RELEASE: DFA awards funding to strengthen animal care in rural communities

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

10/23/25

DFA awards funding to strengthen animal care in rural communities

SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) awarded 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

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Henry Valdez

Director of Legislative Affairs

Office of the Secretary

c. 505.490.5245