An unnamed representative for District 4 in Bernalillo County asked the state legislature to allocate funding for upgrades to two county community centers, saying the locations serve wide age ranges and large numbers of residents.
The representative, identified in the meeting only as a District 4 representative, told attendees: "Thrilled to be here. Grateful for the legislature here today, representing the Mexicans. And and as a representative myself of District 4, Bernalillo County, I'm asking for a lot of money." The speaker named Raymond G. Sanchez Community Center and Paradise Hills Community Center as priority projects.
The representative said the Raymond G. Sanchez site is undergoing multiple upgrades and that its pool is "almost finished," adding that the community center serves many users who need facility improvements. The speaker described Paradise Hills as "the busiest community center in all of Bernalillo County," and said it meets "massive needs" across age groups.
No specific dollar amounts, funding mechanism, or timeline were provided in the remarks. The speaker said they were confident the legislature would "see our need, fulfill our requests, and I look forward to bringing this money back for our community."
The meeting record does not show any formal motion, vote, or commitment by the legislature; the remarks are a request for state funding rather than a local appropriation or contract action. Details on how or when the county will apply for state funds, which state programs would be used, and any required matching funds were not specified.
The public remarks were limited in scope and did not include alternative proposals, estimated costs, or a schedule for the planned upgrades. Further agenda items or follow-up steps were not listed in the transcript.