WASHINGTON, Aug. 2 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * In Senate-Passed Appropriations Bills, Lujan Delivers Nearly $190 Million for New Mexico * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) announced funding secured for New Mexico in the Senate-passed Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill and Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Military Construction, Veterans Affair  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 2 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan Statement on Major Public Broadcasting Shutdown Announcement Following GOP Funding Cuts * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the Commerce Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Media, issued the following statement in response to the announcement from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) that it will begin shutting down operations after Congre  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 2 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan, Cornyn, Heinrich Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Support Development of Seedling Nurseries, Reforestation and Habitat Restoration Programs * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Food and Nutrition, Specialty Crops, Organics, and Research, John Cornyn (R-Texas), and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) introduced the Seedlings for Sus  more

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Aug. 2 -- The University of New Mexico issued the following news: * * * Speaking their language: UNM grows next generation of culturally responsive SLPs By Dani Rae Wascher For many families in New Mexico, finding early childhood healthcare in their native language isn't just difficult--it's often out of reach. This language gap can be especially critical when it comes to children with autism or developmental delays, where timely communication support is essential.   more

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Aug. 2 -- The University of New Mexico issued the following news: * * * Get academic-year ready at Get Set Reset virtual conference on Aug. 13 By Kim Delker Getting back in the swing of the academic year can be a challenge after a summer hiatus. Fortunately for UNM instructors, the Center for Teaching and Learning is here to help. Get Set Reset will be held Aug. 13 from 9 a.m. to 3:45 p.m., with virtual sessions planned on themes including inclusive learning commun  more

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Aug. 2 -- The University of New Mexico issued the following news: * * * NMiF looks at immigration enforcement and advocacy in New Mexico This week, New Mexico in Focus looks at immigration in New Mexico -- from detention to policymaking, enforcement and advocacy. Cibola County Correctional Center is one of three prisons in New Mexico that hold immigrants for ICE -- US Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Reporter Cailley Chella spoke to several men locked up in Cibol  more