WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management issued the following news release: * * * BLM Oil and Gas Lease Sale in New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas Generates Over $139 Million in Revenue * SANTA FE, N.M. - The Bureau of Land Management leased 25 parcels totaling 20,334 acres in New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas for $139,021,741 in total receipts during a quarterly oil and gas lease sale. Combined lease bonus bids and rentals are distributed between the federal government and state where parcels are locat more PR

COCOA, Florida, Aug. 20 -- Eastern Florida State College posted the following news release: * * * EFSC Golf Coach Jamie Howell Named to 2026 GCAA Hall of Fame * Eastern Florida State College golf coach Jamie Howell has been named to the Golf Coaches Association of America's 2026 Hall of Fame class. Howell joins Auburn University head coach Nick Clinard, former Northwestern University head coach Pat Goss, and University of New Mexico head coach Jake Harrington in this year's class. The group will be officially inducted at the GCAA Hall of F more PR

FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, Aug. 20 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: * * * From molars to mechanics: Army Reserve dental specialist pursues future in physics, engineering * FORT BELVOIR, Va. - For Spc. Bradley Rangel, serving as an Army Reserve dental specialist and studying theoretical physics and mechanical engineering represent two different areas of his life, but his plans for the future could bring the two closer together. Rangel, a 68E dental specialist assigned to the 491st Medical Company Area Support in  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich Cosponsors Legislation to Combat Maternal Health Crisis * U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M) joined U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Cory Booker (D-N.J.), alongside U.S. Representatives Gwen Moore (D-Wis.), Debbie Dingell (D-Mich.), Alma Adams (D-N.C.), Lauren Underwood (D-Ill.), and Ayanna Pressley (D-Mass.) in reintroducing the Mamas First Act, legislation that would address the maternal mortality crisis by expanding  more PR

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Aug. 20 -- The Central New Mexico Community College posted the following news: * * * How CNM's New Transfer Center Is Streamlining the Student Experience * Navigating college can be hard. Navigating how to transfer from one college to another can be even harder. That's where CNM's brand new Transfer Center comes into play. Located in Smith Brasher Hall on Main Campus, the center will officially open at the start of the 2026 Fall Term and provide full-circle support for students who want to complete their degree at  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * In Albuquerque, Lujan Highlights Key New Mexico Investments at Rotary Club, Unveils New Legislation to Strengthen Stroke Prevention at UNMH * Albuquerque, N.M. - On Monday, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) joined the Rotary Club of Albuquerque and UNM Hospital & Health Sciences leadership to discuss critical investments he secured for New Mexico and unveil new legislation to strengthen stroke prevention in New Mexico and across the country.  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * In Gallup, Lujan Holds Forum to Raise Awareness of Expanded RECA Compensation for New Mexicans * Gallup, N.M. - On Wednesday, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) led a public outreach forum in Gallup to raise awareness about expanded compensation available through the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) and help New Mexicans understand how they can apply for the compensation they deserve. During the forum, Senator Lujan joined local lea more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan Appointed to the Board of the Institute of American Indian Arts * Santa Fe, N.M. - U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, issued the following statement on being appointed to the Board of the Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA) by U.S. Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.): "As the Senator for New Mexico, and as the longtime U.S. Representative for IAIA's home in Santa Fe,  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan Statement on Voting Against Trump's Personal Attorney to Serve as AG * Blanche Recently Caught on Tape Saying He Will Restrict Reproductive Rights Nationwide Lujan Introduced Epstein Files Transparency Act II and No Trump Immunity Act Ahead of Blanche's Confirmation Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) issued the following statement after voting against Todd Blanche to serve as Attorney General: "The Attorney General' more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan, Kaine Lead Legislation to Expand Access to Home and Community-Based Care for Older Adults and People with Disabilities * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) and Tim Kaine (D-Va.) introduced the Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Access Act, legislation to ensure older adults and people with disabilities have a real choice between receiving long-term care at home or in institutional settings. The legislation woul more PR

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, Aug. 19 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release: * * * Movie filming in Las Cruces employs NMSU students, alumni * A New Mexico State University film professor is continuing his one-man crusade to draw the film and television industry to southern New Mexico, one project at a time. His most recent effort is a film titled "Solitary," which follows five inmates navigating the harsh realities of solitary confinement. Before Ross Marks, NMSU Creative Media Institute (CMI) professor and award-win more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation posted the following news release: * * * NFWF Announces $1.2 Million for Pecos River Watershed Restoration and Native Species Recovery * WASHINGTON, D.C. (August 20, 2026) - The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) today announced nearly $1.2 million in grants to restore and sustain healthy rivers and streams, improve grassland ecosystems, and support the recovery of native aquatic species across the Pecos River watershed of southeastern New Mexico and West Texas. Th more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Gabriel Vasquez, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Gabe Vasquez Tours Albuquerque's Veterans Integration Center, Reaffirms Commitment to Supporting Veterans * WASHINGTON, D.C. - On August 19, 2026, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) toured the Veterans Integration Center (VIC) of Albuquerque to discuss expanding VA benefits and opportunities with veterans and VIC leaders. The VIC is dedicated to providing stable housing, financial security, and community for veterans and their fami more PR

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Aug. 20 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news: * * * SW EFC secures $7 million EPA award to support small water systems * The Southwest Environmental Finance Center (SW EFC) at The University of New Mexico, recently received a new cooperative agreement awarded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Real Water Technical Assistance (RealWaterTA) Initiative. The award, totaling more than $7 million, will be used to provide technical assistance and training to improve the ability more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * This Week, Lujan Highlights Fight to Lower Costs, Protect Nutrition Assistance, and Expand Access to Health Care Across Albuquerque * Albuquerque, N.M. - This week, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) held a series of events across Albuquerque to highlight how he is fighting to protect nutrition assistance, expand affordable housing, and defend access to health care for New Mexicans. "From putting food on the table to finding an affordable pla more PR