REP. GABE VASQUEZ SECURES CRITICAL RESOURCES FOR NEW MEXICO WATER INFRASTRUCTURE IN HOUSE-PASSED BILL

Washington, Sept. 24 -- Representative Gabe Vasquez issued the following press release:

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) helped pass the Water Resources Development Act of 2026, securing up to $50 million in new water infrastructure authorizations for communities in New Mexico focused on drought and wildfire recovery, flood protection and the long-term health of the Rio Grande. "I fought to put New Mexico front and center in this bill, and I'm proud to have delivered," said Vasquez. "This bill provides up to $50 million for local water infrastructure to protect the Rio Grande and help communities recover from wildfires - critical wins for New Mexicans as we face a dire water shortage." The Water Resources Develop...