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Heinrich Statement On New Federal Investment To Address Spread Of New World Screwworm

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U.S. Senate News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, and the Food and Drug Administration, welcomed the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) announcement that it will begin construction on a new domestic sterile fly production facility to combat the growing New World screwworm (NWS) outbreak in Central America that threatens to spread and wreak havoc on the U.S. cattle industry.

In June, Heinrich welcomed a USDA announcement of a sterile fly dispersal facility, which came on Read More

U.S. Small Business Administration Opens Nominations For 2026 National Small Business Week Awards

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SBA News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Tuesday, Aug. 19, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) opened nominations for the 2026 National Small Business Week Awards. National Small Business Week recognizes the contributions of America’s 36 million small businesses – which make up 99% of all businesses in America, create two out of every three new jobs, and employ about half of America’s workforce. Next year, National Small Business Week will take place May 3 – 9, 2026.

“During National Small Business Week, we honor America’s job creators and the vital role they play in making our country the greatest Read More

DEA Launches Bold Bilaterial Initiative To Dismantle Cartel Gatekeepers, Combat Synthetic Drug Trafficking

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DEA News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Drug Enforcement Administration announces a major new initiative to strengthen collaboration between the United States and Mexico in the fight against cartels, whose trafficking networks are responsible for flooding American communities with deadly synthetic drugs.

At the core of this effort is Project Portero, DEA’s flagship operation aimed at dismantling cartel “gatekeepers”, operatives who control the smuggling corridors along the Southwest Border. Gatekeepers are essential to cartel operations, directing the flow of fentanyl, methamphetamine, Read More

Posts From The Road: Traversing So. Utah’s Back Roads

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Red Canyon: Red Canyon is a small area just a few miles from Bryce Canyon National Park. It is a popular recreation area that offers dramatic red rock formations and terrain for visitors to explore. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Retired: An old wooden windmill sits in a pasture a few miles east of Zion National Park. The windmill caught my eye as the entire structure is made of wood, even the blades that remain. Just minutes before seeing this ranch area where cattle roam, drivers were navigating their way through the spectacular rock formations within Zion National Park. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com Read More

LANL: Energized Watershed Project Could Boost New Mexico Economy And Increase Water Security

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LANL’s Sanna Sevanto led this agrivoltaics project in El Rito through the state SBA Program. Courtesy/LANL

LANL News:

The Energized Watershed project was recently announced as a semifinalist in the Regional Innovation Engine competition through the National Science Foundation (NSF). With goals of increasing local water security and creating economic opportunities, the project would bring new vitality to the state of New Mexico, if selected. 

“The whole purpose of the NSF Engines program is to build innovation and economic growth ecosystems in the areas that receive funding,” said Sanna Read More

New Mexico Delegation Welcomes $22 Million To Provide High-Speed Internet To Socorro, Torrance & Valencia

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CONGRESSIONAL News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sens. 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.) welcomed $22 million via the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to provide high-speed internet to 783 people, 14 businesses, and 40 farms in Socorro, Torrance, and Valencia Counties in New Mexico.

This investment is made possible through congressional funding provided to USDA’s Rural Development, which offers loans, grants, and loan guarantees to help create jobs and support economic Read More

MOWW To Feature Dr. Glen McDuff At Aug. 19 Meeting

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Dr. Glen McDuff

MOWW News:

This month’s meeting of the Military Order of the World Wars (MOWW) is Tuesday, Aug. 19, in conference room 203A at the Los Alamos Research Park. Dr. Glen McDuff will be the featured speaker. He holds a PhD in Physics from the University of St. Andrews and a degree in electrical engineering from Texas Tech University, where he was also a professor. Dr. McDuff is retired from Los Alamos National Laboratory.

Jan. 1, 1947, saw the creation of the Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) and the Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory (LASL). Ownership of LASL was transferred from the Department Read More

Smokey Bear Celebrates 81st Birthday

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The original Smokey Bear poster. Fire safety has been the goal all along. Courtesy/USDA Forest Service

USDA News:

At the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service, wildfire prevention is a big priority. There’s no better ambassador of that essential message than everyone’s favorite wildfire prevention bear, Smokey.

Aug. 9 was Smokey’s 81st birthday, and as he enters his 9th decade of wildfire prevention activism, take a look back at where it all started.

80 plus years of wildfire messaging

First appearing on a wildfire prevention poster in August of 1944, Smokey Bear quickly became Read More

State GOP On Acting U.S. Attorney Ryan Ellison

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Ryan Ellison

RPNM News:

Republican Party of New Mexico (RPNM) Chairwoman Amy Barela issued the following statement on the appointment of Ryan Ellison as Acting United States Attorney for the District of New Mexico:

“I want to extend my heartfelt congratulations to Ryan Ellison on his appointment as Acting United States Attorney for the District of New Mexico. Throughout his service as U.S. Prosecutor, Ryan has demonstrated professionalism, integrity, and a steadfast commitment to protecting the people of New Mexico.

“While his official confirmation has been delayed by political gamesmanship Read More

New Mexico House Leaders & Texas House Democrats Rally Around Need For Fair Representation

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Rep. Penny Morales Shaw (D-Houston) and Rep. Erin Zwiener (D-Driftwood) met Thursday with Speaker of the House Javier Martinez (D-Albuquerque) and House Majority Whip Dayan Hochman-Vigil (D-Albuquerque). Courtesy/NMHD

STATE News:

ALBUQUERQUE — Texas House Democrats joined New Mexico House Democratic leaders Thursday as part of their national campaign against Donald Trump’s nationwide assault on voting rights. Rep. Penny Morales Shaw (D-Houston) and Rep. Erin Zwiener (D-Driftwood) met with Speaker of the House Javier Martinez (D-Albuquerque) and House Majority Whip Dayan Hochman-Vigil Read More