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Federal Aid Allocated for Ruidoso's Infrastructure and Disaster Recovery

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The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved over $144 million in disaster aid to assist communities in rebuilding and enhancing infrastructure resilience. The Village of Ruidoso, New Mexico, will receive more than $770,000 specifically for generators to support critical facilities. Additionally, New Mexico's Department of Homeland Security will receive over $1.1 million for debris removal following various natural disasters in 2022. This funding is part of FEMA's Hazard Mitigation Grant Program and Public Assistance program, which also extends aid to regions in Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Oklahoma.

Key Details: • Ruidoso to receive $770,000 for generators for critical facilities. • New Mexico's DHS to get over $1.1 million for debris removal. • Funding aims to assist recovery from wildfires, floods, and mudflows in 2022.

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