New Mexico appropriates $1 million for a lowrider museum feasibility study and planning in Espanola

Original title: STUDY LOWRIDER MUSEUM

Last action · February 10, 2026: HRDLC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendationSponsors: Cynthia Borrego and 4 others

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What This Bill Proposed

New Mexico appropriates $1,000,000 from the general fund to the cultural affairs department in 2027 to conduct a feasibility study, planning, and implementation for a lowrider museum in Espanola.

Why it matters

State tax dollars are directed to fund a specific cultural planning and development project in a designated municipality, with any unspent funds returning to the state treasury.

Who It Would Have Affected

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Directly affected

Cultural Affairs Department

The department receives a $1,000,000 appropriation and becomes responsible for overseeing the feasibility study, planning, and implementation of the museum.

Directly affected

Residents of Espanola

The proposed lowrider museum is planned to be established in their municipality.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money does House Bill 310 allocate?

The bill appropriates $1,000,000 from the state general fund.

Which state agency receives the funding?

The cultural affairs department receives the .

What happens to unspent funds at the end of the fiscal year?

Any unexpended balance remaining at the end of 2027 s to the general fund.

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Where This Stands

This bill did not become law - Died at adjournment · in House committee.

Procedural history

2 actions

Feb 10, 2026House
HRDLC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation
Feb 4, 2026HouseCommittee
Sent to HRDLC - Referrals: HRDLC/HAFC

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