State of New Mexico
Recent News About State of New Mexico
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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.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.
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On July 28th, 2023, U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), along with U.S. Representative Teresa Leger Fernández and Clovis Mayor Mike Morris, issued a statement in response to the U.S. Air Force's decision to relocate seven MC-130J aircraft.
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The state of New Mexico announced that Gina DeBlassie will step in as the acting secretary with the retirement of Secretary of Aging and Long-Term Services (ALTSD), Katrina Hotrum-Lopez, who departs after more than 20 years in public service. DeBlassie has been a health policy advisor for the governor, according to a press release.
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Last week's passage the Fiscal Year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that provides $886.3 billion for New Mexico is great news for the state, Democrat U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján said in a statement.