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U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) recently collaborated with U.S. Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) and several other senate colleagues, along with U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood (D-IL), to introduce the Convenient Contraception Act, which aims to enhance access to contraceptive products including over-the-counter options.

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Santa Fe College President Rowley: 'Santa Fe Community College is thrilled to have the support of Apple as we strive to provide coding training and other creative digital skills to young people who have previously had limited access to such opportunities'

Last week, Santa Fe Community College President Becky Rowley issued a press release announcing Santa Fe Public Schools (SFPS) will offer coding and creativity learning opportunities through a collaboration with Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) and Apple's Community Education Initiative for the fall curriculum.

Santa Fe College President Rowley: 'Santa Fe Community College is thrilled to have the support of Apple as we strive to provide coding training and other creative digital skills to young people who have previously had limited access to such opportunities'

Last week, Santa Fe Community College President Becky Rowley issued a press release announcing Santa Fe Public Schools (SFPS) will offer coding and creativity learning opportunities through a collaboration with Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) and Apple's Community Education Initiative for the fall curriculum.

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U.S. Senator Heinrich: 'As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, I’m proud to directly advocate for local projects that deliver for New Mexicans through our annual government funding legislation.'

On July 20, during a U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) issued a press release to applaud the Senate Appropriations Committee's approval of the Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) Energy and Water Development Appropriations bill, the Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development Appropriations bill, and the State and Foreign Operations Appropriations bill.

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U.S. Senator Heinrich: 'We have witnessed a systematic assault on our democracy and it requires a systematic and comprehensive response. This legislation delivers."

U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) collaborated with Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), Chairwoman of the Committee on Rules and Administration, to introduce the Freedom to Vote Act this week.

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New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority Maestas-De Vries: 'It is important that all New Mexicans, especially those most vulnerable, have opportunities for housing and financial support when they need it'

By New Mexico Sun Report | Jul 23, 2023

On June 27, the New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority (MFA) issued a press release announcing that the MFA Board of Directors authorized $1,380,892 in awards for the Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) program on June 21, 2023

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New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority CEO Hernandez: 'We look forward to continuing and expanding our partnership with Mayor Maestas'

By New Mexico Sun Report | Jul 23, 2023

On July 10, the New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority (MFA) issued a press release announcing that their staff and Board of Directors conducted their monthly board meeting at Kit Carson Electric Cooperative, Inc. in Taos, New Mexico on June 21.

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U.S. Senator Luján: 'Access to high-speed internet is necessary in today’s society— from telehealth to education, folks in rural and Tribal communities must receive equitable broadband access'

By New Mexico Sun Report | Jul 23, 2023

Last week, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), Chair of the Subcommittee on Communications, Media, and Broadband, issued a press release to reveal that the National Telecommunications and Information Administration’s (NTIA) Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program (TBCP) would grant $1 million to the Pueblo of Jemez and Pueblo of Nambé.

Heinrich: 'The heartache of losing a loved one to the opioid epidemic is not new to New Mexican families'

On July 19, U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-NM) welcomed the FEND Off Fentanyl Act being included in the Senate's yearly defense bill.

NMMOA's White: Shadow and Light art exhibit explores how 'new techniques allowed artists to interpret' their Southwest experiences

The NMMOA Vladem Contemporary will present its first-ever exhibition titled “Shadow and Light,” commencing on Saturday, Sept. 23 of this year and concluding on May 28, 2024.

Space RCO's Fetrow: Space advancements 'driving a paradigm shift on earth that have the potential to be socially and economically transformative'

Hyperspace Challenge, the U.S. Space Force accelerator, on Wednesday revealed its 2023 program in collaboration with Space Force's Space Rapid Capabilities Office (Space RCO).

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UNMAM’s Khan: Devin Geraci has ‘long personal and professional history with the museum’

The former manager of communications and audience engagement at the University of New Mexico Art Museum is now the first person to be the museum’s associate director of operations since 2013.

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HSD acting cabinet secretary Armijo: “988 is available to help you”

The 988 crisis line celebrated its first anniversary in New Mexico on Wednesday

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SPIE President Frost: “The more involvement we get from our general student members, the better and healthier the chapter can grow”

The University of New Mexico International Society for Optics and Photonics (SPIE) Student Chapter, led by President Mega Frost, successfully revitalized itself

Garrett on items in Gustave Baumann collection: 'They are an important resource for anyone'

The New Mexico History Museum recently announced new collections featuring artist and printer, Gustave Baumann, are available and accessible to researchers, art collectors, and students interested in Southwestern history.

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ECECD Cabinet Secretary Groginsky: "We continue to build on Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham’s vision for universal, affordable, high-quality early care and education"

The New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department (ECECD) announced updated department regulations in a press release published on Thursday

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ASC research director Marsalis: "This field day is an excellent chance for the community to come out and see firsthand the important research conducted at the science center"

New Mexico State University announced on July 18, 2023, that their Agricultural Science Center in Los Lunas will be hosting a field day on August 8. During the event, attendees will have the opportunity to learn from NMSU researchers and extension staff about various agricultural topics according to the press release by NMSU.

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Luján: 'I’m proud to join my colleagues in introducing the Small Farm Conservation Act to support small farmers and ranchers and help them access financial and technical assistance'

U.S. Senators Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) have teamed up with Senators Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) and Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) to introduce the Small Farm Conservation Act. This proposed legislation aims to assist small farms in accessing federal conservation programs offered through the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) according to a press release by U.S. Senators Ben Ray Luján on June 30, 2023.

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'Everyone needs to know his story,' says NMSU professor and author of newly published book about Ted Mack and 'Peoples Beer'

For New Mexico State University professor Clint Lanier, his book about the nation's first Black-owned brewery isn't just about the business' rise and fall

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'It's a real privilege': Central New Mexico Community College Biology Instructor receives USDA fellowship