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20 State Attorneys General Urge CMS To Revise Medicaid Work Requirement Rule Over Narrow Medical Frailty Definition And Coverage Loss Concerns
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
ROB BONTA
ATTORNEY GENERAL
ANDREA JOY CAMPBELL
ATTORNEY GENERAL
JENNIFER DAVENPORT
ATTORNEY GENERAL
July 31, 2026
Via Federal eRulemaking Portal
The Honorable Dr. Mehmet Oz
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
7500 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21244-1850
The Honorable Robert F
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23 Conservation Groups Urge National Park Service to Retain Strong Wilderness Stewardship Policies
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
National Parks Conservation Association, Alaska Wilderness League, Badlands Conservation Alliance, Californians for Western Wilderness, CalWild, Coalition to Protect America's National Parks, Continental Divide Trail Coalition, Friends of the Boundary Waters Wilderness, Friends of Nevada Wilderness, Glacier Two-Medicine All
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America Outdoors Association Urge Updates to BLM Wilderness Management Manual to Clarify Commercial Services and NEPA Compliance
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
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August 14, 2026
Submitted via the Federal eRulemaking Portal (www.regulations.gov)
Docket No. BLM-2026-0067
RE: Management of Designated Wilderness Areas-Policy Review: BLM Manual 6340-Comments of America Outdoors Association and the Undersigned Outfitter and Guide Organizations
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is
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America Outdoors Association Urges BLM to Revise Wilderness Study Area Management Manual for Clearer Recreation Access and Resource Protection
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
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August 14, 2026
Submitted via the Federal eRulemaking Portal (www.regulations.gov)
Docket No. BLM-2026-0069
RE: Management of Wilderness Study Areas - Policy Review: BLM Manual 6330 - Comments of America Outdoors Association and the Undersigned Outfitter and Guide Organizations
America Outdoors Association (AOA)
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America Outdoors Association Urges Clarifications in BLM's Management of Lands With Wilderness Characteristics
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
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August 14, 2026
Submitted via the Federal eRulemaking Portal (www.regulations.gov)
Docket No. BLM-2026-0068
Re: Comments of America Outdoors Association and the Undersigned Outfitter and Guide Organizations on the Policy Review of BLM Manual 6320, Considering Lands with Wilderness Characteristics in the BLM Land Use P
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America Outdoors Association Urges National Park Service to Revise Wilderness Stewardship Policy for Clarity Consistency and Operator Protections
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 14, 2026
Submitted via the Federal eRulemaking Portal (www.regulations.gov)
Re: Comments of America Outdoors Association and the Undersigned Outfitter and Guide Organizations on the National Park Service Level 2 Wilderness Stewardship Policy Review of Director's Order #41: Wilderness Stewardship, Docket No. NPS-2
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American Academy of Pediatrics Urges CMS to Revise Medicaid Community Engagement Rule to Protect Children and Families
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
AAP Headquarters 345 Park Blvd Itasca, IL 60143 Phone: 630/626-6000 Fax: 847/434-8000 E-mail: kidsdocs@aap.org www.aap.org Reply to AAP Washington Office 601 13th St NW, Suite 400N Washington, DC 20005 Phone: 202/347-8600 E-mail: kids1st@aap.org Executive Committee President Andrew D. Racine, MD, PhD, FAAP President-Elect T
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American Motorcyclist Association, One Voice Urge BLM to End Ongoing Wilderness Inventory to Protect Motorized Recreation Access
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
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August 14, 2026
US Department of Interior BLM Attn: Considering Lands with Wilderness Characteristics 1849 C Street NW RM 5646 Washington DC 20240 VIA Portal Only
Re: Considering Lands with Wilderness Characteristics; Revision of BLM Manual 6320
[A2407-014-004-065516; #O2509-014-004-125222]
Dear Sirs:
Please accept
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BLM Faces Opposition to Proposed Revisions of Wilderness Management Manuals Amid Concerns Over Reduced Protections and Public Engagement
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
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August 14, 2026
U.S. Department of the Interior Director (630) Bureau of Land Management 1849 C St. NW Room 5646 Washington, DC 20240 Attention: Management of Designated Wilderness Areas Attention: Management of Wilderness Study Areas Attention: Considering Lands with Wilderness Characteristics
Submitted via https:/
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Conservation Groups Urge BLM to Retain Existing Wilderness Management Manuals Amid Concerns Over Potential Policy Rollbacks
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
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August 14, 2026
U.S. Department of the Interior Director (630) Bureau of Land Management 1849 C St. NW Room 5646 Washington, DC 20240 Attention: Management of Designated Wilderness Areas Attention: Management of Wilderness Study Areas Attention: Considering Lands with Wilderness Characteristics
Submitted via https:/
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Conservation Groups Urge Bureau of Land Management to Retain Existing Wilderness Management Manuals and Oppose Proposed Revisions
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
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August 14, 2026
U.S. Department of the Interior Director (630) Bureau of Land Management 1849 C St. NW Room 5646 Washington, DC 20240 Attention: Management of Designated Wilderness Areas Attention: Management of Wilderness Study Areas Attention: Considering Lands with Wilderness Characteristics
Submitted via https:/
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Curry County Raises Concerns Over Proposed Federal Grant Rule Expansion and Fiscal Risks
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Curry County New Mexico Board of County Commissioners 417 Gidding Street, Suite 100 Clovis, NM 88101 Phone (575) 763-6016 Fax (575) 763-3656
COMMISSIONERS Fidel Madrid District 1 Brad Bender District 2 Dusty Leatherwood District 3 Seth Martin District 4 Kyle Cain District 5 County Manager Lance A. Pyle July 12, 2026 Russel
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Gallego Makes First Official Visit to Graham, Greenlee Counties
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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Gallego Makes First Official Visit to Graham, Greenlee Counties
GRAHAM COUNTY, Ariz. -- This week, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) made his first official visit to Graham and Greenlee counties, meeting with the people who keep these rural communities moving and hearing firsthand what they need to continue building a strong future.
