CURRY COUNTY WATER LINES

HB 390 proposes a $12 million appropriation from the state general fund to the New Mexico Department of Environment for water line improvements in Curry County. The funding would cover planning, design, construction, replacement, and upgrades to water infrastructure across Curry County over fiscal years 2026-2028, with any unspent funds reverting to the general fund by 2028. This bill directly affects Curry County's water systems and the residents relying on them by addressing aging infrastructure through state-funded upgrades. The bill was referred to committees and later postponed indefinitely in June 2025.