Politics

Luján Addresses Amendments That Attack DREAMers

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U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján
 
CONGRESSIONAL News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján joined members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) and Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer at a press conference Wednesday denouncing amendments offered by House Republicans to the Defense Appropriations Act that attack DREAMers by preventing them from serving in the Armed Forces. 
 
Below are his remarks as prepared.
 
“I want to thank my colleagues with the CHC and Whip Hoyer for their leadership on this issue, particularly Ruben Gallego, a veteran himself and a champion
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Heinrich Backs Legislation To Prevent Suspected Terrorists From Purchasing Guns And Explosives

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U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
 
U.S. SENATE News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― Following a briefing Tuesday for members of the Senate Intelligence Committee on the Orlando terrorist attack, U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., announced his support for legislation to prevent individuals on the terror watch list and other suspected terrorists from purchasing guns and explosives.
 
He is cosponsoring the Denying Firearms and Explosives to Dangerous Terrorists Act, a bill introduced by U.S. Senator Diane Feinstein (D-Calif.) that would give the Attorney General
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Udall Advances NM Priorities In Major Defense Bill

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U.S. Sen. Tom Udall

SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Tom Udall has joined the Senate in voting 85-13 to support our troops, military bases and national defense programs in New Mexico and across the country. 

The annual National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) is a policy bill that directs the progress of $543 billion in national defense programs. This year’s bill includes essential provisions that will strengthen New Mexico’s military bases and defense programs carried out at its federal installations — such as nuclear weapons programs and cleanup at Los Alamos Read More

Udall And Luján Meet With County, Rio Rancho Officials To Discuss Ways To Connect Intel Employees, College Graduates With Job Opportunities At Labs

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SENATE News:
 
RIO RANCHO — June 1, U.S. Sen. Tom Udall, along with U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján, convened a meeting of representatives from New Mexico’s national labs, the University of New Mexico, Central New Mexico Community College, Intel, and the Sandoval Economic Alliance, as well as Rio Rancho Mayor Greg Hull, to discuss the importance of collaboration to address New Mexico’s unemployment and slow economic recovery.
 
They also discussed the importance of working together to keep Intel strong in Rio Rancho, while retaining the talented workforce within New
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Heinrich, Gardner Celebrate Million Solar Installations

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SENATE News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., and Cory Gardner, R-Colo., both members of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, have introduced a resolution to celebrate that the U.S. has reached one million solar installations across the country.
 
The solar energy industry supports bringing clean solar technology into homes and businesses around the nation. The industry provides employment opportunities for more than 208,000 solar workers in all 50 states and creates jobs at a rate 12 times higher than the rate
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LANL’s Motor Cycle Safety Committee Thanks Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard

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LANL’s  Motorcycle Safety Committee has made great strides toward raising awareness for riders in Los Alamos and around the state. With the help of Dist. 43 Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard, a State Certificate was created announcing May as ‘Motorcycle Awareness Month’. Motorcyclists in the county as well as throughout New Mexico benefit from the publicity of Garcia Richard’s awareness declaration. With the increasing amount of motorcyclists on the roads, safety and awareness has never been more important! Courtesy photo Read More

Luján Statement On Orlando Shooting

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U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján

From the Office Of U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján:

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico’s Third District released the following statement Sunday after a mass shooting in an Orlando nightclub.

“Today our nation grieves in the wake of shocking news that 50 people were killed and more than 50 people were injured in a mass shooting in Orlando. This heinous crime has left us searching for answers and in the coming days we will learn more behind the motivation, which was no doubt rooted in hatred. 

“In a month when our country celebrates the contributions of the LGBT Read More

NMED Cabinet Secretary Visits Los Alamos Daily Post

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New Mexico Environment Department Cabinet Secretary Ryan Flynn visits the Los Alamos Daily Post newspaper office on Central Avenue recently following a meeting at Los Alamos National Laboratory. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

New Mexico Environment Department Cabinet Secretary Ryan Flynn with his Communications Director Allison Majure during a recent visit to the Los Alamos Daily Post newspaper office on Central Avenue. Majure is a Los Alamos resident and most recently worked for the Los Alamos County Department of Public Utilities. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More

Scenes From Dodge Ball Challenge At ChamberFest

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House Dist. 43 Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard gets ready to play a friendly game of dodge ball during ChamberFest at high noon today. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com 
 
Rodger Waterman hurls a ball at the opposing team during
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