State Of New Mexico
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Heinrich, Luján: Rio Rancho to receive $2.2 million in federal funding for broadband initiatives
U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Luján announced that the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) Emergency Connectivity Fund Program has awarded $2,198,052 in grants to the Rio Rancho Public School District to support improved connectivity initiatives within the school district, an Aug. 29 press release from Luján's office said.
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New Mexico delegation: $1 million+ in federal funds for developmental screening for children and to tackle nurse shortage
U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Luján and U.S. Reps. Teresa Leger Fernández, Melanie Stansbury, and Gabe Vasquez announced the receipt of $1.05 million in funding from the federal Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) for extended screenings and follow-up services at two community health centers catering to children aged 0-5 and to expand the nurse workforce in medical practices throughout the state, an Aug. 28 press release from Heinrich's office said.
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Heinrich: Bipartisan bill to enhance agricultural conservation practices
On August 24, 2023, U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich, Joni Ernst, Roger Marshall, and Amy Klobuchar introduced a new bill to simplify the process for the Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) to revise and adopt conservation practice standards. This legislation aims to bridge the space between NRCS best practices and new research and innovation, facilitating farmers and ranchers in utilizing NRCS conservation programs more efficiently on their land according to a press release.
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Luján: 'As a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, keeping healthy food on the table is a top priority'
Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-NM) led a roundtable conversation on Aug. 24 with regional food banks to deliberate on the upcoming Farm Bill and its potential to cater to their unique requirements and enhance nutritional accessibility for disadvantaged communities, according to a press release.
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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'
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.
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Heinrich: 'We cannot allow ghost guns to evade federal regulations simply because of how they are made and purchased'
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.
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Luján: 'Cannon Air Force Base is a stronghold for our national security'
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).
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Heinrich: 'New Mexico competes best when we compete as ourselves'
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.
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Desert Mountain Energy: Helium processing facility relocation to New Mexico gas field complete
Desert Mountain Energy announced the successful disassembly and relocation of the helium processing plant to the West Pecos Slope Abo Gas Field in New Mexico for reassembly.
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Heinrich, Luján, Vasquez: $9.2 million in funding from the infrastructure law allocated to provide high-speed internet access to Sierra and Doña Ana counties
U.S. Sens. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., and Ben Ray Luján, D-N.M., joined U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez, D-N.M., in reporting the U.S. Department of Agriculture granted $9,256,350 in funding from the Infrastructure Law to Sacred Wind Communications.
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Heinrich, Luján: Groundbreaking ceremony for the Eastern New Mexico Rural Water Project
U.S. Sens. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., and Ben Ray Luján, D-N.M., took part in a groundbreaking event Aug. 22, marking the initiation of the subsequent stage of the Eastern N.M. Rural Water System.
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Heinrich: 'We’re working to address the health care provider shortage'
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.
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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'
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.
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Sen. Heinrich: 'The scale of the opioid crisis demands that we tackle it with every available strategy'
On Aug. 4, 2023, U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Luján and U.S. Representative Teresa Leger Fernández announced $1,524,625 in federal funding from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for the Santa Fe Recovery Center, Inc. According to a press release, this funding aims to address the opioid epidemic and substance abuse issues in local communities.
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Luján: 'Our farmers, ranchers and producers are the backbone of New Mexico’s agricultural industry'
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.
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Heinrich: 'I will keep working to secure funding to scale effective, community-driven solutions that address the root causes of violent crime'
U.S. Sens. Martin Heinrich (D-NM), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and Ben Ray Luján (D-NM) welcomed the U.S. Department of Justice allocation of more than $5 million in federal funding on Aug. 15 secured by the lawmakers. This funding aims to bolster law enforcement agencies, legal processes, survivor assistance, community well-being and anti-violence initiatives within New Mexico, according to a press release.
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Heinrich: 'By investing in resources that will enhance border security to repair our nation’s immigration system and ensuring wildland firefighters receive the living wages they deserve'
U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) expressed support for President Joe Biden’s FY24 supplemental funding request on August 11th, 2023, highlighting its significant allocation towards enhancing the well-being and security of New Mexicans. The request encompasses measures to bolster border security, streamline immigration procedures, counter the distribution of illicit fentanyl, sustain wildland firefighter pay, and allocate additional resources to humanitarian and defense support for Ukraine according to a press release.
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Schroer: 'I am honored to champion the needs of New Mexico seniors as the new cabinet secretary of Aging and Long-Term Services'
New Mexico Department of Tourism Secretary Jen Paul Schroer has been designated to head the Aging and Long-Term Services Department, succeeding Katrina Hotrum-Lopez, who retired in July, according to a press release. Lancing Adams, the existing development director, will take on the role of acting tourism secretary during this transition.
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Luján, Markey: 'We respectfully urge the FCC to issue a guidance along the lines of the FTC’s recent Business Guidance'
U.S. Sens. Ben Ray Luján (D-NM) and Edward Markey (D-MA) jointly corresponded with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on Aug. 8, advocating for the enforcement of the Commission's existing regulations concerning consent for receiving telemarketing calls (robocalls).
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Sen. Luján urges extension for veterans applying for benefits
U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-NM) penned a letter to the Department of Veterans Affairs on Aug. 4, urging the extension of the enrollment period deadline for veterans applying for retroactive benefits under the Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring Our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxins (PACT) Act. This initiative aims to provide greater access to benefits for veterans, according to a press release.