SANTA FE, New Mexico, Feb. 11 -- New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez issued the following news release on Feb. 10, 2025: * * * Attorney General Raul Torrez Sues Trump Administration for Defunding Medical and Public Health Innovation Research Santa Fe, NM - Attorney General Raul Torrez and 21 other attorneys general today sued the Trump Administration, the Department of Health and Human Services, and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for unlawfully cutting funds that support cutting-  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- NASA issued the following news release: * * * Bethany Theiling: Researching Oceans on Earth and Beyond Bethany Theiling is a planetary research scientist at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland. Name : Bethany Theiling Formal Job Classification : Planetary research scientist Organization : Planetary Environment Laboratory, Science Directorate (Code 699) Bethany Theiling is a planetary research scientist at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Cente  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- NASA issued the following news release: * * * Christine Knudson Uses Earthly Experience to Study Martian Geology Geologist Christine Knudson works with the Curiosity rover to explore Mars -- from about 250 million miles away. Name : Christine Knudson Title : Geologist Formal Job Classification: Research Assistant Organization : Planetary Environments Laboratory, Science Directorate (Code 699) Christine Knudson is a geologist at NASA's Goddard Space Flight C  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich Pushes USDA Nominee to Address Rising Cost of Eggs Driven by Avian Flu Outbreak WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) today pushed the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary-designee Brooke Rollins to share her plan to address the rising cost of eggs driven by the ongoing highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI or H5N1) outbreak. Heinrich points to tools, such as  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich, Lujan Demand VA Secretary Collins Step Up and Defend Veterans' Private Information from Elon Musk WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) joined 25 Senate Democrats to urge Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Doug Collins to immediately secure veterans' personal information provided by the VA or other agencies to Elon Musk and his "Department of   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich, Lujan, Colleagues Call on Trump Administration to End Harmful Freeze on Health Communications and Funding Senators emphasize the damage Trump's freeze on funding has already inflicted on patient care and public health oversight WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) joined 34 Senate Democrats to call on Acting Secretary of the Department of Hea  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich, Merkley, Murray, King Sound the Alarm Over National Parks Staffing Shortages Due to Trump's Hiring Freeze WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, along with U.S. SenatorsJeff Merkley (D-Ore.), Patty Murray (D-Wash.), and Angus King (I-Ma  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- The House Homeland Security Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-821) on the DHS Basic Training Accreditation Improvement Act of 2023 (H.R. 4406), which aims to require reporting regarding accreditation of basic training programs of the Department of Homeland Security. The report was advanced by Rep. Mark Green, R-Tennessee, on Dec. 5, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * PURPOSE AND SUMMARY H.R. 4406, the "DHS Basic Training Accreditation Improvement Act of 2023," requires  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- The House Homeland Security Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-824) on the Reducing Excessive Vetting Authorities to Maintain Our Ports Act (H.R. 8150), which aims to require the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to establish procedures for conducting maintenance projects at ports of entry at which the Office of Field Operations conducts certain enforcement and facilitation activities. The report was advanced by Rep. Mark Green, R-Tennessee, on Dec. 6,   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- The House Natural Resources Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-827) on the Transboundary Aquifer Assessment Program Act (H.R. 5874), which aims to amend the U.S.-Mexico Transboundary Aquifer Assessment Act to reauthorize the U.S.-Mexico transboundary aquifer assessment program. The report was advanced by Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, on Dec. 10, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose of the Legislation The purpose of H.R. 5874 is to amend the United States- Mexi  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-823) on the Good Samaritan Remediation of Abandoned Hardrock Mines Act (H.R. 7779), which aims to promote remediation of abandoned hardrock mines. The report was advanced by Rep. Sam Graves, R-Missouri, on Dec. 6, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION The purpose of H.R. 7779 is to promote the remediation of abandoned hardrock mines, and for other purposes. BACKGROUND AND  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- NASA issued the following news release: * * * Keith Koehler: Listening and Leading as Wallops' News Chief u0022Every project I have worked has been unique, whether it be a sounding rocket, scientific balloon, or aircraft mission,u0022 said Wallops Flight Facility News Chief Keith Koehler, looking back on his 41 years at NASA. u0022The projects are numerous and great people are involved.u0022 NASA/Aubrey Gemignani Name : Keith Koehler Title : News Chief Formal Jo  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- NASA issued the following news release: * * * Kyle Helson Finds EXCITE-ment in Exoplanet Exploration Almost a decade ago, then-grad student Kyle Helson contributed to early paperwork for NASA's EXCITE mission. As a scientist at Goddard, Helson helped make this balloon-based telescope a reality: EXCITE launched successfully on Aug. 31. Name: Kyle Helson Title: Assistant Research Scientist Organization: Observational Cosmology Lab (Code 665), via UMBC and the GEST  more

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Feb. 11 -- Bernalillo County issued the following news release on Feb. 10, 2025: * * * Legislature 2025: Bernalillo County Seeks Public-Safety-Focused Funding to Upgrade Security and Operational Equipment at MDC Bernalillo County - Bernalillo County is presenting a comprehensive list of project requests to state lawmakers during the current 60-day legislative session, including a proposal to fund critical upgrades at the Bernalillo County Metropolitan Detention Center  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan Statement on New Portal for Whistleblowers to Bring Attention to Potential Lawlessness Under Trump Administration Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M) issued the following statement regarding the announcement that Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Senate Homeland Security Committee Ranking Member Gary Peters (D-MI) have created a new portal for federa  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan, Agriculture Committee Democrats Demand Answers for Funding Freeze Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, joined Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Ranking Member on the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, and all Committee Democrats in sending a letter to U.S. Department of Agricultu  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan, Colleagues Launch Probe Into DOGE's Interference with Department of Education, Access to Federal Student Loan Data Musk's Team May Have Obtained Access to Personal Information of Millions of Borrowers; Raises Concerns About Violations of the Law, Failure to Protect Sensitive Information "The millions of families who rely on the Department of Education to help them achieve the American Dr  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan, Colleagues Raise Concerns About Risks in Delays to Accessing Funding for New Mexico Community Health Centers Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M) joined U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Mark R. Warner (D-VA) and 19 of their colleagues in writing a letter to U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Acting Secretary Dorothy A. Fink, M.D. regarding reports that Health R  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Merkley, Heinrich, Western Senators: Trump's Illegal Funding Cuts Threatening Wildfire Mitigation Efforts Washington, D.C. - Today, Oregon's U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley, Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee that funds the U.S. Department of the Interior and U.S. Department of Agriculture's Forest Service, and New Mexico's Senator Martin Heinrich, Ranking Member of the Senate Committe  more

