New Mexico Sun Report News
Sneddy: 'We are thrilled to partner with New Mexico’s pueblos, tribes, and nations to bring the benefits of New Mexico pre-K to the families and young children in their communities'
By New Mexico Sun Report | Aug 24, 2023
On July 27, 2023, the state of New Mexico announced its joint efforts with four tribal governments to enhance pre-K programs. By allocating a portion of the $98 million funding from the expansion of the early childhood education services initiative, they plan to create an additional 554 slots in tribal pre-K programs for the Navajo Nation, the To'Hajiilee Chapter of Navajo Nation, Mescalero Apache Tribe, and Pueblo of Nambé through intergovernmental agreements according to a press release.
Heinrich: 'We know that AI will be enormously consequential'
By New Mexico Sun Report | Aug 24, 2023
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., along with Sen. Todd Young, R-Ind.; Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J.; and Sen. Mike Rounds, R-S.D., introduced the Creating Resources for Every American To Experiment with Artificial Intelligence Act of 2023 (CREATE AI Act).
Heinrich: 'We cannot allow ghost guns to evade federal regulations simply because of how they are made and purchased'
By New Mexico Sun Report | Aug 24, 2023
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., joined as a cosponsor of the Ghost Guns and Untraceable Firearms Act, a piece of bipartisan legislation spearheaded by U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., and U.S. Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y.
Luján: 'Cannon Air Force Base is a stronghold for our national security'
By New Mexico Sun Report | Aug 24, 2023
U.S. Sens. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., and Ben Ray Luján, D-N.M., held a recent meeting with key U.S. Air Force officials to engage in discussions regarding investments and future missions at Cannon Air Force Base (CAFB).
Bernalillo County Treasurer Nancy Bearce: 'With these small changes, I can turn public perception and glide our community into the 22nd century!'
By New Mexico Sun Report | Aug 23, 2023
Bernalillo County Treasurer Nancy Bearce has provided enhancements and additions that benefit property taxpayers and county residents, including an updated property search website and the installation of a new automated teller machine (ATM) in the Alvarado Square building lobby, the county said in an Aug. 23 press release.
Foundation exec: 'Phi Theta Kappa members are four times more likely to complete a college degree than their peers.'
By New Mexico Sun Report | Aug 23, 2023
Jordan-Nicholas Salazar of the University of New Mexico-Los Alamos has been named a 2023 Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholar by Phi Theta Kappa, earning a $1,000 scholarship, the university said in an Aug. 23 press release. This scholarship initiative helps new Phi Theta Kappa members pay educational costs as they pursue associate degree studies.
Heinrich: 'New Mexico competes best when we compete as ourselves'
By New Mexico Sun Report | Aug 23, 2023
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), who chairs the U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee, outlined his perspective on an asset-based economic development strategy aimed at fostering New Mexico's middle class and strengthening its economy in an Aug. 23 speech at the Albuquerque Economic Forum, a press release from his office said.
Heinrich: 'We’re working to address the health care provider shortage'
By New Mexico Sun Report | Aug 23, 2023
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., recently underscored his efforts in Congress to secure $1 million in Congressionally Directed Spending on a visit to Clovis Community College.
Scott: 'We launched Navigate in March of 2020, and it really helped us communicate with students during the most critical time of the pandemic'
By New Mexico Sun Report | Aug 23, 2023
New Mexico State University (NMSU) announced on Aug. 21 that three years ago, they introduced the Navigate platform, and presently, the Student Success team is focused on expanding the platform's functionalities and user base. Through the Navigate Student website, students can arrange appointments, access class schedules, connect with study partners and explore campus resources, according to a press release.
Miller: "We remain vigilant and continue to adjust our operational plans to maximize enforcement efforts against those individuals who do not use lawful pathways or processes, knowing that smugglers continue to use disinformation to prey on vulnerable in
By New Mexico Sun Report | Aug 22, 2023
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) released its July 2023 report on August 18th, drawing particular attention to the increase in total encounters at the border from June to July.
