SANTA FE, New Mexico, May 13 -- Conservation Voters New Mexico issued the following statement: * * * CVNM Issues Statement in Response to Public Lands Rule Rollback and Steve Pearce Confirmation Vote CVNM urges all leaders at all levels of office to prioritize the protection of our lands, waters, and communities in the wake of unprecedented attacks on public lands * On Monday, the U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) formally cancelled the 2024 "Public Lands Rule", which required BLM to con more PR

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- The FBI issued the following news release: * * * FBI Albuquerque Announces the Successful Results of an Undercover Online Chat Investigation Targeting Child Predators FBI Albuquerque is announcing the successful results of an undercover online chat investigation targeting child predators. The operation led to the arrest of 15 individuals, all charged with crimes including child solicitation via electronic devices. Each defendant had sought to engage in sexual activity wi more PR

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: * * * FEMA Approves More Than $489.1 Million to Support Recovery in Louisiana, New Mexico and Texas FEMA recently approved more than $489.1 million in funding to support recovery in Louisiana, New Mexico and Texas. This includes $467.6 million to reimburse costs related to the COVID-19 pandemic, and $21.5 million for recovery work related to past natural disast more PR

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich Questions Forest Service Chief Schultz on Whether He Will Follow the Law and Disperse Funds Appropriated by Congress, Stresses Importance of Listening to Local Communities Following Pecos Protection Reversal, and Presses Schultz on Using Infrastructure Law Funding for Workforce Reductions * WASHINGTON - During a U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing to examine the  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich, Lujan Demand Answers on How USDA's Restructuring Will Affect New Mexico Farmers, Ranchers, & Rural Communities U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), a member of the U.S. Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee, sent a letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Secretary Stephen Vaden raising concerns and demanding answers on how th more PR

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich, Lujan Demand Answers on How USDA's Restructuring Will Affect New Mexico Farmers, Ranchers, & Rural Communities U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), a member of the U.S. Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee, sent a letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Secretary Stephen Vaden raising concerns and demanding answers on how the  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich, Lujan Join Entire Senate Democratic Caucus in Backing Resolution Affirming Abortion Pill as Safe, Effective * FDA approved mifepristone for use over two decades ago "Law and policy governing access to lifesaving, time-sensitive medication abortion care in the United States should be equitable, transparent, and based on the best available peer- reviewed evidence-based science." WAS more PR

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich, Lujan Join Entire Senate Democratic Caucus in Backing Resolution Affirming Abortion Pill as Safe, Effective * FDA approved mifepristone for use over two decades ago "Law and policy governing access to lifesaving, time-sensitive medication abortion care in the United States should be equitable, transparent, and based on the best available peer- reviewed evidence-based science." Washing more PR

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan Introduces Legislation to Refund Customers for Network Outages * Introduction Follows Widespread Cell Phone Outage That Impacted Users Nationwide Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the Senate Commerce Committee's Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Media, introduced the Outage Refund Guarantee Act, legislation to ensure consumers are fairly more PR

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan, Britt Unveil Bipartisan Bill to Boost Industrial Water Reuse, Protect Community Drinking Water, and Meet Public and Private Demand for Freshwater * Legislation Incentivizes Water Reuse Investments to Protect Water Resources for Local Communities and Businesses Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) and Katie Britt (R-Ala.) introduced the Advancing Water Reuse Act, more PR

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan, Leger Fernandez, Davids, Bacon Lead Bipartisan Bill to Prevent Wrongful Detention of Native Americans During ICE Enforcement Today, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, and U.S. Representatives Teresa Leger Fernandez (D-NM-03), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs, Sharice Davids (D-KS-03), and Don Bacon (R-NE-0 more PR

CROWNPOINT, New Mexico, May 15 -- Navajo Technical University issued the following news: * * * Commencement Spring 2026: A New Chapter and New Beginnings On May 15, 2026, the Navajo Technical University (NTU) community, alongside families and distinguished guests, convened to celebrate the academic achievements of the graduating class. The institution recognized students for excellence in various disciplines, awarding both degrees and certificates. The formal ceremony was conducted at the NTU more PR

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, May 15 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release: * * * NMSU students gain experience, support local journalism * Eight New Mexico State University journalism students are joining a growing mission to ensure the future vitality of local newspapers in New Mexico. Escalation of local newspaper closures and aggressive corporate consolidation over the last 10 years has left more than 50 million Americans living in counties with either zero local n more PR

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Gabriel Vasquez, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Gabe Vasquez Holds Secretary Hegseth Accountable, Pressing Him to Lower Costs and Improve Quality of Life for New Mexico Military Families On May 15, 2026, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) sent a letter to Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, following an April 29 hearing during which Vasquez demanded Hegseth direct the Pentagon to use taxpayer funds to improve quality of life and low more PR

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Gabriel Vasquez, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Gabe Vasquez Supports $469 Billion in Funding to Support Veterans and Improve Quality of Life for New Mexico Servicemembers * WASHINGTON, D.C. - On May 15, 2026, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) voted in support of the Fiscal Year 2027 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, championing critical funding to improve quality of life for vetera more PR

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Senate Unanimously Passes Bipartisan Lujan, Barrasso Suicide Lifeline Bill * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) and John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) applauded the U.S. Senate for unanimously passing their bipartisan legislation Monday night to increase the efficiency of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by assessing challenges to transmitting geolocation information. "The 988 hotli more PR

WASHINGTON, May 15 (TNSletter) -- Sens. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, and Martin Heinrich, ranking member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, D-New Mexico, issued a letter to White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles challenging the administration over rising energy prices and inflation: * * * Here is the text of the letter: May 1, 2026 Susie Wiles White House Chief of Staff 1600 Pennsylvania  more PR

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, May 15 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news: * * * Steve Goldstein named 24th president of The University of New Mexico * After an extensive search that attracted a highly-qualified pool of candidates, the University of New Mexico Board of Regents has unanimously selected Steve Goldstein as the 24th president. Goldstein will succeed President Garnett S. Stokes, who in July 2026, after more than eight years of distinguished service, will begin her more PR

GALLUP, New Mexico, May 16 -- The University of New Mexico Gallup campus issued the following news: * * * Adult education grad: "You have a future" UNM-Gallup alum gives inspiring speech during inaugural graduation ceremony for adult learners By Richard Reyes Sadie Acevedo once was lost, but through her faith and the support of the Adult Basic Education program at The University of New Mexico-Gallup, she has become a leader in her church with the confidence to further her education. Aceved more PR

SOCORRO, New Mexico, May 16 -- New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology issued the following news: * * * Women in Science Take Top Honors at New Mexico Tech's 2026 Student Research Symposium A powerhouse of female student scientists claimed the top three awards in the Graduate Student Association Poster Competition and the Best Undergraduate Student Presentation at New Mexico Tech's 2026 Student Research Symposium (SRS). The annual event was held recently at Skeen Library and brought out more PR