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Stansbury Addresses Anniversary Of Voting Rights Act

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From the Office of U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury:

ALBUQUERQUE—U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury (NM-01) released the following statement on the anniversary of the Voting Rights Act being enacted into law:

“Protecting and advancing voting rights is critical to our democracy, the fight for justice and equality, and delivering on the promise of what it means to be an American.  In an election year – where protecting the future of our democracy is on the line and voting rights have been undermined across the country—we must honor the Voting Rights Act by ensuring that every voter has access to the ballot Read More

Council Proclaims Aug. 17, 2024 National Nonprofit Day

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Los Alamos County Councilor Suzie Havemann, right, presents a proclamation designating Aug. 17, 2024 as National Nonprofit Day in Los Alamos to representatives from local nonprofits, front row from left, Doris Roberts of All Individuals First, Beth Cortright of Pajarito Environmental Education Center, Cindy Eaton of Kiwanis, Ann Hayes of Los Alamos Living Treasures and Kiwanis. Back row from left, Jordan Redmond of Los Alamos Family Council, Ron Wilkins of Los Alamos Historical Society, Ellen Specter of  First Born Los Alamos, Pat Soran of Los Alamos Community Foundation Board and David Read More

U.S. Senators Heinrich, Luján Call On FDA To Rely On Scientific Evidence For MDMA-Assisted Therapy To Treat Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder For Veterans

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SENATE News:

          • MDMA-assisted therapy could help address the mental and behavioral crisis, especially among American veterans

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), alongside 17 of their Senate colleagues, urged the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner to rely on scientific evidence and data as the FDA considers approval of MDMA-Assisted Therapy (MDMA-AT) to treat Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). MDMA-AT could help address the mental and behavioral crisis, especially among American veterans.

“Existing treatments Read More

Los Alamos County Ranks Among Top In U.S. News & World Report’s 2024 Healthiest Communities

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U.S. News & World Report:
 2024 Healthiest Communities

  • U.S. News Announces 2024 Healthiest Communities Rankings Falls Church, Virginia, tops rankings that examine health outcomes, equity and mental health.

Washington, D.C. – U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in rankings and civic journalism, today unveiled the 2024 Healthiest Communities rankings. Now in its sixth edition, the Healthiest Communities rankings serve as a tool to inform residents, community health leaders and elected officials about policies and best practices for better health outcomes.

For the Read More

Dannemann: Domenici Needs To Show She’s From Here

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By MERILEE DANNEMANN
Triple Spaced Again
© 2024 New Mexico News Services

Let’s not talk about race. It might upset the children.

That’s the rule in Florida, at least, or so we interpret from the way it’s been reported. It means they don’t want to upset the white children. It’s not clear whether they consider the black children.

This was Florida’s response to something called critical race theory.

But if someone were to say we want to stop the teaching of critical race theory in New Mexico, how would that even make sense? Nella Domenici, Republican candidate for U.S. Senate from New Mexico, said it. Read More

Luján: 140,000 New Mexico Children Would Benefit From Tax Relief For American Workers And Families Act

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U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján

From the Office of U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) issued the following statement on the Senate vote of the bipartisan Tax Relief for American Workers and Families Act:

“Families in New Mexico and across America need and deserve a fair tax system that works for them, not just corporations and billionaires. From helping put food on the table to cutting housing costs, this bipartisan tax relief legislation would uplift millions of families and children out of poverty.

The expanded Child Tax Credit would benefit 140,000 New Mexico Read More

U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich Announces Committee Passage Of Over $79 Million For New Mexico 

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U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich

From the Office of U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich:

          • Investments Heinrich Championed Support Service Members, Defense Installations and National Labs, Clean Energy, Water Infrastructure, Economic Development, Education, Health Care and Workforce Development 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) announced the bipartisan Senate Appropriations Committee passage of the Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) Defense, Energy and Water Development, Financial Services and General Government, and Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Read More

Heinrich, Luján Secure Confirmation Of Former Counterintelligence Supervisory Special Agent David O. Barnett, Jr. As U.S. Marshal For District Of New Mexico

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U.S. Senate News:

          • Top law enforcement official will help bring dangerous criminals to justice and join New Mexico’s fight against deadly drugs, illegal firearms and violent crime across the state and on Tribal lands

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) announced today that they have successfully secured the confirmation of David O. Barnett, Jr. for U.S. Marshal for the District of New Mexico.

“David Barnett brings decades of experience to his new position, joining New Mexico’s federal law enforcement leadership and stepping into this role Read More

New Mexico Secretary Of State’s Office Celebrates National Poll Worker Recruitment Day Aug. 1, 2024

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From the New Mexico Secretary Of State’s Office:

  • Established by the U.S. Election Assistance Commission in 2020, the national day of action aims to raise awareness about the importance of poll working and inspire more Americans to participate.

SANTA FE – As the 2024 General Election approaches, New Mexico Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver is urging New Mexicans to participate in one of the most critical roles in our democracy by becoming a poll worker in 2024.

“Poll workers are on the frontlines of our democracy and are essential to our voting process, playing a pivotal role in the success Read More

Luján Applauds Committee Passage Of Funding Of Additional $7 Billion For Secure And Affordable Broadband

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U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján

From the Office of U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján:

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), Chair of the Subcommittee on Communications, Media, and Broadband, applauds the passage of an additional $7 billion for the Affordable Connectivity Program and $3.08 billion for Rip-and-Replace in a mark-up on Thursday in the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Earlier this year in a letter to House and Senate leadership, Sen. Luján urged Congress to fund the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) to be included as part of future must-pass Read More