News from July 2023
By New Mexico Sun Report | Jul 20, 2023
On July 17, 2023, The New Mexico Human Services Department (HSD) made an announcement appointing four directors, with immediate effect.
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 20, 2023
City of Albuquerque Committee of the Whole met Thursday, May 11
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 20, 2023
Santa Fe River Commission met Thursday, June 15
By New Mexico Sun Report | Jul 20, 2023
New Mexico State University (NMSU) students engaged in the Archaeological Field School, a comprehensive 6-week and 6-credit summer field research program offered by NMSU's anthropology department and supported by the College of Arts and Sciences. This educational initiative took the students to Cottonwood Spring Pueblo, providing them with practical experience and valuable insights into the realm of archaeology according to a July 18 press release by NMSU.
By New Mexico Sun Report | Jul 20, 2023
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.
By New Mexico Sun Report | Jul 19, 2023
On July 19, the University of New Mexico (UNM) announced a study conducted by David Gutzler, professor in the Department of Earth & Planetary Sciences, and UNM students, in collaboration with other regional universities led by the University of Texas-El Paso. The study investigated the potential impacts of different intervention scenarios on agricultural water supplies in the Rio Grande Valley downstream of Elephant Butte Reservoir.
By New Mexico Sun Report | Jul 19, 2023
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.
By New Mexico Sun Report | Jul 19, 2023
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.
By New Mexico Sun Report | Jul 19, 2023
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.
By New Mexico Sun Report | Jul 19, 2023
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.
By New Mexico Sun Report | Jul 19, 2023
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.
By New Mexico Sun Report | Jul 19, 2023
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.
By New Mexico Sun Report | Jul 19, 2023
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).
By New Mexico Sun Report | Jul 19, 2023
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.
By New Mexico Sun Report | Jul 19, 2023
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.
By New Mexico Sun Report | Jul 19, 2023
D. E. Shaw Renewable Investments closed with lenders and launched construction on its San Juan 1 solar energy project, the company announced on July 11.
By Stephan Helgesen | Jul 19, 2023
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.
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 19, 2023
City of Santa Fe Solid Waste Management Authority Joint Powers Board met Thursday, June 15
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 19, 2023
City of Santa Fe Women's Commission met Tuesday, June 13
By New Mexico Sun Report | Jul 18, 2023
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.
