ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Dec. 17 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of New Mexico posted the following news release on Dec. 16, 2025: * * * Head of Albuquerque Fentanyl Trafficking Organization Sentenced David Mendoza-Enriquez was sentenced to 17 years in federal prison for leading a drug trafficking organization responsible for moving tens of thousands of fentanyl pills from Mexico into Albuquerque, along with alien smuggling and importing illegal wildlife. According to cou  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich Introduces Legislation to Support New Mexico Family Farmers & Grow Agritourism * WASHINGTON U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) joined Senate colleagues to introduce the Accelerating the Growth of Rural Innovation and Tourism Opportunities to Uphold Rural Industries and Sustainable Marketplaces (AGRITOURISM) Act, bipartisan legislation to support the economic development and growth   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 15 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich Legislation to Ensure New Mexico Schools Offer More Dairy & Non-Dairy Options Heads to White House * WASHINGTON U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, and the Food and Drug Administration, welcomed the House passage of the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, legislation he cosponsored that will all  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich, Mullin Reintroduce Bipartisan Indian Buffalo Management Act * WASHINGTON U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) reintroduced the bipartisan Indian Buffalo Management Act, legislation to direct the U.S. Department of the Interior Secretary to coordinate with Tribes and Tribal organizations that have an established buffalo herd and management program, as   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan, Heinrich, Rosen Press Meta on Dramatic Rise in Antisemitism on Their Social Media Platforms and Artificial Intelligence Models * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), and Jacky Rosen (D-NV) pressed Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Meta's failure to address antisemitic content on its platforms and potentially promote antisemitism through its a  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan, Lummis Applaud House Passage of Bipartisan Congressional Award Reauthorization Act * Washington, D.C. U.S. Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-NM) and Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) applauded the Congressional Award Program Reauthorization Act passing the U.S. House of Representatives, as it now goes to the president to be signed into law. This bill reauthorizes the board that administers the Congressional   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan, Merkley: No Business as Usual Until Justice Delivered for Jeffrey Epstein's Victims * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) and Jeff Merkley (D-Oreg.)the lead Senate sponsors of the Epstein Files Transparency Act announced they would block any pending civilian nominations before the Senate from being carried over to the new session of Congress in response to the T  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan, Sheehy Introduce Bill to Provide Free National Parks Passes to Law Enforcement, Wildland Firefighters * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) and Tim Sheehy (R-Mont.) introduced the Law Enforcement Officer and Firefighter Recreation Pass Act, a bill to provide free annual National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Passes to law enforcement officers and firefighters, i  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice: * * * MediNatura New Mexico, Inc. Expands Voluntary Nationwide Recall of ReBoost Nasal Spray and to include ClearLife Allergy Nasal Spray Due to Microbial Contamination Summary Company Announcement Date: December 16, 2025 FDA Publish Date: December 16, 2025 Product Type: Drugs Reason for Announcement: Product has been found to contain yeast/mold and micr  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Members of the N.M. Delegation Demand USPS Take Urgent Action to Restore Full-Service Postal Operations in Chimayo * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), and U.S. Representatives Teresa Leger Fernandez (D-N.M.) and Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.) sent a letter to Postmaster General David Steiner urging the United States Postal Service (USPS) to tak  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Merkley, Lujan: No Business as Usual Until Justice Delivered for Jeffrey Epstein's Victims * Washington, D.C. - Today, Oregon's U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley and New Mexico's U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujanthe lead Senate sponsors of the Epstein Files Transparency Act announced they would block any pending civilian nominations before the Senate from being carried over to the new session of Congress in respons  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release: * * * New Mexico Urged to Crack Down on Oil Giants Driving Ozone Crisis * ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. The Center for Biological Diversity, Oilfield Witness, Citizens Caring for the Future and Youth United for Climate Crisis Action called on New Mexico officials today to impose maximum fines against the state's top illegal air polluters, Chevron and ExxonMobil. In a letter to state Enviro  more

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, Dec. 16 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release: * * * NMSU students highlight Black histories of New Mexico in new archival exhibit * Stories of Black life in New Mexico and the United States-Mexico borderlands took center stage at Branson Library this month as New Mexico State University students unveiled a new archival exhibit shaped by months of research, oral histories and hands-on work in the university's Archives and Special Collections  more

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, Dec. 16 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release: * * * NMSU's 4-H program reaches youth in Bernalillo County's urban areas * Since joining 4-H in 2015, Savannah Tuss has tried her hand at many different activities, including photography, baking, raising animals and competing in shooting sports, all with much success. 4-H has also helped the Albuquerque teen become more comfortable at public speaking and taking on leadership roles. "It's just  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- Rep. Melanie Stansbury, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Stansbury, Davids, Bonamici and Senators Kim and Merkley Introduce TALENTS Act to Protect and Strengthen Federal Leadership Pipeline * As a program alumnus, Rep. Stansbury is working to restore the Presidential Management Fellows program after Trump tried to end the program after four decades. WASHINGTON, D.C. Reps. Melanie Stansbury (D-NM), Sharice Davids (D-KS), and Suzanne Bonamic  more

FARMINGTON, New Mexico, Dec. 17 -- San Juan College issued the following news: * * * Testing Center Earns NCTA Recertification The San Juan College Testing Center has once again earned national recognition after being officially recertified by the National College Testing Association (NCTA). This achievement reflects the Testing Center's ongoing commitment to maintaining secure, professional and student-centered testing services that meet the highest standards in the industry. The NCTA rece  more

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Dec. 17 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news: * * * UNM Board of Regents approves leadership profile for presidential search * The University of New Mexico Board of Regents has approved the leadership profile that will guide the national search for UNM's next president. The profile reflects input gathered from campus and community listening sessions, the presidential search advisory committee, and was prepared with the assistance of Isaacson, M  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- 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