Thursday - September 3, 2026

Public Policy Tipoffs Involving New Mexico

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$31.2 million state investment in NMSU to improve state's energy resiliency
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, July 21 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release: * * * $31.2 million state investment in NMSU to improve state's energy resiliency * A large investment by the New Mexico Energy, Minerals, and Natural Resources Department promises to boost efforts by New Mexico State University's College of Engineering to strengthen the state's electric grid infrastructure, while providing opportunities for students to improve hands-on learning and research opp  more
Americans for Tax Reform: New Mexico Republicans Call to Eliminate State Income Tax, Provide $2 Billion in Tax Relief
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary by Calloway Bills: * * * New Mexico Republicans Call to Eliminate State Income Tax, Provide $2 Billion in Tax Relief For years, New Mexico has enjoyed record-breaking budget surpluses fueled by strong energy revenues. Yet despite overflowing state coffers, taxpayers continue to shoulder one of the largest tax burdens in the west while seeing little in return. Instead of settling for another temporary rebate check,  more
ARTSLab educator selected for first-ever CNM Ingenuity residency
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, July 22 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news: * * * ARTSLab educator selected for first-ever CNM Ingenuity residency * Jessica Metz, ARTSLab Manager at The University of New Mexico, has been selected for the inaugural cohort of CNM Ingenuity's Fuse Makers in Residence program, a three-month initiative designed to support innovative creators with access to advanced tools and collaborative space. As part of CNM Ingenuity's Fuse Makers in Residenc  more
Heinrich Demands Answers from Trump Admin on U.S. Park Police Vehicle Pursuit Policy After Killing of Nolberto Armando Sanabria Meza
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich Demands Answers from Trump Admin on U.S. Park Police Vehicle Pursuit Policy After Killing of Nolberto Armando Sanabria Meza * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, sent a letter to U.S. Department of the Interior Secretary Doug Burgum and U.S Park Chief of Police Scott Brecht demanding answe  more
Heinrich Demands Answers From Trump Admin on U.S. Park Police Vehicle Pursuit Policy After Killing of Nolberto Armando Sanabria Meza
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on July 22, 2026: * * * Heinrich Demands Answers from Trump Admin on U.S. Park Police Vehicle Pursuit Policy After Killing of Nolberto Armando Sanabria Meza Today, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, sent a letter to U.S. Department of the Interior Secretary  more
Heinrich Presses Top Trump Administration Officials on Strategy to Reopen the Strait of Hormuz, Lower Energy Costs, & Provide Relief for American Producers and Farmers
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich Presses Top Trump Administration Officials on Strategy to Reopen the Strait of Hormuz, Lower Energy Costs, & Provide Relief for American Producers and Farmers * VIDEO HERE WASHINGTON - This week, at a U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee hearing to review President Trump's supplemental budget request, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) pressed top Trump administration officials o  more
Heinrich, ENR Members Release Statement Urging Advisory Council on Historic Preservation to Reject Rule Gutting Tribal Consultation
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on July 21, 2026: * * * Heinrich, ENR Members Release Statement Urging Advisory Council on Historic Preservation to Reject Rule Gutting Tribal Consultation This week, the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation -- the federal agency that oversees historic preservation reviews -- is considering a draft rule that would make sweeping   more
Heinrich: Trump Admin's War on Renewables is Raising Families' Energy Costs as Demand Surges
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich: Trump Admin's War on Renewables is Raising Families' Energy Costs as Demand Surges * WASHINGTON - Today, during a U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing to conduct oversight of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the Committee, criticized the Trump administration's efforts to block renewable ene  more
Heinrich: Trump Admin's War on Renewables is Raising Families' Energy Costs as Demand Surges
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on July 22, 2026: * * * Heinrich: Trump Admin's War on Renewables is Raising Families' Energy Costs as Demand Surges Today, during a U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing to conduct oversight of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the Committee  more
Honors College hosts event celebrating Declaring Independence: How America Announced Its Birth to the World exhibit
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, July 22 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news: * * * Honors College hosts event celebrating Declaring Independence: How America Announced Its Birth to the World exhibit * In partnership with UNM Alumni, The University of New Mexico Honors College will host a reception on Monday, Aug. 3 at the Center for Southwest Research and Special Collections at Zimmerman Library as the "Declaring Independence: How America Announced its Birth to the World" exhi  more
How Damon Chronis turned specialization into a leadership advantage
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, July 22 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news: * * * How Damon Chronis turned specialization into a leadership advantage * For Damon Chronis, success has never been about taking the easiest path. Instead, it has been built through perseverance and a commitment to becoming an expert in his field. Chronis's path to accounting was anything but straightforward. He arrived at The University of New Mexico (UNM) after graduating from La Cueva High Scho  more
ICYMI: Rep. Vasquez Defends Luna County Ranchers' Water Rights and Livelihoods on the House Floor
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Gabriel Vasquez, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Rep. Vasquez Defends Luna County Ranchers' Water Rights and Livelihoods on the House Floor * WASHINGTON, D.C. - On July 22, 2026, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) took to the House floor to condemn the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) reckless drilling of wells in Luna County that is stealing water ranchers desperately need. "For generations, ranching families in this b  more
Lujan Statement on Trump's Attempt to Undermine Confidence in U.S. Elections
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan Statement on Trump's Attempt to Undermine Confidence in U.S. Elections * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) issued the following statement in response to President Trump's attempt to undermine free and fair elections in his address to the nation: "Donald Trump lost the 2020 election. He's still selling the same lies that led to a violent insurrection five years ago. H  more
Lujan, Cornyn Introduce Bipartisan Legislative Package to Increase Tax Transparency and Simplify the Tax System
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan, Cornyn Introduce Bipartisan Legislative Package to Increase Tax Transparency and Simplify the Tax System * Washington, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) and John Cornyn (R-Texas), members of the Senate Committee on Finance, introduced a bipartisan package of three bills to improve transparency, fairness, and simplicity in the federal tax system. The package includes the Sm  more
Lujan, King, Colleagues Renew Demands to DHS for Civilian Protections, Greater Transparency
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan, King, Colleagues Renew Demands to DHS for Civilian Protections, Greater Transparency * Following tragic killings in Maine and Texas, Senators call for reforms, body-worn camera deployment, and independent investigations Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) joined U.S. Senator Angus King (I-ME) and dozens of Senate colleagues in calling for stronger accountability measu  more
Lujan, Merkley, Massie, Khanna, Leger Fernandez Introduce the Epstein Files Transparency Act II
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan, Merkley, Massie, Khanna, Leger Fernandez Introduce the Epstein Files Transparency Act II * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) and Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) introduced the Epstein Files Transparency Act II, legislation that gives standing to state attorneys general, the victims of Jeffrey Epstein and his co-conspirators, and members of Congress to challenge the Department   more
Lujan, Warren, Wyden, Baldwin, Whitehouse Press Social Security Commissioner Bisignano on Misleading, Partisan Email Sent to Social Security Beneficiaries
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan, Warren, Wyden, Baldwin, Whitehouse Press Social Security Commissioner Bisignano on Misleading, Partisan Email Sent to Social Security Beneficiaries Unsolicited email from Social Security Administration misused government resources to praise President Trump, spread misleading information to Social Security recipients "(F)ew presidents have done more than President Trump to damage Social S  more
N.M. Delegation Joins Pueblo Governors to Push for Permanent Protections for Chaco Canyon
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * N.M. Delegation Joins Pueblo Governors to Push for Permanent Protections for Chaco Canyon * N.M. Delegation's push occurs during a 14-day public comment period set by the Trump administration in their effort to fully revoke a 20-year mineral withdrawal that has protected public lands within Chaco Canyon VIDEO HERE WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Lujan  more
N.M. Delegation Responds to Trump Administration Actions to Undo Chaco Canyon Protections
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * N.M. Delegation Responds to Trump Administration Actions to Undo Chaco Canyon Protections * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), and U.S. Representatives Teresa Leger Fernandez (D-N.M.), Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.), and Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.) released the following statement in response to the news that the Trump administration is proposing to fully revok  more
N.M. Delegation Urges Trump Admin to Extend Comment Period for Chaco Canyon Protection, Calls for Genuine Tribal Consultation, Invites Burgum to Visit Chaco Canyon Before Taking Further Action
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * N.M. Delegation Urges Trump Admin to Extend Comment Period for Chaco Canyon Protection, Calls for Genuine Tribal Consultation, Invites Burgum to Visit Chaco Canyon Before Taking Further Action * WASHINGTON - This week, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), and U.S. Representatives Te  more