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Feb. 11 -- The city of Albuquerque issued the following news on Feb. 10, 2025: * * * New City Software Streamlines Home Projects and Housing Development "ABQ-PLAN" Simplifies Permitting for Small Renovations and Large Developments. ALBUQUERQUE- Homeowners and developers have improved online services for construction and development projects. The City's Planning Department has launched its new upgraded software platform, ABQ-PLAN (Albuquerque's Planning Logistics and   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Rep. Melanie Stansbury, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Stansbury Delivers Message of Hope to New Mexico Legislature SANTA FE, N.M. -- U.S. Representative Melanie Stansbury (NM-01) Thursday addressed a joint session of the New Mexico Legislature Thursday. During her remarks, she highlighted her past work to support New Mexico's First Congressional District through legislation and funding and work across the aisle. The Congresswoman encouraged  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Rep. Melanie Stansbury, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Stansbury Introduces Nobody Elected Elon Musk Act Taxpayers must not be held responsible for Elon Musk's illegal actions Washington, D.C. -- Today, Representative Melanie Stansbury (NM-01) introduced the Nobody Elected Elon Musk Act, legislation that would ensure that Elon Musk and anyone in charge of DOGE is liable for claims against the federal government due to the illegal actions t  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Rep. Melanie Stansbury, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Stansbury Named Ranking Member of New DOGE Subcommittee Congresswoman vows to work together to improve government, combat policies that are harmful to Americans WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Melanie Stansbury (N.M.-01) released the following statement after being named ranking member of the new Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency (DOGE) : "Americans need a federal governmen  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Rep. Melanie Stansbury, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Stansbury Strengthens Efforts to Prevent Addiction and Overdose Deaths STOPP Fentanyl Act aims to stem flow of deadly opioid into United States Washington, D.C.-- Today, Representative Melanie Stansbury (NM-01) reintroduced the Stop the Opioid Pill Presser and Fentanyl Act (STOPP Fentanyl Act), which will disrupt global criminal networks and suppliers of illicit drugs like fentanyl.   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Rep. Melanie Stansbury, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Stansbury's Statement Honoring the Life, Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- U.S. Representative Melanie Stansbury (N.M.-01) released the following statement honoring the life and legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr: "Today, as we celebrate and reflect on the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., we recommit ourselves to the work ahead. Dr. King'  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Rep. Melanie Stansbury, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Stansbury's Statement on President Trump's First Actions as President Trump sets ominous tone for policies on public safety, immigration, the environment ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- U.S. Representative Melanie Stansbury (N.M.-01) released the following statement after President Donald Trump took his first executive actions as President: "Serving New Mexico and our people will always be my t  more

SANTA FE, New Mexico, Feb. 11 -- New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez issued the following news release: * * * STATEMENT from Attorney General Raul Torrez regarding Attorneys General Filing an Action Against DOGE The New Mexico Department of Justice is closely monitoring Elon Musk's unlawful intrusion into the critical infrastructure and databases of multiple federal agencies and investigating the ways in which those actions threaten the privacy rights of every American citizen. Attorney G  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Utah Delegation Introduces Bill to Support Wildfire Prevention Senator Mike Lee (R-Utah), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, and Senator John Curtis (R-Utah) joined Representatives Mike Kennedy (R-Utah-03), Burgess Owens (R-Utah-04), Blake Moore (R-Utah-01), and Celeste Maloy (R-Utah-02), to introduce the Utah Wild  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Mike Kennedy, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * Utah Delegation Introduces Bill to Support Wildfire Prevention WASHINGTON, D.C. - Representative Mike Kennedy (R-Utah-03), Vice Chairman of the Subcommittee on Federal Lands; Senator Mike Lee (R-Utah), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources; and Senator John Curtis (R-Utah), along with Representatives Burgess Owens (R-Utah-04), Blake Moore (R-Utah-01), and Celeste Maloy (R-Utah  more

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Feb. 11 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of New Mexico issued the following news release: * * * Venezuelan Immigrants Detained in New Mexico Seek Emergency Order to Prevent Transfer to Guantanamo Media Contact communications@aclu-nm-org *Update: The court issued a temporary order stopping the transfer Sunday night. Trump Administration Plans Mass Detention of Immigrants at Notorious Military Prison ALBUQUERQUE, NM - Today, three men in immigration detention a  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- NASA issued the following news release: * * * Zachary Morse Hikes Hilltops, Caves Lava Tubes to Ready Moon Missions Lunar geologist Zachary Morse scrabbles over Earth's rocky landscapes to test equipment for future missions to the Moon and Mars. Name : Zachary Morse Title : Assistant Research Scientist in Planetary Geology Organization : The Planetary Geology, Geophysics and Geochemistry Laboratory, Science Directorate (Code 698) Zachary Morse is an assistant   more