Members of the New Mexico congressional delegation announced Thursday the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has approved $15.6 million funding for the New Mexico State Veterans’ Home in Truth or Consequences to construct a new 59-bed facility.
The construction and expansion project includes 39 Alzheimer’s beds, a 20-bed skilled-nursing unit, a new rehabilitation section for inpatient and outpatient services and a new pool.
The project was announced by Sen. Tom Udall, Sen. Martin Heinrich, Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham and Rep. Ben Ray Lujn.
Federal funding for the project comes with some strings. The New Mexico State Veterans’ Home must complete items the VA has outlined as requirements for final grant award approval within 180 days, or by late March. It has already secured $12.5 million in state funding and plans to request additional funding during the 2015 state legislative session.
“I thank our state Legislature for setting aside initial funding for this project, and we ask that state lawmakers provide the full amount so construction can move forward,” Udall said.
