ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, March 4 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news: * * * 2026 State of Research to include Q&A session with UNM leaders * Don't forget to register for the 5th annual State of Research at The University of New Mexico, set to take place in SUB Ballrooms A&B on Thursday, March 26 at 4 p.m. The Office of the Vice President for Research invites you to immerse yourself in the groundbreaking research and innovative discoveries being pursued by our Lobo facul more PR

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary on March 3, 2026, by Vincent Torres, executive director of the New Mexico state chapter, and Director of Hispanic Engagement Alfonso Aguilar, to The Hill: * * * Voter ID Laws Are Widely Backed by Americans, Including Hispanics Hispanic Americans deeply believe in the promise of this country. Our stories are rooted in sacrifice, hard work, and faith in the American Dream. One of the most sac more PR

ROCKVILLE, Maryland, March 4 [Category: Science] -- The Biophysical Society issued the following news release: * * * Biophysical Society Selects Student Research Achievement Award Winners * BETHESDA, MD - The 35 winners of the annual Student Research Achievement Awards (SRAA) were recognized at the 70th Biophysical Society Annual Meeting Awards Ceremony on February 23, 2025. These students were selected by judges from the Society's Subgroups for their outstanding presentations during the pos more PR

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich Statement on Senate Republicans Blocking War Powers Resolution on Iran * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) released the following statement condemning Senate Republicans for blocking a War Powers Resolution he cosponsored, which would direct President Trump to end military operations in Iran if not explicitly authorized by Congress. "Following the law is not optiona more PR

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich Tours Early Childhood Center, Highlights Funding He Secured to Expand Early Childhood Apprenticeship Program Across New Mexico * PHOTOS SANTA FE, N.M. - U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, toured the Early Childhood Center of Excellence at Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) and met with educators and teacher apprentices to disc more PR

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich Votes No on Pearce, Commits to Holding BLM Nominee Accountable to Pledges on National Monument and Public Lands * WASHINGTON - During a business meeting on the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee to consider pending nominations and legislation, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the Committee, voted no on advancing former Congressman Steve Pearce's more PR

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich, Toulouse Oliver, Local Elections Officials Host Roundtable on Safeguarding Voting Access for New Mexicans * PHOTOS SANTA FE, N.M. - U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee and U.S. Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, hosted a roundtable with New Mexico Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver and local election officials to  more PR

SANTA FE, New Mexico, March 4 -- WildEarth Guardians issued the following news release on March 3, 2026: * * * Lawsuit Challenges Montana's Bull Mountains Coal Mine Expansion, Trump's Sham Energy Emergency Federal agency rammed through expansion, illegally skipped environmental analysis, shut out public * BILLINGS, Mont. - Conservation groups sued the Trump administration today over its approval of a major expansion of the Bull Mountains Coal Mine in Montana. The U.S. Office of Surface Mi more PR

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan Votes Against President Trump's Illegal War Against Iran * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) issued the following statement after voting for a bipartisan War Powers Resolution that blocks the use of the U.S. Armed Forces from engaging in hostilities against Iran unless authorized by Congress: "With no accountability and in defiance of the American people, President T more PR

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, March 4 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release: * * * NMSU celebrates 11th year of Las Cruces International Film Festival April 8-12 * The Las Cruces International Festival is back for its 11th year with 160 films ranging from short to feature-length and music videos to animation from the U.S. and around the world. The festival that drew 3,000 people to watch 60 films 11 years ago is now expected to attract an audience of more than 12,000 to  more PR

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, March 4 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release: * * * NMSU to host irrigation efficiency, soil moisture management workshop March 26 * Protecting crops from challenges such as high salinity, drought and excessive heat are important to both large and small farm producers. New Mexico State University will host a free workshop to give participants new techniques to maximize irrigation efficiency. An Innovations at the Nexus of Food, Energy and more PR

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, March 4 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release: * * * NMSU's Arrowhead Center awarded $450,000 to expand statewide innovation support * WRITER: Alejandro Najera-Acosta, 575-646-2025, a_najera@nmsu.edu SOURCE: Carlos Murguia, 575-646-2025, cmurguia@nmsu.edu Arrowhead Center at New Mexico State University has been awarded $450,000 through the New Mexico Entrepreneurship Programmatic Support Grant, administered by the New Mexico Economic D more PR

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Gabriel Vasquez, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Gabe Vasquez Leads Bipartisan Bill To Ensure Tribal Children Have Fair Shot at High-Quality Education * WASHINGTON, D.C. - On March 4, 2026, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) announced the re-introduction of his bipartisan Parity for Tribal Educators Act to address teacher shortages in Indian Country. The legislation would provide teachers at Tribally-controlled schools the same fe more PR

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Gabriel Vasquez, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Vasquez Secures Unanimous, Bipartisan Support to Protect New Mexico Ranchers from Argentinian Beef Imports * WASHINGTON, D.C. - On March 3, 2026, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) secured unanimous, bipartisan support (link is external) in the House Agriculture Committee for his Farm Bill amendment condemning the Administration's push to prioritize Argentinian beef imports at the e more PR

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Gabriel Vasquez, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: Rep. Gabe Vasquez Fights to Protect New Mexico Veterans' Food Benefits, Cut Red Tape * WASHINGTON, D.C. - On March 4, 2026, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) fought to ensure New Mexico's veterans do not go hungry, demanding Congress roll back the SNAP work requirements added for veterans under the Republican tax law. A member of the House Agriculture Committee, he introduced the more PR