WASHINGTON, July 7 -- Rep. Gabriel Vasquez, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Bipartisan Southwest Caucus Co-Chairs Vasquez and Ciscomani Introduce Legislation to Boost Economic Development in Border Communities * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representatives Gabe Vasquez (D-NM-02) and Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ-06), Co-Chairs of the Bipartisan Southwest Caucus, announced the reintroduction of the Economic Opportunity for Border Communities Act --a bipartisan bill that would  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 7 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: As Vote-A-Rama On Republican Budget Betrayal Hits 24 Hours, Lujan Standing Strong for New Mexicans * WATCH : Lujan Holds Senate Floor During Midnight Session WATCH : Lujan Introduces Amendment to Save SNAP Washington, D.C. - As the Senate vote-a-rama on the Republican Budget Betrayal hits 24 hours, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) has been on the Senate floor throughout the night fi more PR

WASHINGTON, July 7 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan: Republican Bill Betrays New Mexico Families by Taking an Axe to Health Care, Nutrition Programs, and Rural Communities * WATCH : Lujan Holds Senate Floor During Midnight Session WATCH : Lujan Introduces Amendment to Save SNAP Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) issued the following statement after Senate Republicans voted to pass their partisan budget reconciliation  more PR

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, July 8 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release: * * * NMSU McNair Scholars revel in research, mentorship opportunities In 2022, New Mexico State University welcomed the return of the McNair Scholars Program, a federal TRIO program designed to prepare undergraduate students for doctoral studies through involvement in research and other scholarly activities. Three years later, several NMSU students have the program to thank for the progress they more PR

WASHINGTON, July 7 -- Rep. Gabriel Vasquez, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Gabe Vasquez Demands Immediate Action on Delayed Education Grants in New Mexico * WASHINGTON, D.C. - On June 26, 2025, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) led a letter to Secretary of Education Linda E. McMahon and Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought seeking immediate answers regarding delayed Grant Award Notifications (GANs) that jeopardize vital funding of key ed more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, July 8 -- Texas A&M University issued the following commentary on July 7, 2025: * * * The Overlooked Responders: Why Lawyers Are Essential After Disasters Strike Legal professionals play a vital but invisible role in disaster recovery -- and one expert says it's time to better integrate them into emergency response teams. By Keegan Warren In 2024, the United States faced more than 25 weather and climate disasters that each resulted in at least $1 billion in damages.  more PR