WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The Consumer Energy Alliance (CEA) issued a report highlighting the vital role natural gas plays in powering New Mexico's homes, businesses, and economic growth. As the nation's third-largest natural gas producer, New Mexico's abundant resources provide affordable, reliable energy while generating significant state revenues that underpin public services and infrastructure. The report emphasizes that nearly six in ten New Mexico households depend on natural gas f  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: * * * DHS, CBP award $4.5B in new contracts under OBBB for Smart Wall construction along southwest border * New contracts will add 230 miles of barriers and nearly 400 miles of technology, delivering on the Trump Administration's promise to secure the border WASHINGTON -- The Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced today 1  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich Secures Wins for N.M. Military Installations, National Labs in Senate-Passed FY2026 National Defense Bill * WASHINGTON \- Today, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) welcomed Senate passage of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26). The legislation includes major wins that Heinrich secured, including investments in New Mexico's service members, milit  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan Applauds Senate Passage of Bill to Streamline Land Port of Entry Permits * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) applauded the Senate passage of his InternationalBridge and Port of Entry Modernization Act. This legislation, passed in this year's National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), will expedite the presidential permitting process for all international bridges  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan Statement on Senate Passage of the National Defense Authorization Act * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) issued the following statement on the Senate passage of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA): "This year's NDAA reflects a bipartisan commitment to ensuring our Armed Forces, national security, and broader national defense remain strong and ready to meet  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan Statement on Trump Administration Using Shutdown As Cover to Conduct Mass Firings * Trump, Vought cause shutdown, use it to fire hard-working federal employees and inflict maximum pain on the American people President Trump: "We can do things during the shutdown that are irreversible and bad for them like cutting vast numbers of people out. Cutting things they like, cutting programs they  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan: President Trump is Using His Shutdown to Inflict Maximum Pain on New Mexico and Terminate Energy Projects That Lower Costs for Families * "We can get rid of a lot of things that we didn't want." - President Trump on Government Shutdowns Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) issued the following statement on the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announcing it would termina  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Heinrich, Vice Chair Murray, 35 Senators Demand Trump Administration Restore $8 Billion in Funding for Energy Projects They Illegally Canceled * WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee and Patty Murray (D-W.A.), Vice Chair of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee were joined by 35 senators   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Heinrich, Vice Chair Murray, 35 Senators Demand Trump Administration Restore $8 Billion in Funding for Energy Projects They Illegally Canceled U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee and Patty Murray (D-W.A.), Vice Chair of the U.S. Senate  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Rep. Gabriel Vasquez, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Gabe Vasquez Reaffirms Commitment to Expanding Access to Mental Health Care on World Mental Health Day * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, on World Mental Health Day, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) reaffirmed his commitment to ensuring every New Mexican has access to affordable, high-quality mental and behavioral health care by championing a package of behavioral health bills. New Mex  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Rep. Gabriel Vasquez, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Gabe Vasquez Statement on Gaza Ceasefire * WASHINGTON, D.C. - On October 10, 2025, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) released the following statement after Israel and Hamas agreed to a ceasefire and prisoner exchange -- the first step in the Trump Administration's plan to end the two-year conflict. "I have long been calling for a ceasefire in Gaza, and I am immensely relieved to   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * REPUBLICAN SHUTDOWN DAY 3: From Premium Hikes to Utilities, President Trump's Shutdown is Making Life More Expensive * NEW THIS MORNING FROM KFF : 8 in 10 Americans Say Congress Should Extend the Enhanced ACA Tax Credits Set to Expire Next Year, Including 6 in 10 Republicans Trump Admin Cancels Energy Projects As " Most Americans Report Higher Electricity, Gas Bills Compared to a Year Ago" W  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * VIDEO: Lujan on MSNBC -- Trump's Shutdown is Hurting Americans * Watch Senator Lujan's full interview HERE. Washington, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) joined MSNBC's Chris Jansing to discuss the current state of President Trump's shutdown and the urgent need for Congressional Republicans to reopen the government and protect Americans'health care. On day eight of the Trump  more