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'People Profile': Featuring Amanda Trujillo, Budget Director for the Administrative Services Division With the New Mexico Department of Public Safety
SANTA FE, New Mexico, Aug. 14 -- The New Mexico Department of Public Safety issued the following Q&A involving Amanda Trujillo, administrative services division budget director:
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'People Profile': Featuring Amanda Trujillo, budget director for the Administrative Services Division with the New Mexico Department of Public Safety
DPS: Tell me about your job at the Department of Public Safety and what makes you passionate about what you do.
Amanda: I serve as the budget director for the Dep
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BLS Western Region Issues Report on Consumer Price Index, West Region July 2026
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 13 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, West Region July 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Western Region - Aug. 12, 2026
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Area prices were unchanged over the past month, up 3.0 percent from a year ago
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The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the West region was unchanged in July, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. The energy index decreased 2.6 percent over the month, while
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FCC Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau Issues Public Notice: Applicants for Certification to Participate in National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The Federal Communications Commission Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau issued the following public notice (CG Docket No. 10-210):
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By the Chief, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau:
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission), through the National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program (NDBEDP), also called "iCanConnect," provides up to $10 million annually from the interstate telecommunications relay service fund (TRS Fund) to support
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FDA Issues Emergency Use Authorization for Drug to Treat New World Screwworm in Dogs and Puppies
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following news release:
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FDA Issues Emergency Use Authorization for Drug to Treat New World Screwworm in Dogs and Puppies
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today issued an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for Simparica TRIO (sarolaner, moxidectin, and pyrantel chewable tablets) for the treatment of New World screwworm (NWS) infestations (myiasis) in dogs and puppies.
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Heinrich Calls for a Full GAO Audit of Trump's Ballroom Project
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 13, 2026:
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Heinrich Calls for a Full GAO Audit of Trump's Ballroom Project
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- Today, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, joined top Senate Democrats in sending a letter to the Government Accountability Office (GAO) Acting Compt
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In Albuquerque, Lujan Highlights Key New Mexico Investments at Rotary Club, Unveils New Legislation to Strengthen Stroke Prevention at UNMH
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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In Albuquerque, Lujan Highlights Key New Mexico Investments at Rotary Club, Unveils New Legislation to Strengthen Stroke Prevention at UNMH
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Albuquerque, N.M. - On Monday, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) joined the Rotary Club of Albuquerque and UNM Hospital & Health Sciences leadership to discuss critical investments he secured for New Mexico and unveil new legislation to strengthen stroke
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Lujan Appointed to the Board of the Institute of American Indian Arts
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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Lujan Appointed to the Board of the Institute of American Indian Arts
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Santa Fe, N.M. - U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, issued the following statement on being appointed to the Board of the Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA) by U.S. Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.):
"As the Senator for New Mexico, and as the longtime
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Lujan Statement on Voting Against Trump's Personal Attorney to Serve as AG
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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Lujan Statement on Voting Against Trump's Personal Attorney to Serve as AG
Blanche Recently Caught on Tape Saying He Will Restrict Reproductive Rights Nationwide
Lujan Introduced Epstein Files Transparency Act II and No Trump Immunity Act Ahead of Blanche's Confirmation
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) issued the following statement after voting against Todd Blanche to ser
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Lujan, Kaine Lead Legislation to Expand Access to Home and Community-Based Care for Older Adults and People with Disabilities
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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Lujan, Kaine Lead Legislation to Expand Access to Home and Community-Based Care for Older Adults and People with Disabilities
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Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) and Tim Kaine (D-Va.) introduced the Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Access Act, legislation to ensure older adults and people with disabilities have a real choice between receiving long-term care at home
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Lujan, Murray, Advocates Sound the Alarm on Trump's Latest Attack on Head Start, Vow to Save Head Start
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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Lujan, Murray, Advocates Sound the Alarm on Trump's Latest Attack on Head Start, Vow to Save Head Start
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Earlier This Week, Lujan Introduced Legislation to Support and Strengthen New Mexico's Early Childhood Education Workforce
WATCH PRESS CONFERENCE HERE, DOWNLOAD HERE
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-NM), one of two Head Start graduates to serve in the U.S. Senate, jo
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LULAC Opposes Department of Education Proposal to Rescind Equity Assistance Center Program Regulations Citing Risks to Educational Equity for Latino and English Learner Students
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
League of United Latin American Citizens
1150 18th Street, NW, Suite 650 Washington, DC 20036 (202) 833-6130 FAX (202) 833-6135 www.LULAC.org
NATIONAL PRESIDENT ROMAN PALOMARES
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER JUAN PROANO
NATIONAL OFFICERS Domingo Garcia Immediate Past President Maggie Rivera Treasurer Aiden Roach Youth Preside
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N.M. Environment Dept. Offers Free Well Water Testing Statewide
SANTA FE, New Mexico, Aug. 14 -- The New Mexico Department of Environment issued the following news release:
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NMED offers free well water testing statewide
Expands services for New Mexicans who rely on private wells
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The New Mexico Environment Department is expanding access to free well water testing for New Mexicans who rely on private wells for their drinking water.
Under the expanded program, New Mexicans using private wells can bring water samples to NMED field offices statewide,
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Rep. Vasquez Presses Administration to Return Tariff Taxes to New Mexicans, Not Corporations
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. Gabriel Vasquez, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Vasquez Presses Administration to Return Tariff Taxes to New Mexicans, Not Corporations
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On August 12, 2026, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) sent a letter to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodney Scott demanding that they push corporations to return the money from the Administration's illegal tariffs to the consumers who paid
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Uranium Producers of America Support NRC's Modernization of Materials Licensing Rules
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
URANIUM PRODUCERS OF AMERICA
113 Calle Palomita, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87505
TELEPHONE (505) 690-7709; www.theupa.org
August 10, 2026
The Honorable Ho Nieh Chairman U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555
RE: NRC Rulemaking on Modernizing Materials Licensing [Docket ID: NRC-2025-1370]
Chairman Nieh:
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