Town of Springer Will Receive US EPA and NM Environment Dept. Brownfield Grant

DALLAS, TEXAS (May 19, 2025) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that the New Mexico Environment Department will receive a $2 million Brownfields grant to conduct environmental assessments on local properties will be used to conduct environmental site assessments targeting the town of Springer, village of Cuba, city of Clovis, and the city of Artesia.

Priority sites include in Springer, a former New Mexico DOT maintenance yard, an old transfer station, the Cozy Motel, and a lumber yard; in Cuba the Saint Vincent de Paul Center, the Old Village Office Building, and the Old Credit Union Building; in Clovis the Gran Quivira Harvey House; and in Artesia the Artesia General Hospital site, an historic dry cleaner facility, and a former movie theater in Artesia.

. These grants put the agency’s commitment to protect human health and the environment into action while remaining good stewards of tax dollars and advancing policies to energize the economy.

EPA Regional Administrator Scott Mason said, “During the Trump Administration’s first 100 Days, we listed 27 Brownfield sites as Ready for Anticipated Re-use which allows businesses to invest in properties without the fear of potential contamination from hazardous chemicals. With these grants, we will see even more properties transform into thriving economic centers while providing a safe environment for all Americans.”

“Brownfields projects are key to building economic prosperity in New Mexico, allowing rural and tribal communities to reclaim opportunities lost to pollution,” said New Mexico Environment Department Secretary James Kenney. “We appreciate EPA’s collaboration in this multi-million dollar project and look forward to continuing our partnership.”