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Senator Roberto 'Bobby J.' Gonzalez seeks $22.5M for Holy Cross Hospital expansion; urges quick action
Summary
State Sen. Roberto 'Bobby J.' Gonzalez told Taos County commissioners he submitted appropriations totaling $22.5 million from the general fund for Holy Cross Hospital expansion to house doctors and reduce off-site rental costs, and urged the county to move quickly as the state budget framework window closes.
State Sen. Roberto 'Bobby J.' Gonzalez told Taos County commissioners on Dec. 2 that he has submitted two general‑fund appropriation requests to support an expansion at Holy Cross Hospital, and he urged local leaders to move quickly to keep the funding in the state budget.
"The first appropriation that was submitted was 15,000,000, and then last year, one for 7.5," Gonzalez said, summarizing prior and recent funding requests. He and county staff discussed a combined figure of $22,500,000 currently identified to support additional building space that would, among other aims, house doctors and eliminate some off‑site rental costs the hospital now carries.
Gonzalez framed the requests as general‑fund appropriations meant to speed construction and make it easier for the hospital to recruit and retain providers. He described the budget process timeline and said the state budget framework window will close soon, urging local officials to coordinate with relevant state staff to maintain the funding in the proposed budget.
Commissioners thanked the senator for pursuing the funds and for being present; one commissioner said he had learned from the senator about budget processes and emphasized the importance of expediting the appropriation so the hospital can begin contracts and related work.
No formal county action or vote on the appropriation was recorded at the meeting; the senator's remarks were informational and framed as a request and update to county officials.
The county meeting moved on after the presentation; staff and commissioners indicated they would continue working with the senator and state contacts to follow the budget timeline.
