The Project Jupiter construction jobs have arrived, and I’ve been working with Doña Ana Community College and the trade unions to ensure New Mexicans get as many as possible.
I recognize the controversy surrounding the project, and wanted to share some thoughts.
I first learned about this project when most of you did last fall. It was obvious the county commission was going to approve tax breaks that would ensure it was built. So when I was invited into negotiations with the developers because of my role as a state representative, I made clear what I wanted to see happen to protect our community.
I don’t represent folks in Sunland Park, but I’m familiar with their struggle to get basic needs met by government, especially when it comes to safe drinking water. So, I asked for – and walked out of that meeting with – a $50 million commitment from the developers to fund water and wastewater infrastructure in the Sunland Park area. I’m going to work to secure matching state funds to ensure people have safe water…