AIKEN, South Carolina, June 3 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Savannah River Site issued the following news release: * * * Approximately 400 legacy TRU Waste containers remain for removal from SC AIKEN, S.C. (June 2, 2025) - Just over 400 legacy transuranic waste containers remain at the Savannah River Site (SRS) after workers there have sent more than 35,000 of them to the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) in New Mexico for disposal since the underground repository opened in 1999. U.S.  more PR

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, June 3 -- The University of New Mexico issued the following news: * * * EPA awards UNM $7 million to support small water systems By Carly Bowling The University of New Mexico's Southwest Environmental Finance Center will receive a $7 million grant from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to help build the technical, managerial, and financial capabilities of small water systems, improve operational efficiency and enhance drinking water system performance. "Wate more PR

WASHINGTON, June 3 [Category: Environment] -- The Defenders of Wildlife posted the following news release: * * * First-of-Its-Kind Study Inventories New Mexican Beaver Dams * As part of Defenders of Wildlife's beaver conservation initiative, a new survey, which has never been conducted in New Mexico, reveals an uneven distribution of beaver dams -- and the subsequential ecological benefits -- throughout the state. Commissioned by Defenders, the survey is a critical tool for the future of str more PR

WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan, Boozman Propose Tax Credit to Assist Blind Americans with Obtaining Access Technology * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) and John Boozman (R-Ark.) introduced the bipartisan Access Technology Affordability Act to create a refundable tax credit to help blind Americans afford the technology and tools that can enhance their ability to perform daily, necessary functions.  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan, Heinrich Urge FEMA to Implement Reforms to Better Address Disasters in New Mexico, Western States * "FEMA was originally structured to respond to large-scale hurricanes and disasters on the East Coast, and its current - and outdated - model reflects that legacy." Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) urged the Federal Emergency Management Ag more PR

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, June 3 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release: * * * NMSU president's leadership approach shaped by parenting, drive Ask New Mexico State University's new president, Valerio Ferme, what drives him and shapes his leadership style, and he's quick to cite the influence of his parents, who instilled in him a sense of civic responsibility - an obligation to do good in the world with the privilege that you have. "You have to make sure that you're c more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, June 2 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Phase II of CSAF's Integrating Risk and Readiness campaign announced * KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, New Mexico - Recently, the Air Force Safety Center announced Phase II in the Air Force Chief of Staff's Integrating Risk and Readiness campaign. Phase II of the campaign will focus on embedding risk management principles throughout all levels of command using the Po more PR

WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Rep. Melanie Stansbury, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Stansbury Fights to Secure Millions for New Mexico * $158.45 million in federal Community Project Funding (CPF) requests will support essential local projects WASHINGTON D.C. -- As the U.S. House of Representatives begins marking up appropriations bills in the House this week, Representative Melanie Stansbury (NM-01) submitted 15 Congressionally funded community projects, totaling $158 more PR

WASHINGTON, May 30 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich Invites U.S. Forest Service Chief to Pecos Watershed Heinrich's invitation follows the U.S. Forest Service's decision to reverse Pecos Watershed mining withdrawal WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, sent a letter inviting U.S. Fores more PR

WASHINGTON, May 30 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich Leads Letter to the Department of the Interior Inspector General Urging Evaluation of Threats Posed by Workforce Reductions at the Bureau of Reclamation WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, led seven Democratic Senate Energy and Natura more PR

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich Presses Trump Administration on Plans to Transfer Public Lands WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, sent a letter to U.S. Department of the Interior Secretary Doug Burgum demanding answers on the Department's plans to transfer National more PR

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, June 3 -- The University of New Mexico issued the following news: * * * ADVANCE, FRDO host series on diversifying research funding By Anna Padilla ADVANCE at UNM and the Faculty Research Development Office (FRDO) are working together to provide workshops, resources, and information to faculty to help navigate changing research rules and policies. The first event in the Diversifying Your Research Funding series was held in May and had two parts. The first focused on more PR

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, June 3 (TNSjou) -- The University of New Mexico issued the following news: * * * New research examines Holloman Lake PFAS contamination PFAS levels are highest concentrations recorded anywhere By Anna Padilla A team of researchers from The University of New Mexico's Museum of Southwestern Biology (MSB) has shared new research on the contamination at Holloman Lake in southern New Mexico. The team began studying PFAS contamination of wildlife at Holloman Lake in 2021. more PR