LAS CRUCES IS GETTING 250-THOUSAND DOLLARS FROM THE STATE. THE ALBUQUERQUE JOURNAL REPORTS IT’S TO HELP THE CITY RECOVER FROM THE COST OF PROVIDING RELIEF SERVICES TO IMMIGRANT FAMILIES THERE.
LAS CRUCES OFFICIALS LEARNED FROM GOVERNOR LUJAN GRISHAM THAT THE FUNDING WAS APPROPRIATED BY THE LEGISLATURE. IT’S A ONE-TIME GRANT FROM THE STATE HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT.
SINCE THE MIDDLE OF APRIL, LAS CRUCES HAS TAKEN IN 8-THOUSAND-200 PEOPLE SEEKING ASYLUM IN THE U-S. AND THE FUNDING IS AVAILABLE TO OTHER CITIES AND COUNTIES WHO WANT TO APPLY FOR IT.
