NM Spending Bill Would Open The Door for Hospital in Valencia County

Thank you State Senator Greg Baca, pictured above. I pray that Valencia County finally gets its hospital! I have been over this for years, since my KKIM Radio days! Man Oh man, we will keep praying! This hospital will save lives. Puts people much closer to the care they need and will alleviate pressure on Albuquerque hospitals! I am thankful for Senator Greg Baca and all those that are fighting for the needs of the people!

SANTA FE — Today the House Appropriations and Finance Committee approved the expenditure of $504.5 million dollars in federal pandemic relief funds. Among the appropriations is $50 million dollars towards funding a new hospital. The guidelines for the funding indicate Valencia County is the most likely place for the facility.

Senate Republican Leader, Senator Greg Baca (District 29-Bernalillo and Valencia), issued the following statement following the news:

“After years of work, I am excited to have an opportunity to have our desperate need for a hospital in Valencia County filled. The lawsuit filed against the Governor by Senator Candelaria and myself to uphold our legislative power to appropriate the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds was exactly for this purpose. The legislators in this building know the issues of their community best because it is our lived reality. This line item is a win not just for Valencia County, but all the surrounding communities and I look forward to seeing this project through.”