WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following news release: * * * AFPI Congratulates Dr. Heidi Overton on FDA Nomination The America First Policy Institute (AFPI) proudly congratulates organization alumna Dr. Heidi Overton on her nomination by President Trump to serve as the next commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Dr. Heidi Overton is a board-certified physician, was a general surgery resident at Johns Hopkins University, and served as a   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following statement: * * * AFPI Responds to Court Proceedings in Meta Cases in N.J. and Calif. Today, the America First Policy Institute (AFPI) released the following statement from Joel Thayer, senior fellow for AI and Emerging Technology, regarding two Meta lawsuits: one in New Mexico, from early August, and one in California, which began this week. A New Mexico judge ruled in early August that Meta must make significant   more

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Aug. 19 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news: * * * AI progress, possibilities the focus of Sept. 3 campuswide kickoff event * The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence tools and technology is reshaping all aspects of life, including in higher education, impacting teaching, learning, research and administrative operations. To provide an opportunity for The University of New Mexico community to shape how AI will impact the campus, the UNM AI  more

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Aug. 20 -- Albuquerque Public Schools issued the following news: * * * APS Exceeds Postsecondary Goal, Driven by Sharp Gains Across High Schools Data reveals a districtwide surge in college credits, industry credentials, and bilingual seals, though educators emphasize the need to close equity gaps for students with disabilities. - Albuquerque Public Schools has surged past its expectations for postsecondary readiness, fueled by double-digit gains at high schools acr  more

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Aug. 19 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Sandia National Laboratories issued the following news release: * * * Sustaining deterrence * ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -The NNSA's nuclear security enterprise, including Sandia, partnered with the U.S. Navy and completed the first production unit of the W76 Mark 4B reentry body nearly three months ahead of schedule. "Sandia is providing leadership in system integration and is the design agency for the NNSA's non-nuclear components i  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich Cosponsors COWS Act to Reduce Greenhouse Emissions, Support Sustainable Waste Practices * ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, and Food and Drug Administration, cosponsored the Converting Our Waste Sustainably Act (COWS Act) reintroduced by U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.),   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich Statement Condemning Trump Administration Proposal to Repeal the Roadless Rule, Remove Protections for Millions of Acres of Public Lands * WASHINGTON -U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, released the following statement reacting to the Trump administration's announcement that the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) ha  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich, Wyden Demand Accountability From DOI Following Report that Agency Officials Destroyed Official Records * WASHINGTON -Today, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, and U.S. Senator Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) sent a letter to the Department of the Interior (DOI) Secretary Doug Burgum demanding answers on whether DOI comp  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 19, 2026: * * * Heinrich, Wyden Demand Accountability From DOI Following Report that Agency Officials Destroyed Official Records Today, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, and U.S. Senator Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) sent a letter to the Department of the Int  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * In Albuquerque, Lujan Highlights Key New Mexico Investments at Rotary Club, Unveils New Legislation to Strengthen Stroke Prevention at UNMH * 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  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Leger Fernandez Joins National Coalition for Expanded RECA Legislation * SANTA FE, NM -Congresswoman Leger Fernandez is co-leading the Radiation Exposure Compensation Reauthorization Act of 2026 (RECRA), bipartisan legislation that builds upon her work to compensate New Mexicans affected by radiation exposure from the Trinity and other nuclear tests. Congressman James Moylan (R-Guam) in  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan Appointed to the Board of the Institute of American Indian Arts * 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  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * 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   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan, Kaine Lead Legislation to Expand Access to Home and Community-Based Care for Older Adults and People with Disabilities * 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 or in institutional  more

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, Aug. 18 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release: * * * NMSU Library to host 'Americans and the Holocaust' traveling exhibition * New Mexico State University Library is one of 50 libraries nationwide selected to host "Americans and the Holocaust," a traveling exhibition from the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum and the American Library Association. The exhibition will be on display Aug. 24 through Sept. 25 at Zuhl Library, bringing a por  more

SANTA FE, New Mexico, Aug. 19 [Category: Political] -- Santa Fe Institute posted the following news release: * * * Modeling social inequality in epidemics * Influenza spreads in a crowded barracks or prison. Ebola proliferates when per-capita hospital beds plummet below the typical levels in developed countries. Bedside discrimination leads some patients to die and others to survive. For decades, researchers have rigorously documented the way social inequality shapes the spread of disease.  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following statement on Aug. 19, 2026: * * * Heinrich Statement Condemning Trump Administration Proposal to Repeal the Roadless Rule, Remove Protections for Millions of Acres of Public Lands U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, released the following statement reacting to the Trump   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * This Week, Lujan Highlights Fight to Lower Costs, Protect Nutrition Assistance, and Expand Access to Health Care Across Albuquerque * 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  more

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Aug. 19 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news: * * * UNM Club Sports program continues to grow through student leadership and competition * The University of New Mexico Club Sports program continues to expand, offering students opportunities to compete, build leadership skills and connect with the campus community through more than 30 student-led organizations. Victoria Crawford-Perez, UNM club sports coordinator Operated through UNM Recreationa  more

SILVER CITY, New Mexico, Aug. 19 -- Western New Mexico University posted the following news release: * * * WNMU Custodial Team Sets the Stage for Student Success * As students unpack their bags, settle into residence halls and head to their first classes at Western New Mexico University this fall, the spotless corridors, gleaming floors and pristine spaces they step into represent a welcoming, supportive environment thanks to the WNMU custodial staff. The start of the academic year marks th  more