Credit Deming Santa Fe, N.M. – Today, New Mexico MainStreet (NMMS) and the New Mexico Economic Development Department (NMEDD) announced that $1.5 million has been awarded for revitalization projects in four NMMS districts: Deming, Farmington, Lovington, and Truth or Consequences. The NMMS Public Infrastructure (Capital Outlay) Program provides funding for upgrades within a targeted public investment area. Projects must be an economic driver, demonstrate impact on the local economy, improve the appearance & functionality of the district, create connectors, and engage local property & business owners. “These public infrastructure projects will aid New Mexico’s economic recovery efforts from the COVID-19 pandemic because they create jobs, build confidence in business owners, and incentivize commercial property improvements,” Economic Development Secretary Alicia J. Keyes said. “The Capital Outlay appropriations from the Legislature allow MainStreet to fund priority construction-ready projects from our pipeline and present an incredible opportunity to fully-fund much-needed projects in rural New Mexico,” NMMS Director Daniel Gutierrez said. “It’s going to be incredible to see the results as these projects are completed later this year. Each project directly supports economic growth, property renovation, business development, and job creation in our downtown districts.” Funded projects include: