WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * BREAKING NEWS: Heinrich, Lujan Denounce Trump Administration for Bypassing Senate, District Court in Extending Interim U.S. Attorney for New Mexico's Term * Move comes as Interim U.S. Attorney term was set to expire at 120 days WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) released the following statement denouncing President Trump's U.S. Department of Justice  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: * * * EEOC Files Subpoena Enforcement Action Against Gallup-Mckinley County Schools * Federal agency seeks court order compelling GMCS to provide testimony related to its hiring and employment practices ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced today a federal court filing to enforce two administrative subpoenas it issued during its investigation  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich, Lujan Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Support Innovative Businesses and Startups' Research and Development in New Mexico * WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) introduced the bipartisan American Innovation and Jobs Act to support research and development (R&D) investments by innovative small businesses and startups. Currently, companies and s  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich, Lujan Introduce Legislation to Restore Federal Funding to Planned Parenthood * Trump's Big, Bad Bill put nearly 200 Planned Parenthood clinics at risk of closure by blocking the clinics from being reimbursed by Medicaid WASHINGTON --U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) joined U.S. Senators Tina Smith (D-Minn.) and Patty Murray (D-Wash.) to introduce the R  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: * * * ICE arrests Tren de Aragua gang member, Venezuelan fugitive wanted on weapons charges * ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- An illegal alien Tren de Aragua gang member who is also a Venezuelan fugitive is in ICE custody following his arrest Aug. 20 in Albuquerque. He has an active warrant for his arrest in Bogota, Colombia, where he was sentenced to seven years for   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan Completes Statewide Tour Meeting with Families, Providers, and Businesses Impacted by GOP Budget Betrayal * During Three-Week Tour Across New Mexico, Lujan Holds Events in Six Counties, Hosts Two More Town Halls Focus Includes Health Care, Nutrition, Local Economies, Tribal Priorities, and Public Safety Las Cruces, N.M. - This week, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) concluded a seri  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan, Heinrich Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Support Innovative Businesses and Startups' Research and Development in New Mexico * WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) introduced the bipartisan American Innovation and Jobs Act to support research and development (R&D) investments by innovative small businesses and startups. Currently, companies and sta  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * N.M. Delegation Welcomes $22 Million to Provide High-Speed Internet to Socorro, Torrance, & Valencia Counties * WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) and U.S. Representatives Teresa Leger Fernandez (D-N.M.), Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.), and Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.) welcomed $22 million via the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to provide high-speed inter  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: * * * National Defense Area Established in Yuma Sector * For More Information azcbppublicaffairs@cbp.dhs.gov YUMA, Ariz. - A National Defense Area has been established within the U.S. Border Patrol's Yuma Sector area of operations to enhance and ensure the security of the Southern border. The established zone, which is adjacent to the Roosevelt Reservation al  more

SANTA FE, New Mexico, Aug. 21 (TNSrpt) -- The New Mexico Department of Tourism issued the following news release: * * * State sets visitor spending record for third straight year * SANTA FE -- New Mexico shattered tourism records for the third consecutive year with $8.8 billion in direct visitor spending in 2024, marking a historic milestone for the state's economy. The latest figures represent a $200 million increase from 2023's previous record of $8.6 billion, continuing an impressive gro  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * This Week in Albuquerque: Lujan Visits Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office, Meets with Local Business Leaders Amid Tariff Chaos and Confusion * Albuquerque, N.M. - U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) concluded a series of events in Albuquerque this week, visiting the Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office to discuss public safety and meeting with local business leaders to discuss the impacts of Presi  more