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Sen. Martin Heinrich Seeks Answers From DOE On Decision To Terminate Loan Commitment For Grain Belt Express

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U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, sent a letter to U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Chris Wright demanding answers on the decision to abruptly terminate a conditional loan guarantee for the Grain Belt Express, a transmission project that was slated to save families more than $52 billion in energy costs, create more than 4,000 jobs, and meet surging energy demands across the country.

Heinrich’s letter comes just a month after Wright himself affirmed in a Committee hearing Read More

Heinrich Urges USDA And Interior Department To Provide Adequate Resources And Support To Wildland Firefighters

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

  • Heinrich to DOI and USDA Secretary: “In addition to carrying out their own duties and responsibilities, firefighters reportedly have been thrown into serving in administrative and janitorial roles – ranging from cleaning campground bathrooms to answering front desk calls to mowing lawns.”

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, sent a letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary (USDA) Brooke Rollins and U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) Secretary Read More

Luján, Markey, Peters, Carter Unveil Bicameral Legislation To Modernize Gas Pipeline Safety Standards, Cut Methane Leaks

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U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sens. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), along with U.S. Reps. Scott Peters (D-Calif.) and Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-La.) introduced the Gas Pipeline Leak Detection and Repair Act of 2025 to modernize decades-old gas pipeline leak detection and repair requirements. The bill would codify a Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) rule that enhances the safety of natural gas pipelines by reducing methane emissions.

“In New Mexico and across the country, stronger gas leak detection and repair standards are critical Read More

Luján Delivers Nearly $45 Million In Federal Investments To Strengthen State Infrastructure, Support Housing Projects

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U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) announced over $44 million in federal funding secured for New Mexico through the Appropriations Committee’s bipartisan passage of Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies (THUD) Appropriations bill and Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill.

In both Committee-passed appropriations bills, Sen. Luján successfully secured $44,654,000 for New Mexico projects that strengthen roadways, boost affordable housing, and Read More

FEMA: Be Alert To Fraud After A Disaster

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FEMA News:

SANTA FE — New Mexicans should be aware that con artists and criminals may try to obtain money or steal personal information through fraud or identity theft after the severe storms, flooding and landslides that began June 23, 2025.

In some cases, thieves try to apply for FEMA assistance using names, addresses and Social Security numbers they have stolen from homeowners and renters.

If a FEMA inspector comes to your home and you did not submit a FEMA application, your information may have been used without your knowledge to create a FEMA application. If so, please inform the inspector Read More

Federal Disaster Unemployment Assistance Approved For New Mexico Storm Recovery

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NMDWS News:

ALBUQUERQUE — President Donald Trump approved disaster aid for New Mexico, authorizing unemployment assistance for Lincoln County residents and businesses affected by severe storms, flooding, and landslides that struck June 23 at the request of Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham. 

The New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions is accepting applications for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) from workers and self-employed individuals in Lincoln County who have been unable to work due to this disaster. Applications may be filed by calling the Unemployment Insurance Operations Read More

Back-To-School, Not Back To Bullying: Stand For The Silent Ramps Up Anti-Bullying School Tours This Fall

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SFTS News:

OKLAHOMA CITY — While many people are gearing up for the new school year to start, many kids are silently dreading it, due to the bullying they know will take place. Other kids may be excited now, only to have that squashed as classes get underway and the bullies get back to doing what traumatizes their classmates. One organization, Stand for the Silent, is on a mission to help make this the year that kids around the country return to school without facing bullying.

“We have touched countless lives around the country, helping to raise awareness about the dangers of bullying and provide Read More

New Mexico State Treasurer Honored As Inaugural Track ‘Ambassador’ At National Institute Of Public Finance

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New Mexico State Treasurer Laura M. Montoya

STATE News:

SANTA FE — New Mexico State Treasurer Laura M. Montoya was recognized this week as the inaugural ‘Ambassador’ for the Investments & Pensions Track at the 2025 National Institute of Public Finance (NIPF), held July 20-23 at Pepperdine University in Malibu, Calif.

This year’s program marked the first time NIPF introduced a track ambassadorship, honoring public finance leaders who have demonstrated exceptional finance expertise, strategic leadership, and unwavering dedication to public service.

Treasurer Montoya was selected Read More

How Los Alamos National Laboratory Is Addressing ‘Forever Chemicals’ Known As PFAS …  With This Nationwide Contaminant Of Concern, LANL Is Ahead Of The Curve

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Sarah Holcomb and Randy Vigil check a device that collects wastewater samples entering and leaving Laboratory property. The samples assess the effectiveness of the treatment process for PFAS as well as other substances. Courtesy/LANL

LANL News:

They’re arguably the most talked about chemicals of our time, pervasive in everyday products and linked to a litany of adverse health effects. They are so widespread, in fact, that they’ve been detected in snowmelt on Mount Everest, the highest point on Earth.

Known as PFAS, or per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances, high levels have been found Read More

Posts From The Road: Urban Cattle Drive In Castle Rock

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Leaders: Leaders of the Western Heritage Cattle Drive Friday in Castle Rock, Colo., were dressed in cavalry attire as they rode horses to start the cattle drive. The hill with the stone topping in the background is the castle rock for which the town is named. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Two Horse Power: A wagon led by two horses followed the leaders on horses during the urban cattle drive Friday in Castle Rock, Colo. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

By GARY WARREN
Photographer
Formerly of Los Alamos

I love this time of year when counties and towns across the West celebrate their local Read More