"Rural Arizona is not an afterthought," said Senator Gallego. "These co
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GAO Denies Oready LLC Protest Over Speech Therapy Solicitation Requirement
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The Government Accountability Office has denied a protest by Oready LLC, a small business based in Las Vegas, Nevada, challenging a U.S. Department of the Interior solicitation for speech therapy services at a Bureau of Indian Education school in New Mexico.
Oready protested the terms of the request for quotations, arguing that a requirement for vendors to submit a signed letter of commitment from the individual proposed to provide the services was unduly restrictive of c
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Heinrich Joins Schiff, Senate Colleagues in Demanding EPA Drop Efforts to Weaken Health Protections for Millions of Americans
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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Heinrich Joins Schiff, Senate Colleagues in Demanding EPA Drop Efforts to Weaken Health Protections for Millions of Americans
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.- U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) joined U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) in sending a letter to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) demanding the agency withdraw their proposal to roll back drinking water protections - which, if finali
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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. 17 -- 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. 17 -- 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. 17 -- 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
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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
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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. 17 -- 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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LULAC Urges CMS to Revise Medicaid Community Engagement Rule to Prevent Coverage Loss Among Latino and Vulnerable Populations
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- 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
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N.M. Higher Education Dept.: State Ranks No. 18 Nationally for Higher Education
SANTA FE, New Mexico, Aug. 18 -- The New Mexico Department of Higher Education issued the following news release:
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New Mexico ranks No. 18 nationally for higher education
Up two spots from 2025, due to affordability, enrollment and attainment
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New Mexico continues to rise in national rankings for higher education, reaching No. 18 in the nation for 2026, reflecting the state's continued investment in tuition-free college, student success initiatives and strategic efforts to strengthen
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NASTAD Urges CMS to Rescind Medicaid Community Engagement Rule That Threatens Continuous Care for People With HIV and Viral Hepatitis
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
444 North Capitol Street NW, Suite 339 Washington, DC 20001 (202) 434.8090 | NASTAD.org
Officers
Chair Maria Jackson, Colorado
Vice-Chair Thaddeus Pham, Hawaii
Secretary Stella Martin , New Mexico
Treasurer Tom Dunn, Michigan Chair-Elect Samuel Burgess, Louisiana
Immediate Past-Chair Sarah Braunstein, New York Ci
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National Wilderness Coalition Opposes Changes to Federal Wilderness Management Policies
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 14, 2026
Stevan Pearce, Director
Bureau of Land Management
1849 C St. NW
Room 5646
Washington, DC 20240
Submitted electronically via public participation portal to https://www.regulations.gov (Docket Nos. BLM-2026-0067, BLM-2026-0068, and BLM-2026-0069)
Attention: Management of Designated Wilderness Area
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National Wilderness Coalition Urges Federal Agencies to Maintain Existing Wilderness Policy Framework
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 14, 2026
Stevan Pearce, Director
Bureau of Land Management
1849 C St. NW
Room 5646
Washington, DC 20240
Submitted electronically via public participation portal to https://www.regulations.gov (Docket Nos. BLM-2026-0067, BLM-2026-0068, and BLM-2026-0069)
Attention: Management of Designated Wilderness Area
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National Wilderness Coalition Urges Federal Agencies to Maintain Existing Wilderness Stewardship Policies
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 14, 2026
Cynthia Martinez
Chief, National Wildlife Refuge System
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22041
Submitted electronically via public participation portal to: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/15/2026-11956/wilderness-administration-and-resource-stewardshi
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Nevada Agency for Nuclear Projects Executive Director Dilger Urges NRC to Maintain Federal Authority Over Greater Than Class C Waste Disposal
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
JOE LOMBARDO
Governor
STATE OF NEVADA
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
AGENCY FOR NUCLEAR PROJECTS
1761 E. College Parkway, Suite 118
Carson City, NV 89706-7954
Telephone (775) 687-3744
Fax (775) 687-5277
E-mail: https://anp.nv.gov
FRED C. DILGER, PhD
Executive Director
Electronically submitted using https://www
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New Mexico Wilderness Alliance Urges Bureau of Land Management to Retain Protections for Lands With Wilderness Characteristics
