Luján, Heinrich, Rosen Press Meta On Dramatic Rise In Antisemitism On Social Media Platforms & AI Models
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sens. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), and Jacky Rosen (D-NV) pressed Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Meta’s failure to address antisemitic content on its platforms and potentially promote antisemitism through its artificial intelligence models. Specifically, the senators highlight how a rise in antisemitic content can be linked to the recent changes in community standards and content moderation practices, which were announced by Meta in January. Additionally, in the letter, the senators press Meta to disclose its policies and Read More
Heinrich & Sheehy Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill To Reduce Deadly Roadway Collisions
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Tim Sheehy (R-Mont.) introduced the Wildlife Road Crossings Program Reauthorization Act, bipartisan legislation to make permanent the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Wildlife Crossings Program and authorize funding for the program through 2031.
U.S. Representatives Ryan Zinke (R-Mont) and Don Beyer (D-Va.) introduced companion legislation in the House.
The Wildlife Crossings Program is a competitive grant program established under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, legislation Heinrich championed Read More
Two Weeks Left To See Relics Of Life & Adventure At NMHM
NMDCA News:
New Mexico History Museum’s exhibit area called “New Mexico Showcase,” is closing out its current display on Jan. 4, 2026, in the Domenici Building.
There are only a few weeks left to see the museum’s showcase exhibit, “Everyday Odysseys: Relics of Life & Adventure in New Mexico.” The exhibit, located in the museum’s second floor gathering space, explores the ordinary objects that have shaped New Mexico’ rich and diverse heritage.
The display highlights objects from the museum’s collection such as a Remington Standard Typewriter, a penny-farthing bicycle, and historic Read More
NOAA Deploys New AI-Driven Global Weather Models
AIGFS Forecast map from Dec 10 showing the heavy precipitation from an Atmospheric River hitting the Pacific Northwest. AI Models will protect life and property by improving forecast accuracy and timeliness for events such as the catastrophic flooding that impacted the Northwest. (Credit: NOAA)
NOAA News:
NOAA has launched a groundbreaking new suite of operational, artificial intelligence (AI)-driven global weather prediction models, marking a significant advancement in forecast speed, efficiency, and accuracy. The models will provide forecasters with faster delivery of more Read More
White House: Illicit Fentanyl Is Closer To Chemical Weapon Than Narcotic
RPNM News:
ALBUQUERQUE — The White House officially designated fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction. This historic announcement will change how the drug is viewed by the Department of Justice, the State Department, the Department of War, and law enforcement. The Trump Administration is ensuring illicit fentanyl isn’t just approached as a deadly narcotic, but as a chemical weapon responsible for killing hundreds of thousands of Americans.
“Fentanyl is one of, if not the single biggest threat facing Western civilization today, and I could not be more proud of the Trump Administration Read More
Luján, Heinrich Applaud Senate Passage Of Legislation To Amend Water Rights Settlements, Return Earned Interest To New Mexico Tribes
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Indian Affairs Committee, and U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) applauded Senate passage of the Technical Corrections to the Northwestern New Mexico Rural Water Projects Act, Taos Pueblo Indian Water Rights Settlement Act, and Aamodt Litigation Settlement Act, legislation led by Senator Luján that authorizes the release of $18.312 million in water settlement interest funds to New Mexico Tribes to support water development projects.
Specifically, the bill authorizes the appropriation of $6.3 Read More
GSA Sells Excess Federal Property In New Mexico
GSA News:
SILVER CITY — The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) announced the completion of a $340,000 negotiated sale of the vacant former Phillips Memorial U.S. Army Reserve Center in Silver City, New Mexico. The sale marks a strategic step in ongoing efforts by GSA to rightsize the federal real estate portfolio, cut costs for American taxpayers and optimize the space agencies’ need to achieve their missions.
“The sale of this property is another example of GSA’s commitment to optimizing the federal real estate portfolio by divesting costly, underperforming assets,” GSA Acting Read More
New Federal Rules May Affect SNAP Food Benefit Eligibility
NMHCA News:
SANTA FE — About 55,750 New Mexicans will need to work, volunteer or attend training for 80 hours a month to keep receiving SNAP food benefits under the new federal law taking effect Jan. 1, 2026.
These federal mandates, passed by Congress in July, expand work requirements for able-bodied adults to include those ages 55-64, add an exception for Native Americans, and remove exceptions for veterans, people experiencing homelessness and former foster youth.
The new law will only begin affecting SNAP eligibility when someone first applies for benefits or renews their case on or after Read More
Santa Fe National Forest Pile Burn Update
Ignitions on Tesuque Piles in the Espanola Ranger District. Courtesy/SFNF
SFNF News:
Recent winter weather created favorable conditions to implement pile burns across the forest. Santa Fe National Forest fire managers will continue hazardous fuels reduction work throughout the winter as weather conditions allow, pending all required approvals. Pile burning is meant to treat slash, like branches, piled by thinning crews with the aim of reducing flammable fuels. The decision to proceed with each pile burn will depend on multiple factors, including snowpack, air quality, ventilation, Read More
Heinrich, Mullin Reintroduce Bipartisan Indian Buffalo Management Act
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sens. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) reintroduced the bipartisan Indian Buffalo Management Act, legislation to direct the U.S. Department of the Interior Secretary to coordinate with Tribes and Tribal organizations that have an established buffalo herd and management program, as well as provide resources for Tribes that would like to establish new herds.
“For generations, buffalo have been a critical part of our culture—in New Mexico, the West, and especially in Indian Country. And I Read More
