SANTA FE, New Mexico, Nov. 21 -- WildEarth Guardians issued the following news release: * * * Community Coalition Calls for Air Monitoring and Transparency After Artesia Refinery Explosion Heart of oil country in Permian Basin lacks meaningful air quality data and public health protections * CARLSBAD, N.M. - In the wake of the recent explosion at the HF Sinclair refinery in Artesia that injured multiple workers and rattled nearby neighborhoods, the Permian Basin Climate Justice Coalition (PBCJC) is calling on the New Mexico Environment Dep more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich Emphasizes the Importance of Creating Land Management Plans that Balance Preservation of Public Lands and Permitting Processes * WASHINGTON In his opening statement at a U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing to examine how the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) land use planning process impacts permitting under the Federal Land Policy and Management Act (FLPMA), U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), the Committee's more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on Nov. 19, 2025: * * * Heinrich Emphasizes the Importance of Creating Land Management Plans that Balance Preservation of Public Lands and Permitting Processes In his opening statement at a U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing to examine how the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) land use planning process impacts permitting under the Federal Land Policy and Manage more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich Questions Experts on Resource Management Plans, and Dangerous Impact of Recently Passed Legislation that Limits Public Input * WASHINGTON During a U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing to examine how the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) land use planning process under the Federal Land Policy and Management Act (FLPMA) affects permitting for energy, mining, grazing, and infrastructure projects on public lands, U.S. more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on Nov. 19, 2025: * * * Heinrich Questions Experts on Resource Management Plans, and Dangerous Impact of Recently Passed Legislation that Limits Public Input During a U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing to examine how the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) land use planning process under the Federal Land Policy and Management Act (FLPMA) affects permitting for en more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan Statement on Trump's Latest Call for Violence * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) issued the following statement on President Trump's latest calls for violence against Members of Congress, including urging that Democratic lawmakers be arrested and tried, and amplifying posts calling for them to be hanged: "President Trump, whose long record of encouraging violence against Congress and its Members led to his second i more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan, Barrasso Bill Helps Improve Efficiency of 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) and Senators John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) introduced bipartisan legislation to improve geolocation data and increase the efficiency of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Last year, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) took action to require service providers to route phone calls to 988 to the nearest call more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan, Cornyn, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Bolster American Space Research and ExplorationSpace RACE Act Would Create New Space Research Institute to Ensure Competitive Edge Over Foreign Adversaries * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-NM), John Cornyn (R-TX), John Hickenlooper (D-CO), Roger Wicker (R-MS), and Mark Kelly (D-AZ) introduced the Space Research And Continuing Exploration (RACE) Act to bolster America's space explor more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan, Curtis, Kim Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Develop and Deploy Innovative Wildfire Prevention Technologies * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) and John Curtis (R-Utah) introduced the Fire Innovation Unit Act, bipartisan legislation that establishes a deployment and demonstration pilot program for new and innovative wildfire prevention, detection, communication, response, and mitigation technologies. The Fire Inn more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan, Heinrich Applaud Senate Passage of Epstein Files Transparency Act * WASHINGTON U.S. Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) applauded unanimous passage of the Epstein Files Transparency Act, legislation led by Lujan and cosponsored by Heinrich, to release the Epstein files and ensure full transparency for the American people, accountability for those involved with Epstein, and justice for survivors. The Epstein Fil more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan, Schumer, Klobuchar, Merkley, Hayes, Craig Lead Congressional Democrats in Introducing Legislation to Reverse SNAP Cuts and Restore Food Security for Millions of Americans * Bicameral Introduction Follows Trump Administration's Shutdown Chaos and Effort to Strip Food Assistance WATCH : Senator Lujan Hosts Press Conference Announcing his SNAP Legislation Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of t more PR

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Nov. 20 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news: * * * Mellon Mays Fellowship gives undergraduates research support in humanities * The Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship (MMUF) is a two-year research program that provides research opportunities, financial support, mentoring, graduate school preparation, and professional development. The program is part of the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation and works to build up communities by supporting the arts and humanities. The University of New Mexico's MMUF more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Nov. 21 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Texas posted the following news release on Nov. 20, 2025: * * * New Mexico Man Sentenced to Over 21 Years in Federal Prison for Fentanyl Trafficking EL PASO, Texas - A New Mexico man was sentenced in a federal court in El Paso on Wednesday to 262 months in prison for trafficking approximately 1.5 kilograms of fentanyl. According to court documents, Edgar Omar Martinez, 43, of Anthony, was arrested on March 14 after FBI agents seized approximately 17,0 more PR

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, Nov. 20 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release: * * * NMSU Art Museum to host A Day With(out) Art * WHAT: A Day With(out) Art is dedicated to bringing action and awareness to the AIDS crisis. New Mexico State University's Art Museum (UAM) and Gender and Sexuality Studies program are partnering with Visual AIDS to present "Meet Us Where We Are," a program of six videos that highlight the intersection of art and HIV. The screenings are free and open to the public. Important Notice: This prog more PR

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, Nov. 20 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release: * * * NMSU Foundation celebrates future leaders with fall 2025 Outstanding Graduate Awards * The New Mexico State University Foundation proudly announces the recipients of the fall 2025 Outstanding Graduate Award, recognizing seven exceptional students: one from each academic college and two from the Graduate School. Selected for their academic excellence, leadership and commitment to service, these graduates represent the very best of the NM more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Gabriel Vasquez, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Gabe Vasquez Makes Federal Government Work for New Mexicans, Bringing $1.85M Home for Rural Workforce Training in Silver City and Town Hall Upgrade in Mesilla * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Last week, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) secured nearly $2 million in federal funding for workforce training in rural areas surrounding Silver City and town hall upgrades in Mesilla. After over a year of advocacy, Rep. Vasquez secured this Community  more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Gabriel Vasquez, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Gabe Vasquez Seeks House Vote to Shield New Mexicans from Health Care Rate Hikes * WASHINGTON, D.C. - On November 19, 2025, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) demanded that Speaker Mike Johnson protect working class Americans from surging health care costs by calling a vote on the extension of the Affordable Care Act enhanced premium tax credits (EPTCs). Senate Majority Leader John Thune has already guaranteed such a vote on the Se more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Statement from Rep. Leger Fernandez on President Trump's latest calls for violence against Members of Congress * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Leger Fernandez (D-NM) released the following statement after Trump posted calling on Democratic lawmakers to be arrested and tried, and amplifying posts calling for them to be hanged. "We all saw what happened on January 6thI was in the Capitol complex that daywe know what Trump's calls for politic more PR

FLAGSTAFF, Arizona, Nov. 20 -- Northern Arizona University issued the following news: * * * Study: Rio Grande basin at serious risk from overuse of water * A new study powered by Northern Arizona University's FEWSION Project found the water crisis in the Rio Grande basin is severepotentially just two dry winters away from a major water shortage for farms and communities in New Mexico, Texas and Mexico. The study, published Nov. 20 in Discover Water, was led by Brian Richter of Sustainable Waters and included Kat Fowler, a Ph.D. student in more PR

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Nov. 20 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news: * * * The UNM Foundation announces Velarde Center for Philanthropy * The University of New Mexico Foundation announced today the official naming of the Velarde Center for Philanthropy, following approval by the UNM Board of Regents. The new facility, made possible through a $5 million lead gift from UNM alumnus and former UNM Foundation Board Chair Randy Velarde, will serve as a key platform for promoting the culture of philanthropy across The Univer more PR