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Wilderness | Wildlife | Water
PO Box 25464 | Albuquerque NM 87125 | 505.843.8696 | www.nmwild.org
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August 14, 2026
U.S. Department of the Interior
Bureau of Land Management
1849 C St. NW, Room 5646
Washington, DC 20240
Submitted via https://www.regulations.gov/docket/BLM-2026-0068
Re: New Mexico Wild's Comm
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Proposed Federal Grant Regulation Changes Threaten Independent Science Funding and Research Stability
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Docket: OMB-2026-0034
Re: Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance (91 FR 32198; Document No. 2026-10817) Public Comment
I am submitting this in my personal capacity as a tenured faculty member and Earth scientist who holds NSF research support. This comment does not represent the views of my institution or any organiz
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Pueblo of Acoma Urges Comprehensive Tribal Consultation and Exemptions in OMB Proposed Federal Financial Assistance Regulation
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
PUEBLO OF ACOMA OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR Charles P. Rlley, Govemor Davy D. Mello, 1st Lt. Govemor Augustine Seymour, Jr., 2nd Lt. Govemor Steven Concho, Tribal Secretary Norman F. Torivio, Tribal interpreter 25 PINSBAARI DRIVE ACOMA, NM 87034 PO BOX 309 ACOMA, NM 87034 PHONE: 505-552-6604 FAX 505-552-7204 July 09, 2026 Russel
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Rep. Vasquez Issues Letter to Treasury Secretary Bessent, U.S. Customs & Border Protection Commissioner Scott
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Gabriel Vasquez, D-New Mexico, issued the following letter to Treasuy Secretary Scott Bessent and U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodney Scott:
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Here is the text of the letter:
August 12, 2026
The Honorable Scott Bessent
Secretary of Treasury
Department of Treasury
1500 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, D.C. 20220
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The Honorable Rodney Scott
Commissioner
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
W
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Rep. Vasquez Named One of the Most Bipartisan Members of Congress
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- Rep. Gabriel Vasquez, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Vasquez Named One of the Most Bipartisan Members of Congress
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WASHINGTON D.C. - On August 17, 2026, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) was awarded the most bipartisan member of New Mexico's Congressional Delegation.
"I'm proud to receive one of the highest scores for bipartisanship in Congress because since day one, I've been working for everyone in my district, not any party or a
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Rep. Vasquez, Moylan Introduce Bipartisan RECA Reauthorization Act, Standing up for New Mexico's Downwinder Community
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- Rep. Gabriel Vasquez, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Vasquez, Moylan Introduce Bipartisan RECA Reauthorization Act, Standing up for New Mexico's Downwinder Community
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WASHINGTON D.C. - On August 17, 2026, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) cosponsored the Radiation Exposure Compensation Reauthorization Act of 2026, an updated version of the bill to deliver New Mexico's downwinder communities the compensation they deserve.
"I stand
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Sandia conducts next-level test for secure transportation vehicle
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Aug. 17 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Sandia National Laboratories issued the following news release:
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Sandia conducts next-level test for secure transportation vehicle
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -With rockets propelling it down the sled track at Sandia National Laboratories, a semitrailer loaded with mock nuclear weapons slammed into a barrier. It took mere moments to complete the second and final full-scale crash test of the Mobile Guardian Transporter, a next-gen
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Southeastern Arizona Workforce Development Board Chair: Local Workforce Boards Oppose OMB Revisions to Uniform Guidance Affecting WIOA Funding
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Subject: Oppose the Office of Management and Budget's Proposed Revisions to the Uniform Guidance Affecting WIOA Formula Funding
I am writing to express my strong opposition to the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) proposed revisions to the Uniform Guidance that would significantly impact the administration of Workfor
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This Week, Lujan Highlights Fight to Lower Costs, Protect Nutrition Assistance, and Expand Access to Health Care Across Albuquerque
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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This Week, Lujan Highlights Fight to Lower Costs, Protect Nutrition Assistance, and Expand Access to Health Care Across Albuquerque
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Albuquerque, N.M. - This week, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) held a series of events across Albuquerque to highlight how he is fighting to protect nutrition assistance, expand affordable housing, and defend access to health care for New Mexicans.
"From putt
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