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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving New Mexico Newsletter for Friday September 12, 2025 ( 15 items )  

Computer copy: working group explores digital-twin technology
SANTA FE, New Mexico, Sept. 11 [Category: Political] -- Santa Fe Institute posted the following news release: * * * Computer copy: working group explores digital-twin technology * A digital twin is a virtual representation of a physical object, designed to exactly mimic its inspiration -- not as a simple model, but as a complex system that uses real-time data to change in all the same ways as its real-world counterpart. The potential applications are far-reaching. In health care, the digita  more

Congressional Hispanic Caucus Senators Condemn Outrageous Supreme Court Decision to Allow Racial Profiling, Call it an Attack on Hardworking American Families
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Congressional Hispanic Caucus Senators Condemn Outrageous Supreme Court Decision to Allow Racial Profiling, Call it an Attack on Hardworking American Families * Washington, D.C. - The Senate Congressional Hispanic Caucus members, U.S. Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), and Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.), condemned the U.S. Supreme Court's decisio  more

Cook, Create, and Celebrate: NTU Culinary Arts Program Recognized as ACF Western Region Finalist
CROWNPOINT, New Mexico, Sept. 12 -- Navajo Technical University issued the following new: * * * Cook, Create, and Celebrate: NTU Culinary Arts Program Recognized as ACF Western Region Finalist Las Vegas, NV - On July 31, 2025, Navajo Technical University's Culinary Arts Program and Chef Robert L. Witte were named finalists for the Western Region. The American Culinary Federation (ACF) recognizes outstanding member achievements, making this a significant honor. Chef Witte, along with colleagu  more

Democratic Senators Release Framework for Market Structure Legislation
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Democratic Senators Release Framework for Market Structure Legislation * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) and Democratic Senators released a framework for market structure legislation. The group of Senators include Senators Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), Mark Warner (D-VA), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Cory Booker (D-NJ), Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV), John Hickenlooper (D-CO)  more

Heinrich Staff to Hold Mobile Office Hours in Curry County
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich Staff to Hold Mobile Office Hours in Curry County * CLOVIS, N.M.- In an ongoing effort to provide top-notch constituent service, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich's (D-N.M.) staff will hold in-person Mobile Office Hours in Curry County at 11:00 a.m. MT on Tuesday, June 27. Staff will be on hand to assist residents who have questions regarding Social Security benefits, Medicare, immigrat  more

Lujan, Finance Committee Democrats Call on Chairman Crapo to Hold Hearing on Personal Data Risk, Customer Service Chaos at Social Security
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan, Finance Committee Democrats Call on Chairman Crapo to Hold Hearing on Personal Data Risk, Customer Service Chaos at Social Security Lujan and Committee Democrats to Crapo: "We have a responsibility to ensure SSA protects Americans' data and provides quality customer service to the over 72 million Americans who rely on these benefits." *  U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), a member of  more

Lujan, Heinrich Announce Bipartisan Bill to Enhance 9-1-1 Emergency Response System Passes Senate
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan, Heinrich Announce Bipartisan Bill to Enhance 9-1-1 Emergency Response System Passes Senate The legislation would improve Americans' ability help when dialing 9-1-1, including during natural disasters, and make important updates to the classification of 9-1-1 dispatchers *  U.S. Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) announced that their bipartisan Enhancing First   more

Lujan: 24 Years Later, We Stand United in Remembrance of Those We Lost On 9/11
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan: 24 Years Later, We Stand United in Remembrance of Those We Lost On 9/11 * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) issued the following statement on the 24 th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001: "Our nation was forever changed on September 11, 2001 by the horrific terrorist attacks that claimed thousands of innocent lives in New York, Pennsylvania,  more

NMSU Archives Acquires Frederick Nolan Papers, a Treasure Trove on Lincoln County War, Billy the Kid
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, Sept. 12 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release: * * * NMSU Archives acquires Frederick Nolan papers, a treasure trove on Lincoln County War, Billy the Kid New Mexico State University's Archives and Special Collections has acquired the papers of Frederick Nolan, the pre-eminent historian of Lincoln County, the Lincoln County War and Billy the Kid. The collection, shipped from London to Las Cruces, marks a highly anticipated addition to the u  more

NMSU College of HEST Assistant Professor Awarded Fulbright to Vietnam
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, Sept. 12 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release: * * * NMSU College of HEST assistant professor awarded Fulbright to Vietnam Marisa Gonzalez, assistant professor in the School of Social Work at New Mexico State University, has been selected for the prestigious Fulbright U.S. Scholar award. Gonzalez, who is also pursuing a Ph.D. in social work at Colorado State University, will spend 10 months at Dalat University in Vietnam during the 2025-26   more

Ranking Members Heinrich, Merkley, Klobuchar, Murray Demand Answers From Forest Service Chief on How Taxpayer Dollars are Being Used to Fund Workforce Reduction Programs
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Members Heinrich, Merkley, Klobuchar, Murray Demand Answers from Forest Service Chief on How Taxpayer Dollars are Being Used to Fund Workforce Reduction Programs U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, was joined by U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley   more

Redwire Establishes Rapid Capabilities Facility in Albuquerque to Advance Space-Based Defense Systems
JACKSONVILLE, Florida, Sept. 12 -- Redwire, a space infrastructure and innovation company enabling civil, commercial and national security programs, issued the following news release on Sept. 11, 2025: * * * Redwire Establishes Rapid Capabilities Facility in Albuquerque to Advance Space-Based Defense Systems Redwire Corporation (NYSE: RDW), a global leader in space and defense technology solutions, today announced it has opened a new rapid capabilities facility in Albuquerque, New Mexico to a  more

Rep. Gabe Vasquez Fights to Reverse Devastating Republican Health Care Cuts
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Gabriel Vasquez, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Gabe Vasquez Fights to Reverse Devastating Republican Health Care Cuts * WASHINGTON, D.C. - On September 11, 2025, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) cosponsored H.R. 4849, the Protecting Healthcare and Lowering Costs Act, to reverse Republicans' devastating health care cuts and permanently extend Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits. The bill repeals harmful provisions in the Re  more

Rep. Gabe Vasquez Votes to Pass Bill to Enhance Law and Order, Public Safety
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Gabriel Vasquez, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Gabe Vasquez Votes to Pass Bill to Enhance Law and Order, Public Safety * WASHINGTON, D.C. - On September 11, 2025, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) voted in support of the Stop Illegal Reentry Act, a bill to protect the rule of law and uphold the regular legal process for those convicted of crimes. "Law and order is the foundation of a healthy society, and we have to have the   more

University of New Mexico: Online Conference Gives Opportunities for Undergrads to Present Research
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Sept. 12 -- The University of New Mexico issued the following news: * * * Online conference gives opportunities for undergrads to present research By Anna Padilla The University of New Mexico participates in the UR Inspiration International Undergraduate Research Conference. It's co-hosted by UNM, the University of Arizona, Florida International University, the Universidad Nacional de Cuyo in Argentina, and the University Ana G. Mendez in Puerto Rico. This year's U  more