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Recent News About State Of New Mexico
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Luján: 'Congress has acknowledged there is ‘no resource that is more vital to the continued existence and integrity of Indian Tribes than their children'
U.S. Senators Ben Ray Luján and Susan Collins have reintroduced the Native American Child Protection Act (NACPA), bipartisan legislation aimed at providing Tribes with the necessary tools to address and combat Native American child abuse and neglect.
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Keyes: 'Now we need to take this momentum and invest in our workforce so New Mexicans can tap into these opportunities, learn new skills and continue to thrive'
On July 18, 2023, the state of New Mexico announced that film, television and digital media production spending in the state had exceeded $2.2 billion over the past three fiscal years.
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Sen. Luján: 'I’m introducing bipartisan legislation that allows the Secretary of Agriculture to remove costs share requirements and ensure local communities are not left to fend for themselves during their recovery'
On July 18, U.S. Senators Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) introduced the Responsible Wildland Fire Recovery Act. The proposed legislation seeks to empower the Secretary of Agriculture to waive all cost-share requirements for U.S. forest landowners and managers affected by wildland fires.
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Sen. Luján: 'I’m proud to welcome over $9 million in federal grants to help modernize infrastructure at six airports across New Mexico'
On July 19, a group of NM lawmakers announced $9.32 million in funding to address various infrastructure requirements at six airports. The investment will be utilized for runway repairs, the construction of equipment buildings, and other essential improvements in airports across New Mexico according to a July 19 press release.
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Sen. Heinrich: 'This expanded coverage will ensure Medicare beneficiaries receive a diagnosis sooner and enable early treatment'
On July 19, U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich, Edward J. Markey, and Shelley Moore Capito commended the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for responding positively to their call to increase coverage for amyloid PET scans. The decision will provide enhanced access to amyloid PET scans for patients of Alzheimer's disease, benefiting diagnosis and treatment options in the country.
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Heinrich, Luján: 'Xochitl Torres Small is a respected leader and dedicated public servant, and her confirmation marks a proud day for New Mexico'
On July 11, 2023, U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) issued a statement expressing their support for the confirmation of Xochitl Torres Small as Deputy Secretary of Agriculture at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). They described her as a respected leader and dedicated public servant, and her confirmation was hailed as a proud moment for the state of New Mexico according to a press release by U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján.
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Luján: 'Consumers deserve the ability to make informed decisions online without wading through confusing pages of legal jargon'
U.S. Senators Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) and U.S. Representative Lori Trahan (MA-03) have reintroduced the TLDR Act on July 11, 2023. This legislation seeks to require commercial websites and mobile apps to provide a simplified, readable, and easily accessible summary of their terms-of-service agreements according to a press release.
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Heinrich: 'Renaming the VA Clinic in Gallup is one important way we can continue to honor Hershey Miyamura’s courageous actions'
U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Luján celebrated the unanimous vote in the Senate approving their legislation to rename the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) in Gallup, New Mexico, as the Hiroshi "Hershey" Miyamura VA Clinic.
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Heinrich: 'I’m proud to join this bipartisan legislation to make sure our nation’s heroes can access the companionship and therapeutic support of service dogs'
U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich collaborated with Senators Thom Tillis, Richard Blumenthal and Kevin Cramer to introduce the bipartisan Service Dogs Assisting Veterans Act on June 29, 2023.
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Luján: 'Now it’s time to build on that momentum and continue our movement for justice and compensation for New Mexico’s downwinders and uranium workers'
U.S. Senators Ben Ray Luján and Mike Crapo, along with U.S. Representatives Teresa Leger Fernández and James Moylan, have reintroduced a bipartisan bill aimed at bolstering the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA).
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Luján, Schiff, Klobuchar: 'Deceptive ads created by generative AI can similarly allow candidates to fraudulently misrepresent themselves, disrupting the democratic processes that serve our country'
On July 13, 2023, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján, U.S. Representative Adam Schiff and U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar co-wrote a joint letter urging the Federal Election Commission to reconsider its decision on AI-generated campaign advertisements.
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Luján: 'New Mexico has a proud legacy of service and it’s our duty to honor and commemorate our veterans and their families'
On July 13, 2023, U.S. Senators Ben Ray Luján and Martin Heinrich introduced the New Mexico Veteran Burial Dignity and Honor Act, a legislation aimed at honoring and commemorating U.S. veterans with dignity and respect.
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Do progressives dream?
We all basically want the same things like a happy life, a comfortable home in a safe neighborhood, a good education for our children, adequate health care, enough money to take the occasional vacation and a rewarding job.
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Lilley: 'CLSA recognizes that neurodiverse individuals are at risk of being misunderstood'
Doña Ana Community College (DACC) recently introduced a new program called the Career and Life Skills Academy (CLSA), which has a focus on assisting neurodiverse individuals in identifying and pursuing life aspirations. Neurodiverse individuals ar people with developmental disabilities, according to a report by the Las Cruces Bulletin on July 6.
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Gov. Lujan Grisham: 'This funding empowers New Mexico to continue to bridge the digital divide and create equal opportunities for our residents'
On Jun 26, New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced that the state will receive more than $675 million in federal assistance to expand broadband access. The governor highlighted the significance of the funding stating that it enables New Mexico to address the digital divide and promote equitable opportunities for its residents.
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Hamman: 'I have every confidence that Director Riseley-White’s expertise in water management will serve all New Mexicans as our agency continues to tackle water challenges in the face of a changing climate'
Hannah Riseley-White has been selected as the new head of the Interstate Stream Commission (ISC). State Engineer Mike Hamman expressed complete confidence in her capabilities, especially in water management expertise, and believes she will effectively address New Mexico's water challenges amid the evolving climate conditions according to a press release.
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O’Connell: 'This recognition is deeply meaningful to me, especially as women have started to make inroads in the field that was very male dominated when I started'
Kim O'Connell, who serves as the director of the athletic training program at New Mexico State University, has been inducted into the New Mexico Athletic Trainers' Association Hall of Fame.
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New Mexico's Lujan Grisham approves $46.9 million in funding for recovery from 'largest wildfire in state history'
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham recently announced the approval of $46.9 million in zero-interest loans to Mora and San Miguel counties.
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Grisham: 'New Mexico’s economy is booming, and it’s more diverse than ever before'
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced the resignation of Alicia J. Keyes as secretary of the state's economic development department in a June 29 statement. Grisham acknowledged Keyes's role in the state's thriving economy, its growing diversity, and historic job numbers.
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Address the problem, not the symptom
There is a growing awareness of truth that is beginning to rise in New Mexico.