Design funded by NMDOT grant; construction funding still sought

Aug 7, 2026

Doña Ana County said the trail's design phase is covered by an NMDOT federal grant covering ~85% of costs with the county covering ~15%; design completion is on schedule for the end of summer but construction funding is not yet secured.

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County staff confirmed the project's design phase financing and schedule during the virtual update. "The design phase is being funded through a federal grant through NMDOT," Sabrina Schrader said, adding the federal grant pays for approximately 85% of the design costs while Doña Ana County covers the remaining 15%.

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