WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich, Lujan Statement on President Trump's 2027 Budget * Heinrich, Lujan: "Trump's budget is a slap in the face to working families in New Mexico" WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Committee on Finance and Senate Budget Committee, released the following stateme more PR

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich, Risch Lead Legislation to Ensure Long-Term Funding for Community Infrastructure Projects in New Mexico Surrounding WIPP * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee and a member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, and U.S. Senator James Risch (R-Idaho) introduced the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant more PR

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich, Risch Lead Legislation to Ensure Long-Term Funding for Community Infrastructure Projects in New Mexico Surrounding WIPP The legislation aims to improve federal support for WIPP-related road infrastructure * U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Commit more PR

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Lujan Named as James Beard Foundation Impact Award Honoree * Washington, D.C. - In case you missed it, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the Senate Agriculture Committee's Subcommittee on Food and Nutrition, Specialty Crops, Organics, and Research, was named a 2026 James Beard Impact Award honoree for his work fighting hunger in New Mexico and across the country. Sena more PR

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan Statement on Trump's Latest Threats to Kill 'Whole Civilization' * Trump on 4/7: "A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again. I don't want that to happen, but it probably will." Trump on Easter Sunday: "Open the F-- Strait, you crazy b--s, or you'll be living in Hell - JUST WATCH! Praise be to Allah." Albuquerque, N.M. - U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) is more PR

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan: One Year of President Trump's Tariffs Have Driven Up Costs and Made Life More Expensive for New Mexicans * Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Committee on Finance, issued the following statement on the one-year anniversary of President Trump's sweeping tariffs that have hurt hardworking New Mexicans and Americans across the country: "One year a more PR

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * N.M. Delegation Statement on Trump Administration Reversing Pecos Watershed Protections * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee and Co-Chair of the U.S. Senate Stewardship Caucus, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), U.S. Representative Teresa Leger Fernandez (D-N.M.), U.S. Representative Melanie Stansbury (D- more PR

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, April 8 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release: * * * NMSU astronomy student wins competitive NASA grant * Aman Priyadarshi Kumar, a second-year astronomy Ph.D. student at New Mexico State University, has received a NASA Future Investigators in NASA Earth and Space Science (FINESST) Award. This prestigious grant funds graduate student-designed and performed research projects that contribute to NASA's Science Mission Directorate. Kumar's pro more PR

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, April 8 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release: * * * NMSU College of ACES invites public to attend open house April 25 * New Mexico State University's College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences drives community and economic development across New Mexico through its academic, research and outreach programs. Community members are invited to learn more about the college's impact and meet the dedicated staff, faculty and stud more PR

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, April 8 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release: * * * NMSU graduate students recognized for impact across New Mexico * Leaders in Las Cruces and New Mexico issued proclamations this week recognizing graduate students at New Mexico State University for their scholarly achievements and contributions to communities across the state. The proclamations coincide with Graduate and Professional Student Appreciation Week, which celebrates the impact more PR

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Rep. Gabriel Vasquez, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Gabe Vasquez Hosts Public Safety Roundtable with Las Cruces Law Enforcement to Prevent Youth Violence * LAS CRUCES, N.M. - On April 8, 2026, following the one-year anniversary of the tragic Young Park shooting, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) hosted a public safety roundtable in Las Cruces to reaffirm his ongoing commitment to improving youth public safety in the community. The C more PR

CROWNPOINT, New Mexico, April 8 -- Navajo Technical University issued the following news: * * * Sandia National Laboratories and Los Alamos National Laboratory Visit NTU Sandia National Laboratories and Los Alamos National Laboratory Visit Navajo Technical University to Strengthen Academic and Workforce Partnerships By Ty Jones Navajo Technical University (NTU) hosted representatives from Sandia National Laboratories, led by newly appointed Director Laura McGill, along with representatives  more PR

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, April 8 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news: * * * UNM finalizes agreement for Lobo Crossing, advancing South Campus vision * The University of New Mexico has finalized an agreement for Lobo Crossing, allowing SimonCRE, a Phoenix-based commercial real estate developer, to move forward with the purchase of 38 acres of university-owned land near UNM's sports facilities for the development. "Lobo Crossing reflects The University of New Mexico's c more PR

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, April 8 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news: * * * UNM Project ECHO connects providers, expands access to care across New Mexico * For many New Mexicans, accessing specialized healthcare can mean traveling hours for treatment. At The University of New Mexico, Project ECHO is changing that model by bringing expertise directly into communities across the state. Project ECHO, a UNM-based initiative, connects healthcare providers through virtual n more PR

SANTA FE, New Mexico, April 9 (TNSrpt) -- WildEarth Guardians issued the following news release: * * * Fracking Industry Misuses Science to Push Toxic Waste Rule New analysis finds falsified produced water science ahead of high-stakes New Mexico decision * As the New Mexico Water Quality Control Commission prepares to consider another new rule allowing reuse and potential discharge of oil and gas liquid waste, a new analysis from a member of the state's own Produced Water Research Consorti more PR