NM forests get $22 million in stimulus funding
Posted at: 09/11/2009 10:28 AM
| Updated at: 09/11/2009 1:22 PM
By: The Associated Press
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) - The Forest Service has received $22 million in federal stimulus funds for 38 New Mexico projects.
Regional Forester Corbin Newman says projects have included roads and trails maintenance, recreation facility improvements, watershed restoration, abandoned mine cleanup and hazardous fuel treatments.
The breakdown includes $7.3 million in the Lincoln National Forest, $6.1 million in the Gila National Forest, $2.9 million in the Cibola National Forest, $2.4 million in the Santa Fe National Forest, $2.1 million in the Carson National Forest and $1.1 million for the regional office.
Officials say communities near New Mexico forests are benefiting from job creation and efforts to maintain forest health.
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