Senator Jeff Bingaman: Raton and Los Alamos Airports to Benefit From Federal Funds
By admin - Posted on June 3rd, 2009
June 2, 2009 -- WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman today announced that the Raton and Los Alamos airports will benefit from federal funds being awarded through the U.S. Department of Transportation.
Bingaman said the Raton Municipal Airport will receive $1.1 million for perimeter fencing, which will enhance airport security and keep wildlife out of the airport movement areas. Funding will also be used to design the strengthening of runway 2-20 to accommodate existing and anticipated aircraft whereby increasing the capacity of this airport.
The Los Alamos Airport will receive $540,000 for design and rehabilitation of runway 9-27, which will extend the runways useful life. The airport will also use funding to extend the runway by 550 feet. The extension will allow the airport to accommodate different aircraft previously restricted.
“New Mexico communities benefit greatly from their airports, but maintenance and improvements can be costly. These funds will help make a needed upgrade to the Raton and Los Alamos airports,” Bingaman said.
Source: Senator Jeff Bingaman
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