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Mayor’s office highlights RECA eligibility and deadlines during forum closing
Summary
Mayor Michael J. Garcia used closing remarks to highlight Radiation Exposure Compensation (RECA) outreach from Congresswoman Leger Fernandez's office, noting a one‑time $100,000 payment and eligibility windows for New Mexico residents.
In closing the candidate forum, Mayor Michael J. Garcia asked attendees to share information from Congresswoman Leger Fernandez’s office about the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) program.
Mayor Garcia said Bobbie Ferrell, representing the congresswoman’s office, was present to assist with outreach and noted that qualifying individuals who were in New Mexico between Sept. 24, 1944, and Nov. 6, 1962, may be eligible for a one‑time payment of $100,000. He also mentioned an additional, shorter qualifying period (Jan. 30, 1962, through Jan. 31, 1962) and said claims must be filed by the end of next year.
The mayor asked attendees to help spread the word and provided a contact email for public feedback about the forum and the mayor’s appointment process. The forum concluded without votes or formal city actions.
