New MexicoProposal would set aside $5 million for Los Alamos emergency center
If approved, New Mexico would set aside $5 million for construction, equipment, and furnishings at a regional emergency center in Los Alamos County.
What it does
The proposal would set aside $5 million for construction, equipment, and furnishings for a regional emergency operations center in Los Alamos County.
Argument forA regional center with equipment and furnishings could give responders a place to coordinate during emergencies.
Argument againstSetting aside $5 million for one county’s center could leave less state money available for other needs.
More detail
The proposed bill would set aside $5 million from the state general fund for the center’s construction, equipment, and furnishings. The money would support a regional emergency operations center in Los Alamos County. The money would go to a regional emergency operations center in Los Alamos County. Any money left at the end of fiscal year 2027 would return to the general fund. The money would be available for spending in fiscal years 2026 and 2027. Any unspent balance would return to the general fund at the end of fiscal year 2027.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Mar 24action postponed indefinitelyLatest
- Feb 7DO PASS committee report adoptedMinor
- Feb 3germane
- Feb 2Sent to Senate Committees' Committee & Senate Health and Public Affairs Committee & Senate Finance CommitteeIntroduced
Emergency Management