WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: Senator Martin Heinrich (N.M.) is cosponsoring two bipartisan bills, both led by U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-Mich.) and John Cornyn (R-Texas), to strengthen border security at ports of entry: The Securing America's Ports of Entry Act would fully staff America's airports, seaports, and land ports of entry by requiring U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to hire at least 600 additional officers a   more

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) cosponsored three bills to strengthen consumer protections for working families. "Costs are too high for many working families in New Mexico. From excessively high health care and prescription drug costs to the continuing weight of student loans, many families are still struggling to make ends meet," said Heinrich. "I'm proud to support these bills to create more tran  more

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: Albuquerque, N.M. - This week, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) traveled across New Mexico to highlight federal investments for New Mexico communities. Senator Lujan began the trip meeting with local leaders in Quay and Union Counties. He also spoke at the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Energy Summit in Santa Fe and attended the Netflix Studios grand opening in Albuquerque. Senator Lujan met with   more

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Rep. Gabriel Vasquez, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: This week, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (N.M.-02) sent a letter to Postmaster General, Louis DeJoy, demanding answers regarding the unreasonable price increases of up to 35 percent for Post Office (P.O.) Box rentals across the district. "I represent one of the largest congressional districts in the country and many of my constituents live far from essential services and with limited access to the   more

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) released the following statement in commemoration of Pride Month. VIDEO: U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich Pride Month Statement, June 27, 2024. "All New Mexicans deserve to live openly and freely as their authentic selves. I am proud that our state has led the way, for decades, in providing legal protections and support to our LGBTQ+ community. "I've fought for full e  more