State of New Mexico
Recent News About State of New Mexico
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For many New Mexicans, the annual Legislative Session can feel distant and disconnected.
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New Mexico native and NFL Hall of Fame linebacker Brian Urlacher has officially endorsed presidential candidate Donald Trump, calling him the only leader capable of tackling the nation's pressing issues, particularly inflation and border security. Urlacher, who grew up in Lovington and became a football legend at the University of New Mexico, emphasized Trump’s ability to address the concerns of everyday Americans.
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A New Mexico federal judge has ruled that election authorities in that state discriminated against an election integrity organization when it refused the group access to voter rolls in their effort to ensure the records are free of inconsistencies and the potential for fraud.
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Nella Domenici announced that the Albuquerque Police Officers Association (APOA), representing more than 800 officers from the Albuquerque Police Department and Aviation Police, has endorsed her candidacy. Domenici has pledged to support law enforcement personnel.
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New Mexico Historic Sites has announced the annual Pueblo Independence Day celebration at Jemez Historic Site. This event honors the anniversary of the Pueblo Revolt.
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Nella Domenici, a Republican U.S. Senate candidate for New Mexico, released her first TV ad for the 2024 campaign this week. The ad is titled “Monroe” after the street in Albuquerque where Domenici grew up.
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OPINION: The Erosion of the Democratic Process: Public Exclusion in New Mexico’s Legislative ProcessIn a constitutional republic, the fundamental principle is that the power resides with the people. Yet, in recent events unfolding within the chambers of the New Mexico Legislature, this principle seems to be fading into obscurity. The decision by the Chair of the House Judiciary Committee, Rep. Christine Chandler to “log roll” comments on two separated bills without the presentation of both bills exemplifies the contempt legislators have for the people of this state. Those present were required to speak on HB 27 & HB 129, both very complex issues affecting basic constitutional rights and those on zoom were basically ignored.
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Jacobs announced the acquisition of a five-year contract renewal for the operations and maintenance (O&M) of wastewater and surface water treatment plants, as well as wastewater collection and drinking water distribution systems for the City of Farmington, New Mexico. The renewed contract integrates Aqua DNA, a Digital OneWater solution from Jacobs' product suite. This further strengthens Jacobs' commitment to using advanced technologies in improving infrastructure.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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.