The Federal Grant Award S24AF00087 is funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) Abandoned Mined Lands (AML) Program (CFDA #15.252) administered by the U.S. Department of the Interior's Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE). This $2,421,868 formula grant award to the New Mexico Energy Minerals & Natural Resources Department (EMNRD) will be used to reclaim eligible abandoned coal mine lands and address related hazards within the state over a 5-year period from July 2024 to June 2029. Key activities include closing dangerous mine openings, treating acid mine drainage, restoring degraded landscapes, and supporting economic development in former mining communities. The grant aligns with the Justice40 Initiative to ensure 40% of the overall benefits flow to disadvantaged communities.