WASHINGTON —  $1 million in grants from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) were recently announced and awarded to Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) and the City of Ratón. This funding was made possible through the Infrastructure Law, which was passed by the N.M. Congressional Delegation, U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Luján, and U.S. Representative Teresa Leger Fernández.

Santa Fe Community College is receiving $500,000 to provide the training, skills, and certifications necessary to enter a wide range of job opportunities in the environmental profession. The City of Ratón is receiving $500,000 for assessment work at polluted sites including the former Northern Colfax County Hospital (the old MCMC), the La Mesa Park Racetrack, and the old Millie’s Market building on South 2nd.

The SFCC grant will support the college’s Environmental Technician Training Program, an intensive 5-week training program that provides certifications and skills for entry level job positions.