Politics

Heinrich Introduces Bill To Modernize Nation’s Electric Transmission Grid

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Sen. Martin Henrich

U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Thursday, Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, introduced a bill (S. 2947) to remove barriers to creating a cleaner, more consumer-friendly electric grid.

The bill clarifies that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has the legal authority to require regional grid operators in interstate wholesale markets to allow consumers to be compensated for voluntarily reducing their electricity consumption-a tool referred to as demand response. By providing incentives Read More

Udall Responds To President’s Immigration Decision

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U.S. Sen. Tom Udall
 
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Tom Udall issued the following statement on the president’s decision to take executive action on immigration: 
 
“Over 40,000 people in New Mexico and millions more around the country are living in immigration limbo while they work and raise families here in the United States. Deporting these children and families isn’t a realistic option. We need to focus our limited resources on securing the border and going after drug dealers, gang members and potential terrorists.
 
“New Mexicans have seen firsthand the problems caused
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NSA Surveillance Reform Bill Blocked

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HSNW News:

The USA Freedom Act, a bill introduced last year aiming to curtail some of the NSA’s data collection programs, especially those focusing on U.S. phone data, failed last night to reach the 60-vote threshold required to cut off debate and move to a vote.

Nearly a year-and-a-half after the Edward Snowden’s revelations, the act was considered the most politically viable effort in four decades to place curbs on NSA activities. The ac was supported by the Obama administration, privacy advocates, libertarian groups, and technology companies, but senators, most of them Republican, Read More

Heinrich Discusses Vote Against Keystone XL Pipeline

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Sen. Martin Henrich

U.S. Senate News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, released the following statement Tuesday after voting against the Keystone XL Pipeline legislation:

“This debate is not about a pipeline,” Heinrich said. “It’s really about market signals. A vote to approve Keystone sends the signal that carbon pollution and climate are not serious economic concerns and that even the dirtiest fuels, such as tar sands, are a good place to invest capital. A vote against Keystone sends Read More

Heinrich, Flake Lead 30 Senators In Call For Monthly Bipartisan Lunches

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U.S. SENATE News:

  • Senators Push To Bridge Partisan Divide To Address Common Issues

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich, D-N.M. and Jeff Flake, R-Ariz. led a bipartisan group of 30 senators Friday in calling on their party leaders to schedule monthly lunches between their caucuses in the next Congressional session in the hope of building better and more productive relationships among all members of the Senate.

“We believe that regular bipartisan meetings like the one in July 2013 can help foster the kind of productive relationships that will be critical for Read More

NM House Majority Announces Senior Staff

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SANTA FE — The New Mexico House Majority Caucus has announced its senior staff.

The team includes:

  • Denise Greenlaw Ramonas as chief clerk;
  • Ryan Gleason as chief of staff for House Speaker-nominee Don Tripp;
  • Ryan Hedin as chief of staff for Majority Floor Leader Nate Gentry; and
  • Chris Sanchez as communications director for the caucus.

“Our number one priority this session is putting New Mexico first. We have a lot of work to do, but I believe we can come together to pass an agenda that creates good jobs and improves our school system,” House Speaker-nominee Tripp said. “I couldn’t Read More

Udall, Heinrich Announce Grant To Support Medicaid And CHIP Enrollment for Eligible Children

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U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich announced $383,152 for the Connecting Kids to Coverage project at Santo Domingo Pueblo to support increased Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) enrollment and retention among eligible children. 

The grant was awarded through the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) 2014 American Indian and Alaska Native Outreach and Enrollment Grants, which provided $3.9 million for outreach and enrollment efforts in seven states to help reduce the number of children who remain Read More

DOE Secretary Moniz, Senator Alexander, Other Members Of Congress To Make Major Investment Announcement Friday

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Secretary of Energy Ernest Moniz

DOE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C.—On Friday morning, Secretary of Energy Ernest Moniz will join U.S. Sen. Lamar Alexander of Tennessee and Representatives Eric Swalwell, Dan Lipinski, Chuck Fleischmann and Bill Foster to make an announcement on a major investment that will keep the United States on the cutting edge of scientific advancement.

This announcement will mark another step toward President Obama’s and Secretary Moniz’s commitment to promote American leadership in science, technology and innovation.    Read More

Udall Statement In Honor Of Veterans Day

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U.S. Sen Tom Udall

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen Tom Udall released the following statement in honor of our nation’s veterans, and to commemorate Veterans Day: 

“Americans throughout the country gather on Veterans Day to thank the brave men and women of our military and to recognize their service to our nation. We honor the great sacrifices of those who have risked their lives to protect our freedoms and keep us safe. We thank those who are still serving today and we pay tribute those who have given their all in defense of our country and its ideals.

“New Mexico has a long and

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Los Alamos County Sheriff Thanks Community

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Los Alamos County Sheriff Marco V. Lucero shakes hands with a young friend during a campaign event in October. Sheriff Lucero issues the following statement to the community: ‘I would like to thank all of those who supported me with their hard work, their vote and their prayers. I want all of the residents of Los Alamos County to know that I will continue to be their public servant. I will continue to do all that I can to help enhance public safety in our community. I want to wish the Jaret McDonald family as well, and thank his campaign committee for keeping things interesting. Read More