Infrastructure Investment Program
Post-Disaster Infrastructure Investment Program
The Post-Disaster Infrastructure Investment Program is a grant program designed to provide capital investments for infrastructure projects which address disaster impacts and enhance post-fire watershed stabilization in disaster-affected counties.
Local governments or recognized political subdivisions, including acequias, in Lincoln County, Chaves County, San Juan County, Rio Arriba County, or Mescalero Apache Tribe can submit a project proposal.
Eligible Expenses
- Public road and public bridge repair
- Drainage/stormwater improvements
- Acequia restoration
- Utility system restoration
- Public facility rehabilitation
- Demolition and clearance
- Code enforcement
- Accessibility improvements
- Public space rehabilitation
- Flood/fire mitigation measures
- Non-federal cost share
Ineligible Expenses
- Buildings for the general conduct of government
- General government expenses
- Political activities and lobbying
- Purchase of equipment
- Operating and maintenance costs
- Direct income payments
INFORMATION SESSIONS
DHSEM will be hosting information sessions so eligible jurisdictions can learn about the program and ask questions. There will also be an opportunity to provide input to help guide the State’s recovery and investment strategy.
Topics covered will include:
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- Eligibility requirements
- Required documentation
- How to submit a project proposal
Information session schedule:
IN-PERSON SESSIONS
San Juan County (Aztec)
June 8 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Fire Ops Training Room
209 S. Oliver, Aztec, NM
Rio Arriba County (Española)
June 18 from 1 to 2:30 p.m.
Española Fire Training Facility #3
2013 Industrial Park Rd., Española, NM
Chaves County (Roswell)
June 15 from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Chaves County Administrative Center
1 St. Mary’s Place, Roswell, NM
Lincoln County (Ruidoso)
June 16 from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Lincoln County Annex
109 Kansas City Rd., Ruidoso, NM
Mescalero Apache Reservation
June 16 from 2:30 to 4 p.m.
Empowerment Complex
148 Cottonwood Dr., Mescalero, NM
VIRTUAL SESSIONS
June 12 | 12:00PM – 1:30 PM
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June 12 | 5:00PM – 6:30 PM
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June 18 | 10AM – 11:30AM
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Office of the State Auditor (OSA):
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- The OSA is an independent and nonpartisan oversight agency responsible for holding local and state government officials accountable in the use of public resources.
Special Audits and Investigations:
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- The Office of the State Auditor (OSA) in New Mexico has a Special Investigations Division that handles cases related to allegations of governmental fraud, waste, abuse, or mismanagement. They conduct thorough reviews and investigations into complaints involving public funds or resources.
Complaints alleging violation of fair housing laws will be directed to HUD for immediate review. Members of the public can file a complaint directly with the HUD Region VI Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity Office through the following options:
- Call (800) 669-9777 or (817) 978-5900
- Mail a letter to: Fort Worth Regional Office of FHEO U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development 307 W. 7th Street Suite 1000 Fort Worth, TX 76102
- Submit a complaint through the online web portal at hud.gov/program_office/fair_housing_equal_opp/online-complaint
The State of New Mexico will forward all complaints regarding fraud, waste, or abuse of funds to the HUD Office of the Inspector General (OIG) Fraud Hotline (phone: (800) 347-3735 or email: hotline@hudoig.gov). The State of New Mexico’s procedures for identifying and addressing waste, fraud, and mismanagement will also be available for review on the CDBG-DR website.