WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary on Feb. 21, 2026, by Executive Director Vincent Torres to Albuquerque Journal: * * * Thanks to Stronger Borders, New Mexico is Safer For years, New Mexico experienced firsthand the real-world consequences of a broken southern border. This lived reality overburdened local law enforcement, strained our health care services, and allowed a flood of fentanyl and other dangerous drugs into our st more PR

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Feb. 21 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news: * * * Anderson School announces partnership with Osaka Metropolitan University * The Anderson School of Management recently signed an agreement with Osaka Metropolitan University (OMU) to guarantee the transfer of credits for doctoral students participating in Osaka's Future Innovators Development Program (FInD). This international collaboration strengthens the relationship between the two institution more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich Statement Applauding Decision Striking Down Trump's Tariff Taxes * WASHINGTON -U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) released the following statement on the U.S. Supreme Court's 6-3 decision striking down many of President Trump's sweeping tariff taxes, which have raised costs on New Mexico working families, small businesses, and entrepreneurs. "Trump's illegal tariffs have driven u more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich, Lujan Demand Further Investigation into Trump Administration's Unlawful Dismantling of the Minority Business Development Agency * U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) sent a letter demanding the Government Accountability Office (GAO) investigate potential violations committed during the U.S. Department of Commerce's illegal dismantling of the Minority Busin more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 22 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich, Lujan Demand Further Investigation into Trump Administration's Unlawful Dismantling of the Minority Business Development Agency * WASHINGT ON - U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) sent a letter demanding the Government Accountability Office (GAO) investigate potential violations committed during the U.S. Department of Commerce's illegal dismantling of the  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich, Lujan Demand Further Investigation into Trump Administration's Unlawful Dismantling of the Minority Business Development Agency * WASHINGT ON - U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) sent a letter demanding the Government Accountability Office (GAO) investigate potential violations committed during the U.S. Department of Commerce's illegal dismantling of the  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * In Las Cruces, Lujan Holds Outreach Event to Raise Awareness About Expanded Compensation Available Through RECA * Las Cruces, N.M. - This week, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) held a public outreach forum to raise awareness about expanded compensation available through the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA). During the forum, Senator Lujan facilitated multiple presentations by expert more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 22 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * In Las Cruces, Lujan Holds Outreach Event to Raise Awareness About Expanded Compensation Available Through RECA * Las Cruces, N.M. - This week, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) held a public outreach forum to raise awareness about expanded compensation available through the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA). During the forum, Senator Lujan facilitated multiple presentations by expert more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * In Las Cruces, Lujan Holds Outreach Event to Raise Awareness About Expanded Compensation Available Through RECA * Las Cruces, N.M. - This week, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) held a public outreach forum to raise awareness about expanded compensation available through the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA). During the forum, Senator Lujan facilitated multiple presentations by expert more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Leger Fernandez Announces State of the Union Guests: Epstein Survivor Elizabeth Stein and Rural Health Care Leader Carmen Pacheco-Munoz * Washington, D.C. -Today, Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernandez (NM-03), Chair of the Democratic Women's Caucus, announced that Elizabeth (Liz) Stein, a survivor advocate and human trafficking specialist, and Carmen Pacheco-Munoz, Interim Chief Executiv more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan Joins Wyden, Markey, Shaheen, and 18 Senate Democrats in Releasing Legislation Requiring Refunds of Trump's Illegal Tariffs * Bill Instructs the Trump Administration to Prioritize Small Businesses; Requires Full Refund With Interest of Illegal Trump Tariffs in 180 Days Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Finance Committee, joined Senate Finance  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan Statement on Supreme Court Striking Down President Trump's Sweeping Tariffs * Santa Fe, N.M. -U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Committee on Finance, issued the following statement on the Supreme Court striking down President Trump's sweeping tariffs: "Instead of lowering costs for American families as he promised, President Trump ignited a global trade war the  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan, Barrasso 988 Bill Advances in Senate 988 Bill Advances in Senate * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) and John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) applauded the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee for recently passing their bipartisan legislation to increase the efficiency of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline through assessing challenges to transmitting geolocation information. "The 988 more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan, Barrasso 988 Bill Advances in Senate 988 Bill Advances in Senate * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) and John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) applauded the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee for recently passing their bipartisan legislation to increase the efficiency of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline through assessing challenges to transmitting geolocation information. "The 988 more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- Rep. Gabriel Vasquez, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Vasquez Celebrates New Funding he Secured for New Law Enforcement Technology to Combat Crime and Reduce Response Times With Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office * ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - On February 20, 2026, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) met with Bernalillo County Sheriff John Allen and Major Patrick Burk for a drone demonstration and discussion about federal funding the Congressman more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- Rep. Gabriel Vasquez, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Vasquez Secures Federal Funding to Boost Local Small Businesses, Meets With South Valley Business Owners * ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - On February 20, 2026, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) visited small businesses in the South Valley and attended the New Mexico Mainstreet Conference to discuss the funding he recently secured for small business improvements in Albuquerque and the impact i more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * This Week in Las Cruces, Lujan Meets With Local Officials, Highlights Federal Funding Secured for Local Communities, and Holds RECA Outreach Event * Las Cruces, N.M. - This week, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) held a series of events where he met with local leaders, engaged with local community members, and highlighted federal funding he secured to support health care, strengthen broadband  more PR

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Feb. 23 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news: * * * UNM prioritizes safety for students, trainees * Student safety is an institutional priority at The University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center (HSC). The HSC works in coordination with UNM Police, UNM Hospital Security, and cross-campus leadership to support a safe learning and training environment across academic and clinical settings. According to the UNM Office of the Executive Vice Pre more PR