There may be a huge investment for water management projects across New Mexico coming soon. The House of Representatives passed the Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (WRDA) on July 22, legislation that is typically passed every two years. The bill passed by a vote of 359 to 13.
The WRDA included multiple stormwater management projects across New Mexico and a $50 million increase in the Army Corps Central New Mexico Project Corps which funds projects specifically in Bernalillo, Valencia and Sandoval Counties, as well as a $50 million increase in the Western Rural Water program which supports New Mexico-specific drinking, waste and stormwater projects.
“Agua es vida. Water is life. That’s especially true for New Mexico,” said U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez. “These investments will address long-standing issues and provide the resources needed to manage our water infrastructure effectively. From Otero to Doña Ana to Bernalillo County.”
The bill now heads to the president’s desk to be signed into law.