WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: PHOENIX Bell Road Tire and Auto LLC, doing business as Big O Tires, a tire company in Glendale, Arizona, will pay $64,500 and implement corrective measures to settle a disability discrimination case, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced today. An investigation by the EEOC's Albuquerque Area Office found reasonable cause to believe that Bell Road Tire and Auto viol more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation issued the following news release: The Bureau of Reclamation today announced nearly $12.1 million through President Biden's Investing in America agenda to support collaborative planning and design projects to improve water sustainability and efficiency. Reclamation selected a total of 43 projects in 11 states to receive the funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Inflation Reduction Act and annual appropr more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 (TNSrep) -- The Government Accountability Office issued the following report: Here are excerpts: * * * Fast Facts Most electoral campaigns are privately financed. But some states and localities offer programs through which candidates running for state or local offices can use public funds for their campaigns. We reviewed 5 public financing programs. They all required candidates to collect a specific number of contributions to qualify and then adhere to spending limits.  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 -- The Department of Education (DOE) is seeking applications from parent organizations for its Special Education Parent Information Centers (PTIs) program. This initiative aims to empower parents of children with disabilities by providing them with essential training and resources. Funding Available for Parent-Led Organizations The program prioritizes applications from parent organizations with diverse leadership encompassing parents of children with disabilities, special e more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) announced his nominees to the United States Service Academies. A nomination is required to attend the U.S. Military Academy (West Point), the U.S. Naval Academy, the U.S. Air Force Academy, and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy; the U.S. Coast Guard Academy does not require a nomination. Being nominated is a significant honor. The application process is rigor more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) announced today that his Good Samaritan Remediation of Abandoned Hardrock Mines Act was signed into law by President Joe Biden. Co-led with U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), this legislation will make it easier for "Good Samaritans," such as state agencies, nonprofits, and other groups, to clean up and improve water quality in and around abandoned hardrock mines. Heinr more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: Final bill passed by the Senate and heading to President Biden's desk also includes historic pay raise for junior enlisted service members Today, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) welcomed Senate passage of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25). The legislation includes major wins that Heinrich secured, including investments in New Mexico's service members, mil more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) is welcoming the Senate's final passage of the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA), a bill that authorizes Army Corps of Engineers water projects in New Mexico and nationwide. Within the bill, Heinrich championed provisions to restore the Middle Rio Grande Bosque, to support more collaborative management of the Upper Rio Grande Basin, renew and expand the nationwide more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: SANTA FE, New Mexico Attention, New Mexicans who were affected by the Oct. 19-20 storms and flooding. Don't wait any longer to apply for FEMA disaster assistance. The deadline to apply for help is only two weeks away, January 2, 2025. Homeowners and renters impacted by the storms and flooding, who live in Chaves County, have only until Thursday, January 2, 202 more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) announced water infrastructure victories that he helped secured for New Mexico in the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) biennial legislation that authorizes the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Civil Works Program to carry out water projects nationwide and recently passed the House and Senate. "Reauthorizing WRDA is critical to continue to improve and protect  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee, introduced the SNAP Administrator Retention Act, legislation that would support merit staff and protect Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) integrity. The SNAP Administrator Retention Act would provide states with federal resources to ensure state agencies can retain their exper more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-NM) and John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statements after their Big Bend National Park Boundary Adjustment Act, which would authorize the U.S. National Park Service (NPS) to acquire around 6,100 acres of land along the western boundary of the park, passed the Senate unanimously: "Big Bend National Park is one of the many treasures in the Southwest, and I am proud to ha more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: SANTA FE, New Mexico FEMA Mitigation experts are available at Home Depot in Roswell, through Saturday, Dec. 21, to offer free advice and tips on how to rebuild stronger and safer against disasters. FEMA encourages New Mexicans, especially those affected by the Oct. 19-20 storm and flooding in Chaves County, to make the most of this free assistance and learn how  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) announced today that their Good Samaritan Remediation of Abandoned Hardrock Mines Act was signed into law by President Joe Biden. This legislation will make it easier for "Good Samaritans," such as state agencies, nonprofits, and other groups, to clean up and improve water quality in and around abandoned hardrock mines. "After years of red tape and unne more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: SANTA FE, New Mexico The Roswell Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) will be closed for the holidays on Christmas Day, Wednesday, Dec. 25 and New Year's Day, Wednesday, Jan. 1. Moreover, the DRC will operate with reduced hours on Tuesday, Dec. 24 and Tuesday, Dec. 31. Additionally, the FEMA Helpline will observe holiday hours on Tuesday, Dec. 24 and Wednesday, Dec. more PR