WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) announced Senate-passage of legislation they cosponsored that reauthorizes the USDA's Secure Rural Schools Program (SRS) through 2026. The Secure Rural Schools Program invests in New Mexico's public schools, roads, wildfire mitigation, and public safety services. The program was last reauthorized by the Infrastructure Law, which New Mexico D  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) announced Senate-passage of legislation they cosponsored that reauthorizes the USDA's Secure Rural Schools Program (SRS) through 2026. The Secure Rural Schools Program invests in New Mexico's public schools, roads, wildfire mitigation, and public safety services. The program was last reauthorized by the Infrastructure Law, which New Mexico Dem  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee, issued the following statement on the introduction of The Rural Prosperity and Food Security Act. This legislation includes $39 billion in new funding to support farmers, ensure food security for families, and strengthen rural communities. "Today, Chair Stabenow introduced a strong Farm Bil  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release on Nov. 18, 2024: Today, U.S. Representative Teresa Leger Fernandez (D-N.M.) and U.S. Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) announced President Biden's disaster supplemental request includes $1.5 billion to help New Mexicans recover from the Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon Fire. If President Biden's disaster supplemental request is approved by Congress, Lujan, Leger Fernandez, an  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- The Senate Judiciary Committee issued the following information for an executive business meeting at 10 a.m. on Nov. 21, 2024, at G50 Dirksen Senate Office Building: AGENDA I. Nominees * Anthony J. Brindisi, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of New York * Elizabeth C. Coombe, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of New York * Sarah Morgan Davenport, to be United States District Judge for the District of New Mexico *   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Gabriel Vasquez, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: On Monday, November 18, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) shared the following statement regarding H.R. 9495: "As we prepare for a turbulent 119th Congress, I am committed to representing my constituents and delivering for New Mexico. I have heard loud and clear from folks in my district and understand the concerns of my constituents, non-profit leaders and their staff. The incoming Administr  more