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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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Heinrich: 'We know that AI will be enormously consequential'

U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., along with Sen. Todd Young, R-Ind.; Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J.; and Sen. Mike Rounds, R-S.D., introduced the Creating Resources for Every American To Experiment with Artificial Intelligence Act of 2023 (CREATE AI Act).

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.

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).

City of Santa Fe Mayor's Committee on Disability met Aug. 2

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 24, 2023

City of Santa Fe Mayor's Committee on Disability met Wednesday, Aug. 2

City of Albuquerque Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee met Aug. 2

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 24, 2023

City of Albuquerque Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee met Wednesday, Aug. 2

Bernalillo County Treasurer Nancy Bearce: 'With these small changes, I can turn public perception and glide our community into the 22nd century!'

Bernalillo County Treasurer Nancy Bearce has provided enhancements and additions that benefit property taxpayers and county residents, including an updated property search website and the installation of a new automated teller machine (ATM) in the Alvarado Square building lobby, the county said in an Aug. 23 press release.

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Foundation exec: 'Phi Theta Kappa members are four times more likely to complete a college degree than their peers.'

Jordan-Nicholas Salazar of the University of New Mexico-Los Alamos has been named a 2023 Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholar by Phi Theta Kappa, earning a $1,000 scholarship, the university said in an Aug. 23 press release. This scholarship initiative helps new Phi Theta Kappa members pay educational costs as they pursue associate degree studies.

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State Tax Credit program: 'The heartwarming story of Pete and Marylou Felix, who...struggled to stay warm for the past few years.'

By New Mexico Sun Reports | Aug 23, 2023

The New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority (MFA) issued a press release on Aug. 22 promoting its state tax credit program, under which residents and businesses can receive 50% in credits against their state income tax bills for donations for the construction of affordable housing.

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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.

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.

Bernalillo County: Groundbreaking of affordable housing complex

Thomas Development Company and state and local officials recently marked the commencement of a new affordable housing complex, the San Roque apartments.

Bernalillo County adopting launches proactive approach to address risks of fentanyl

By Andy Nghiem | Aug 23, 2023

On Aug. 21, Bernalillo County announced its observance of National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day and is joining nationwide efforts to raise awareness about the hazards of synthetic opioids. As part of these efforts, the county has launched the Keep NM Alive website to provide educational information and access to live-saving resources.

Heinrich: 'We’re working to address the health care provider shortage'