WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Rep. Norma J. Torres, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Torres and Senator Padilla Introduce BASIC Act to Ensure No Student Has to Choose Between College and Basic Needs * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Norma Torres and U.S. Senator Alex Padilla reintroduced the Basic Assistance for Students In College (BASIC) Act, legislation to help community colleges and four-year institutions address the unmet basic needs of their students by establishing a $1 billion competitive grant  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich Introduces Legislation to Support Investments to Build a More Resilient, Reliable Grid * The bill creates an investment tax credit to boost construction of significant transmission projects across the nation, could create 1 million jobs & help cut electricity costs by 0ver $27 billion annually WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, introd more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich, Kim Introduce Legislation to Address Rising Costs of School Meals, Help End Childhood Hunger in America * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies, and U.S. Senator Andy Kim (D-N.J.) introduced the Healthy Meals Help Kids Learn Act, legislation to make it easier for students to acc more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Leger Fernandez Calls for Pause on Data Center Development, Unveils "No Blank Checks for Data Centers" Principles * SANTA FE, NM -Today, Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernandez (NM-03) unveiled her No Blank Checks for Data Centers Principles, a set of clear standards to protect New Mexico families, water, land, and local communities as companies seek to build massive data centers across the state. The Congresswoman called for a moratoriu more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * September 24, 2026 Lujan Statement on Voting for the 14th Time to End Trump's War with Iran Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) issued the following statement after voting for the 14th time to end President Trump's war with Iran: "I just voted for the 14th time to end Donald Trump's disastrous war with Iran and bring our troops home. "At least 19 servicemembers have lost their lives, many remain in harm's way, gas is over  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * September 24, 2026 Lujan, Moreno Introduce Bipartisan Resolution to Recognize September as Latin Music Appreciation Month Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) and Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) introduced a bipartisan resolution to celebrate the contributions of Hispanics and Latinos to the musical heritage of the United States and to designate September 2026 as Latin Music Appreciation Month. The resolution recognizes various Latin more PR

SANTA FE, New Mexico, Sept. 25 -- The New Mexico Department of Economic Development issued the following news release: * * * September 24, 2026 New Mexico backs $1.4 billion medical isotope project Project will strengthen America's medical supply chain, add 205 New Mexico jobs - SANTA FE -- Eden Radioisotopes, an Albuquerque-based medical isotopes company, will invest up to $1.4 billion to build a production facility in Lea County, backed by the State of New Mexico. The project represents North America's first purpose-built medical isoto more PR

SANTA FE, New Mexico, Sept. 25 -- The New Mexico Department of Economic Development issued the following news release: * * * September 24, 2026 State's Outdoor Equity Fund will get more than 17,000 youth outside - SANTA FE - A $2.2 million investment through the state's Outdoor Equity Fund will connect more than 17,000 youth to 54 outdoor programs that support health and wellness, environmental education and workforce readiness. This round of awards reflects the diverse opportunities the Outdoor Equity Fund creates for young people, inclu more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Rep. Gabriel Vasquez, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Gabe Vasquez Secures Critical Resources for New Mexico Water Infrastructure in House-Passed Bill * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) helped pass the Water Resources Development Act of 2026, securing up to $50 million in new water infrastructure authorizations for communities in New Mexico focused on drought and wildfire recovery, flood protection and the long-term health of the Rio Grande. "I fought to put New more PR

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Sept. 24 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Sandia National Laboratories issued the following news release: * * * Sandia Labs hits trifecta for 2026 Forbes lists * ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -Like most large companies, Sandia National Laboratories strives to provide a desirable, supportive workplace where employees can excel and advance professionally while receiving competitive salaries and benefits. Forbes recognized Sandia on three 2026 lists: America's Best Large Employers, America's Dream Employers, and America's Best Em more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation's Surface Transportation Board issued the following news release: * * * STB Appoints Director of Office of Economics and Senior Advisor 09/24/2026 Surface Transportation Board Chairman Patrick Fuchs today announced that, with the approval of the Board, Marty Schlenker has been appointed to serve as Director of the STB's Office of Economics. Chairman Fuchs also announced that Terrence McDermott has been appointed as a senior advisor to the Chairman. These appointments strengthen t more PR