ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Dec. 11 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news: * * * 2025 LoboBITES winners showcase research on film, biology topics * Graduate Studies' 2025 LoboBITES competition boasted a wide array of research topics. Twelve students competed recently representing four colleges. They made it to the finals after winning first or second in preliminary rounds (that featured entries from seven colleges and one interdisciplinary program - a total of 37 different  more

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, Dec. 11 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release: * * * Aggie Community Update: NMSU to begin demolition of Cole Village in early 2026 * New Mexico State University will move forward with the demolition of Cole Village, an on-campus residential complex that has been vacant since 2017. Preliminary work is underway as the university prepares for full demolition activities to begin in January 2026. A demolition ceremony for Cole Village will take   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Dec. 11 [Category: Construction] -- Associated General Contractors of America posted the following news release: * * * Construction Jobs Increase In 27 States & D.C. Between September 2024 & September 2025; 31 States & D.C. Add Construction Jobs In September * Thu, 12/11/2025 - 12:40 Texas and New Mexico Have Highest 12-Month Gains, While New York and New Jersey Have the Worst Yearly Declines; Texas and Michigan Top Monthly Gainers; Florida and Mississippi Have the Wor  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Four Lujan-Led Bills Signed Into Law as Part of Major Bipartisan Bill to Address Fentanyl Crisis * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) applauded legislation to reauthorize the SUPPORT Act - a landmark federal investment to combat the fentanyl crisis through addiction prevention, treatment, recovery, and law enforcement efforts - being signed into law by the President. The bipa  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich Statement on Senate Republicans Blocking ACA Tax Credit Extension & Raising Health Care Premiums on Thousands of New Mexicans * WASHINGTON U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) released the following statement after Senate Republicans blocked the Lower Health Care Costs Act, legislation led by Senate Democrats, which extends the Affordable Care Act (ACA) premium tax credits through 20  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich, Lujan Slam Trump Administration for Latest Efforts to Dismantle the Department of Education * Senators Call on McMahon to Reverse Illegal Actions that Weaken Support for New Mexico Students WASHINGTON U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) joined 34 Senate Democrats to send a letter to U.S. Department of Education Secretary Linda McMahon slamming her recen  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich, Lujan Urge USDA to Prioritize HPAI Poultry Vaccine Strategy * WASHINGT ON - U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) joined their colleagues in urging the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke Rollins to move forward with the USDA's avian flu vaccine strategy for poultry while encouraging a comprehensive, science-based approach. "We are wri  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 11, 2025: * * * ICYMI: Heinrich Speaks at Semafor's Principals Event on Permitting Reform Last night, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, spoke at Semafor's Principals Live - Powering America's Future event in D.C. about permitting reform legislation  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan, Alsobrooks, Rosen Introduce Bill to Break Barriers in STEM and Strengthen America's Future Workforce * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.), and Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.)introduced the 21st Century STEM for Girls and Underrepresented Minorities Act, designed to close persistent equity gaps in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics and ex  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan, Gillibrand Reintroduce Legislation to Expand Workplace Rights for Domestic Workers * Bill Would Guarantee Domestic Workers Basic Rights Like Overtime Pay, Time Off, Sick Leave, Meal and Rest Breaks, and Legal Protections from Harassment and Unsafe Working Conditions Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-NM) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), and Representative Pramila Ja  more

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Dec. 11 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news: * * * NMiF discusses a third mayoral term for Tim Keller * This week, New Mexico in Focus sits down with two former city councilors to explore Tim Keller's successful run for an unprecedented third consecutive term as Albuquerque mayor. Host Nash Jones and the two former councilors Eric Griego and Greg Payne also discuss why Darren White's mayoral campaign didn't resonate, and they touch on the coun  more

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, Dec. 11 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release: * * * NMSU, Northwestern University astronomers discover new planet in old data * Working through years' worth of data from an old observational campaign, a team of astronomers have directly imaged a new exoplanet, meaning a planet that exists outside our solar system. New Mexico State University Astronomy Assistant Professor Eric Nielsen and graduate students Anne Peck and William Roberson are   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Gabriel Vasquez, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Gabe Vasquez Passes National Defense Bill, Secures Major Wins for New Mexico * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, December 10, 2025, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02), a member of the House Armed Services Committee, voted in favor of the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), delivering vital investments for New Mexico's military installations, service members, and nati  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Melanie Stansbury, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Stansbury Votes "NO" on National Defense Authorization Act * WASHINGTON D.C. Congresswoman Melanie Stansbury (NM-01) released the following statement after voting "NO" on the annual National Defense Authorization Act of 2025: "In New Mexico, we have a long and proud history of military service, and we honor our service members and veterans every day. I am proud of the bipartisan work   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Melanie Stansbury, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Stansbury Introduces CLAIM Act to Advance Fair Mining Claims and Protect Public Lands * Congresswoman seeks to protect public while securing a fair return for taxpayers. Washington, D.C. Rep. Melanie Stansbury (D-NM) today introduced the Conserving Lands and Areas Incompatible with Mining (CLAIM) Act of 2025. This legislation seeks to modernize mining fee practices on federal lands and ens  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Dec. 12 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Pennsylvania posted the following news release on Dec. 10, 2025: * * * Thirteen Defendants From Across the U.S. Indicted in Cocaine Trafficking Ring A federal grand jury in Pittsburgh has indicted 13 individuals from Pennsylvania, California, New York, Florida, and New Mexico on charges of violating federal drug and firearm laws, First Assistant United States Attorney Troy Rivetti announced today.  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * VIDEO: Lujan on MS NOW -- Extending ACA Tax Credits is the Best Way to Prevent a Major Price Hike to Millions of Americans * Watch Senator Lujan's full interview HERE. Washington, D.C. Just days before Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits are set to expire, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) joined MS NOW's Chris Jansing to discuss Democrats' plan to avoid skyrocketing health care premiums f  more