Thursday - September 3, 2026

*New Mexico Editor Tipoffs

11 items
America Outdoors Association Urges Codification of Binding Forest Service Permit Provisions to Ensure Stability and Compliance
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. July 31, 2026 Submitted via the Federal eRulemaking Portal (www.regulations.gov) Re: Comments of America Outdoors Association and the Undersigned Outfitter and Guide Organizations on the Proposed Rule, "Organization, Functions, and Procedures; Public Notice and Comment for Standards, Criteria, and Guidance Applicable to Fo  more
BLS Southwest Region Issues Report on Occupational Employment and Wages in Albuquerque May 2025
DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Albuquerque May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southwest Region * * * Workers in the Albuquerque, NM Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $31.00 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting Regional Commissioner Jerome Watters noted that higher paying major occupational groups inc  more
BLS Southwest Region Issues Report on Occupational Employment and Wages in Farmington May 2025
DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Farmington May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southwest Region * * * Workers in the Farmington, NM Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $27.32 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting Regional Commissioner Jerome Watters noted that higher paying major occupational groups inclu  more
BLS Southwest Region Issues Report on Occupational Employment and Wages in Las Cruces May 2025
DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Las Cruces May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southwest Region * * * Workers in the Las Cruces, NM Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $26.39 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting Regional Commissioner Jerome Watters noted that higher paying major occupational groups inclu  more
BLS Southwest Region Issues Report on Occupational Employment and Wages in Santa Fe May 2025
DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Santa Fe May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southwest Region * * * Workers in the Santa Fe, NM Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $30.17 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting Regional Commissioner Jerome Watters noted that higher paying major occupational groups included   more
Center for Agriculture and the Economy at the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City Launches Agricultural Advisory Council
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 4 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City posted the following news release: * * * Center for Agriculture and the Economy at the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City Launches Agricultural Advisory Council * Aug. 4, 2026 CONTACT: Abbey Schieffer, Erin Redemske KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - As part of its Center for Agriculture and the Economy, the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City has established an Agricultural Advisory Council. The Agricultural Advisory Council   more
Daylight Saving Time Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R45208) on July 24, 2026, entitled "Daylight Saving Time (DST)" by energy policy specialist Corrie E. Clark and senior research librarian Lynn J. Cunningham: * * * SUMMARY Daylight saving time (DST) is a period of the year between spring and fall when clocks in most parts of the United States are set one hour ahead of standard time. DST begins on the second Sunday in March and ends on the first  more
ICYMI: Ranking Member Heinrich and Energy Secretary Granholm Interview with Heatmap News on Energy Costs, Permitting Reform, and AI Data Centers
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Ranking Member Heinrich and Energy Secretary Granholm Interview with Heatmap News on Energy Costs, Permitting Reform, and AI Data Centers * WASHINGTON - During an interview with Heatmap News' Robinson Meyer, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, was joined by former U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Jennifer Gra  more
In Judiciary Committee, Hirono Votes Against Advancing Blanche Confirmation
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: * * * In Judiciary Committee, Hirono Votes Against Advancing Blanche Confirmation * Today, U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) a senior member of the Senate Committee on the Judiciary, voted against advancing Todd Blanche's nomination to serve as the United States Attorney General. In a Judiciary Committee executive business meeting, Senator Hirono raised concerns about Mr. Blanche's ability to lead an i  more
Lujan, Heinrich, Durbin Lead Colleagues in Slamming Trump's Move to Strip Protections From Bears Ears & Grand Staircase Escalante National Monuments
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan, Heinrich, Durbin Lead Colleagues in Slamming Trump's Move to Strip Protections From Bears Ears & Grand Staircase Escalante National Monuments * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, and Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) led 34 senators in a letter to President Trump expressing strong opposi  more
Lujan, Schatz, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Increase Access to High Quality Health Care in Remote and Rural Areas
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan, Schatz, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Increase Access to High Quality Health Care in Remote and Rural Areas * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), Brian Schatz (D-Hawai'i), Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), and Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) introduced the Expanding Capacity for Health Outcomes (ECHO) Reauthorization Act, which will increase access to high-quality he  more