SANTA FE, New Mexico, May 16 -- The New Mexico Department of Public Safety issued the following news release: * * * 'Serious about the job,': Public Safety Telecommunicator Training prepares dispatchers to serve their community Four times a year, up to 30 students from around the state take critical training at the New Mexico Department of Public Safety Law Enforcement Academy with an eye on helping citizens in their community. The training? The Public Safety Telecommunicator course, for aspiring hired dispatchers in city, county, state, fe more PR

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: * * * EEOC Reaches Early $5.5 Million Resolution With Central Transport Over Nationwide Sex Discrimination in Hiring * Settles federal lawsuit alleging trucking company failed to hire female truck drivers for at least ten years nationwide PHOENIX - Central Transport, LLC, a nationwide trucking company based in Warren, Michigan with over 200 regional and local facilities, will pay $5.5 million to resolve a federal lawsuit charging the compa more PR

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: * * * EEOC Sues Hatch Trick, Inc. for Religious Discrimination * Federal lawsuit says Chick-fil-A franchisee denied employee's request to observe Sabbath on Saturdays, then fired her AUSTIN, Texas -Hatch Trick, Inc., a Chick-fil-A franchisee operating multiple locations in Austin, violated federal law by refusing to reasonably accommodate an employee's request to refrain from working on Saturdays in observance of her Sabbath day and instea 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 with a minor. FBI Albuquerque Child Exploitation an 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 disasters. This regional funding is part of FEMA's ann 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 Trump administration's Budget Request for the U.S. 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 the restructuring of USDA's Research, Education, and 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 restructuring of USDA's Research, Education, and E 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." WASHINGTON -U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) an 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." Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.)  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 compensated for the time they are without the ser 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, bipartisan legislation that would provide a feder 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-02) introduced the bipartisan Respect Tribal IDs Ac more PR

SANTA FE, New Mexico, May 16 -- The New Mexico Department of Higher Education issued the following news release: * * * State pays law school tuition in exchange for rural public service New Mexico is expanding legal resources for some of the state's most underserved communities, placing trained attorneys in acequias, land grant-merced communities and colonias across New Mexico. The Community Governance Attorney Program, housed within the New Mexico Higher Education Department, supports up to two eligible third-year UNM School of Law stude more PR

SANTA FE, New Mexico, May 16 -- The New Mexico Department of Economic Development issued the following news release: * * * State launches first-ever $100,000 Outdoor Equity Fund grants for high-impact youth programs Letters of interest open June 1-12 for expanded funding tier * SANTA FE (May 15, 2026) - New Mexico is expanding its Outdoor Equity Fund with a new grant tier offering grants up to $100,000 to organizations delivering large-scale outdoor programs for youth statewide. The new Tier 2 category, offered through the state's Outdoor more PR

SANTA FE, New Mexico, May 16 -- The New Mexico Department of Environment issued the following news release: * * * Las Vegas water treatment plant project design unveiled Plant will treat up to 3.6 million gallons per day; construction to begin this summer * LAS VEGAS, N.M. -- The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) and the City of Las Vegas this week unveiled design renderings for the community's new Water Treatment Plant, marking a significant step toward a summer groundbreaking and the long-term restoration of reliable drinking wate more PR

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Statistics issued the following news: * * * North American Transborder Freight increased 3.2% in March 2026 from March 2025 * BTS 26-46 Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics TransBorder Freight Data The transborder freight data program provides comprehensive monthly and annual data on North American cross-border freight activity, detailing the value of U.S. imports and exports with Canada and Mexico by mode of transportation, commodity, and geogra 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 lower prices for New Mexico service members and milit 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 veterans and active-duty servicemembers in New Mexico.  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 hotline is a critical resource for those facing mental  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 Avenue NW Washington, DC 20500 Dear Ms. Wiles:  more PR