The State Veterans' Home in south-central New Mexico is in line to receive nearly $16 million in federal funds for an expansion project.
Members of New Mexico's congressional delegation announced the conditional funding from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on Thursday. They say the Veterans' Home still needs to meet certain conditions to receive the funds.
The money would go toward a new 59-bed facility and a rehabilitation area.
The plans also call for 39 beds for Alzheimer's patients.
The $30 million project has been in the planning stages since 2008. The Veterans' Home has already secured $12.5 million in state money and plans to request additional funding during the legislative session.
The State Veterans' Home is the only nursing facility in New Mexico dedicated specifically to serving veterans and their families.
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