FORT BLISS, Texas, Jan. 24 -- The U.S. Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center issued the following news: By Technical Sergeant Rion Ehrman, 375th Air Mobility Wing Airmen from the 12th Air Task Force, stationed at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, recently wrapped up a rigorous training exercise at Fort Bliss, Texas, and Camp McGregor, New Mexico, from January 5 to 19. The exercise was a vital part of the Air Force's ongoing effort to adapt and enhance readiness for future global comp  more

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Jan. 24 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of New Mexico issued the following news release on Jan. 23, 2025: SANTA FE, N.M. - Today, a coalition of advocates, community organizations, and directly impacted people held a press conference to discuss legislation aimed at improving public safety by expanding access to behavioral health services, housing, and other essential resources. The coalition urged legislators to reject harmful, failed policies while advocating for  more

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Jan. 24 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of New Mexico issued the following news release: Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) must adhere to state anti-discrimination laws, ruled the New Mexico Supreme Court today. The ruling comes after a Cibola High School teacher, in front of the entire class, cut one Native American student's braid without consent and called another student, McKenzie Johnson, a "bloody Indian" on Halloween of 2018. The decision upholds the June   more

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Jan. 23 -- The city of Albuquerque issued the following news on Jan. 22, 2025: * * * Program will save money for renters and taxpayers. * * * Utility bills for renters in City-owned apartments will soon be lower. The City has a large portfolio of affordable housing units, and utility bills still create barriers for potential renters. A new program from the City's Department of Health, Housing, and Homelessness will make utilities in affordable housing less costly and  more

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Jan. 24 -- Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller issued the following news release on Jan. 23, 2025: * * * New ordinance set to minimize dilapidated buildings, improve beauty & safety. * * * Change is coming for vacant buildings in downtown Albuquerque as part of the City's sweeping revitalization efforts. The Downtown Vacant Premises Ordinance, passed earlier this month and signed today, will hold vacant building owners accountable for the blight and public nuisance caused b  more

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Jan. 23 -- Bernalillo County issued the following news release on Jan. 22, 2025: This week marks the start of the 60-day New Mexico legislative session, and Bernalillo County is gearing up to advocate for legislative and capital outlay priorities that will create transformative opportunities for residents. From housing development to infrastructure and community services, these priorities are focused on improving quality of life and supporting long-term growth. "Bernal  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 (TNSFR) -- The Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled has officially removed certain products and services from its Procurement List, a move that affects nonprofit agencies employing individuals with blindness or severe disabilities. The deletions, which take effect on February 23, 2025, follow a review that deemed these items no longer suitable for federal procurement. Among the removed items is a parts kit for automatic transmission filters,  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 (TNSFR) -- The United States Department of Justice, on behalf of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the New Mexico Environment Department, has lodged a proposed consent decree with the U.S. District Court for the District of New Mexico. The case, United States of America and New Mexico Environment Department v. HF Sinclair Navajo Refining LLC, accuses HF Sinclair Navajo Refining of violating the Clean Air Act and New Mexico Air Quality Control Act at its Artesia r  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich Statement on Legislation that Threatens Medical Providers, Prevents Grieving Families from Making Personal Medical Decisions WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) released the following statement after voting to block Republicans' legislation that would have required medical providers to override their professional judgment and strip grieving families of the freedom to mak  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich, Lujan Commend Federal District Judge James O. Browning, Announce Process to Fill Vacancy WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) commend the Honorable James O. Browning, who has announced his intention to retire from regular active service effective February 2026, after 22 years of distinguished service as a United States District Court Judge for t  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan Calls Out OMB Director Nominee on Proposing Cuts to Health Care, Education, and Public Safety OMB Plays Central Role in Overseeing Federal Budget, Government Functions Vought Is a Chief Architect of Trump's Project 2025 Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), a member of Senate Committee on the Budget, issued the following statement on the nomination hearing for Russell   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan Highlights the Importance of Protecting Nutrition Programs for Children and Families, Hermit's Peak Recovery and Support for Small Farmers in Agriculture Secretary Nomination Hearing Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry,participated in the nomination hearing for Brooke Rollins, the nominee to   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan Statement on Inauguration of President Trump Albuquerque Journal - OPINION: My work for NM remains the same as the power shifts in DC Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) issued the following statement regarding the inauguration of President Trump: "Today, I attended the inauguration for the new administration as I have done for each president since being electe  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan Statement on Senate Republicans Blocking Bipartisan Amendment Process to Improve Laken Riley Act Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) issued the following statement on Senate Republicans blocking a bipartisan amendment process to improve the Laken Riley Act: "The murder of Laken Riley was horrific, and my prayers are with her family and loved ones. I have always supporte  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan, Cornyn Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen Drought Protections for Acequias In First Bill Introduction of this Congress, Lujan Centers New Mexico Priorities Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee, and U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-Texas) reintroduced the bipartisan ACEQUIA Act, legisl  more

SANTA FE, New Mexico, Jan. 24 -- Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release on Jan. 23, 2025: Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has named Taylor Michelle Cook as director of homeless initiatives. Cook brings extensive experience in homeless service system design, project management, and applied research to the role. "Taylor has dedicated her career to building equitable systems that support the most vulnerable populations," said Gov. Lujan Grisham. "Her deep knowled  more

SANTA FE, New Mexico, Jan. 23 -- Santa Fe County issued the following news on Jan. 22, 2025: For the third year in a row, Santa Fe tops an exclusive list in MovieMaker magazine: The Best Places to Live and Work as a Moviemaker in all of North America; Canada, U.S., and Mexico. Santa Fe holds the honor as the number one small city for moviemakers in 2025, it also received the same distinction in 2023 and 2024. The Winter 2025 issue features a photo of Santa Fe while highlighting its accolades i  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release on Jan. 22, 2025: U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Senate Majority Whip, today spoke on the Senate floor about how Senate Republicans are moving quickly to confirm President Donald J. Trump's nominees. Senator Barrasso also slammed Democrats for delaying the confirmation vote of several national security nominees, including John Ratcliffe to lead the Central Intelligence Agency. Sen. Barrasso remarks as  more