DALLAS, Texas, Jan. 15 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news release: * * * Affordable Housing Leader Dan Foster Joins Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas' Affordable Housing Advisory Council * DALLAS, TEXAS, January 15, 2026 -The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dan Foster, senior development manager for Chelsea Investment Corp. in Albuquerque, New Mexico,  more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Jan. 15 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Air Force Safety Center announces Unit Risk Forecasting tool * KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, New Mexico - On Jan. 14, 2026, the Air Force Safety Center announced the Unit Risk Forecasting tool would be available for commanders and unit safety professionals. Unit Risk Forecasting is a machine learning-fueled forecast of squadron risk and the factors influencing i more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 16 -- Chevron, an energy company, issued the following news release: * * * People who power the US energy advantage In 2026, Chevron plans to invest about $10.5 billion in American energy activities and projects to support industrial growth. * Curt Colburn doesn't mind starting each workday at 3:30 a.m. He feels a sense of purpose in the work he does in the Permian Basin, a major oil- and gas-producing region that spans West Texas and southeast New Mexico. "We believe  more PR

CROWNPOINT, New Mexico, Jan. 15 -- Navajo Technical University issued the following new: * * * Empowering the Next Generation: NTEC Invests in NTU Student Success By Ty Jones Navajo Technical University (NTU) announced today that the National Transitional Energy Company (NTEC) has donated $35,000 to support student scholarships and strengthen technical education at the university. The donation includes $15,000 for student scholarships and grants and $20,000 for equipment for NTU's Microelec more PR

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Jan. 16 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of New Mexico posted the following statement on Jan. 15, 2026, by First Assistant U.S. Attorney Ryan Ellison: * * * On January 14, 2026, U.S. District Judge David Nuffer issued a ruling regarding the designation of leadership at the United States Attorney's Office for the District of New Mexico. First Assistant United States Attorney Ryan Ellison issued the following statement: "Yesterday, a federal district more PR

SANTA FE, New Mexico, Jan. 16 -- Dirks, Van Essen and April, a merger and acquisition firm, issued the following news release: * * * Forum Communications to Acquire Midwest Newspaper Portfolio from Wick Communications Sierra Vista, AZ - January 14, 2026 - Forum Communications Company announced today it has reached an agreement to acquire a portfolio of six Midwest newspapers and related assets from Wick Communications, expanding Forum's footprint across the Northern Plains and reinforcing its more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich Introduces Legislation to Redirect ICE Funding to Help New Mexico Law Enforcement Keep Communities Safe * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, joined 5 Senate Democrats to introduce the PUBLIC SAFETY Act, legislation that will redirect almost $75 billion from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and send it inst more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Lujan, Wyden, Markey Urge Apple and Google to Remove X and Grok from App Stores Following Grok Generating Illegal Sexual Images at Scale * Washington, D.C. - In Case You Missed It : In response to X Corp's Grok AI tool being used to generate nonconsensual sexualized images of women and children at scale in recent days, U.S. Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), and Edward J more PR

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, Jan. 15 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release: * * * Kindness drives NMSU rugby's growth, historic win * Archived on YouTube, a video of the historic New Mexico State University women's rugby victory in April 2025 highlights the aggression, speed and brute toughness that helped these Aggies to upset the defending national champion at the Collegiate Rugby Championship National 7s tournament near Washington, D.C. NMSU players plow through op more PR

SANTA FE, New Mexico, Jan. 15 -- WildEarth Guardians posted the following news release on Jan. 14, 2026: * * * Legal challenge: Feds more than a year overdue in designating much-needed critical habitat for wolverine Only about 300 wolverines remain in the Lower 48 states * MISSOULA, Mont. -- Today, a coalition of wildlife advocates filed a complaint in the Federal District Court for the District of Montana against the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for failing to designate critical habitat  more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan Announces Nominations to U.S. Service Academies for 2025 * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M) announced student nominations from New Mexico to enter the United States Service Academies. "New Mexico has a proud tradition of service across every branch of our military, and I'm honored to nominate some of our state's best and brightest to our United States Service  more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan Delivers Nearly $982 Million for Vital New Mexico Projects in Senate-Passed Appropriations Bills * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) announced nearly $982 million in federal funding secured for New Mexico in the Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Energy and Water Development; Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies; and Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies appropr more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan Statement on Senate Republicans Voting to Block Consideration of War Powers Resolution * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) issued the following statement after Senate Republicans voted to block consideration of a bipartisan War Powers Resolution that earned bipartisan support last week : "Just last week, the Senate voted with bipartisan support to advance a war power more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan, Cortez Masto, Grassley, Push to Protect Americans' Personal Information from China, Other Foreign Adversaries * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), and Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) reintroduced the Internet Application Integrity and Disclosure (App ID) Act to help protect Americans online. This legislation would require operators of website more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 [Category: Business] -- The National Federation of Independent Business issued the following news release on Jan. 15, 2026: * * * New Mexico Small Business Owners Call for Greater Transparency in Legal Advertising, Legislative, and Rulemaking Processes SANTA FE - Ahead of the New Mexico Legislature's 2026 session, state members of the National Federation of Independent Business strongly support increasing transparency in legal advertising, according to NFIB's annual survey more PR

