HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 9 (TNSrpt) -- The Consumer Energy Alliance issued the following news release on Oct. 8, 2025: * * * How New Mexico's Natural Gas Powers State's Economic Growth, Public Services and Energy Affordability * Nation's 3rd-largest gas producer delivered $13 billion to state coffers in 2024 * NM's cleaner gas exports can help Arizona, West meet surging electricity demand * ALBUQUERQUE - Consumer Energy Alliance (CEA), the leading energy and environmental advocate for families and businesses, today released a report examining more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich Statement on the 2-Year Anniversary of the October 7th Attack * WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) released the following statement on the 2-year anniversary of the October 7 th attack on Israel by Hamas: "Two years ago today, Hamas carried out a brutal terrorist attack against the people of Israel -- a day of horror that stole the lives of more than a thousand innocent men, women, and children. We continue to mourn more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan Statement on President Trump's Fourth Government Shutdown * There Were ZERO Government Shutdowns During the Previous Administration, Senate Democratic Majority Trump on 9/30/25 : "We can do things during the shutdown that are irreversible and bad for them like cutting vast numbers of people out. Cutting things they like, cutting programs they like. We can do things medically and other ways including benefits. We can cut large numbers of  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan Statement on Trump Administration Announcement to Kill New Mexico Jobs, Jack Up Prices * Trump, Vought cause shutdown, use it as pretext to enact their extreme agenda & inflict pain on the American people President Trump yesterday : "A lot of good can come down from shutdowns. We can get rid of a lot of things that we didn't want." Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) issued the following statement on announcements ma more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan: President Trump is Using His Shutdown to Inflict Maximum Pain on New Mexico and Terminate Energy Projects That Lower Costs for Families * "We can get rid of a lot of things that we didn't want." - President Trump on Government Shutdowns Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) issued the following statement on the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announcing it would terminate funding for 10 energy projects in New Mexico:  more PR

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, Oct. 8 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release: * * * NMSU alumna finds success, inspiration through Honors College programs Haylee Viramontes always had dreams that reached much farther than Anthony, New Mexico, the small, rural town where she grew up. "In high school, I really pushed myself. I was very competitive, for myself and for my family most of all," said Viramontes, a 2021 Gadsden High School graduate and TRIO Upward Bound participant. "The community of Anthony is super supportive,  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Rep. Gabriel Vasquez, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Vasquez Leads Push to Protect Troops' Pay Amidst Shutdown * WASHINGTON, D.C. - On October 8, 2025, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) led a push (link is external) to support our military service members amidst the ongoing government shutdown, urging Speaker Johnson to bring Republican lawmakers back to work in D.C. to pass a bill that ensures troops are paid by the looming October 15 deadline. "If Congress does not act by October more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * REPUBLICAN SHUTDOWN DAY 3: From Premium Hikes to Utilities, President Trump's Shutdown is Making Life More Expensive * NEW THIS MORNING FROM KFF : 8 in 10 Americans Say Congress Should Extend the Enhanced ACA Tax Credits Set to Expire Next Year, Including 6 in 10 Republicans Trump Admin Cancels Energy Projects As " Most Americans Report Higher Electricity, Gas Bills Compared to a Year Ago" Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M more PR

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Oct. 9 -- The University of New Mexico issued the following news: * * * UNM IT announces new resources for campus community The University of New Mexico's Information Technologies (UNM IT) department has announced two new resources designed to help students, faculty and staff expand their creative and technology skills. The new offerings include no-cost access to Gartner's IT research library and a do-it-yourself video production studio in Woodward Hall. UNM IT collaborated with global IT research and insights lead more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Vasquez Supports Local Police, Takes Action to Lower Crime in New Mexico * Congressman Gabe Vasquez is continuing his work to keep New Mexico communities safe by championing bipartisan legislation that strengthens local police departments and cracks down on organized crime. Vasquez backed the Invest to Protect Act, which gives New Mexico's small and rural police departments the resources they need to recruit, train, and retain of more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * VIDEO: Lujan on MSNBC -- Trump's Shutdown is Hurting Americans * Watch Senator Lujan's full interview HERE. Washington, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) joined MSNBC's Chris Jansing to discuss the current state of President Trump's shutdown and the urgent need for Congressional Republicans to reopen the government and protect Americans'health care. On day eight of the Trump Shutdown, Senator Lujan stressed that Democrats ar more PR