WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: FEMA and the New Mexico Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (NMDHSEM) caution residents to be aware of post-disaster fraud and scams. Residents of Chaves County affected by the severe storm and flooding should be aware that con artists and criminals may try to obtain money or steal personal information through fraud or identity theft after  more

DALLAS, Texas, Nov. 19 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news release on Nov. 18, 2024: HOUSTON, TEXAS -- Representatives from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) joined Veritex Community Bank to award $12,500 in Partnership Grant Program (PGP) funding to Credit Coalition and $21,000 to the Houston Land Bank Fund to help promote economic development in Houston, Texas. The funds are part of $1.2 mill  more

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. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: In case you missed it, U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper recently visited San Luis Valley and Chaffee County to host a public town hall in Alamosa, meet with local leaders to discuss outdoor recreation, affordable housing, rural development, and celebrate the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding for the Buena Vista airport. In Leadville, Hickenlooper met local elected officials, community leaders, and bu  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

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Nov. 19 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of New Mexico issued the following news release: A Mexican national was sentenced to 11 years in prison for federal drug and firearms offenses, following his arrest by New Mexico State Police agents in December 2022. There is no parole in the federal system. According to court documents, on December 6, 2022, a New Mexico State Police Agent patrolling in Albuquerque identified a stolen pickup truck parked at t  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: Today, Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL-02) introduced a bill(link is external) that would support Food is Medicine programs nationwide to improve health outcomes through nutrition while lowering healthcare costs. U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) will also introduce his companion bill. Food is Medicine programs prioritize fresh, nutritious foods to help alleviate diet-related diseases through produce pre  more

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Nov. 19 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Sandia National Laboratories issued the following news release: Native American women nationwide are getting a special opportunity. They're receiving hands-on training in photovoltaic panel installation, with the goal to equip them to set up residential and community systems on tribal land. Sandra Begay, an engineer at Sandia National Laboratories, and a member of the Navajo Nation, serves as one of four mentors in this initia  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: U.S Senators Mark Kelly (D-AZ), Martin Heinrich (D-NM), Roger Wicker (R-MS), and Mike Braun (R-IN) introduced the Maternal and Infant Syphilis Prevention Act, legislation to protect pregnant mothers and infants by requiring the Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary to issue guidance to states on best practices for screening and treatment of congenital syphilis under Medicaid and the Children's Health Insur  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

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Nov. 18 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: Air Education and Training Command boasts a newly inducted Hall of Famer. Robbie Bogard, AETC's occupational safety manager, received the prestigious Department of the Air Force Safety Hall of Fame award at the recent semi-annual Air Force Occupational Safety Corporate Committee meeting at Kirtland Air Force Base in Albuquerque, New Mexico. "I am b  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Nov. 18 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: Air Education and Training Command boasts a newly inducted Hall of Famer. Robbie Bogard, AETC's occupational safety manager, received the prestigious Department of the Air Force Safety Hall of Fame award at the recent semi-annual Air Force Occupational Safety Corporate Committee meeting at Kirtland Air Force Base in Albuquerque, N.M. "I am both humbled and honored by this recognit  more

LAREDO, Texas, Nov. 19 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas issued the following news release: Three more individuals are in custody for a human smuggling conspiracy that resulted in the July death of an undocumented individual, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani. Mexican national David Alejandro Gomez Flores 28, and Laredo residents Dagoberto Mizzael Flores, 24, and Angel Misael Elias, 22, are expected to make their initial appearances before U.S. Mag  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