WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service issued the following news: * * * APHIS Approves Release of New World Screwworm Infested Zone in New Mexico The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has approved the release of the only New World screwworm (NWS) infested zone in New Mexico, concurring with the recommendation made by New Mexico's state veterinarian, Dr. Samantha Holeck, and the New   more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Aug. 31 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Army lasers blast drones, proving directed-energy weapons are future * Recently, service members assigned to Joint Task Force Southern Border used the Army Multipurpose High Energy Laser system to stop three hostile, unmanned aircraft systems deemed a threat. They were believed to be linked to drug cartels. "The successful defeat of these adversarial drones  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Oregon, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Early Childhood and Secondary Education, issued the following opening statement on Sept. 1, 2026, at a hearing entitled "Supporting Working Families: State-Led Child Care Solutions": * * * "Thank you, Mr. Chairman, and thank you to the witnesses for being here. "Affordable, accessible, and quality child care is essential for children, families, employers, and for the eco  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich Joins Grand Opening of DreamTree's New Resource Center & Housing Shelter in Taos, Made Possible with $1.5 Million He Secured * PHOTOS TAOS, N.M. -U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, joined a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the grand opening of DreamTree's NEST Resource Center, a new space in Taos dedicated to helping New Mexicans a  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich, Wyden, Klobuchar Demand Answers from Trump Official Who Diverted Federal Firefighting Resources to Private Ranch * Amid record wildfire season in Western U.S., top Trump official at USDA diverted scarce firefighting resources to a 7 acre fire near his private ranch in Idaho WASHINGTON -U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natura  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 31, 2026: * * * Heinrich, Wyden, Klobuchar Demand Answers from Trump Official Who Diverted Federal Firefighting Resources to Private Ranch Amid record wildfire season in Western U.S., top Trump official at USDA diverted scarce firefighting resources to a 7 acre fire near his private ranch in Idaho - U.S. Senator Martin Hein  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 31, 2026: * * * Chairman Comer Investigates Biden Administration's DEA for Allowing Fentanyl to Hit U.S. Streets House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) today announced an investigation into actions taken by the Biden Administration's Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) that allowed fentanyl to  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release on Sept. 1, 2026: * * * In Taos, Lujan Hosts Roundtable on Ticketing Marketplace, Unveils New Legislation to Protect Ticket Buyers from Ticket Scams Taos, N.M. - On Monday, at Taos Mothership, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) unveiled the Guaranteeing Honest Ownership in Secondary Ticketing (GHOST) Act, legislation to protect fans and concertgoers from deceptive ticket resale practices by prohibiting  more

SANTA FE, New Mexico, Sept. 1 -- The New Mexico Department of Tourism issued the following news release: * * * MICHELIN Guide Selects 12 New Mexico Restaurants for First-Ever Southwest Restaurant Selection * LAS VEGAS -The MICHELIN Guide revealed the inaugural restaurant selection for the 2026 MICHELIN Guide Southwest at a ceremony that took place at Fontainebleau Las Vegas. Overall, 12 New Mexico restaurants were recognized. Additionally, New Mexico culinary experts took home two of the fo  more

SANTA FE, New Mexico, Sept. 1 -- The New Mexico Department of Economic Development issued the following news release on Aug. 31, 2026: * * * Capital Leverage Grant will help tech companies maximize outside investment New Mexico is opening a pathway for technology companies to leverage outside investment and bring additional capital to groundbreaking, high-impact projects through the state's Capital Leverage Grant program. Today, Economic Development New Mexico's Technology and Innovation Off  more

SANTA FE, New Mexico, Sept. 1 -- The New Mexico Health Care Authority issued the following news: * * * New Mexico briefs public on new federal Medicaid requirements More than 230,000 Medicaid members to receive notices about new work or activity rules - The New Mexico Health Care Authority (HCA) today briefed New Mexicans on major federal Medicaid changes taking effect in the coming months, including new work or activity rules that could put thousands of Medicaid members' coverage at risk   more

SANTA FE, New Mexico, Sept. 1 -- The New Mexico Department of Public Safety issued the following news release: * * * New law enforcement training program graduates 178 students: Cadets, recruits, lateral officers, telecommunicators, other public safety professionals participate in the program An updated and re-designed legal training program for new and veteran New Mexico law enforcement personnel that provides a stronger understanding of New Mexico criminal and civil law while offering more   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- Rep. Gabriel Vasquez, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Gabe Vasquez Calls on Congress to Renew Bipartisan, Patriotic Tradition of Protecting Public Lands * WASHINGTON, D.C. - On August 31, 2026, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02), co-founder of the Bipartisan Public Lands Caucus, took to the House floor to make the case that protecting America's public lands is an act of patriotism and called on lawmakers in both parties to revive Congr  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- Rep. Gabriel Vasquez, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Gabe Vasquez Takes to Capitol Steps to Demand Real Stock Trading Ban Gets a Vote to Crack Down on Corruption * WASHINGTON, D.C. - On September 1, 2026, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) and U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02), and other Democratic members from across the country made it clear that the stock trading ban battle is far from over in the House, re-upping their de  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Sept. 1 -- Air Force Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Shaping the Future of Warfighter Tech at AFIT's Center for Directed Energy By Sara Topp  The Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) has been at the forefront of Department of War (DoW)-directed research, education, and innovation since the U.S. Air Force first envisioned using high energy lasers and high-power microwaves as weapon systems.  AFIT alumnus, retired U.S. Air Force Maj.   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Trump Gains $15.5 Million From Oil & Gas Stocks Amid His War in Iran, Meanwhile New Mexicans Pay $526 Million More for Gas * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee and a member and former Chairman of the U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee, highlighted a new analysis finding that New Mexicans have spent an  more