DFA awards funding to strengthen animal care in rural communities 

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DFA awards funding to strengthen animal care in rural communities 

SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) awarded $3 million in funding to 25 local governments across the state to support animal shelter facility improvements.  

The funding will help ensure quality care and services for domesticated cats and dogs in New Mexico communities. 

DFA evaluated applications using a scoring formula that considered project readiness, scope, and phase of development. The department prioritized projects that demonstrated immediate needs for facility improvements to support the animals under care.  

Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham signed House Bill 113 April 8, establishing the New Mexico Animal Welfare Program. The program provides a framework for ongoing state support of animal welfare initiatives focused on the care and sheltering of cats and dogs. 

Awarded local entities: 

  • City of Aztec  

  • City of Bayard  

  • City of Belen  

  • City of Clovis  

  • City of Deming  

  • City of Española  

  • City of Farmington  

  • City of Gallup  

  • City of Grants  

  • City of Las Cruces  

  • City of Lovington  

  • City of Portales 

  • City of Raton 

  • City of Roswell  

  • City of Santa Rosa  

  • City of Socorro  

  • City of Tucumcari  

  • Otero County  

  • San Felipe Pueblo  

  • Santa Clara Pueblo  

  • Santo Domingo Pueblo  

  • Torrance County  

  • Valencia County  

  • Village of Santa Clara  

  • Village of Tularosa