WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 19, 2026 The Honorable Doug Burgum Secretary U.S. Department of the Interior 1849 C Street NW Washington, D.C. 20240 The Honorable Steve Pearce Director Bureau of Land Management U.S. Department of the Interior 1849 C Street NW Washington, D.C. 20240 Dear Secretary Burgum and Director Pearce, We write to express our strong opposition to the Bureau of La more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 19, 2026 The Honorable Doug Burgum Secretary U.S. Department of the Interior 1849 C Street NW Washington, D.C. 20240 The Honorable Steve Pearce Director Bureau of Land Management U.S. Department of the Interior 1849 C Street NW Washington, D.C. 20240 Dear Secretary Burgum and Director Pearce, We write to express our strong opposition to the Bureau of La more ST

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Aug. 19 -- Air University posted the following news: * * * Air University brings language, cultural expertise to Army intelligence exercise * Air University brought language and cultural expertise to U.S. Army intelligence training during Cobra Engaged, a 16-day field exercise at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis. Through its Air Force Culture and Language Center and the Language Enabled Airman Program, Air University provided Mandarin and Tagalog speakers to support counterintelligence and human intelligence training more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management issued the following news release: * * * BLM Oil and Gas Lease Sale in New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas Generates Over $139 Million in Revenue * SANTA FE, N.M. - The Bureau of Land Management leased 25 parcels totaling 20,334 acres in New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas for $139,021,741 in total receipts during a quarterly oil and gas lease sale. Combined lease bonus bids and rentals are distributed between the federal government and state where parcels are locat more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 21 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond issued the following Regional Matters analysis by Kyle DeMaria and Halina de Jong-Lambert: * * * Tracking a Decade of Growth in Rural Registered Apprenticeships Introduction Apprenticeship is a compelling workforce development model for rural communities looking to grow and retain local talent. However, little is known about how common apprenticeship is in rural communities. In this post/1, we look at the past 10 years of data on Registered Apprenticeship statewide and nati more PR

FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, Aug. 20 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: * * * From molars to mechanics: Army Reserve dental specialist pursues future in physics, engineering * FORT BELVOIR, Va. - For Spc. Bradley Rangel, serving as an Army Reserve dental specialist and studying theoretical physics and mechanical engineering represent two different areas of his life, but his plans for the future could bring the two closer together. Rangel, a 68E dental specialist assigned to the 491st Medical Company Area Support in  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich Cosponsors Legislation to Combat Maternal Health Crisis * U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M) joined U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Cory Booker (D-N.J.), alongside U.S. Representatives Gwen Moore (D-Wis.), Debbie Dingell (D-Mich.), Alma Adams (D-N.C.), Lauren Underwood (D-Ill.), and Ayanna Pressley (D-Mass.) in reintroducing the Mamas First Act, legislation that would address the maternal mortality crisis by expanding  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * In Albuquerque, Lujan Highlights Key New Mexico Investments at Rotary Club, Unveils New Legislation to Strengthen Stroke Prevention at UNMH * Albuquerque, N.M. - On Monday, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) joined the Rotary Club of Albuquerque and UNM Hospital & Health Sciences leadership to discuss critical investments he secured for New Mexico and unveil new legislation to strengthen stroke prevention in New Mexico and across the country.  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * In Gallup, Lujan Holds Forum to Raise Awareness of Expanded RECA Compensation for New Mexicans * Gallup, N.M. - On Wednesday, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) led a public outreach forum in Gallup to raise awareness about expanded compensation available through the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) and help New Mexicans understand how they can apply for the compensation they deserve. During the forum, Senator Lujan joined local lea more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48934) on Aug. 11, 2026, entitled "Introduction to Tribal Forestry" by natural resources policy specialists Mariel J. Murray and Anne A. Riddle. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY The United States and federally recognized Tribes ("Tribes") have a unique relationship that affects federal policies regarding forestry on tribal lands. In particular, the United States has a federal trust responsibility, which is a legal obligation under which the more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan Appointed to the Board of the Institute of American Indian Arts * Santa Fe, N.M. - U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, issued the following statement on being appointed to the Board of the Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA) by U.S. Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.): "As the Senator for New Mexico, and as the longtime U.S. Representative for IAIA's home in Santa Fe,  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan Statement on Voting Against Trump's Personal Attorney to Serve as AG * Blanche Recently Caught on Tape Saying He Will Restrict Reproductive Rights Nationwide Lujan Introduced Epstein Files Transparency Act II and No Trump Immunity Act Ahead of Blanche's Confirmation Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) issued the following statement after voting against Todd Blanche to serve as Attorney General: "The Attorney General' more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan, Kaine Lead Legislation to Expand Access to Home and Community-Based Care for Older Adults and People with Disabilities * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) and Tim Kaine (D-Va.) introduced the Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Access Act, legislation to ensure older adults and people with disabilities have a real choice between receiving long-term care at home or in institutional settings. The legislation woul more PR

SANTA FE, New Mexico, Aug. 21 -- The New Mexico Department of Environment issued the following news release: * * * Additional $35 million available for brackish water projects Second round funding builds New Mexico's water resiliency - Communities and water project developers can now apply for a second round of Strategic Water Supply funding, as the New Mexico Environment Department and Office of the State Engineer make approximately $35 million available for projects that develop, treat and put New Mexico's brackish water resources to ben more PR

SANTA FE, New Mexico, Aug. 21 -- The New Mexico Health Care Authority issued the following public notice: * * * Public Notice: Behavioral Health Reform & Investment Act Executive Committee Meeting Date: Wednesday, September 2, 2026 | 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Location: New Mexico State Capitol Bldg., 490 Old Santa Fe Trail, Room 322, Santa Fe, NM 87507 Public Entry Notice: The New Mexico State Capitol is currently under construction. All public entry has been moved to the Capitol North Annex. The New Mexico Health Care Authority and the Ad more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49124) on August 11, 2026, entitled "New World Screwworm: Background and Issues for Congress" by agricultural policy analysts Eleni G. Bickell and Christine Whitt. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY The New World screwworm (NWS; Cochliomyia hominivorax) is a parasitic fly whose larvae infest warm-blooded animals, including livestock, wildlife, pets, birds, and humans. Female flies lay eggs in wounds or mucous membranes, and the larvae feed on more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Gabriel Vasquez, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Gabe Vasquez Tours Albuquerque's Veterans Integration Center, Reaffirms Commitment to Supporting Veterans * WASHINGTON, D.C. - On August 19, 2026, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) toured the Veterans Integration Center (VIC) of Albuquerque to discuss expanding VA benefits and opportunities with veterans and VIC leaders. The VIC is dedicated to providing stable housing, financial security, and community for veterans and their fami more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * This Week, Lujan Highlights Fight to Lower Costs, Protect Nutrition Assistance, and Expand Access to Health Care Across Albuquerque * Albuquerque, N.M. - This week, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) held a series of events across Albuquerque to highlight how he is fighting to protect nutrition assistance, expand affordable housing, and defend access to health care for New Mexicans. "From putting food on the table to finding an affordable pla more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 19, 2026 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency EPA Docket Center Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2025-1212 Submitted electronically via Regulations.gov and email Re: Minor New Source Review Program Air Permitting Public Participation Requirements for State Implementation Plans, 91 Fed.Reg. 41591 (July 7, 2026) WILDEARH GUARDIANS' COMMENTS ON THE PROPOSED RULE WildE more ST