N.M. Delegation Urges Trump Admin to Extend Comment Period for Chaco Canyon Protection, Calls for Genuine Tribal Consultation, Invites Burgum to Visit Chaco Canyon Before Taking Further Action
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on July 22, 2026: * * * N.M. Delegation Urges Trump Admin to Extend Comment Period for Chaco Canyon Protection, Calls for Genuine Tribal Consultation, Invites Burgum to Visit Chaco Canyon Before Taking Further Action This week, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Commi  more
Project MESA's free bilingual summer clinic helps children with autism thrive through play
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, July 21 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news: * * * Project MESA's free bilingual summer clinic helps children with autism thrive through play * This summer, Project MESA at The University of New Mexico hosted a free bilingual summer clinic that gave children with autism an opportunity to strengthen their communication skills through play while providing hands-on training for future speech-language pathologists. Project MESA, which stands for M  more
Ranking Members Heinrich and Huffman Demand Answers on Trump Administration's Fast-Track of Pro-Oil Rule for Alaska's Western Arctic
WASHINGTON, July 20 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Members Heinrich and Huffman Demand Answers on Trump Administration's Fast-Track of Pro-Oil Rule for Alaska's Western Arctic Today, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, and U.S. Representative Jared Huffman (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the U.S  more
Rep. Gabe Vasquez Statement Against Insider Trading Loopholes for Members of Congress and the Republican Attack on American Citizens' Right to Vote
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Gabriel Vasquez, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Gabe Vasquez Statement Against Insider Trading Loopholes for Members of Congress and the Republican Attack on American Citizens' Right to Vote * WASHINGTON, D.C. - On July 22, 2026, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) released the following statement on H.R. 7008, a MAGA-led bill that would allow members of Congress to keep the stocks they own and continue to profit off of their posi  more
Rep. Vasquez Introduces CHILE Act to Support New Mexico's Specialty Crop Farmers
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Gabriel Vasquez, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Vasquez Introduces CHILE Act to Support New Mexico's Specialty Crop Farmers * WASHINGTON, D.C. - On July 22, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) introduced the CHILE Act, a bill to deliver much-needed federal funding to New Mexico's specialty crop farmers who produce staples like red and green chile, onions, tomatoes, and more. Specifically, the bill would provide $5 billion in direc  more
Rep. Vasquez Votes to Expand Access to Capital for New Mexico Small Businesses and Strengthen Community Banks
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Gabriel Vasquez, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Vasquez Votes to Expand Access to Capital for New Mexico Small Businesses and Strengthen Community Banks * WASHINGTON, D.C. - On July 21, 2026, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) voted in favor of the Main Street Capital Access Act, bipartisan legislation to strengthen community banks, expand access to credit for small businesses in places like New Mexico, and support economic growt  more
Sandia selected to lead six Genesis Mission projects, partner on 17 others
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, July 22 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Sandia National Laboratories issued the following news release: * * * Sandia selected to lead six Genesis Mission projects, partner on 17 others * ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -The U.S. Department of Energy has selected Sandia National Laboratories to lead six projects and partner on 17 additional teams through the Genesis Mission, a national effort to accelerate scientific discovery by combining artificial intelligence, high-performance  more
Trading High-Desert Views for Harvard Yards: President Coll at Cambridge
SILVER CITY, New Mexico, July 21 -- Western New Mexico University posted the following news release: * * * Trading High-Desert Views for Harvard Yards: President Coll at Cambridge * Even before beginning his tenure as the university's 16 th president, Jose E. Coll was already spending time on campus connecting with the people who make the university special. From visiting offices to connecting with students, staff and faculty, Dr. Coll began building relationships and learning about the camp  more
U.S. Forest Service Quietly Rewrites Protections for Imperiled Species, Hides New Biological Documents From Public
SANTA FE, New Mexico, July 22 -- WildEarth Guardians posted the following news release: * * * Forest Service Quietly Rewrites Protections for Imperiled Species, Hides New Biological Documents from Public Weakened BiOps green-light grazing violations, abandon science, and leave iconic threatened species at risk - The U.S. Forest Service has quietly reissued biological documents governing livestock grazing on the Santa Fe National Forest, replacing protections that offered meaningful safeguar  more