travel.”