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Heinrich Leads Press Conference Announcing New Tools For New Mexico’s Law Enforcement To Tackle Gun Violence

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VIDEO: U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Attorney General Raúl Torrez and Doña Ana County Sheriff Kim Stewart during a press conference Monday in Albuquerue. Courtesy photo

U.S. SENATE News:

ALBUQUERQUE — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced Monday more than $1 million he secured in the FY24 appropriations bill to purchase new National Integrated Ballistics Information Network (NIBIN) ballistics testing machines for law enforcement agencies in Las Cruces, Farmington, Gallup, and Roswell. 

Heinrich hosted the press conference Read More

New Mexico Museum Of Natural History & Science To Unveil ‘Conserving America’s Wildlands: The Vision Of Ted Turner’

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NMMNHS News:

This Saturday, May 11, the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science (NMMNHS) will unveil Conserving America’s Wildlands: The Vision of Ted Turner, a new traveling exhibition that brings together stunning wildland photography with never-before-seen fossils and other specimens from the museum’s Research Collections.

Presented by Thornburg Investment Management, this exhibition paints a vivid picture of the deep history found in our wild places and the value of conservation. This new exhibition features photos captured by Rhett Turner, son of media mogul and conservationist Read More

DEA Recognizes National Fentanyl Awareness Day

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DEA News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — DEA joins “Song for Charlie” and many of its valued law enforcement, public health and non-profit partners in recognizing National Fentanyl Awareness Day.

Today represents an important opportunity to honor those lost to fentanyl poisonings by educating others about the deadly threat of this synthetic opioid. 

To commemorate the first-ever National Fentanyl Awareness Day two years ago, the DEA Museum opened the Faces of Fentanyl exhibit at DEA Headquarters. The memorial wall, which now features more than 5,000 photos of Americans lost to the fentanyl crisis, Read More

Periodic Table: Climate Impacts On National Security May 13

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Travis Pitts 

BSM News:

Bradbury Science Museum (BSM) unveils its Periodic Table outreach talk for May: Climate Impacts on National Security.

Los Alamos National Laboratory’s (LANL) Travis Pitts will discuss  how modeling climate shifts helps researchers anticipate national security concerns.

This talk is open to the public at 5:30 p.m. Monday, May 13 at projectY Cowork, 150 Central Park Square. Read More

New Mexico Delegation Welcomes $3 Million To Expand Access To Apprenticeships In High-Demand Careers

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CONGRESSIONAL News:

WASHINGTON —U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and U.S. Representatives Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.), Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.), and Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.) are welcoming $2,858,376 from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) to expand access to apprenticeship opportunities, prepare more New Mexicans for quality jobs, and strengthen the local workforce.

Youth Development Inc. in Albuquerque will receive $1,500,000 and the Three Rivers Education Foundation in Farmington will receive $1,358,376.

“To really set the next generation Read More

New Mexico Professional Fire Fighters Association Endorses Sen. Martin Heinrich For Re-Election

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From the New Mexico Sen. Martin Heinrich Campaign:

ALBUQUERQUE — New Mexico Sen. Martin Heinrich’s campaign has announced the endorsement of the New Mexico Professional Fire Fighters Association (NMPFFA).

“From City Council to the halls of Congress, Martin Heinrich has been an unwavering champion for fire fighters, first responders, our families and our communities,” NMPFFA Vice President Miguel Tittmann said. “Martin grew up in a strong union household, so he knows that our state, country, and economy are strongest when we protect workers’ rights. As Senator, he was instrumental in Read More

NM Delegation Announces $28.6 Million In Infrastructure Law Funding To Make Drinking Water Safer In New Mexico

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Congressional News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Thursday, U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and U.S. Reps. Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.), Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.) and Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.) announced that New Mexico will receive $28,650,000 made possible by the delegation’s work to pass the landmark Infrastructure Law.

Funded through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the investment will help New Mexico communities replace lead pipes to protect children and families across the state.

“Every New Mexican deserves the right to a clean and reliable Read More

2024-25 High School Basketball Rule Changes Address Flopping

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NFHS News:

INDIANAPOLIS — A new definition and subsequent warning for faking being fouled (flopping) has been added to the NFHS Basketball Rules Book for the 2024-25 season.

This revision to high school basketball rules was one of 12 changes approved by the NFHS Basketball Rules Committee at its April 9-11 meeting in Indianapolis. All recommended changes were subsequently approved by the NFHS Board of Directors.

“The committee approved changes addressing a variety of different areas,” NFHS Director of Sports Lindsey Atkinson said. “Maintaining a focus on player safety, fairness, balance Read More

Video: Heinrich Urges Top Military Officials To Prioritize Continued Investment In New Mexico’s Military Installations, Affordable Housing

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

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, during a hearing to review the Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) Budget Request for Military Construction and Family Housing, U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), member and former chairman of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies, pressed top military leaders on how the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) is prioritizing continued investment in New Mexico’s military installations.

Heinrich additionally questioned officials on how DoD is ensuring service members Read More

U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich: Farm Bill Is ‘Opportunity To Build Stronger Future For New Mexico’s Farmers & Producers’

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U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich

U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Chair of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies, released the following statement after the framework of the Rural Prosperity and Food Security Act was released: 

“Rural America deserves our attention and investment. Our kids deserve to have the food they need to succeed in school and life. And our farmers deserve the tools to be resilient in a changing climate. This legislation is an opportunity Read More