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Miller: "We remain vigilant and continue to adjust our operational plans to maximize enforcement efforts against those individuals who do not use lawful pathways or processes, knowing that smugglers continue to use disinformation to prey on vulnerable in
By New Mexico Sun Report | Aug 22, 2023
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) released its July 2023 report on August 18th, drawing particular attention to the increase in total encounters at the border from June to July.
Cárdenas: "Governor Abbott continues his political stunts in implementing illegal, cruel, and inhumane tactics to unsuccessfully prevent migrant families from seeking a better quality of life."
By New Mexico Sun Report | Aug 21, 2023
The Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) has demanded a full investigation by the DOJ and DHS into the Texas Department of Public Safety's intentional separation of migrant families, calling for urgent measures to end the practice.
Heinrich, Tester, Murray: 'For our constituents, particularly the thousands who live in rural and Tribal communities, the ability to safely deactivate and dispose of drugs at home would be a strong tool in the fight against addiction'
By New Mexico Sun Report | Aug 21, 2023
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.
Heinrich: 'By investing in resources that will enhance border security to repair our nation’s immigration system and ensuring wildland firefighters receive the living wages they deserve'
By New Mexico Sun Report | Aug 14, 2023
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.
Keller: 'Albuquerque is at the forefront of the movement to bring manufacturing back home because of our unique location, affordability, and skilled workforce'
By New Mexico Sun Report | Aug 11, 2023
On August 10, 2023, the Keller Administration welcomed a historic billion-dollar solar manufacturing investment. Maxeon Solar Technologies, a global frontrunner in solar advancements, is set to establish a $1 billion solar panel manufacturing plant in Albuquerque according to a press release.
'A strong investment': U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján lauds Defense Authorization passage that delivers $886.3 billion to New Mexico
By New Mexico Sun Report | Aug 2, 2023
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.
'Firefighters are on the front lines,' U.S. Sen. Luján says in local fire department support legislation announcement
By New Mexico Sun Report | Aug 2, 2023
On July 26, 2023, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) introduced the Fire Department Repayment Act, aiming to amend the fire department repayment system and provide just and timely compensation for the services rendered by local departments. This legislation, which seeks to alleviate the firefighter shortage, was previously reintroduced in the House by U.S. Representative Josh Harder (D-Calif.) earlier this year according to a press release.
Luján: 'New Mexico’s community and family-owned grocers are critical to our state'
By New Mexico Sun Report | Jul 26, 2023
U.S. Sens. Ben Ray Luján (D-NM) and Peter Welch (D-VT) on July 24 introduced the Ensuring Fee-Free Benefits Transactions Act to permanently protect retailers from fees and costs beyond the normal costs of business that could make it harder for them to accept Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.
Dinelli on city council elections: ‘The Nov. 7 municipal election could remake the council’
By New Mexico Sun Report | Jul 25, 2023
The Albuquerque municipal election will be held on Nov. 7, and 12 candidates made the ballot for four different city council seats that are up for election. Albuquerque attorney and political commentator Pete Dinelli believes that this election could be very impactful on the political future of the city.
U.S. Senator Heinrich: 'As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, I’m proud to directly advocate for local projects that deliver for New Mexicans through our annual government funding legislation.'
By New Mexico Sun Report | Jul 24, 2023
On July 20, during a U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) issued a press release to applaud the Senate Appropriations Committee's approval of the Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) Energy and Water Development Appropriations bill, the Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development Appropriations bill, and the State and Foreign Operations Appropriations bill.
Heinrich: 'The heartache of losing a loved one to the opioid epidemic is not new to New Mexican families'
By New Mexico Sun Report | Jul 22, 2023
On July 19, U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-NM) welcomed the FEND Off Fentanyl Act being included in the Senate's yearly defense bill.
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'
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.
Republicans: 'We are delivering a commonsense option for parents to remain informed and push back against this violation of their rights’
By New Mexico Sun Report | Jul 16, 2023
New Mexico House Republicans recently announced a free-to-download and print Parental Notification and Consent form for parents to give to schools in regard to major medical and sexual discussions and decisions. New Mexico Republican Luis Terrazas believes this will help New Mexican parents maintain their right to be involved in their child’s healthcare.
Grisham: 'Sen. Leavell was a staunch advocate for the communities of southeastern New Mexico'
By New Mexico Sun Report | Jul 6, 2023
Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham expressed her condolences and shared a statement on the passing of former state Sen. Carroll Leavell, R-N.M.
Referendum process on six bills dealing with parental rights, freedom of speech and election integrity draws statewide and national support
By Press Release | Jun 19, 2023
The Referendum Project is gaining great momentum. The response of New Mexicans across the state to exercise their rights under the state constitution has been overwhelmingly positive.
New Mexico Shooting Sports Association legislative affairs officer: 'This fight (for gun rights) is a marathon, not a sprint'
By Andy Nghiem | May 3, 2023
The New Mexico Sun recently followed up with Zac Fort, legislative affairs officer for the New Mexico Shooting Sports Association (NMSSA), after lawmakers voted on proposed gun control bills at the recent legislative session.
Former APD captain on House Bill 59: 'The votes to kill legislation that would target gun-toting repeat offenders speaks for itself'
By New Mexico Sun Report | Apr 27, 2023
More than 40 crime bills were introduced during New Mexico’s 60-day legislative session to address rising crime in the state.
New Mexico Gov. Grisham: 'I’m relieved by the Supreme Court’s stay, but I remain seriously concerned'
By New Mexico Sun Report | Apr 24, 2023
New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham (D) expressed her gratitude and concern following the U.S. Supreme Court temporarily continuing to allow nationwide access to an abortion pill.
New Mexico nonprofit announces referendum process for five bills signed by the governor: 'This ends now'
By Sam Jackson | Apr 17, 2023
Better Together New Mexico announced on April 12 that New Mexicans have begun the referendum process on five bills passed by the Legislature and signed by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham (D-NM).
New Mexico GOP warns of energy crisis: ‘We’re witnessing the harmful consequences of losing our energy independence’
By New Mexico Sun Report | Apr 10, 2023
New Mexico’s Republicans are growing weary of New Mexico’s energy costs amidst the legislative session and rising gas prices throughout the U.S.