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FBI Highlights Growing Number Of Reported Elder Fraud Cases Ahead Of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

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FBI News:

EL PASO, Texas—In honor of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15, the FBI wants to remind friends, family and loved ones of elderly Americans to know the signs of elder fraud. While elder abuse can be perpetuated in any number of ways, the FBI has seen a double digit increase in financial fraud involving older adults, prompting efforts from the bureau to bring public awareness to this type of crime.

According to the FBI’s latest Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) data, there have already been $1.6 billion in losses from January to May of 2024, up nearly $300 million from the same time Read More

Program Offering Free Medical Screening To Former Energy Department Employees Introduces Early Lung Cancer Detection With Low-Dose CT Scan

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Rebecca Trujillo, right, of Española speaks with NNSA Los Alamos Field Office Project Management Specialist Sophia Calabaza. Trujillo retired from both LANL and the Former Worker Health Program. Calabaza oversees worker’s programs for the Department of Energy NNS’s Los Alamos Field Office. Courtesy photo

DOE News:

Officials from the Department of Energy, the Worker Health Protection Program and several health-related organizations joined in Los Alamos last week to announce the expansion of medical screening and the addition of an early lung cancer detection program for former workers Read More

U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez Of New Mexico Introduces Bill To Support Veterans’ Continued Education

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U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez

From the Office of U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez of New Mexico announced Wednesday the introduction of H.R. 8514, the Veteran Education Assistance Adjustment Act, a new bill aimed at increasing the yearly books and supply stipend, providing veterans with the necessary financial stability to focus on their studies and prepare for their future.

Vasquez presented the bill during the House Veteran Affairs (HVAC) Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity hearing on pending legislation.

“I am proud to introduce the Veteran Education Assistance Read More

Video: Heinrich Bill To Promote Tribal Buffalo Management Receives Key Hearing

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VIDEO: U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich highlights his Indian Buffalo Management Act during hearing in U.S. Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, June 12, 2024. Courtesy/MHO

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

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Indian Buffalo Management Act, legislation championed by U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), received a key hearing before the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs this week. The legislation would help promote and support Tribal management of buffalo herds. 

During his remarks, Heinrich said, “Several years ago, I was proud to lead, along with Sen. John Hoeven, Read More

National KIDS COUNT Data Book Shows Improvement In New Mexico Child Poverty

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NMVC News:

ALBUQUERQUE — New Mexico has made improvements in lowering child poverty over the past decade, according to the national 2024 KIDS COUNT® Data Book, a 50-state annual report by the Annie E. Casey Foundation.

The Data Book, which analyzes how children and families are faring, was released Thursday by the Baltimore, MD-based foundation.

This year, the Data Book also includes information on adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and chronic absences.

“Although there’s still work to do, New Mexico’s official child poverty rate continues to improve but change takes time,” said Executive Read More

NNSA Selects PanTeXas Deterrence For $1.5 Billion Annual Management And Operating Contract At Pantex Plant

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NNSA News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration (DOE/NNSA) announced today it has selected PanTeXas Deterrence, LLC for the Management and Operating (M&O) contract for the Pantex Plant in Amarillo, Texas.

PanTeXas Deterrence is a limited liability company, which consists of BWXT Technical Services Group, Inc. (BWXT TSG); Fluor Federal Services, Inc. (Fluor); SOC LLC (SOC); and the Texas A&M University System (TAMUS).

“For over 40 years, Pantex has been the nation’s primary nuclear weapon assembly and disassembly center, Read More

New Mexico Enrollment Growth And Student Investment Continue To Outperform National Averages

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NMHED News:

SANTA FE — Statewide higher education enrollment in New Mexico continued to grow and was among the best in the United States, according to a national financial analysis of the 2022-2023 academic year, which highlighted the state’s Opportunity Scholarship as driving New Mexico’s higher education rebound.

The State Higher Education Executive Officers Association report also identified New Mexico as a national leader in reducing college students’ out-of-pocket costs.

“Our efforts to create more opportunity in higher education are paying off,” Higher Education Secretary Read More

Sen. Heinrich, Rep. Leger Fernández Introduce Bill To Approve Ohkay Owingeh Water Rights Settlement

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Congressional News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.) have introduced legislation to approve the water rights settlement of Ohkay Owingeh and participating non-Tribal parties for water in the Rio Chama Basin.

U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.) are original cosponsors.

The Ohkay Owingeh Rio Chama Water Rights Settlement Act establishes a trust fund to implement the negotiated settlement between the United States, the State of New Mexico, the City of Española, the Asociación de Acéquias Read More

U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez Of New Mexico Urges Bipartisan Passage Of National Defense Authorization Act

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From the Office of U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez:

WASHINGTON, D.C. —  Last week, U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez led a group of nine members calling on House leadership to ensure the swift, bipartisan passage of the Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Vasquez fought to protect jobs, increase safety and quality of life for service members and ensure New Mexico remains at the forefront of national security.

“For over 60 consecutive years, Congress has passed an NDAA in a bipartisan and bicameral fashion that has been signed into law by the President. This amazing feat, regardless Read More

DNC Awards Grant To New Mexico State Democratic Party To Boost Down-Ballot Races, Strengthen Meaningful Outreach To New Mexicans

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DNC Chair Jaime Harrison

STATE News:

Leveraging its historic fundraising, the Democratic National Committee announced Tuesday that the New Mexico State Democratic Party will receive new targeted investments to strengthen its coordinated campaign and boost Democratic wins in down-ballot races.

This new funding is part of the DNC’s significant, ongoing investments in state parties since President Biden took office and Jaime Harrison became Chair of the DNC. Under President Biden and Chair Harrison’s leadership, the DNC has increased its yearly investment in state parties by 25 percent Read More