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*New Mexico Editor Tipoffs Newsletter for Wednesday April 23, 2025 ( 18 items )  

ACLU N.M. Opposes Expanded Military Authority in "Border Buffer Zone"
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, April 23 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of New Mexico issued the following news release on April 22, 2025: * * * ACLU Opposes Expanded Military Authority in "Border Buffer Zone" ALBUQUERQUE, NM -- The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of New Mexico today voiced opposition to the military's expanded role at the southern border. Newly granted authorities now allow service members to detain civilians, conduct physical searches, implement crowd control measure  more

As Trump Pushes Toward Recession, Heinrich & Lujan Demand Answers on Cuts to New Mexico Manufacturing Center
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * As Trump Pushes Toward Recession, Heinrich & Lujan Demand Answers on Cuts to New Mexico Manufacturing Center WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) are demanding answers on the Administration's decision to cancel funding for ten National Institute of Standards and Technology Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Centers across the country, including in  more

DEA Releases Public Communication From Affiliated Medical Group
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration has released the following public communication dated March 18, 2025, from Affiliated Medical Group PLLC, Jacksonville, North Carolina: * * * To: The Honorable Derek Maltz Acting Administrator United States Drug Enforcement Administration Department of Justice Attention: DEA Federal Register Representative/DPW 8701 Morrisette Drive Springfield, Virginia 22152 RE: RIN 1117-AB40 Docket No. DEA-407 Not  more

Educators Tour Training Center, Explore Defense Missions at SRS
AIKEN, South Carolina, April 17 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Savannah River Site issued the following news release: * * * Educators tour training center, explore defense missions at SRS AIKEN, S.C. - (April 17, 2025) Eighteen educators from seven surrounding counties recently visited the Savannah River Site's (SRS) Machining Training Center (MTC) to learn about the Savannah River Plutonium Processing Facility (SRPPF) and other critical mission scopes that support the National Nuclear Secu  more

FHLB Dallas Releases 2024 Corporate Impact Report
DALLAS, Texas, April 23 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news release: * * * FHLB Dallas Releases 2024 Corporate Impact Report DALLAS, TEXAS, April 22, 2025 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) has released its 2024 Corporate Impact Report highlighting strategic initiatives and results from the past year, including the launch of four innovative pilot programs and continued commitment to afforda  more

Heinrich, Daines, Neguse, Leger Fernandez Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Complete the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich, Daines, Neguse, Leger Fernandez Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Complete the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, U.S. Senator Steve Daines (R-Mont.), and U.S. Representatives Joe Neguse (D-Colo.) and Teresa Leger Fernandez (D-N.M.) introduced their biparti  more

Heinrich, Pingree Lead Charge to Reach Net-Zero Emissions, Boost U.S. Agriculture
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich, Pingree Lead Charge to Reach Net-Zero Emissions, Boost U.S. Agriculture WASHINGTON -- In celebration of Earth Day, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) Member of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies, and U.S. Representative Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) reintroduced the Agriculture Resilience Act (ARA), com  more

Holloman conducts third iteration of Project Iron Agility
RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, April 21 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: * * * Holloman conducts third iteration of Project Iron Agility * Published April 21, 2025 * By Senior Airman Michelle Ferrari * 49th Wing Public Affairs HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- Holloman Air Force Base launched the third iteration of Project Iron Agility, a deployment exercise incorporating F-16 Fighting Falcons, MQ-9 Reapers, and the 49th Logistics Readiness S  more

Interior Department Sets 2023 Major Portion Gas Prices for Indian Lands, Establishes June 30 Payment Deadline
WASHINGTON, April 23 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Office of Natural Resources Revenue has published in the Federal Register the major portion prices for natural gas produced in calendar year 2023 from Indian lands located in areas not associated with an index zone. The announcement, listed under docket number ONRR-2011-0012 and document citation 90 FR 17077, provides pricing data and a due date for additional royalty payments owed by lessees. This notice applies specifically  more