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Jan. 16 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news: * * * New Mexicon in Focus previews 2026 Legislative Session This week on New Mexico in Focus, host Nash Jones speaks with three seasoned statehouse reporters about the upcoming legislative session. Jones asks the panel how lawmakers plan on balancing the state's $11 billion budget during the short 30-day session. Also, with this being the last regular session for the termed-out Gov. Michelle Lujan G more PR

SANTA FE, New Mexico, Jan. 15 -- The New Mexico Republican Party issued the following news: * * * NRCC releases new digital advertisement targeting Rep. Gabe Vasquez's record The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) has released a new digital advertisement targeting Democrat Gabe Vasquez of New Mexico's Second Congressional District. Both the NRCC and the Republican National Committee (RNC) have announced plans to target Vasquez's reelection bid in hopes of flipping his seat. T more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Rep. Gabriel Vasquez, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Gabe Vasquez Delivers Bipartisan Win to Fund Victim Services in New Mexico * WASHINGTON, D.C. - On January 12, 2026, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez's (NM-02) bill, the Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act (link is external), passed the House of Representatives unanimously. This bipartisan legislation provides a stable source of funding for the Crime Victims Fund, which supports child ad more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. Gabriel Vasquez, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Gabe Vasquez Secures $3.7 Million in Federal Funding to Protect New Mexico's Children and Improve Road Safety * WASHINGTON, D.C. - On January 15, 2026, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) announced that he had secured federal grants totaling $3.7 million from the Department of Justice for the New Mexico Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force and the Department of Transportation  more PR

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, Jan. 15 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release: * * * Safety Tip: Know your evacuation plan and what to do during a fire drill * As the spring semester gets underway, the NMSU Fire Department wants you to be safe in public buildings on campus and elsewhere. It is important to know your way out in case of an emergency or during a fire drill. Here are some tips to know before you enter public buildings, including restaurants and theaters. Kno more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Heinrich Statement on Senate Republicans Blocking ACA Tax Credit Extension, Raising Health Care Premiums on American Families * WASHINGTON -U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) released the following statement after Senate Republicans blocked House-passed legislation to extend the Affordable Care Act (ACA) premium tax credits for three years. With Senate Republicans blocking this bill more PR

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Jan. 16 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news: * * * Shawn Secatero to receive national multicultural teaching award * A faculty member at The University of New Mexico is set to receive a national teaching award. Shawn Secatero, Ph.D., is an associate professor within the College of Education and Human Sciences, and the coordinator of the Promoting our Leadership, Learning, and Empowering our Nations (POLLEN) Program. Secatero will be presented  more PR

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Jan. 15 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Sandia National Laboratories issued the following news release: * * * Students tackle food waste in Future City Competition * ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -Is there a future where food doesn't go to waste? Where, from farm to table, the health of people and the planet are paramount? That is the future students are tasked with creating at the 2026 Future City Competition, using engineering, technology and good old-fashioned imagination.  more PR

SANTA FE, New Mexico, Jan. 15 [Category: Political] -- Santa Fe Institute posted the following news release: * * * Study: Does polygyny really exclude vast swaths of men from marriage? * A new study co-authored by SFI External Professor Laura Fortunato (University of Oxford) challenges a long-standing claim that polygynous marriage, where men have multiple wives, creates a surplus of men with no prospect of ever marrying. A large contingent of unmarried men is widely believed to lead to neg more PR

SANTA FE, New Mexico, Jan. 15 -- WildEarth Guardians issued the following news release on Jan. 14, 2026: * * * Federal Court Strikes Down Forest Service's Logging Loophole Ruling closes loophole used to approve large-scale commercial logging without environmental review * MEDFORD, Ore. -- Yesterday, the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon ruled that the U.S. Forest Service unlawfully created and applied a categorical exclusion, known as "CE-6", which the agency had recently begun more PR