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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving New Mexico Newsletter for Friday May 30, 2025 ( 14 items )  

AFRL Awards Concurrent Technologies Corporation a $3.5M Contract Modification to Further Improve Microgrid Resiliency
JOHNSTOWN, Pennsylvania, May 30 -- Concurrent Technologies, an independent, nonprofit, applied scientific research and development professional services organization, issued the following news release: * * * AFRL Awards Concurrent Technologies Corporation a $3.5M Contract Modification to Further Improve Microgrid Resiliency The contract modification increases the total contract value to $8.5 million and will extend off-grid performance and reduce utility power consumption The Air Force Resea  more

Chevron: A Commitment to Conservation in New Mexico
HOUSTON, Texas, May 29 -- Chevron, an energy company, issued the following agency statement on May 27, 2025: * * * A commitment to conservation in new mexico For Chevron, protecting habitats such as those in the Pecos River Watershed is part of being a good neighbor in the communities where it operates. David Archuleta's perfect day of fly fishing on New Mexico's Pecos River begins early and allows for plenty of peaceful contemplation of the area's beauty. "I would say, it starts maybe aroun  more

Five UNM Students Awarded Fulbright Programs
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, May 30 -- The University of New Mexico issued the following news: * * * Five UNM students awarded Fulbright Programs The Fulbright U.S. Student Program is the largest U.S. exchange program offering opportunities for students and young professionals to undertake international graduate study, advanced research, university teaching, and primary and secondary school teaching worldwide. The program currently awards approximately 1,900 grants annually in all fields of study  more

Gen-O Project Launches to Modernize APS Systems With Oracle Cloud
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, May 30 -- Albuquerque Public Schools issued the following news on May 29, 2025: * * * Gen-O Project Launches to Modernize APS Systems with Oracle Cloud Phased rollout of next-generation finance and HR system will bring real-time data, streamlined services and improved employee access. A major transformation is underway at Albuquerque Public Schools. The district has officially launched Gen-O, a bold, multi-year project that will transition APS from its aging Lawson s  more

Lujan Calls Out House Republican Bill for Selling Off Spectrum to Benefit Billionaires Instead of Connecting Americans
WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan Calls Out House Republican Bill for Selling Off Spectrum to Benefit Billionaires Instead of Connecting Americans Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the Telecommunications and Media Subcommittee, released the following statement on the House Republican bill that proposes auctioning off critical spectrum to fund tax handouts for the wealthiest Americans a  more

Lujan Reintroduces Legislation to Support Merit Staff and Protect SNAP Program Integrity
WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan Reintroduces Legislation to Support Merit Staff and Protect SNAP Program Integrity Legislation Would Invest in the Workers Who Work to Ensure SNAP is Run Efficiently; Reintroduction Comes as Congressional Republicans Work to Cut SNAP Benefits and Other Nutrition Programs for Millions of Americans Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the Senate   more

Lujan, Cruz Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Streamline Land Port of Entry Permits
WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan, Cruz Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Streamline Land Port of Entry Permits Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) and Ted Cruz (R-Texas) introduced the International Bridge and Port of Entry Modernization Act. This legislation expedites the presidential permitting process for all international bridges and land ports of entry. "Ports of entry and international bridges are vit  more

Lujan, Stansbury Hold Town Hall in Albuquerque on GOP Attacks on Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security, and SNAP
WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan, Stansbury Hold Town Hall in Albuquerque on GOP Attacks on Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security, and SNAP Town Hall Follows House Vote to Gut Critical Programs New Mexicans Rely On Albuquerque, N.M. - U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) and U.S. Representative Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.) held a town hall in Albuquerque on Tuesday to sound the alarm on Republican-led efforts to gut critical f  more

Lujan, Warner, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Combat DOGE's Unsafe Retention of Personal Information
WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan, Warner, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Combat DOGE's Unsafe Retention of Personal Information Legislation Would Increase Penalties for Improper Maintenance or Release of Personally Identifiable Information ("PII") by the Government Washington, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) joined U.S. Senator Mark R. Warner (D-VA) and five Senate colleagues in introducing the Def  more

Lujan: Congressional Republicans Just Voted to Rip Away Your Health Care and Nutrition Assistance for the Most Vulnerable
WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan: Congressional Republicans Just Voted to Rip Away Your Health Care and Nutrition Assistance for the Most Vulnerable House-Passed Bill Includes Largest Cut to Medicaid in History Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) issued the following statement after House Republicans passed President Trump's sweeping plan to rip away health care and nutrition programs, close hospitals,   more

Third-Year School of Law Student Wins Second Place in the ABA Antitrust Law Section's 2024-2025 Harvey Saferstein Consumer Protection Committee Student Essay Contest
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, May 30 -- The University of New Mexico School of Law issued the following news release: * * * Third-Year School of Law Student Wins Second Place in the ABA Antitrust Law Section's 2024-2025 Harvey Saferstein Consumer Protection Committee Student Essay Contest Third-year law student Laura Creech recently earned second place in the American Bar Association Antitrust Law Section's 2024-2025 Harvey Saferstein Consumer Protection Committee Student Essay Contest, a nationa  more

UNM Professor, Researcher of 45 Years Wins National Achievement Award
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, May 29 -- The University of New Mexico issued the following news: * * * UNM professor, researcher of 45 years wins national achievement award By Anna Padilla Denise Wallen, Ph.D., has been awarded the Robert C. Anderson Award for Outstanding Achievement in Research Administration for her work at the University of New Mexico. Wallen, Research Assistant Professor in the College of Education and Human Sciences, has been with UNM since 1980. The National Council of Uni  more

UNM Project Mapping New Mexico's Local News Landscape
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, May 29 -- The University of New Mexico issued the following news: * * * UNM project mapping New Mexico's local news landscape By Alexa Skonieski If you live in Albuquerque, you might read the local newspaper, scan through radio stations, scroll social media, or perhaps your daily routine involves watching the evening newscast. For some, it feels like a chore to sift through the information overload for what's important. However, many New Mexicans, especially those wh  more

UNM Scientists Help Reveal Yellowstone's Inner Workings in Breakthrough Imaging Study
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, May 29 (TNSjou) -- The University of New Mexico issued the following news: * * * UNM scientists help reveal Yellowstone's inner workings in breakthrough imaging study Breakthrough seismic imaging study finds volatile-rich cap just 3.8 kilometers below Yellowstone's surface, offering new insights into eruption risks A team of geoscientists led by University of New Mexico researchers has revealed an unprecedented look inside Yellowstone National Park's massive undergro  more