ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, May 20 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news: * * * A blessing, a vision: UNM marks the ground for its new Humanities & Social Sciences building * Leaders, faculty, staff, and students at The University of New Mexico recently gathered to bless the land where the future Humanities & Social Sciences (HSS) building will be constructed and to share what they hope students will find there. The ceremony opened with a song and prayer for the land and t more PR

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- The American Exploration and Production Council issued the following news release on May 20, 2026: * * * Record-Setting BLM Lease Sale Demonstrates the Pivotal Role of Federal Lands Development to Secure Energy Affordability Today, American Exploration & Production Council (AXPC) CEO Anne Bradbury issued the following statement after the Department of Interior generated more than $4 billion from oil and natural gas lease sales in New Mexico and Texas conducted by the Bur more PR

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management issued the following news release: * * * Department of the Interior oil and gas lease sale in New Mexico and Texas generates over $4 billion * The Department of the Interior generated over $4 billion in total receipts from a Bureau of Land Management oil and gas lease sale in New Mexico and Texas, underscoring strong industry demand for domestic energy development on public lands. The Bureau of Land Managem more PR

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior issued the following news release: * * * Department of the Interior Oil and Gas Lease Sale in New Mexico and Texas Generates Over $4 Billion * The Department of the Interior generated over $4 billion in total receipts from a Bureau of Land Management oil and gas lease sale in New Mexico and Texas, underscoring strong industry demand for domestic energy development on public lands. The Bureau of Land Management leased 74 parcels tota more PR

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich Demands Answers from Major Airlines on Fare & Fee Increases as Jet Fuel Costs Skyrocket Due to Trump's Iran War * Heinrich, colleagues point to Spirit Airlines terminating operations as a result of increasing jet fuel prices WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) wrote to the CEOs of th more PR

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- 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 * WASHINGTON - 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 ans more PR

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich, Lujan Introduce Legislation to Improve New Mexicans' Access to Healthcare & Keep Rural Hospitals Open * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) introduced the Rural Community Hospital Demonstration Reauthorization Act, bipartisan legislation to improve New Mexicans' access to healthcare and keep rural hospitals open by extending the Rural Communi more PR

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich, Lujan Introduce Legislation to Improve New Mexicans' Access to Healthcare & Keep Rural Hospitals Open * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) introduced the Rural Community Hospital Demonstration Reauthorization Act, bipartisan legislation to improve New Mexicans' access to healthcare and keep rural hospitals open by extending the Rural Community more PR

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan Releases Snapshot of Republican Reconciliation Bill Ahead of Budget Fight $72 Billion for Trump's Wants, $0 For Americans' Needs * "I don't think about Americans' financial situation." - Donald Trump (May 12, 2026) Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Budget Committee, released the following statement and breakdown of the Senate Republicans' pro more PR

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan Statement on Voting Against Steve Pearce to Serve as Director of the Bureau of Land Management * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) issued the following statement after voting against the confirmation of Steve Pearce as the Director of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM): "At a time when Republicans are rushing to sell off our public lands, they cannot be trusted to le more PR

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan, Leger Fernandez, Hayes Reintroduce Legislation to Address Educator Shortages and Expand Federal Loan Forgiveness for Educators * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), U.S. Representative Teresa Leger Fernandez (D-N.M.), and U.S. Representative Jahana Hayes (D-Conn.) reintroduced the Loan Forgiveness for Educators Act, legislation that would expand and modernize the more PR

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan, Matsui Introduce Legislation to Expand Digital Opportunity, Inclusion, and Literacy * 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, and U.S. Representative Doris Matsui (D-Calif.) introduced the bicameral Digital Opportunity Foundation Act of 2026. This legislation would establi more PR

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, May 20 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release: * * * NMSU Foundation assets under management surpass $500 million * The New Mexico State University Foundation has surpassed $500 million in assets under management for the first time in its history, marking a significant milestone that strengthens its ability to invest in, grow and support the long-term success of New Mexico State University. Foundation leaders, who celebrated the milestone a more PR

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, May 20 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release: * * * NMSU, DACC create pathways to four-year degrees in agriculture and beyond * When Kassandra Dominguez enrolled at Dona Ana Community College to study graphic design, she already had a destination in mind: a bachelor's degree in agricultural communications from New Mexico State University. What she didn't expect was how seamless and affordable that journey would be. "It's definitely made co more PR

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, May 20 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news: * * * University of New Mexico honors 2026 Paul Bartlett Re Peace Prize recipients * The University of New Mexico announced recently the recipients of the 2026 Paul Bartlett Re Peace Prize, a biennial award recognizing individuals who have made significant contributions to fostering peace, compassion and human understanding. Virtual ceremony QR code The prize honors UNM students, faculty, staff, al more PR

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, May 20 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news: * * * UNM's International Festival celebrates culture, community and global learning * UNM's Global Education Office recently celebrated its annual International Festival, a beloved campus tradition held for more than 30 years. The event has become such a longstanding tradition that no one seems to know exactly when it first began. Molly Wright According to Molly Wright, GEO's marketing representat more PR

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * VIDEO: Heinrich Leads Effort to Successfully Strike Trump's Billion Dollar Ballroom from Republican's Budget Bill * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) released the following video on social media after winning an initial challenge to block Senate Republicans' from funding President Trump's ballroom with $1 billion in taxpayer dollars through their budget bill. VIDEO: U.S. Sena more PR

DENVER, Colorado, May 21 -- Western Energy Alliance issued the following news release on May 20, 2026: * * * Record $4 Billion Oil, Natural Gas Sale Possible Under Trump Policies Following a record $4 billion sale of federal oil and natural gas leases by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Western Energy Alliance today applauded Trump Administration for delivering on its commitment to unleash American energy. The sale demonstrates the success of the One, Big Beautiful Bill Act in reversing r more PR