ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, April 20 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news: * * * 70th Annual Research Lectureship Honoree: UNM Distinguished Professor Edl Schamiloglu * Distinguished Professor Edl Schamiloglu has been an exemplar of research excellence at The University of New Mexico for nearly four decades, serving not only as a dedicated faculty member and researcher but also as a mentor to countless students, postdocs, and research faculty. Therefore, it is only fitting  more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 21 [Category: Sociological] -- LIBRE Initiative issued the following news release: * * * Ads to Target Sen. Heinrich to Support Energy Growth Policies to Unlock Jobs & Economic Opportunity * Albuquerque, NM - Today, The LIBRE Initiative announced the launch of a targeted campaign across Albuquerque and Santa Fe urging Senator Martin Heinrich to support pro-permitting reform policies that unlock American energy production, strengthen local economies, and expand oppo more PR

WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Coalition of Local Leaders, Advocates, and Lawmakers Back Lujan Push to Protect the Chama Watershed and Surrounding Communities in Northern New Mexico * Lujan and N.M. Delegation to Introduce Legislation to Withdraw Chama Watershed from Mineral Development Washington, D.C. - As U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) leads the fight to protect communities in Northern New Mexico and the Chama Wate more PR

WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Plains Regional Medical Center, a Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) serving large numbers of Medicaid-insured, uninsured, and medically complex patients in New Mexico, issued a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The letter expresses opposition to HRSA's consideration of implementing a 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program, urging the agency to maintain the current upfront disc more ST

WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Rep. Gabriel Vasquez, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: On MS NOW, Vasquez Highlights New American Immigration Plan to Fix Broken Immigration System * WASHINGTON, D.C. - On April 21, 2026, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) joined MS NOW's "Way Too Early" with Ali Vitali to discuss his recent oversight visit to the Camp East Montana ICE detention center and his New American Immigration Plan, a commonsense plan to move past both parti more PR

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, April 21 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release: * * * Intel grant launches research program for NMSU engineering students * WRITER: Jaclyn Ruiz, engr_media@nmsu.edu Starting this summer, a grant from Intel will help establish a new eight-week undergraduate research and cleanroom training program. The award will support six NMSU engineering students as they broaden their knowledge through early exposure to research experience, semiconduct more PR

WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan Introduces Legislative Package to Strengthen Accountability in Federal Law Enforcement * Amid Concerns of Weakened Hiring Standards and a Lack of Accountability, Package of Lujan Bills Will Restore Oversight Across Trump's DOJ Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) introduced a legislative package of three bills aimed to restore oversight, enforcement standards, and ensu more PR

WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan Statement on Voting to Block Arms Sales to Israel * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) issued the following statement after voting for two resolutions, introduced by Senator Bernie Sanders, blocking arms sales to Israel: "Equipping the Netanyahu government with hundreds of millions of dollars in additional weapons will only enable the destruction of communities, unde more PR

WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan, Cantwell, Colleagues Reintroduce Legislation to Restore FTC Authority to Return Billions to Consumers Ripped Off by Scams, Fraud & Unfair Practices * Consumers lost a record $15.9B to fraud and scams in 2025 For last 5 years, FTC has operated without "13(b)" authority-its strongest tool to secure redress for victims-& refunds dropped to $2B from $11B over prior 5 years Washington, D. more PR

WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan, Cortez Masto Fight for Fair and Transparent Energy Prices Amid Trump's War in Iran * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) introduced legislation to help combat high gas and energy prices in New Mexico and across the country. The Fair and Transparent Gas Prices Act would require the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to investigate more PR

WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan, Warren, Van Hollen, Colleagues Open New Investigation into Hegseth's Role in Dismantling Military's Civilian Harm Prevention Guard Rails * Hegseth has made deep cuts in funding, personnel for civilian harm mitigation programs More than 1,700 civilian deaths, strikes on more than 30 schools, health care facilities since the start of President Trump's illegal war in Iran Washington, D. more PR

WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Rep. Gabriel Vasquez, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Gabe Vasquez Champions Effort To End Insider Trading By Federal Employees Using Prediction Markets U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) reaffirmed his commitment to rooting out Washington corruption by banning public officials from insider trading on prediction markets. Rep. Vasquez led a letter pressuring the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and the Office of Government Et more PR

WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Rep. Gabriel Vasquez, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Gabe Vasquez Presses ICE for Transparency Following Congressional Oversight Visit at Camp East Montana * WASHINGTON, D.C. - On April 21, 2026, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin and Acting Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Todd Lyons demanding answers following the Congressman's Ap more PR