Lujan Addresses Industry Leaders and Innovators at Energy, Technology & Environmental Business Association's Forum
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan Addresses Industry Leaders and Innovators at Energy, Technology & Environmental Business Association's Forum Santa Fe, N.M. - Today, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) delivered remarks at the Energy, Technology & Environmental Business Association's New Mexico Federal Business Opportunities Forum to highlight federal investments in energy, innovation, and sustainability, as well as the s  more

Lujan Convenes Roundtable Discussion on Tariffs with Business Leaders and Tours Veterans Integration Center
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan Convenes Roundtable Discussion on Tariffs with Business Leaders and Tours Veterans Integration Center Albuquerque, N.M. - Today, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Committee on Finance, held a roundtable discussion with business leaders and workers on President Trump's reckless tariffs and its impacts on the New Mexico economy at the Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of   more

Lujan Introduces Resolution to Highlight National Public Health Week Amid Drastic Cuts to Public Health Agencies
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan Introduces Resolution to Highlight National Public Health Week Amid Drastic Cuts to Public Health Agencies Washington D.C. - U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) introduced a resolution highlighting National Public Health Week, celebrated this year from April 7 th - April 13 th. This resolution is meant to raise awareness about the importance of public health amid the firing of nearly 25% o  more

Lujan, Leger Fernandez Lead New Mexico Delegation in Reintroduction of Legislation to Permanently Protect Chaco Canyon
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan, Leger Fernandez Lead New Mexico Delegation in Reintroduction of Legislation to Permanently Protect Chaco Canyon New Mexico Delegation Moves to Protect Sacred Site for Years and Generations to Come Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), and U.S. Representatives Teresa Leger Fernandez (D-N.M.), Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.), and Gabe Vasq  more

Lujan: Trump Administration is Withholding Nearly $24 Million in Funding for Head Start in New Mexico While Shuttering Centers Nationwide and Forcing Devastating Closures
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan: Trump Administration is Withholding Nearly $24 Million in Funding for Head Start in New Mexico While Shuttering Centers Nationwide and Forcing Devastating Closures New Data Shows a Steep Decline in Head Start Funding Going Out the Door So Far This Year Trump Administration Hollows Out Offices Running the Program and Eyes Eliminating It Outright Santa Fe, N.M. - Today, U.S. Senator Ben  more

New Mexico Congressional Delegation Urges Trump Administration to Keep Hands Off of New Mexico's National Monuments
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * New Mexico Congressional Delegation Urges Trump Administration to Keep Hands Off of New Mexico's National Monuments WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee led the New Mexico Congressional Delegation -- U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M) and U.S. Representatives Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.) and Teresa Leger Fernande  more

NMPRC to Receive a Boost in Its Operating Budget for FY26 Following Legislative Session
SANTA FE, New Mexico, April 23 -- The New Mexico Public Regulation Commission issued the following news release on April 22, 2025: * * * NMPRC to receive a boost in its operating budget for FY26 following legislative session Other approved legislation aligns with the agency's vision of carrying out forward-looking policies that advance the state's regulatory, energy and environmental goals SANTA FE - As part of the state budget (House Bill 2) that was recently signed by Governor Michelle Luj  more

Pingree, Heinrich Lead Charge to Reach Net-Zero Emissions, Boost Profitability in US Agriculture
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * Pingree, Heinrich Lead Charge to Reach Net-Zero Emissions, Boost Profitability in US Agriculture In honor of Earth Day, Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) and Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) reintroduced the Agriculture Resilience Act (ARA), comprehensive legislation that aims to help the U.S. reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions in the agricultural sector by 2040--while giving America's f  more

Sandia's Unique Role in Nuclear Deterrence
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, April 23 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Sandia National Laboratories issued the following news release: * * * Sandia's unique role in nuclear deterrence What it means to be the lead systems integrator ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- Sandia National Laboratories serves a unique role in the nuclear security enterprise: lead systems integrator for the nuclear weapons program. The systems integrator ensures that the many complex parts of the weapon and its delivery vehicle work t  more