Payne: 'We have calculated a shortage of roughly 32,000 housing units across New Mexico, with a majority needed in the Albuquerque area'
By New Mexico Sun Report | Aug 22, 2023
On July 25, the New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority (MFA) announced they participated in a celebratory ribbon-cutting event at the Broadway McKnight Apartments. This new multifamily property is located in the Santa Barbara Martineztown Metropolitan Redevelopment Area of Albuquerque, according to a press release by MFA.
Air Quality Control Board schedules hearing to discuss Advanced Clean Vehicles Rule
By New Mexico Sun Report | Aug 22, 2023
On Aug. 18, the City of Albuquerque announced that the Albuquerque-Bernalillo County Air Quality Control Board (Air Board) and the Environmental Improvement Board have scheduled a meeting to discuss potentially amending regulations for implementing California's latest motor vehicle emission standards, beginning with the model year 2027. The hearing is scheduled for Nov. 13, at 9:00 a.m. through Nov. 16.
New Mexico Business Coalition attends COSMA conference
By New Mexico Sun Report | Aug 21, 2023
New Mexico Business Coalition (NMBC) President and CEO Carla Sonntag attended the Council of State Manufacturing Associations Conference (COSMA) held July 24-28 in South Carolina and also took part in an invitation-only National Economic Council (NEC) virtual roundtable.
State Rep. Jack Chatfield on Charles Sallee selection: ‘I am very optimistic about the future of the LFC with Charles leading the staff’
By New Mexico Sun Report | Aug 21, 2023
The New Mexico Legislative Finance Committee recently announced that it has selected Charles Sallee to be the new budget director. Various members of the Legislative Finance Committee voiced their support for Sallee as the choice for budget director.
Cárdenas: "Governor Abbott continues his political stunts in implementing illegal, cruel, and inhumane tactics to unsuccessfully prevent migrant families from seeking a better quality of life."
By New Mexico Sun Report | Aug 21, 2023
The Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) has demanded a full investigation by the DOJ and DHS into the Texas Department of Public Safety's intentional separation of migrant families, calling for urgent measures to end the practice.
Heinrich, Tester, Murray: 'For our constituents, particularly the thousands who live in rural and Tribal communities, the ability to safely deactivate and dispose of drugs at home would be a strong tool in the fight against addiction'
By New Mexico Sun Report | Aug 21, 2023
On August 17th, 2023, U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich, Jon Tester, and Patty Murray led a letter urging the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to involve Tribal consultations and engage rural communities in discussions before finalizing its policy on disposing of prescription opioids at home.
Animal Protection New Mexico: ‘Our state’s black bears and cougars are worth far more than a stuffed trophy’
By New Mexico Sun Report | Aug 20, 2023
The permitted level of black bear and cougar trophy hunting in New Mexico is unsustainable, and reducing it is vital to their survival, Nina Eydelman of Animal Protection New Mexico, a group dedicated to protecting animals, said in a press release.
Sonntag: 'Albuquerque is experiencing a crisis with homelessness'
By New Mexico Sun Report | Aug 17, 2023
The New Mexico Business Coalition recently hosted a ABQ Crime Crisis BASH, an event with people discussing the crime rate in Albuquerque.
HSD Acting Secretary Armijo: 'We will be negotiating contracts that reflect these improvements with the expectation of achieving better health outcomes for Medicaid customers'
By New Mexico Sun Report | Aug 16, 2023
On Aug. 9, the New Mexico Human Services Department (HSD) announced its intent to grant Medicaid managed care organization (MCO) contracts to four health plans for the state's Medicaid managed care program known as Turquoise Care. According to an HSD press release, these contracts will be negotiated with BlueCross BlueShield, Presbyterian Health Plan, United Health Plan, and Molina Health Plan, and will start July 1, 2024.
Luján: 'Our farmers, ranchers and producers are the backbone of New Mexico’s agricultural industry'
By New Mexico Sun Report | Aug 16, 2023
U.S. Sens. Ben Ray Luján (D-NM) and Roger Marshall (R-KS) introduced the Protecting Farmers from Drought Act on Aug. 15, a bipartisan bill that offers an extra year of federal safeguards to farmers in drought-affected areas, preserving crop insurance while awaiting improved water conditions. This legislation ensures farmers in distressed communities, including New Mexico and Kansas, can maintain crop insurance coverage without compromise, according to a press release.